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Ancient Greece Government Simulation Activity | Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
This Ancient Greece Government Google Slideshow and Simulation will help your students understand monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy in an interactive and meaningful way! No-prep required with this resource...simply present the slideshow to your students and give them either a printed or digital copy of the included graphic organizer. The slideshow guides you and your students through each type of government, one at a time. There are at least five slides included for each of the four ty
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6th - 9th
Ancient Greek Government Simulation Activity!
Classroom energy levels and student engagement are sure to increase in this historical simulation! Students will get a taste of what it might be like as an ancient Greek living under an absolute monarchy, experience the unfairness of an oligarchy, and directly encounter the difficulties of a Greek-style direct democracy. Classroom energy will surely soar to new heights, as students become active participants in their own learning. Witness students’ enthusiasm blossom as they engage with histori
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6th - 12th
Also included in: The Ancient Greece BUNDLE! Simulations, Slides, and Activities!
Chinese Inventions Along The Silk Road Activity and Simulation
This is a fun 2 day activity where students get to travel along the Silk Road looking for mysterious inventions coming out of the Far East. The premise is that a wealthy merchant has hired you to travel along various segments of the Silk Road. Rumors of impressive Chinese inventions have spread along the trade routes and many people in Europe and the Middle East are eager to learn what they are.Your job is to travel and look for clues about the Chinese inventions. Keep in mind that you should al
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6th - 8th
Also included in: China Unit Bundle Over 10 Resources!
Ancient Rome Unit Plan (Complete Lesson Plans)
100% COMPLETE UNIT ON ANCIENT ROME!!What’s Included:• Teacher’s guide with pacing suggestions• Essential questions that guide instruction• Primary source activities that meet Common Core standards• Interactive class activities with complete instructions• Course notes in Microsoft PowerPoint© format• And much more…There are many possible choices in lesson plans available, but you will see that EYN provides the best and most complete product on the market. As teachers ourselves, we understand the
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6th - 12th
Ancient Greece Unit Plan (Complete Lesson Plans)
100% COMPLETE UNIT ON ANCIENT GREECE!!
What’s Included:
• Teacher’s guide with pacing suggestions
• Essential questions that guide instruction
• Primary source activities that meet Common Core standards
• Interactive class activities with complete instructions
• Course notes in Microsoft PowerPoint© format
• And much more…
There are many possible choices in lesson plans available, but you will see that EYN provides the best and most complete product on the market. As teachers ourselves, we un
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6th - 12th
*Ancient Athens Simulation* Democracy-Persian Wars-Pericles-Peloponnesian War!
The Ancient Athens simulation immerses students in the Rise and Fall of Ancient Athens through the eyes of two great Athenian leaders, Pericles & Themistocles. This is in essence, a guided notes activity which fosters student debate and collaboration as a class to evaluate and make decisions for each turn of the simulation. This activity engages students with the course content and helps them to get to know the circumstances in which Athenian democracy flourished on a more personal level th
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
300 Thermopylae Phalanx Simulation Ancient Greece (World History / Geography)
Easily a student favorite each and every year. Students get a chance to get out of their desks and get some fresh air. The impact of geography on world history is displayed vividly in this interactive simulation. Students will better understand the historical battle of 300, the role of geography, and the impact on western civilization.
This product is also sold as part of the Ancient Greece Activity Bundle AND the Ancient Greece Unit Bundle. Each bundle from High Altitude History saves you 3
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece & Rome Super Unit Bundle
Peloponnesian War Strategy Game and Timeline
Have students refight the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Have students compare their strategies against those of Pericles, Cleon, Nicias, Alcibiades, Lysander. In this board game students control Athenian and Spartan armies. The Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues battle to control poli and destroy each others armies. Combat is resolved using simple battle spinners which enable students to visualize Athenian Naval Supremacy and Spartan land dominance. Turn based students both enc
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6th - 12th
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The First Americans, A Play About The Bering Land Bridge (Native Americans)
This is a short play about the most well-known migration theory concerning Native Americans.
If you are teaching about the origin of Native peoples in America, this is great way to help introduce the topic of the Bering Land Bridge theory.
The play will take about 5-10 minutes. It is meant as an enhancement to a lesson. It's great to get students involved and engaged in class. This offers that opportunity.
Enjoy and please let me know what you think!
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5th - 12th
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The Ancient Greece BUNDLE! Simulations, Slides, and Activities!
Perfect for any upcoming Ancient Greece unit! • 3 Simulation ActivitiesI. Assembly and Voting SimulationII. Ancient Greek Economics Simulation III. Monarchy, Oligarchy, Free Democracy Simulation.• 8 Slide PacksI. Early Ancient Greece: Mycenaeans & MinoansII. Ancient Greek Government & Assembly Simulation III. Greek MythologyIV. Ancient Persia & Greco Persian WarsV. Sparta & AthensVI. Alexander the GreatVII. Ancient Greek Philosophy IntroductionVIII. Instructional Simulation Activ
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6th - 12th
Egyptian Book of the Dead VIRTUAL TOUR AND A.I. ADVENTURE TOUR
Embark on an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt with our "Egyptian Book of the Dead Adventure Tour" teaching resource! This comprehensive package offers an immersive learning experience that will transport your students to the mystical world of ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals.What's Included:ChatGPT Adventure Tour: Your students will step into the shoes of an intrepid explorer as they interact with a dynamic ChatGPT adventure tour guide. Through text-based adventures, they will unr
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7th - 12th
The Peloponnesian Wars Simulation
Description:Dive into the strategic and historical complexities of the Peloponnesian War with this interactive lesson. Through an engaging interactive PowerPoint presentation and an immersive simulation, students will experience key events of the war from the perspective of Athenian citizens, making critical decisions and understanding their impacts. Lesson Objectives:1. Analyze pivotal events of the Peloponnesian War and evaluate strategic decisions made by Athenian leaders.2. Develop critical
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Greece: Complete Unit Bundle
Ancient Mesopotamia Strategy Game
Students work as teams to make leadership decisions as either Sumerian, Assyrian, or Babylonian rulers. Students must learn how to cultivate/irrigate along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and then build cities to expand their empires. Each civilization will need to utilize its advantages (Sumerians with invention/discovery, Assyrians with warfare, and Babylonians with building) in order to defeat each other. Soon each civilization will need to compete for farmland and fight each other.
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Greek Governments Slides & Assembly Simulation
Download and go! This is an introduction to the various forms of government found in ancient Greece. The class will then simulate a democratic assembly and will vote on whether to pass their own laws by the end of the class.Included:• 15 slides• 1 warm-up critical thinking activity• 1 simulation activity
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6th - 12th
Also included in: The Ancient Greece BUNDLE! Simulations, Slides, and Activities!
Did the Trojan War Really Happen? - Tiered Lesson
Students will be placed in five groups. Each group will answer the question "Did the Trojan War really happen?" through different contents and questions. For example, one group will calculate the force and work needed to build an 80 foot tall Trojan Horse in three days. Another group will study a comparison between pictures of modern day Troy and excerpts from the Illiad (pictures taken from the University of Cinncinnati). They will use their findings to answer the major question. Then, as a cla
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5th - 8th
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Civilization Simulation Game
This multi-day lesson is aimed at World and Global History courses with the purpose of helping students understand how geography and natural resources impact the development of civilizations. Students engage in scenario-based learning simulation, choosing their location and the resources available to them before learning the fate of their civilization based on their selections. The students reflect and discuss their findings in order to discover how geography and natural resources would likely
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7th - 12th
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West Africa: Silent Barter Salt and Gold Trade, Notes and Instructions
Synopsis of activity:This two-day lesson and simulation combination activity serves an effective way to broaden your students’ understanding of the geography, economics, resources, and practices of West Africa and the empire of Ancient Ghana. Middle school students love this activity, but it would be great for a high school world history class as well. Role of the teacher:Your role on day one is to guide the students through a vocabulary lesson and have the students take notes on “Silent Barter”
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7th - 12th
Also included in: World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!
Create Your Own Civilization Activity Bundle Plus Spanish Versions
Self-paced guide for students to build their own civilization. This works well individually and with groups. From the kinds of food they will grow and the laws they will enforce, to people's occupations and the social hierarchy, this lesson asks students to think deeply about the elements involved in a civilization. Other topics explored include: language, climate, defense, economy, and religion. Finally, there are artistic elements, where students draw a picture of their flag, an important piec
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6th - 12th
The Ancient Rome BUNDLE! Conquer Your Roman Unit with Epic Resources!
Perfect for any upcoming Rome unit! 11 complete and original products!• 1 Original Simulation!I. Roman Republic's Checks & Balances Simulation!• 1 Original Escape Room! I. Ancient Rome ESCAPE ROOM Activity! 6 rounds of challenging fun!• 9 PowerPointsI. The Geography & Rise of the RepublicII. Roman MythologyIII. The Late RepublicIV. Hannibal Barca's Epic InvasionV. The Roman Republic to Empire: the Rise and Fall of Julius CaesarVI. Jewish Revolutions & Roman ResponsesVII. Rome &
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6th - 12th
PBL World History Entry Event Unit 1
Project based learning for Agricultural Revolution through the fall of Second Wave Empires. Includes scaffolding events, powerpoints, worksheets, project description, rubric, and more. Complete unit which should take roughly 3 weeks to complete. Students are placed in a zombie apocalypse and must use create a successful civilization which then develops into an empire based on the "principles of empires" case studies.
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6th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Simulation About Flooding, Crops, and Taxes
Engage your students in an immersive and educational experience with the "Nile River Simulation - Agricultural Challenge!" This hands-on activity not only introduces the fascinating concept of the Nilometer but also provides a dynamic way for students to explore agricultural outcomes, taxation, and strategic decision-making in Bronze Age Ancient Egypt.What's Included:Clear and detailed instructions for the simulation.Material list, including suggestions for representing crops.Examples of simulat
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7th - 12th
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Ancient Greece: Interactive Game on Greek Gods
Your students will love this interactive game among mortals and immortals in Ancient Greece. Mortals will have to survive interaction with 12 Greek gods by offering acceptable sacrifices, attempting to earn gifts, thwarting death, and steering clear of the underworld! The game should be adapted depending on the number of players. The version I have written is for roughly 20-22 players.
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4th - 7th
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The Stone Ages BUNDLE! Slides & Simulation!
With this bundle, you are set for the full Paleolithic classroom experience! Cover the basics with the slides and then experience the evolution of Paleolithic language with a fun classroom simulation!Included:Early Humans: The First People Slides!Download and go into the Stone Ages with these slides today! Perfect for any introductory lesson about the beginning of humans—from homo sapiens all the way to our ancestors from the ancient past!Topics included:• Food for thought- imaginative discussio
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6th - 12th
Ancient Greek Governments: Simulation - Programming the IPod
In this simulation, students are taken through the four types of governments found in Ancient Greece. The simulation is loud and kinesthetic...and lots of fun!
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5th - 8th
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Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
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