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Ancient history simulations
The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to d
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Nile River Simulation | Ancient Egypt Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Nile River Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Egypt unit! In this Nile River activity with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live along the Nile River, set up a farm, trade their goods, and learn about the geography of the Nile River through different scenarios!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You do
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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Ancient China Geography: Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn the geography of ancient China! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore the geography of ancient China including: the Gobi Desert, Himalaya Mountains, Tibetan Plateau, Yangtze River, and Huang He River (Yellow River).Your students will learn about::: geographic location of China:: modern-day borders (map skills included):: Gobi Desert (Mongols &
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient China Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Prehistory Simulation | Early Humans Survival Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Survival Simulation will be the highlight of your Prehistory or Early Humans unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live, the type of shelter they will build, the skills they will have, and whether they will work alone or with others. As they acquire goods, find food, or migrate, students will encounter challenges that may have been faced by early humans.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Prehistory, Stone Age, and Early Humans Activity Bundle
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
Panhellenic Games Simulation | Ancient Greece Olympics Activity | Greek Olympics
This no-prep, game-based Ancient Greece Olympics Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient Greece unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will "compete" in 8 popular events from the Panhellenic Games and answer trivia questions about the Greeks and Ancient Olympics!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Rome: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour to learn about the geography of ancient Rome. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 5 geographical locations. This trip includes: the Tiber River, Italian Peninsula, Italian Alps, Rome, Constantinople This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of the Roman Empire :: map skills (drag and drop & fill in the blank):: Tiber River:: Porta Portese (anc
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5th - 7th
Ancient Greece: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour to learn about the geography of ancient Greece. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 6 geographical locations. This trip includes Mount Olympus, the Mediterranean Sea, the Peloponnesian Peninsula, Sparta, Macedonia, and Athens.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of Greece:: climate:: physical geography:: Mount Olympus (significance & Myti
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5th - 7th
Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation | Ancient Rome Simulation
This no-prep, game-based Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Rome unit! In this Roman Empire activity with printable and digital options, students will take on the role of archaeologists to look for artifacts in different locations from throughout the Roman Empire.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Mohenjo Daro Simulation | Ancient India Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Mohenjo-Daro Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient India unit! In this Mohenjo-Daro activity with printable and digital options, students will make decisions about how they wish to construct a city in the Indus Valley, with outcomes based upon what has been discovered at the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Silk Road: Virtual Field Trip with 8 Location Stops (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour and make 8 stops along the Silk Road! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about, explore, and better understand the history, geography, and significance of the Silk Road trade network.The 8 Silk Road Stops Include::: Xi'an, China (Chang'an) (City Wall):: Dunhuang, China (fortification, Mogao Caves):: Tash Rabat, Kyrgyzstan (caravanserai):: Samarkand, Uzbekistan (Registan Squar
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient China Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Ancient Greece Stations Activity for Greek Culture, Mythology, Olympics, Art
In this engaging Ancient Greece culture activity, students use 10 different Greece culture stations to explore fascinating aspects of ancient Greek culture, such as Greek poetry, The Trojan War, Aesop, the Olympic games, Greek theater, Oedipus, history, art, Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Archimedes, Eratosthenes, Aristarchus, Hipatia, architecture, and much more, At each station, students read an engaging handout that is focused on an essential aspect of Greek culture. Then, students complete th
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the geography of ancient Mesopotamia. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 5 geographic locations of ancient Mesopotamia: the Black Sea, Persian Gulf, Tigris-Euphrates River System, Mediterranean Sea, and the Zagros Mountains.Your students will learn about::: geographic location of ancient Mesopotamia :: modern-day countries of the Middle E
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Mesopotamia Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Ancient India: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn the geography of ancient India! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore the geography of ancient India including: the Ganges River, Himalaya Mountains, Indus River, Indian Ocean, Monsoon winds, and the Subcontinent of India.Your students will learn about::: geographic location of India:: the Subcontinent of India:: Ganges River & Hinduism:: Him
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5th - 7th
Ancient Inca: Machu Picchu Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore 6 locations throughout this ancient site.Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Peru:: What is Machu Picchu?:: Sacred Rock:: The Main Square:: Three Windows Temple:: Royal Tomb:: Terraces:: Funerary RockThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informat
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5th - 7th
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Great Wall of China Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Great Wall of China! Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and videos, your students will learn and explore this Wonder of the World up close! Critical thinking response questions are included throughout the virtual field trip.Your students will learn about and explore::: Huangyaguan:: Mutianyu:: Badaling:: Zhenbeitai:: JiayuguanThis Virtual Field Trip Includes::: Informational Text to build background
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5th - 7th
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Roman Senate Simulation Ancient Rome Roman Republic Empire Caesar Activity
Are you struggling to teach the Roman Senate in a way students actually remember Rome's government? If yes, then use this no prep simulation & let students role play as Roman senators in this highly interactive and competitive simulation! The simulation begins with a brief lecture on the Roman social system, patricians, plebeians, and positions of government, consul and tribune. Students will then be thrown into several rounds of voting on issues the Roman Republic dealt with. Once the simu
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6th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt: Geography Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn the geography of ancient Egypt! Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 6 geographic locations of ancient Egypt including: Upper & Lower Egypt, the Nile River, Nile Delta, Mediterranean Sea, the Sahara, and the Red SeaYour students will learn about::: geographic location of ancient Egypt:: modern-day bordering countries (drag & drop map skil
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Ancient Mayans: Chichen Itza Virtual Field Trip with Google Earth Exploration
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Chichen Itza in Mexico. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, visuals, and video content, your students will learn about and explore Chichen Itza from different perspectives.Your students will learn about and explore::: Geographic location of Chichen Itza:: What is Chichen Itza?:: Who are the Maya?:: El Castillo:: Temple of the Warriors:: Juego de Pelota (ball game courts):: El Caracol (observatory)This Virtual Fie
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5th - 7th
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Maya Aztec Inca Ancient Civilizations Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery Bundle
Make learning about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca ancient civilizations engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of the ancient Americas through crime scene investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on Mesoamerica, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:M
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5th - 10th
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Hunter Gatherer Building Shelter and Gathering Food Simulation Activity
This exciting simulation activity provides students the opportunity to pretend that they are a hunter-gather! With limited resources they must build a successful shelter. Then they must go on five hunting trips for food. They might find berries, nuts, a gazelle, a mammoth, or they may get the “injured” card while hunting. This extremely engaging lesson is sure to engage students into the lifestyle of being a hunter-gatherer and students will love the activity. This lesson comes with a Direc
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5th - 8th
Ancient Egypt: Virtual Field Trip (Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx & More)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to explore the achievements of the ancient Egyptians! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore 3 sites at the Giza Necropolis (Giza Pyramid Complex). The three stops include the Great Pyramid, Khufu's ship, and the Sphinx at Giza. Your students will learn about::: geographic location of ancient Egypt & the Giza Necropolis:: the Great Pyramid (Pyramid of
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Ancient Rome: Colosseum Virtual Field Trip | Gladiator Games | Google Earth
Take your students on a virtual field trip to the Colosseum. Using a combination of Google Earth 360-degree views, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about and explore this site from various perspectives.Your students will learn about::: geographic location and history of the Colosseum:: architectural structure:: the Arch of Constantine:: Roman gladiators:: hypogeum:: social status and spectator seats:: the political and social importance to the emperor:: decline of blood
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5th - 7th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
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.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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