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Preview of The Nile River | Audiobook

The Nile River | Audiobook

The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa, but it’s the longest river in the world. It was an extremely important part of Ancient Egyptian life and provided them with a rich source of food, transportation, and resources used for building. Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops. The Nile supported and allowed life to thrive in the grueling climate.Designed for classroom | hom
Preview of The Great Pyramid and Aliens | Audiobook

The Great Pyramid and Aliens | Audiobook

The Great Pyramid and Aliens. Archaeologists have spent many years trying to crack the mysteries of the ancient pharaoh's burial tombs, but are yet to even scratch the surface of the pyramid's true history and nature. The pyramid's baffling past has given rise, over the course of the 20th and 21st century to countless theories about their construction, mostly involving aliens!Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their
Preview of The Olympic Games | Audiobook

The Olympic Games | Audiobook

The Olympic Games. The Ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor Zeus. The games were officially held every four years from 776 BC, but they possibly originated much earlier. A Greek myth credited the hero Herakles, better known as Hercules, with creating the running competitions at Olympia to celebrate the end of one of his missions called the twelve labors. Designed for classroom | h
Preview of Tutankhamun's Curse | Audiobook

Tutankhamun's Curse | Audiobook

Tutankhamun's Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to
Preview of Ancient Greek Philosophy | Audiobook

Ancient Greek Philosophy | Audiobook

Ancient Greek Philosophy. The philosophers of Ancient Greece were among the greatest thinkers to ever grace humanity. Ancient Greek philosophy and medical writing were extremely important on later thought, both in the West and in the East.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for childre
Preview of Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture | Audiobook

Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture | Audiobook

Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and
Preview of Egyptian Customs and Beliefs | Audiobook

Egyptian Customs and Beliefs | Audiobook

Egyptian Customs and Beliefs. Ancient Egyptians believed that each person’s soul was immortal. In order for the soul to reach the afterlife a complex, traditional set of customs was required, sometimes ending with mummification. If these rites were not completed the dead would come back to haunt the living in the form of a ghost. In this episode, you will learn about burial customs and what they represented. The nine aspects of the soul. The use of shabti dolls to work for the god Osiris. And th
Preview of Egyptian Inventions | Audiobook

Egyptian Inventions | Audiobook

Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge
Preview of Greek Architecture and Art | Audiobook

Greek Architecture and Art | Audiobook

Greek Architecture and Art. Ancient Greek architects and artists have provided some of the finest and most unique buildings ever seen in the ancient world. Through the design and use of their temples, sculptures, and pottery, the Greeks would live by a central code, which was clear to see in their art and architecture. They would, in turn, be responsible for the start of classical design, which now dominates the western world.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at childre
Preview of Hieroglyphics | Audiobook

Hieroglyphics | Audiobook

Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science
Preview of Ancient Greek Gods | Audiobook

Ancient Greek Gods | Audiobook

The Olympian Gods. In order for the Ancient Greeks to make sense of a chaotic universe, the immortal gods were used to explain the forces of nature and the human experience. The greatest of these gods lived atop Mount Olympus, ruled over by Zeus the thunderer. They were passionate, spiteful, jealous, and insecure beings that both loved and despised humanity. In this episode, you will learn about the twelve most important Greek gods. What each of them had control over and their awesome godly powe
Preview of The Legacy of Ancient Egypt | Audiobook

The Legacy of Ancient Egypt | Audiobook

The Legacy of Ancient Egypt. Five thousand years ago, along the Nile River in Africa, lived one of the most extraordinary civilizations in history. They built awe-inspiring mega structures, invented ingenious devices, and pushed human knowledge in areas like science, to new heights. In this final episode, you will learn about the advancements they made in areas like medicine and mathematics. Their influence on the modern world. And how the world changed following the demise of this mysterious an
Preview of Ancient Athens and Sparta | Audiobook

Ancient Athens and Sparta | Audiobook

Athens and Sparta. The Athenians, skilled traders with a well-rounded society, they valued art, culture and democracy. The Spartans, experts in warfare valued strength, the monarchy and were suspicious of outsiders. They were once allies, but these powerful Greek city-states would become fierce enemies igniting a bloody civil war that ripped ancient Greece apart. In this episode, you will learn about their many differences. How they were governed. The differences in education and why they became
Preview of Ancient Greeks Introduction | Audiobook

Ancient Greeks Introduction | Audiobook

Introduction to The Ancient Greeks. Packed full of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a lasting legacy. The Ancient Greeks Audiobook series and Classroom Activity by Cambridge For Kids. Aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children to understand. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew John Brooks.Designe
Preview of Cleopatra | Audiobook

Cleopatra | Audiobook

Cleopatra. Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. Famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years. She was also the last true pharaoh of Egypt.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children
Preview of Ancient Greek Government & Law | Audiobook

Ancient Greek Government & Law | Audiobook

Ancient Greek Government and Law. The Ancient Greek world had no single system of law; individual states like Athens and Sparta, instead created their own political and legal ideas. The most common systems of Greek government were Democracy - where the people made the decisions. Monarchy - rule by one individual who had inherited his role, much like a King. Oligarchy - rule by a small group of people.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are
Preview of Greek Literature & the Theatre | Audiobook

Greek Literature & the Theatre | Audiobook

Literature and The Theatre. One of the favorite forms of entertainment for the Ancient Greeks was the Theatre. It began as part of a festival to the Greek god Dionysus but eventually became extremely popular amongst the public and nobility. Literature and theatre was an important aspect of Greek culture and helped influence modern drama, bringing together elements of myth, ritual, religion, dance, and music.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults
Preview of Greek Mythology | Audiobook

Greek Mythology | Audiobook

Greek Mythology. Thousands of years ago people did not have sciences like we have today to help them understand life. Ancient Greek people could see sickness, death, and natural disasters, but they did not understand what caused them. Mythology in the ancient world was used as a way to explain these things which contained monsters, bizarre beasts, and the gods.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in al
Preview of China Song

China Song

This kid-friendly China song teaches students geography, the Shang dynasty, and the Qin dynasty. Recording sings through once at tempo, then slowly for learning the melody. Then, I recite the words slowly to be sure you get the lyrics. My 6th graders LOVE my songs and come back years later to tell me that they still remember them.
Preview of Pompeii Song - Backing Track

Pompeii Song - Backing Track

Created by
Singsongalong
Our full videos and lyric videos are on our Youtube channel. Learn Pompeii here: https://youtu.be/rncbP5Uk4gU?list=PLv_IrDL1HQVCmlpgSy2ZXdcbF07FAXm4w Then use this backing track for your class or an assembly!
Preview of Ancient Molly Knows Ancient Mali!  An Ancient Cultures Song

Ancient Molly Knows Ancient Mali! An Ancient Cultures Song

Long, long ago, a prodigy was born. Her name was Molly, and she grew up to be the most accomplished historian for Ancient Cultures. She now works as a tour guide, and specializes in showing children what life was like in, what else, Ancient Mali! Let Molly take you on a tour of this Ancient Civilization, as told by me, in the form of rap. Thumbnail image from Mr. Donn's Africa
Preview of The Formation of Civilizations

The Formation of Civilizations

This song is helpful for students to memorize the 3 important to a civilization. It discusses a surplus of food, division of labor, and a city infrastructure. Lyrics: Went from Paleolithic to Neolithic from Nomads to Farmers To make Civilization stick. Hunters and Gatherers from the Stone Age Hunted Meat and gathered berries to live from day to day. Thought they had it all like Justin Bieber backstage. But then came a little thing called the Ice Age. The hunger and the cold started k
Preview of Who were the Ancient Egyptians?| Distance Learning | Audio | eBook | Worksheets

Who were the Ancient Egyptians?| Distance Learning | Audio | eBook | Worksheets

Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.The Audiobook of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask a
Preview of Who were the Ancient Egyptians Audiobook

Who were the Ancient Egyptians Audiobook

Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 episodes, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization.Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all age
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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.