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Elementary ancient history resources for Microsoft PowerPoint under $5
Hinduism & Buddhism Notes and PowerPoint Lesson Activity in Ancient India
In this Hinduism and Buddhism lesson, students will complete guided notes with a PowerPoint presentation that teaches all of the essential details from the Hinduism and Buddhism religions, including their similarities and differences.Students are guided through a PowerPoint that compares Hinduism and Buddhism to show their views in a variety of different categories. Students learn about Siddhartha Gautama, the Vedas, Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma, and more! Blank copies of the organizer are also
Grades:
5th - 8th
Greek Mythology Google Slideshow and Flashcards | Greek Gods and Goddesses
If you need to teach your students about who's who in Greek Mythology, this Intro to Greek Mythology can help! This digital resource includes a Google Slideshow featuring 14 of the different gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece (the 12 Olympians along with Hades and Hestia), along with a editable graphic organizer for Google Docs and some printable flashcards to help your students review what they learned! The 14 gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece included in this resource include the followin
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Greek Mythology Mini Unit Bundle | Greek Gods and Goddesses Activities
Punic Wars: The Expansion of the Roman Republic! Rome & Carthage!
In this highly-engaging Punic Wars resource, students are guided through the three Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage with an engaging PowerPoint and guided notes. Students learn about Hannibal Barca, Cato the Elder, the city of Carthage, Scipius Africanus, and more!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!Students follow an engaging PowerPoint presentation and complete a guided notes handout! To conclude the a
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity
In this Ancient India Geography notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, students learn about the geography, climate, and monsoons of modern and ancient India. First, students complete a two-page guided note worksheet with the included 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. A map activity is also included in the guided notes for students to locate and identify locations as the notes are completed. Next, students complete a close-reading assignment about a ship-wrecked sailor that shows the ancient Ind
Grades:
5th - 8th
Indus River Valley and Ancient India's Civilizations Lesson
This Indus River Valley Civilizations download includes a visually-engaging PowerPoint on Ancient India, Mohenjo-Daro, Harappan civilization, the beginning of Hinduism, and the caste system.Each slide contains wonderful images and simple text based on state and Common Core Standards that helps students focus on essential information and stay engaged in the lesson. A "flipped classroom" video of the lesson is included which narrates the entire presentation. This is great for "flipping your class,
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic Lesson
This lesson on Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic includes a visually engaging PowerPoint that covers Roman History from the First Triumvirate of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey through the death of Mark Antony and rise of Octavian. Each slide includes fantastic images and graphics that will definitely hold your students attention and keep them focused on your lesson.Topics covered include the rise of Julius Caesar, Pompey and the Senate's plan to bring him home, his crossing of the Rub
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies
These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history! Check preview for details! All digital versions are Google Slides resources.INCLUDED:Presentation: Introductory GRAPES presentation with 25+ slides including definitions, examples, graphics, and key
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: GRAPES History Resource Bundle
All About Greece - Country Study
Your students will love learning all about Greece with this fun country study! Included is an all about Greece Powerpoint presentation (.pptx) to teach your class all about Greece, the capital city, flag, food, language, famous landmarks, Ancient Greece and Mount Olympus! Student activity worksheets are also included based on the facts in the Powerpoint (all differentiated on two levels to support the different abilities in your class), plus a Greece word search, postcard activity and favorite f
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Country Study Bundle
Islam Golden Age Achievements! Guided Notes for 10 Islamic Achievements!
In this Islam Golden Age notes and PowerPoint resource, you receive a 22-slide PowerPoint and engaging guided notes to teach 10 of the major accomplishments of Islamic caliphates during the Islamic Golden Age. Students walk away knowing more about the creation of the Arabic numeral system, the Astrolabe, the game of Chess, the role of Islamic banking, plus many, many more! A 22-slide PowerPoint, guided notes, mini-picture project, and full key are included!This resource is included in my Islam
Grades:
5th - 8th
World History Timeline Activity | Ancient History | Editable and Digital
Focus on the major events in ancient history with this printable and digital timeline activity! Each pennant flag template highlights a major event from world history and the corresponding date. Students are required to provide a short summary and illustration of the event in the space provided. Two editable templates are also included for you to add your own events!**This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides.
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt's Kingdoms PowerPoint Lesson
This Ancient Egypt lesson includes a beautiful, visually engaging PowerPoint on Ancient Egypt from the Old Kingdom through the Fall of the New Kingdom. Each slide includes fantastic images and easy-to-follow notes for your students.Topics covered include the major pharaohs, government, and culture of each period along with reasons why each came to an end. At the end, students complete an exit ticket to explain what they learned.This is definitely one of the most engaging PowerPoints I have used
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Lesson, PowerPoint, Video, & Notes Activity
This beautiful Ancient Mesopotamia flipped classroom lesson covers the civilizations that arose in the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia from Ancient Sumer through the rise of the Persian Empire. It begins with the geography of the Fertile Crescent and what made the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers so important and then highlights the important contributions of the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians.Topics covered include: cuneiform, ziggurats, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Hammurabi & his code, the H
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Major World Religions - Guided Notes, PowerPoint, Crossword Puzzle
Guided notes lesson on the 5 Major World Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. This lesson is ready to be implemented without any effort on your part! No prep needed!Includes: 1) Printable double-sided slotted notes worksheet for students 2) Corresponding PowerPoint & SMART Notebook lesson (use whichever you prefer)3) Sorting Activity - check for understanding vocabulary activity 4) Crossword Puzzle - reinforce key ideas from the lesson* The Sorting Activity &
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Alexander the Great PowerPoint Lesson Activity for Ancient Greece
This excellent resource on Alexander the Great includes an engaging PowerPoint, guided notes, graphic organizer, and flipped classroom video lesson! The PowerPoint (and included Google Slides option) covers Alexander's background in Macedon, how he rose to power, and his military accomplishments. Each slide includes simple, easy-to-understand notes for students as well as maps, pictures, and graphics that engage your visual learners.The PowerPoint concludes with a chart comparing Hellenic and He
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Cave Art Paintings - Lascaux Cave History and Art Lesson
Lascaux Cave History and Art LessonLascaux Cave is located in southwestern France and contains some of the most well preserved cave art in the world. Students will have fun learning about the history of the cave in a short PowerPoint presentation and then creating their own cave art drawing. About The Art ProjectUsing brown construction paper or grocery bags, students will create their own prehistoric drawing. This is a simple, yet engaging, art lesson for kids, perfect for elementary aged stu
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Mesoamerica Civilizations PowerPoint - Maya, Aztec, Inca (63 Slides!)
Mesoamerica Civilizations PowerPoint - Maya, Aztec, Inca (63 Slides!) - This Mesoamerica 63 slide PowerPoint Presentation centers on the major events, themes and history of the major civilizations of Mesoamerica, including: Maya, Aztec and Inca. The PowerPoint includes vibrant images, transitions and animations that will liven up your discussion and lesson on the Mesoamerica civilizations. This presentation makes a great introduction or review for a Mesoamerica, Maya, Aztec or Inca unit of study
Grades:
5th - 11th
Ancient Egyptian Mythology Google Slideshow and Flashcards | Egyptian Gods Intro
If you need to teach your students about who's who in Egyptian Mythology, this Intro to Egyptian Mythology can help! This digital resource includes a Google Slideshow featuring 16 of the different gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt, along with an editable graphic organizer for Google Docs and some printable flashcards to help your students review what they learned! The 16 gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt featured in this resource include the following: Ra, Amun, Ma'at, Thoth, Bastet, Sekhmet
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Forms of Government Lesson - Guided Notes PowerPoint and Homework
Students explore different forms of government, from democracy and monarchy to dictatorship, and limited governments to unlimited governments! No prep needed here! This printable is perfect for introducing students to forms of government and how governments differ. Students also learn about the basic purpose of government.INCLUDES: 1) Guided Notes Worksheet - color and B&W versions included2) PowerPoint - display for students as you teach3) Check for Understanding Worksheet - Exit Ticket or
Grades:
5th - 8th
Greek Mythology Introductory PowerPoints BUNDLE
These PowerPoints, Student Notes, and Graphic Organizers are a perfect Introduction to Greek Mythology.The First PowerPoint is on the Greek World Creation Myth: This PowerPoint Presentation has 15 slides. It covers the creation of the world (Gaia) and the sky (Uranus), the birth of the Titans, the destruction of Uranus, the reign of Kronos, the birth of the Olympians, the destruction of Kronos, and the rule and reign of Zeus and the Gods of Mount Olympus. While following along with the present
Grades:
4th - 12th
Cookie Excavation Archaeology Simulation History Activity for Special Education
Bring archaeology to life with this classic cookie excavation simulation that is the perfect introduction to your history class. This lesson has been modified to fit the needs of a Mild/Moderate Special Education classroom. It would work well in a variety of levels, and with a variety of needs- including students who are English Language Learners.This lesson includes many supports for learners with special needs, including color coded notes, cloze notes, visuals, graphic organizers, large font,
Grades:
4th - 8th
Primary and Secondary Sources Powerpoint and Activities
This is a great resource for teaching or reviewing the difference between primary and secondary resources. Included in this resource are:
- 16 page Powerpoint giving a brief overview of what primary and secondary resources are with built in whole group practice
- Primary or secondary resource practice page (with answer key)
- Primary and secondary resources brainstorming page
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Primary and Secondary Sources Bundle
Athens Golden Age of Pericles PowerPoint
This lesson on Athens during the Age of Pericles is a perfect addition to your unit on Ancient Greece! It includes a beautiful PowerPoint, guided notes worksheets, interactive notebook option, Google Slides version, and a flipped classroom video! The lesson covers all of the major aspects of Athenian culture and achievements over visually-engaging slides. The topics covered include: Pericles & Athenian DemocracyThe Parthenon and Doric, Ionic, & Corinthian ArchitectureHistory: Herodotus &
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Olmec “Guess the artifact” game: engaging PPT with pictures, clues & answers
THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO CREATE HIGH-ENGAGEMENT AROUND A UNIT OF STUDY. EACH SLIDESHOW IS ENGAGING AND INTERACTIVE FOR USE IN THE CLASSROOM OR VIRTUALLY. This download includes an engaging 20-slide PowerPoint that introduces students to a new civilization by revealing pictures of artifacts, then hints, then answers. The last artifact also contains a video link to show even more details about the artifact. Check out the sample download to get an idea. There
Grades:
4th - 9th
Ancient Egypt Government & Social Structure - Reading Passages, Writing Prompts
This is a NO PREP packet including activities to help your students understand the government and social structure/pyramid of ancient Egypt. A wide variety of organizers, reading passages, and other activities are included to help keep your students engaged while learning about ancient Egyptians! This pack includes:-Powerpoint presentation introducing government and social structure in Ancient Egypt (this can be uploaded to Google Slides™ if you do not have Powerpoint)-Guided notes to fill out
Grades:
5th - 7th
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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.
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