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Preview of Behavior / Behaviour Reflection Student Tool

Behavior / Behaviour Reflection Student Tool

Created by
Mrs Mama Llama
Are your students in need of reflecting on negative behavior? This form helps them think through what happened, what they should do in the future, and how they can make things right with those affected by apologizing or taking actions to repair the relationship. Use these as a problem-solving tool, documentation for parents, and data for behavior intervention.This definitely supports growth-mindset classrooms, PBiS, and Social-Emotional Learning!It includes 3 versions of the product:*The detai
Preview of Journalism: Fact-Finding Scavenger Hunt Activity

Journalism: Fact-Finding Scavenger Hunt Activity

Created by
Connie
One vital aspect of being a successful reporter is learning how and where to find factual information. With this activity, middle school and high school students will use any source that they can, i.e. the internet, the telephone, in-person interviews, etc., to figure out the needed information. An answer key is included. This product offers students the chance to exhibit a number of reporting skills. Although I use this activity for a Journalism 1 class, teachers could also use this in any l
Preview of African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers

African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers

This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
Preview of Engineering Design Process Worksheets and Rubrics (STEM/ STEAM Activity)

Engineering Design Process Worksheets and Rubrics (STEM/ STEAM Activity)

Created by
Rayas Store
Use these 20 Pages of Worksheets and Rubrics to introduce the Engineering Design Process while doing a STEM/ STEAM activity, challenge or project. There is a color and are black & white version copy of the worksheet and rubric to go through each of the process. A great engaging activity for students or a group/ team to go through the design processes of their STEM/ STEAM activity. Use the rubrics to assess students’ performance once they finish their STEM or STEAM focused task.What’s Include
Preview of World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity

World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity

Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups.Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read concise
Preview of Teen Social Skills and Nonverbal Language Activities | Real Photos

Teen Social Skills and Nonverbal Language Activities | Real Photos

Created by
The Artsy SLP
Teach your students how to interpret nonverbal language and social cues. This includes: body language, facial expressions, body posture, and tone. These skills are essential for communication. We must recognize these nonverbal cues and make inferences about a situation and how a person feels.Click here to save 15% by purchasing the Teen Social Skills Bundle that includes 5 resources.WHO IT IS FOR• Appropriate for teenage students.• Works great for students with autism.• Students that need hel
Preview of Teen Cell Phone and Text Message Social Skills

Teen Cell Phone and Text Message Social Skills

Created by
The Artsy SLP
Encourage your teens to practice their problem solving, inferencing, empathy, and perspective taking skills with this engaging and hands-on activity. People send dozens of text messages everyday without thinking of the ramifications. They also may not think about how their text message may impact others or make them feel.Click here to save 15% by purchasing the Teen Social Skills Bundle that includes 5 resources.WHO IT IS FOR• Appropriate for teenage students.• Works great for students with au
Preview of Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ

Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ

This popular DBQ looks at looks at ancient China in the “Golden Age” of the Tang and Song Dynasties through 9 primary or secondary source documents including 4 images, 2 maps and one chart. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a final essay question. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. An answer key is included. Thi
Preview of Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ

Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ

This DBQ looks at the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China and how civilization developed through geography, Oracle Bones and Guangs through 4 primary or secondary source documents including a map and images. Each document has at least one constructed response question using the documents. This DBQs is:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.The DBQ is updat
Preview of Road Trip on a Budget: High School Life Skills Challenge

Road Trip on a Budget: High School Life Skills Challenge

This high school life skills class challenge is a great high school budgeting project. This project focuses on building and strengthening a variety of real-world life skills including planning, organizing, estimating, time-management, decision-making, problem-solving, mapping, budgeting, communication, and many more. The topic itself (road trip budgeting) is real-world and relevant to students. That relevance, in addition to opportunities for student choice, keeps students engaged in the activit
Preview of Teen Problem Solving & Inferencing | No Prep | One Sheet Activity

Teen Problem Solving & Inferencing | No Prep | One Sheet Activity

Created by
Ginger Speechie
This simple, no prep, problem solving & inferencing activity is perfect for social skill lessons! Great prompts for teens and older students. Covers a variety of topics and situations. Use the pictures to help guide students in their problem solving questions. Each page includes a short passage for student to read detailing a particular problem. These problems are real life scenarios students face in today's ever changing world. Also includes blank pages with world bubbles about each picture
Preview of Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ

Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ

This popular DBQ has students explore the spread of Hellenistic culture through Alexander the Great's conquests and policies through 6 primary or secondary source documents (one source is an image and one is a map) with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using the documents.I teach Alexander the Great for my Global History I course, and I knew this DBQ would be useful as it combined primary and secondary sources with analyses of maps and images. It follows the format of
Preview of Goal Setting Worksheets

Goal Setting Worksheets

Do your students need some help prioritizing tasks? These printables will help trigger new behaviors, guide focus, and help students sustain momentum throughout the school year. These worksheets will also help students align their focus and promote a sense of self-mastery. Goal setting will guide students to greater success and performance. Setting goals will not only motivate students, but can also improve their mental health and their level of personal success. I created these worksheets
Preview of Historical Dating Timelines Chronology BCE/BC CE/AD Activities History Skills

Historical Dating Timelines Chronology BCE/BC CE/AD Activities History Skills

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Teach historical dating, BCE/BC and CE/AD, timelines, chronology, dating methods, and more with this resource bundle! This bundle includes more than 20 pages of worksheets, handouts, graphic organizers, and readings that will let your students think like historians and explore questions of time, chronology, and methods of dating events and artifacts. Students will learn about the differences between absolute and relative dating, the difference between pre-history and history, and how history can
Preview of Chinese Dynasties Archeological Dig Activity World History China

Chinese Dynasties Archeological Dig Activity World History China

Make learning about the Chinese Dynasties and Ancient China fun and engaging with a classroom Archeology Dig!Allow students to experience an Archeological Dig site in their investigation of the Ancient Chinese Dynasties with this fun activity! Includes a powerpoint overview of each dynasty and a prompt for students to begin each "dig" for the contributions of the dynasties. About this ResourceCards can be cut out, laminated, and used year to year! Also includes student handouts, a brainstorm
Preview of Ancient Egypt DBQ

Ancient Egypt DBQ

Students use this DBQ to look at Ancient Egypt through trade routes, natural resources, geography, art, technology, religion, labor, architecture and science through 7 primary or secondary source documents. These documents include one map, two images and two photos and explore works from the Hymn of the Nile, the Book of the Dead, and The Satire of the Trades. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ
Preview of Confucianism in Ancient China Han Dynasty DBQ

Confucianism in Ancient China Han Dynasty DBQ

This popular DBQ explores the spread of Confucianism in China during the Han Dynasty through 7 primary and secondary source documents including an image and a map. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a culminating essay question.Part One has a total possible 25 points and has an answer key, and a scoring rubric is included for the essay (1-5).This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required format
Preview of Understanding Historical Dating: BC, AD, CE, BCE, Circa, Historic, Historical

Understanding Historical Dating: BC, AD, CE, BCE, Circa, Historic, Historical

Students will read about historical dating terms and use such as BC, AD, CE, BCE, Circa, Historic, Historical, Decade, and Century. They will learn about the debate over using BC and AD vs.CE and BCE. There is a quiz that includes matching terms to definitions, fill in the blank, and a critical thinking question. There are 6 pages in this document. Two of them are student content pages.
Preview of Ancient Rome and Christianity DBQ

Ancient Rome and Christianity DBQ

This DBQ explores the spread of Christianity in Ancient Rome through 9 primary or secondary primary source documents including a map and an image. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and culminates with a final essay question.This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.Part One has a total possible 25 points and
Preview of World Religions Matching Card Game Review Activity

World Religions Matching Card Game Review Activity

World Religions Card GameIncluded are 36 terms or concepts on the 5 Major World Religions. I cut each in a strip, laminate the cards, and pass them out to my students as a review game. The students must take their card and match with their classmates to complete the characteristics of the religion. They then must tell me 3 more facts about the religion to win the competition. Great for review!Need a great resource to introduce the 5 major world religions? See this activity:World Religions C
Preview of Teen Social Cues:  Identifying Feelings and Emotions | Real Photos

Teen Social Cues: Identifying Feelings and Emotions | Real Photos

Created by
The Artsy SLP
This Nonverbal Language activity will help students identify and recognize nonverbal cues: body language, facial expressions, body posture, and tone. Understanding nonverbal cues are essential for communicating with others.Click here to save 15% by purchasing the Teen Social Skills Bundle that includes 5 resources.WHO IT IS FOR• Appropriate for teenage students.• Works great for students with autism.• Students that need help identifying their emotions.• Also effective for students that need
Preview of Teen Social Scenarios: Peer Pressure, Dating, Body Image, Self Esteem, Cliques

Teen Social Scenarios: Peer Pressure, Dating, Body Image, Self Esteem, Cliques

Created by
The Artsy SLP
Teach your high school students how to handle social situations: peer pressure, school dances, dating, body image, self esteem, and much more. By practicing social scenarios in this hands on activity will help to better prepare them in real life situations.Click here to save 15% by purchasing the Teen Social Skills Bundle that includes 5 resources.WHO IT IS FOR• Appropriate for teenage students.• Works great for students with autism.• Students that need help identifying their emotions.• Also
Preview of Find the Danger in Pictures- Safety Scenarios - Adult Therapy - Safety Awareness

Find the Danger in Pictures- Safety Scenarios - Adult Therapy - Safety Awareness

60 PICTURES! This activity is designed to target problem solving, visual scanning and safety awareness for adults and teens. Directly addressing safety and problem solving can improve independence and decrease risk of accidents in home and community settings. To complete this task, look at the picture and touch the danger in each pic. Great for dementia therapy!This task is appropriate for the following environments: skilled nursing (SNF), hospital, home health, schoolsSimilar products include:U
Preview of Excavating Ancient Civilizations Expedition Centers Activity

Excavating Ancient Civilizations Expedition Centers Activity

Ancient Civilizations Archaeology Dig ActivityAre you teaching an Ancient Civilizations course and want a fun, engaging way to get started?Need to introduce your students to the Ancient Civilizations in a memorable way?This activity is designed for an Ancient History class or as review for AP World History. Students are asked to "travel" around the classroom to excavate the stories of seven ancient civilizations. Could also be easily organized as an archaeological dig activity!Early Civilizati
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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.