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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Activity | Engaging Crack the Code Game
In this Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egyptians. Student investigative teams have one class period to solve four clues, each written in hieroglyphics, then complete the final formula to crack the code. Students only have a set number of attempts to open the lock before the ancient lock deteriorates and remains jammed for
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Greece Escape Room | Crack Greek Phoenician Alphabet+ Roman Numerals
In this Ancient Greece Escape Room activity, students are introduced to Greek and Phoenician characters and Roman numerals as they race to beat the clock to save ancient artifacts! Can you crack the code before time expires?Students are placed in investigative teams as they analyze fictional ancient texts from Hadrian's Library in ancient Greece. Students work together to translate four hidden clues using Greek and Phoenician alphabet characters as well as Roman numerals, conduct basic research
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5th - 9th
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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
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mesopotamia & Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and Notes PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and notes activity lesson, you receive a 50-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on the Fertile Crescent, the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian Civilizations (and much more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle here!Students are instructed on the origins of life near the Tigris and Euphrates River, the development of Ancient Sumer, Hamm
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5th - 9th
Lost City of Atlantis and Plato CSI Inquiry | Great Activity for Ancient Greece
In this Lost City of Atlantis CSI activity, students take on the role of historians and detectives to try to understand what happened to the Greek city of Atlantis. Students navigate through what we know about Atlantis from Plato's text, try to pinpoint what can be trusted and what cannot, seek to figure out what could have happened to Atlantis, then examine other possible theories as to the Lost City's whereabouts. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancie
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6th - 9th
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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
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Mesoamerica and Native Americans PowerPoint + Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesoamerica and Native American tribes PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a jam-packed 23-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on the native people of North, Central, and South America (including the Iroquois, Algonquin, Mound Builders, Olmec, Inca, Aztec, Maya, and more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Native American bundle and my Mesoamerica bundle here!Students are instructed on the origin, hi
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5th - 9th
Chinese Han Dynasty & Silk Road Activity | Ancient China India Roman Exploration
Want a fun activity for teaching about the Silk Road and the Chinese Han Dynasty? This easy-to-use resource will introduce your content, address standards, and practice important Social Studies skills. Visit the Han Dynasty and allow students to investigate the different locations involved in the Silk Road Trade Route with this easy to implement lesson resource!Resource IncludesPresentation InformationActivity Information CardsStation Analysis CardsStudent HandoutsContent Topics CoveredChinaInd
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Rome Escape Room Activity | Crack the Etruscan Language + Roman History
In this engaging Ancient Rome escape room activity, students are introduced to the mysterious Etruscan alphabet that was heavily influenced by the Greeks (and went on to influence Latin) as they crack several hidden messages relating to the ancient Romans! Can you crack the code before time expires?Students are placed in investigative teams as they analyze fictional ancient texts written in the Etruscan language. Students work together to translate four clues regarding ancient Roman history, the
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5th - 9th
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The Birth of Indian Civilization worksheet - Hinduism and Buddhism
The Birth of Indian Civilization worksheetAIM: How did civilization, the caste system, Hinduism, and Buddhism develop in ancient India?Common core compliant worksheet Includes a variety of activities that promote class discussion, active engagement, and critical thinking skills. Topics covered include:Indian geographyIndus River Valley civilizations – Harappa and Mohenjo-DaroHinduismCaste SystemMauryan EmpireBuddhismThe Golden Age of India – The Gupta EmpireActivities used include:Do now that a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #11 - India
Olmecs, Aztecs & Mayans: 3 Lesson Mini Unit Bundle: Reading Passages, Activities
This is a mini bundle of 3 Mesoamerica Lessons. They include the Olmecs; the Aztecs and the Mayans. Each lesson includes a do now/writing prompt, maps, pictures and comprehension questions for students to answer. This is a collection of my 3 lesson mini unit on the Olmecs, Aztecs and Mayans. A more detailed description of each can be found with the individual product.
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6th - 10th
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World History Escape Room with American Sign Language | 100% Engagement
In this World History Escape Room with American Sign Language, students are introduced to American Sign Language developed at the American School for the Deaf in Hartford, Connecticut as they uncover details regarding World History. This activity is great for team-building, collaboration, and review!Students are placed in cooperative teams as they seek to translate four hidden sign language clues regarding important moments in World History, conduct basic research, then crack the Final Code bef
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5th - 9th
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Greek Art & Architecture Powerpoint and Handout Bundle
Architecture/Greek Art and Architecture Bundle - PowerPoint and handoutGreek Art and Architecture has been an incredible influence in Western Art. These PowerPoints explore the achievements of Greek Art and highlights the key works that changed the history of art.2 Art History PowerPoints- 1 Greek Architecture(24 slides)Architecture- Ancient GreekI love Ancient Greek Architecture! Who doesn't love great architecture!?Architecture - Greek PowerPoint is a great instructional resource for the art
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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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5th - 12th
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World History is Wild Poster Set | 15 Amazing Posters for World History Wall Art
This World History Classroom and Hallway Poster Set contains 15 fun, engaging, and interesting posters to show the wild and awesome side of early World History. Each World History poster is designed to educate students on details that are hard to believe about early World History -- from the Ancient Civilizations (Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, China, India), Mesoamerica (Inca, Maya, Aztec), Medieval Europe, and other historical data and phenomena.Check out the preview to grasp the awesome nature
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3rd - 12th
AP World History Paleolithic & Neolithic Lesson Plan Bundle
This is a two day lesson plan that has students analyzing documents of the Paleolithic Era and Neolithic era, and practicing thesis statement work. The bundle includes a lesson plan writeup with a step by step guide as to how to carry out the lesson, Jared Diamond's article, "The Worst Mistake in Human History", Paleolithic/Neolithic notes (correlate with PowerPoint), Paleolithic/Neolithic PowerPoint, and Paleolithic/Neolithic Documents. PDF versions of each of the handouts are included to keep
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9th - 12th
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The Ancient Hebrews and the Exodus worksheet - Global/World History
The Ancient Hebrews and the Exodus worksheet AIM: How were the Ancient Hebrews unique? How does the story of the Exodus reaffirm those beliefs? Common core-compliant worksheet focusing on the Ancient Hebrews and the story of the Exodus. Includes several activities designed to promote critical thinking, active engagement, and class discussion such as:Do now – quote from the Ten Commandments followed by 3 analysis questions. Secondary source analysis – The Story of the ExodusMovie clip analysis –
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: 9th Grade Global/World History MEGA Bundle
Ancient History Crossword Word Search BUNDLE Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome, Greece
Greece: NOTE: This pack does not contain puzzles on Greek Mythology. Those puzzles can be found when you click here.In this pack, your students will learn about Athens vs. Sparta, The Olympics, Marathon, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, and so much more!Rome: In this pack, your students will learn about the Roman Gods, the founding of Rome, Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and so much more!Egypt: Students will learn about Ancient Egyptian culture and mythology including: Cleopatra, the Great
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Global History Final Review Packet
This is a comprehensive review packet that covers many of the units and concepts included in the curriculum for NYS Regents Global 1 (Grade 9). It includes a variety of activities meant to prepare ALL types of learners, regardless of ability, for a final exam in this course. The units covered include:- Social Studies Fundamentals- World Belief Systems- Neolithic Revolution/Rise of Civilizations- Classical Civilizations- Medieval Period/Middle Ages/Crusades- Renaissance- Protestant Reformation-
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7th - 12th
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Religions: Monotheistic Bundle Pack (Reading Summaries & Graphic Organizer)
Includes 3 reading summaries on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The reading summaries tell about the beliefs and customs of the religions. how they began, the prophets, their eating habits, holidays, holy books, and holy places of worship. The 10 commandments, the Quran, and the New Testament are also listed as primary source documents and experts are taken from them all.
There is also a graphic organizer comaparing and contrasting the 3 monotheistic religions and a task explaining to student
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6th - 12th
Alexander the Great Bundle
Alexander is a character who has been associated with the word ‘Great’ for centuries. Does he really deserve this title and how can we come to a decision? Students analyze 4 handouts from the perspective of the conquered and 4 handouts from the perspective of those who conquered and debate whether Alexander was a hero or villain. There are several other lessons that add and supplement to Alexander the Great's legend in this bundle.
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- Background Powerpoint on Alexander the Gre
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7th - 12th
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The Ancient World PowerPoints: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece & Rome
This bundle contains PowerPoint presentations that help you teach pre-history and the ancient world effectively. Each presentation has plenty of visuals and is engaging.Topics: Pre-History (Paleolithic & Neolithic), Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Ancient Middle East, Ancient China, India, Greece, and Rome. Multiple Formats: Each presentation comes as a PDF, Microsoft PowerPoint and Documents, and Google Slide and Document. they are editable!Some Subtopics: Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hunter-Gatherer
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8th - 11th
Feudalism: A Comparative study between Feudal Japan and Feudal Europe
This file includes a few things:1. A 23-slide powerpoint presentation in full color/visuals that depicts what feudalism is, the reasons that it developed in both Japan and Europe, how it was organized in Japan and Europe, as well as how the social classes were distributed. 2. Note-taking sheet that follows the powerpoint topics divided in half in a chart to easily compare Japan and Europe3. A note-taking strategy to be filled out by the kids with the pyramids for the social classes... You can ha
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8th - 12th
Also included in: World History Feudalism in the Middle Ages Culture BUNDLE
Egyptian Cartouche
I have been teaching Ancient Egyptian History to Middle Schoolers for 10 years, and this assignment is always a student favorite. Students learn more when they are doing. So, I’ve created many project-based, hands-on assignments. In this lesson, students learn about hieroglyphs, cartouches and Egyptian art. Rather than transliterating their name into hieroglyphs, they develop a cartouche based on their own interests and traits. In this way, the assignment relies on complex thinking rather than s
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Egypt Hands On Materials
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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.
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