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Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013) challenges students to analyze characters, their decisions and the concepts that may otherwise be viewed and quickly forgotten. Explore the justice handed out by the Prince, give students a chance to think like a director, and think like writer and change one scene from Shakespeare's famous play. Think critically about Romeo and Juliet's love, how it affected their houses and if their woes were worth it.Notes on different versio
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 15%
The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)
This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is a must view after students have read the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Challenge your students to create their own meaning of this eventful tale, set in the 1920s, by connecting them to their own experiences and ideas. Prompt students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that make Gatsby such a fascinating character. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resourc
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9th - 12th
The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR - 1959)
The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie. Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won't have the capability to access this website please skip thi
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7th - 12th
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide(PG13 - 2012)
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2012) challenges students to deconstruct the concepts and analyze the decisions made by the characters in a film based on the 2008 dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. Explore the relationship between Katniss and Peeta and determine if it was true love or just part of an act. Ask students to compare President Snow's control over Panem with a government students have studied in history. Check the preview file for high resolution sample q
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8th - 12th
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Thomas, Alby, Newt and Gally in an attempt to analyze their decision making. Explore the relationship between Thomas's and Gally's intentions and outcomes. Ask students to consider if Dr. Ava Paige's means justified her ends. This movie is an adaptation of James Dashner's 2009 dystopian novel of the same name.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if
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7th - 12th
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) is an ideal movie to teach your students about perseverance. Challenge students to weigh the tough decisions made in this movie and explain what they would have done in the same situation. Explore the mindset and mantra Watney demonstrates throughout the movie and how it contributed to his success. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consis
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8th - 12th
Clash of the Gods Episode 1: Zeus - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 1: Zeus.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, which
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8th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Early Americas Bundle - The Aztecs and Mayas
This two video guide bundle includes two of the most exciting and interesting episodes of the History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire video series (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVD and can be purchased from the History Channel or Amazon.com). The narrative question format is designed to engage the students throughout the videos, and focuses on historical, social and cultural aspects of the splendid Maya and Aztec empires. They allow for followup discussion. Includ
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6th - 12th
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Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega Bundle
Looking for an engaging, interesting, and informative way to teach mythology? Both you and your students will love learning about these myths and the truth behind them.⭐⭐⭐Save 25% by buying all of the video guides in this bundle!!!⭐⭐⭐Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here are a comprehensive video guides for: Episodes 1: Zeus, Episode 2: Hercules, Episode 3: Hades, Episode 4: Minotaur, Episode 5: Medusa, Episode 6: Odysseus Part 1, Ep
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8th - 12th
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The Fallacy Detective Bundle
The "Study Guide" resource uses the book's questions with supplemental discussion/questions. It covers all chapters(1-38) thoroughly.The "Writing and Thinking" resource has brief questions on chapters 4-37.This one though only needs the student to read the chapters. The book's questions are not used nor referred to, so it can stand alone.They both have different questions. I use one for homework and one for class time.They both supplement the text and stimulates discussion and comprehension.This
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6th - 12th
Pretty Darn Fast Poetry Analysis Study Guide
A fast, unique, and highly effective way to analyze poetry. It will also help students prepare for the AP Literature Exam or advanced English courses in both high school and college. I devised this method to help students who have trouble remembering all the elements of poetry. I hope it helps your students as much as it helped mine. When introducing this technique, I find that it is best to allow your students to work in small groups. Then, after practicing on several poems, they will be ready
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing About Literature Bundle
The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018)
The Hate U Give Movie Guide | Worksheet (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to think critically about police and gang violence and what can be done to help solve these problems. Analyze Starr's relationship with her friends and family and compare her priority with King's priority in regards to Khalil's death. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and ess
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7th - 12th
National Treasure I & II Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Worksheet
This National Treasure I & II Movie Guide Bundle | Questions | Worksheet includes the following two products:National Treasure Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2004)National Treasure: Book of Secrets Movie Guide | Questions (PG - 2007)Save 30% compared to buying both movie guides individually.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if these movie guides are suitable for your students. These resources consists of high-level, short answer reflection and essa
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7th - 12th
Hero's Journey Odyssey - Harry Potter - Wizard of Oz & Star Wars
Make the connection for your students!
You are familiar with the work of Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey and you know The Odyssey is the basis of Campbell's work but how do you show this to students? This PowerPoint does all the work for you! All you need to do is print the included pdf student study guides and present the PowerPoint.
The PowerPoint compares The Odyssey, Harry Potter and The Wizard of Oz. It gives you all the information you need, great pictures, and student study gu
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7th - 12th
Clash of the Gods Episode 2: Hercules - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 2: Hercules.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, w
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8th - 12th
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The Sound of Music Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1965)
The Sound of Music Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1965) challenges students to connect with the characters and analyze their decisions. Evaluate and compare the parenting style of Maria and Captain Von Trapp. Explore the songs, their lyrics and metaphors. Contemplate how the historical settings affects the film and how the director, Robert Wise, put the finishing touches on his masterpiece with a humanistic view of the Austrians under the Third Reich.Check the preview file for high res
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7th - 12th
Also included in: School Site License (1 SSL) Music Class Movie Guide Bundle | For Admin
V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005)
V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005) challenges students to fully digest this powerful movie of political and social consequence. Discuss and dissect many of the seemingly cryptic quotes that V says throughout the film. Finally, explore the dangerous ideas that people may be tempted to take away from viewing this film.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-lev
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10th - 12th
The King's Speech Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2010)
The King's Speech Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2010) helps students connect with the struggles and frustrations of Bertie (King George VI). Explore how new technologies, such as radio back in the early 20th century and social media platforms more recently, have changed the relationship between national leaders and the people. Challenge students to think about what lessons they can learn from this film and how they will react to people with speech impediments in the future.Check the p
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9th - 12th
Clash of the Gods Episode 5: Medusa - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 5: Medusa.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episode 4 & 5 Bundle: Minotaur and Medusa Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s,
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega Bundle
Analyzing Primary Sources Introduction Activity
Analyzing Primary Sources Introduction ActivityUse this activity to teach students the basic skills and practices for analyzing primary sources in a Social Studies class. This guide helps students to identify primary sources, investigate them for content, and apply questions about the source for bias or integrity.Includes:Student Reading on Primary Sources and AnalysisStudent Handouts5 Primary Sources for Analysis PracticeWrap-Up Questions to overview the activity with the whole classThis would
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5th - 11th
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Clash of the Gods Episode 8: Beowulf - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 8: Beowulf.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episode 8 & 10 Bundle: Beowulf and Thor Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, w
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Clash of the Gods Episode 8 & 10 Bundle: Beowulf and Thor Video Guides
The Post Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017)
The Post Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2017) challenges students to think critically about freedom of the press and the first amendment. Explore the unique position Kay Graham was in during the 1970s and her bravery to publish articles on the Pentagon Papers. Ask students to read and respond to a primary source excerpt from the original Pentagon Papers article by the New York Times from June 13, 1971 as if they were living during that time and then summarize the role four president
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8th - 12th
Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 1: Zeus, Episode 2: Hercules, and Episode 3: Hades.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, which includes 10 episodes with 470 m
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8th - 12th
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Edith Hamilton's Mythology Study Guide
Edith Hamilton's Mythology Study Guide contains vocabulary and questions arranged according to grouped chapters of the novel (Introduction-2, 3-6, 7-8, 9-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-21, 22-23).Also included are the following titles: Annotate the Text, Flashcards, Mythological Impacts, Allusion Jigsaw, Updating a Myth, Trading Card, Biblical Allusions, Creative Myth, Book Cover, Comic Book Page, The Adventures of Odysseus, Great Family Feud, My Hero, Mythology Presentation, Norse Gods vs. Greek
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8th - 12th
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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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