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4th grade ancient history task card pdfs
Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has seven stations detailing the (GRAPES) geography, achievements, social classes, leadership (government and laws), economy, and religion of Ancient Rome. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. An answer key is included! Teacher instructions and 5 different activity ideas for the same Common Core readings are
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4th - 10th
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Early Man (Hunter-gatherers and settlers) Comparison Activities
This product includes flash cards that review key vocabulary term. For each flash card, the definition is provided and an example sentence is included. It also includes a cut and paste sorting activity that helps students classify details that relate to hunter-gatherers, settlers, or both. To further process the information, I have included two graphic organizers to compare the two groups (a Venn Diagram and a Double Bubble Map). Finally, for the students who are more advanced, I have included 6
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4th - 8th
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Greek Mythology Who Am I? Activity
Challenge your students to identify Greek gods, goddesses, monsters, and other mythological legends. This activity contains twenty-five colorful Who Am I? riddles along with extra task cards for students to create riddles and graphics of their own. Use as a fun review game for my Greek Mythology Multiple Choice Test or as an independent station activity. Other Mythology products you might like:Greek Mythology Poster SetMythology Bundle - Six Products in All!Mythology "Words Up" Activity (Versi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology Bundle (6 Products In All!)
Greek Mythology Task Cards
Get a little "MAD" with these MYTHOLOGY task cards. Enrich your students' knowledge of mythology with these fun activities. Use at stations for students, as an “early finisher” activity, partner work, or hang up task cards as a Mad Myth Hunt around the classroom.These creative task cards include facts about mythological gods, goddesses, monsters, and more. Students can complete a variety of tasks including poetry writing, using dialogue, persuasive writing, alliteration, personal writing, dra
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology BUNDLE - Four Awesome Products!
Ancient Greek Columns Bundle (Task Cards Included)
This is a great unit to teach Ancient Greek Columns and Greek Architecture on the elementary level. It meets the standards for Georgia's third grade social studies SS3H1. This combines several of my Greek Columns products together to save you some money. In this bundle, you will find:
Student workbook-2 formats
Teacher workbook-2 formats
1 Notebook Foldable
1 Scavenger Hunt Activity
Task Card set-24 cards in all
Word Wall set-17 cards
Posters-10 full color posters 4.25x 5.5
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3rd - 5th
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Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Task Cards
These task cards are great to use for elementary teachers teaching Greek mythology. The cards are colorful and the graphics kid friendly. A great supplement when teaching Greek mythology or the novel Perseus Jackson and the Olympians. These task cards include the following:ZeusHeraPoseidonHadesAphroditeApolloDemeterAthenaHephaestusArtemisAresHestiaHermesDionysusCerberusPegasusMinotaurTrojan HorseMount OlympusThis download includes:Teacher directionsSuggested usesTitle cardStudent direction card2
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2nd - 5th
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Greek Mythology Who Am I? Activity (Monsters/Creatures Edition)
This is a fun activity for the Greek Mythology Monster enthusiasts in your classroom! Product includes 24 Who Am I? Riddle Cards. Monsters/creatures mentioned include: Argus, Scylla, Medusa, Nemean Lion, Phoenix and more! Game can be played as a whole class, with a partner, or independently at an activity station. Great for your early finishers who love a challenge! Also included in this product are three bookmarks, a mini poster, Student Answer Sheet, a Teacher Notes page, and an answer k
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt SCOOT Game | Task Cards
This Ancient Egypt Scoot Game is a fun activity that will get your students up and moving while reviewing Ancient Egypt. This game is part of a larger unit found here. Do NOT purchase both. This game includes directions, 24 game cards, a student answer sheet, and an answer key.Have more than 24 kids? No problem! Brain Break cards are included, so everyone can play!** Use as intended, or as Task Cards in a social studies center. **Looking for additional SCOOT games? Science, Social Studies and E
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2nd - 5th
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Thanksgiving Around the World Escape Room - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension
The Thanksgiving Around the World Task Card Escape Room gives students a chance to practice reading comprehension skills and decode puzzles, all while actively learning! With their reading passage in hand, students will move around the classroom and visit 16 task cards. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types. This reading comprehension activity covers the following topics: Thanksgiving traditions in Germany, China, Japan, India, Lithuania, and Ghana.Students will revisit t
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4th - 7th
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Ancient China SCOOT Game | Task Cards
This Ancient China Scoot Game is a fun activity that will get your students up and moving while reviewing Ancient China. This game is part of a larger unit found here. Do NOT purchase both.Inside: 24 game cards, a student answer sheet and answer key.Have more than 24 kids? No problem! Brain Break cards are included, so that everyone can play!**Use as intended, or as Task Cards in a social studies center.**Looking for additional SCOOT games? Science, Social Studies & ELA Scoot games!
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Boom Cards • Distance Learning
This set of 37 digital task cards explores some of the main gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Each information card is followed by a multiple-choice or matching task.Click here to try a playable preview.This deck is a digital version of our printable Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses resource.New to Boom Cards? Try our free deck - Ancient Egyptian Papyrus.To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps ar
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4th - 6th
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Free!!! Ancient Rome Google Earth Task Cards and Activities
This activity will allow you and your students to travel to Rome and see remnants of the ancient world using Google Earth. The task cards will take the students to the location of such ruins as the Colosseum and then will also bring them into a 360° photo sphere at the site. Each task card has a shortened URL that can be clicked on or entered into the omnibar or a QR code than can be scanned on a computer, chromebook, tablet, or phone.
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★ 14 Task Cards
★Field Trip to Rome
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3rd - 9th
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Greek Mythology Center Activities
This is an engaging add on to your Greek Mythology or Ancient Civilizations units.This printables pack includes:* 8 Writing Papers (Greek Mythology themed stationery for kids)* 5 Writing Prompt Cards for use in a writing center (plus a blank one in case you'd like to add an additional prompt)* Myth Map (Story map graphic organizer)* 4 Mythology themed bookmarks* A literacy center partner or small group activityLiteracy Center Activity: Each of the 18 response cards includes a hint, which one pla
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Greek Mythology Bundle
Greek Gods Escape Room - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Ancient Greece
The Greek Gods (Olympians) Task Card Escape Room gives students a chance to practice reading comprehension skills and decode puzzles, all while actively learning! With their reading passage in hand, students will move around the classroom and visit 16 task cards. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types. This reading comprehension activity covers the following topics: Greek Gods, Greek Mythology, Titans, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, and other Olympian Gods. Great addition to your An
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Rome Scavenger Hunt
Get your students to learn important information and fascinating facts about ancient Rome with this engaging scavenger hunt. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheet. This scavenger hunt includes information about aqueducts, chariots, farming, gladiators, mosaics, Roman bath houses, the Colosseum, tunics, and much more. Your students will love being able to get out of their seats while they
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Social Studies Scavenger Hunts Mega Bundle
Ancient Rome Escape Room - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension
The Ancient Rome Task Card Escape Room gives students a chance to practice reading comprehension skills and decode puzzles, all while actively learning! With their reading passage in hand, students will move around the classroom and visit 16 task cards. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types. This reading comprehension activity covers the following topics: Ancient Rome, Romulus and Remus, Julius Caesar, Pompeii, Colosseum, Augustus.Students will revisit the non-fiction text
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4th - 7th
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Halloween Around the World Escape Room - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension
The Halloween Around the World Task Card Escape Room gives students a chance to practice reading comprehension skills and decode puzzles, all while actively learning! With their reading passage in hand, students will move around the classroom and visit 16 task cards. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types. This reading comprehension activity covers the following topics: Halloween traditions in Cambodia, China, Romania, Ireland, Scotland, Germany.Students will revisit the no
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4th - 7th
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Aztecs Ancient Civilization Scavenger Hunt with Color By Code and Easel Versions
Are you studying the ancient civilization of the Aztecs? Or, do you need an activity for your early finishers to work on while the rest of the students are finishing up their assigned work? No matter what your need, this scavenger hunt can help. In this hunt students will learn why the Aztecs settled at Tenochtitlan, why they became such a vast empire, how they lived, and more.To complete the hunt, students are presented with a worksheet with 20 true/false statements. They read and search for t
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations Color By Code Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE
Ancient Maya Civilization Scavenger Hunt with Color By Code and Easel Versions
Are you studying the ancient civilization of the Maya? Or, do you need an activity for your early finishers to work on while the rest of the students are finishing up their assigned work? No matter what your need, this scavenger hunt can help. In this hunt students will learn why the Maya were able to move from farming to an advanced society, why we know so much about them, how important gods were to them, and more.To complete the hunt, students are presented with a worksheet with 21 true/false
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Aztec Inca Maya Civilizations Color By Code Scavenger Hunts BUNDLE
Peloponnesian War Escape Room - Task Cards - Reading Comprehension - Greece
The Peloponnesian War Task Card Escape Room gives students a chance to practice reading comprehension skills and decode puzzles, all while actively learning! With their reading passage in hand, students will move around the classroom and visit 16 task cards. The task cards are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types. This reading comprehension activity covers the following topics: Peloponnesian War, Sparta, Ancient Greece, Athens, Peace of Nicias. Great addition to your Ancient Greece unit.Stu
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4th - 7th
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Early Societies (Ancient Civilizations) Task Cards
Looking for a great way to review or assess the grade 4 Ontario social studies unit Heritage and Identity: Early Societies to 1500 CE ? Check out these task cards! These 20 task cards cover a range of curriculum expectations and content information (challenges and development of early societies, daily life, social structure and government). A great review activity or could be used for assessing this unit. This activity can be done by having students move around the room or work independently in
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4th
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Also included in: Ontario Grade 4 Social Studies and Science Task Card Bundle
Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt
Get your students up and moving as they learn important information and fun facts about ancient Egypt with this engaging scavenger hunt. To use, simply hide the 20 informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheet. This scavenger hunt includes information about amulets, hieroglyphics, inventions, mummies, pharaohs, pyramids, and much more. Your students will love being about to move about the classroom as they learn! What's I
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Social Studies Scavenger Hunts Mega Bundle
Bloom’s Taxonomy Task Cards: Ancient China
Looking for a way to challenge your students to truly understand and work with the content of ancient China? This task card set is exactly what you need. This set is great for an end of unit review, early finishers, and stations. Students are asked to finish tasks at each of the levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy all the while working with the vocabulary, geography, people, and events of ancient China. This can be used with a textbook and/or the internet as a resource.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Bloom's Taxonomy Task Card Bundle
Greek Mythology Tri-Links Game
Greek Mythology Tri-Links are similar the game Tri-Bond. Students look at the three words/phrases and try to find the common bond amongst them. This product contains TWO different activities. Each activity contains 25 colorful game cards. Game cards can be used as a mythology center, a whole class game, or as independent, early finisher activities. Activity One: Students read the three words/phrases on the numbered cards and try to guess the one word that links the three words together. This
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology BUNDLE 3
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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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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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