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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.R.1 workbooks
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The Story of the World Vol.1 [Ancient World] Workbook
Enhance Your History Lessons with the "Story of the World" Companion WorkbookDive deeper into history with our comprehensive workbook designed to complement Susan Bauer's "Story of the World." This meticulously crafted 338-page resource is ideal for teachers and homeschoolers looking to enrich their students' understanding of world history through engaging and educational activities.Workbook Features:Structured Learning: Each of the 42 chapters corresponds with a chapter from "Story of the World
Grades:
4th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with five close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills. The book includes five individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaAdvances from Ancient MesopotamiaThe Epic of GilgameshHammurabi's CodeSargon of AkkadEach activity has an informational text with co
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade | 80 hours of Activities
Ancient Rome Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with eight close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Rome. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills. The book includes eight individual activities on:An Overview of An
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade | 80 hours of Activities
Ancient Persia Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient Persia. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Persia. There are 29 posters or ca
Grades:
5th - 6th
Greek Gods Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with seven close reading passages with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks that look at the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek mythology.The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the Greek gods whilst developing their comprehension skills. They are also perfect for working alongside popular novels such as Percy Jackson or Who Let the Gods Out.This book conta
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ancient Greece Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements and famous figures from Ancient Greece. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat information
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements and famous figures from Ancient Egypt. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informationa
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Ancient China Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient China. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History or famous figures such as Confucius or Qin Shi Huang.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key ev
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ancient Hebrews Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with five close reading passages focused on the key events and people of the Ancient Hebrews or Israelites. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.The book includes five individual activities on:An Overview of the Ancient HebrewsAbraham & the Birth of JudaismMoses & the Exodus StoryKing David & King SolomonJesus of NazarethEach ac
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ashoka the Great Close Reading & Biography Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous emperor of Ancient India, Ashoka the Great. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ancient India Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient India. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History or religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from
Grades:
5th - 6th
Sargon of Akkad Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life and legacy of Sargon, the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lesson
Grades:
5th - 6th
Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the ancient king of Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA tem
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5th - 6th
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Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the infamous Roman Dictator, Julius Caesar. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.Included i
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5th - 6th
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First Emperor Qin Shi Huang Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first emperor of Ancient China, Qin Shi Huang, and the Qin Dynasty which he founded. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lesso
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ancient Greece Display Sorting Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Greece. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade studying the Ancient Grecians or famous Greeks such as Socrates, Alexander the Great or Aristotle.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ancient Greece Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with six close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Greece. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills. The book includes six individual activities on:An Overview of Anci
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade | 80 hours of Activities
Ancient India Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with six close reading passages focused on the key events and people of Ancient INdia. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills. The book includes six individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient IndiaThe Indus Valley CivilizationSiddhartha Gautama & the Birth of BuddhismThe Birth of HinduismAshoka the GreatThe Taj MahalEach activity has
Grades:
5th - 6th
Mesopotamia Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient Mesopotamia. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History or famous figures such as Hammurabi, Sargon or Gilgamesh.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ancient Hebrews Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, religion and famous figures from the Ancient Hebrews. The bundle has four or five separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat in
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5th - 6th
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Ancient China Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements and famous figures from Ancient China. The bundle has four or five separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat info
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5th - 6th
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Code of Hammurabi Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the code of Hammurabi, which was created in Ancient Babylon, in the region of Ancient Mesopotamia. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to
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5th - 6th
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Siddhartha Gautama Close Reading & Biography Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorti
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5th - 6th
Alexander the Great Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the ancient King of Macedon, and legendary military commander from Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four
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5th - 6th
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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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