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Elementary ancient history worksheets under $5
ANCIENT CHINA Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword, and More!
Introduce and review important vocabulary words for teaching about the civilization of ancient China with this engaging puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. The list o
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5th - 8th
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Write Like a Sumerian! Cuneiform in Mesopotamia Writing & Literacy Activity
Experience a student-focused and Common Core-aligned Mesopotamia writing activity! Begin by immersing your students in the fascinating history of cuneiform's evolution in Ancient Mesopotamia. There’s no way they will say this activity is 'boring'! Students will dive into the reading materials by: extracting key detailssummarizing essential pointsdrawing insightful conclusions using a printable writing guideYour students will transport back in time to the Sumerian era as they embark on an excitin
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Greece - Greek Gods and Goddesses
Teach your students about fifteen of the main Greek gods and goddesses with illustrated listings, each with an original illustration, the Roman names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Greek religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals and Mount Olympus. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated re
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
Ancient Greece Unit Introduction Research Activity | Worksheet + Digital Version
If you are looking for an easy way to start your unit about Ancient Greece, this is the resource for you! This two-sided activity sheet or editable Google Slideshow guides students through some country research about modern-day Greece and sparks their curiosity about things they will learn during your unit!This resource includes both a Google Slides version and a printable PDF version. An answer key is also provided.The topics included on this introductory handout are:geographyflagweatherlanguag
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Unit Introduction Activities Bundle | Worksheets
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Aztec Resources Bundle: Interactive Notebook Independent Work Packet
Ancient Rome Worksheet: Roman Numerals Guide + Puzzle | Ancient Rome Word Search
This Ancient Rome Activity Sheet is perfect for an emergency sub plan or early finisher activity during your Ancient Rome unit! Both fun and educational, this no-prep Ancient Rome worksheet contains two different activities: a Roman numeral worksheet with a chart to complete and 18 practice problems and an Ancient Rome word search with vocabulary words about Ancient Rome. Simply make a double-sided copy of this no-prep and engaging handout for all of your students and you are good to go! It will
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Map Activity & Scavenger Hunt: Where in the World Geography
Explore the captivating geography of Ancient Mesopotamia through this engaging and student-driven activity that combines fun with interactive learning. Your students will embark on a journey of discovery as they uncover the essential geographical elements of this ancient civilization. Here's how the adventure unfolds:Map Creation: Students take the reins as they craft their own physical map of Mesopotamia, meticulously labeling its key features. This hands-on activity encourages a deeper unders
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code Reading Comprehension Code of Hammurabi
This passage briefly explains Hammurabi's Code. 28 questions (matching, true/false, and decipher the code) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Article (1100-1200 Lexile) *10 Matching Questions*10 True/False Questions*8 Decipher the Code Questions (quotes from Hammurabi's Code for students to interpret)*Color and BW Versions*Keys Included This is part of my
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
Mulan Movie Guide l Questions l Worksheets
This is a 2-paged packet to give students as they watch Mulan! It includes 15 comprehension questions that follow along as they watch the movie. It has parts that scholars can color and an area where they can try to write "Mulan" in Chinese.It is a great way to review what scholars have learned about ancient China!This packet is not made to be difficult. This is a great resource to leave with a sub!**************************************************************************************************
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2nd - 8th
Ancient Rome Geography Activity: Google Earth Field Trip
This Ancient Rome Geography Activity is the most engaging way to teach about the geography and architecture of Ancient Rome! Using this resource, students will embark on a Google Earth Field Trip to investigate the key locations listed below and match each one to a clue written on one of the postcards in the assignment. This resource includes both a printable version with 2 printable sheets and a digital version with a Google Slideshow, which can be helpful with distance learning!In this activit
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire Sorting Activity
This is a great Ancient Rome cooperative learning or individual activity in which students analyze 20 reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire and match them to the category that best describes it (Social, Political, Economic, or Military). After classifying each reason for Rome's decline, students analyze their results to determine what had the biggest and smallest impact on Rome's ultimate collapse. I like to have my students work together on this so that they can argue and defend their choice
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5th - 10th
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Julius Caesar Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Rome
This passage briefly describes the life of Julius Caesar. 17 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 17 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
Aztecs Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Mesoamerica
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers topics on the Aztecs including daily life, religion, Aztec warriors, Tenochtitlan, overview, and Spanish Conquest. The individual listing have more information and previews. Each product has a color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Daily Life*Religion*Aztec Warriors*Tenochtitlan*Spanish Conquest*OverviewPart of my Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension BundleAlso part of my Ancient Civilizations MEGA BundleYou may also be interested in
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5th - 7th
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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Greece Informational
This passage is a brief overview of Greek Mythology. 30 questions (matching, multiple choice, identify) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. *This is meant to be used as an overview to the basics of what Greek Mythology is. It is NOT in-depth, but meant to be used used as a quick introduction/review. I use it when I am doing a review of what it is with my students because they have already had an in-depth study of mythology in 6th gra
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
Ancient India Unit Introduction Research Activity | Worksheet + Digital Version
If you are looking for an easy way to start your unit about Ancient India, this is the resource for you! This two-sided activity sheet or editable Google Slideshow guides students through some country research about modern-day India to help connect the past and present, and it sparks their curiosity about things they will learn during your unit!This resource includes both a Google Slides version and a printable PDF version. An answer key is also provided.The topics included on this introductory
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Unit Introduction Activities Bundle | Worksheets
Ancient China Unit Introduction Research Activity | Worksheet + Digital Version
If you are looking for an easy way to start your unit about Ancient China, this is the resource for you! This two-sided activity sheet or editable Google Slideshow guides students through some country research about modern-day China, which helps your students connect the past and present and sparks their curiosity about things they will learn during your unit!This resource includes both a Google Slides version and a printable PDF version. An answer key is also provided.The topics included on thi
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Unit Introduction Activities Bundle | Worksheets
Gilded Age Reading and Worksheet on Robber Barons & America Activity
This great Gilded Age Reading and Worksheet is a simple overview of the important aspects of this era in US History. It includes a 1-page reading about the basics of the Gilded Age, including key figures, what the era was like for immigrants and Robber Barons, and more! The worksheet features questions designed to gauge your students' understanding of the reading and the Gilded Age. An editable Google Doc version of the reading and worksheet is also included along with an answer key for your con
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Rome Unit Introduction Research Activity | Worksheet + Digital Version
If you are looking for an easy way to start your unit about Ancient Rome, this is the resource for you! This two-sided activity sheet or editable Google Slideshow guides students through some country research about modern-day Italy and sparks their curiosity about things they will learn during your unit!This resource includes both a Google Slides version and a printable PDF version. An answer key is also provided.The topics included on this introductory handout are:geographyflagweatherlanguagepo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Unit Introduction Activities Bundle | Worksheets
Ancient Egypt Unit Introduction Research Activity | Worksheet + Digital Version
If you are looking for an easy way to start your unit about Ancient Egypt, this is the resource for you! This two-sided Egypt activity sheet or editable Google Slideshow guides students through some country research about modern-day Egypt to make the unit more relevant to them and sparks their curiosity about things they will learn during your unit!This resource includes both a Google Slides version and a printable PDF version. An answer key is also provided.The topics included on this introduct
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Unit Introduction Activities Bundle | Worksheets
Ancient Egypt Geography Activity: Google Earth Field Trip
This Ancient Egypt Geography Activity is the most engaging way to teach about the geography and architecture of Ancient Egypt! Using this resource, students will embark on a Google Earth Field Trip to investigate the key locations listed below and match each one to a clue written on one of the postcards in the assignment. This resource includes both a printable version with 2 printable sheets and a digital version with a Google Slideshow.In this activity, students go beyond an Ancient Egypt Map
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Egypt Map Foldable for Interactive Notebooks
Spice up your Ancient Egypt geography lesson with this fun map foldable activity! This foldable folds on two lines so that the sides meet in the middle to form a map of Ancient Egypt. The foldable then opens up to 3 activities which will sharpen your students’ knowledge about the geography of Ancient Egypt. The activities on the inside are focused on three topics:Natural barriers that protected Ancient EgyptWays the people of Ancient Egypt used the Nile RiverFacts about the Nile River What’s i
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3rd - 9th
Ancient India Fun Shark Tank Activity -Gupta Empire Inventions Presentations
This activity pack is student-centered, rigorous, and fun. It comes with a Common Core one-page reading covering the Golden Age of the Gupta Empire. Students are then issued one of nine achievements of Ancient India to research and create a Shark Tank-type presentation. Students present while five pre-selected class "sharks" use a rubric to evaluate the presentation based on enthusiasm, support from readings, and marketing ideas. The class fills out an invention basics chart, including economic
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5th - 12th
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The Silk Road Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient China Middle Ages
This passage gives a brief overview of the Silk Road. 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Includes: Article covering the Silk Road (1100-1200 Lexile)12 questions- matching, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient China Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet Bundle
Ancient Egypt Mummification Reading Comprehension & Sequencing Worksheet
This passage briefly explains the mummification process used by ancient Egyptians. Students cut out 6 steps and paste them in the correct order. 16 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 6 sequencing - cut and paste16 questions- matching, multiple choiceKey IncludedThis is a PDF and is NOT editable.BUNDLES:MesopotamiaAncient Egypt Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China Anc
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Bundle
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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.
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