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Ancient history guided reading book pdfs for GATE

Preview of Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Created by
Run Play Explore
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
Preview of Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the ancient king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resour
Preview of Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient Egypt Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Egyptians! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Egypt study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient Egypt and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
Preview of Ancient Greece Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient Greece Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient Greece Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient Greece! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Greece study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Greeks and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
Preview of Mesopotamia Mini Book for Early Readers

Mesopotamia Mini Book for Early Readers

This Mesopotamia Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mesopotamia! This book can be used for a very basic Mesopotamia study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA color half page mini book for the teacher to use as a guide, to laminate, and/or to add this mini book to their collectionA photo poster collage to display on a bul
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Egypt Social Studies PBL

Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Egypt Social Studies PBL

Created by
Glitter in Third
This interactive PBL activity puts your students in the shoes of a museum curator designing an authentic Ancient Egyptian museum experience!Ancient Egyptian Museum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a commercial to entice potential guests. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, mea
Preview of HISTORY DETECTIVE:  Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy. BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
Preview of Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade

Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade

Interactive? Check! Engaging? Check! Deep thinking? Check! Your students will love learning about Classical Greek philosophers with this set of three activities that focus on six philosophers of Ancient Greece. They'll learn about Hypatia, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, and Thucydides in original one-page biographies, and then they'll create trading cards about the philosophers. In the third activity, they will select three of the philosophers and create an imaginary conversation they would
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Greece Social Studies PBL

Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Greece Social Studies PBL

Created by
Glitter in Third
These ancient civilization activities put your students in the shoes of a travel agent preparing to send their clients back in time to Ancient Greece!Time Travel to Ancient Greece is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a sales pitch to potential clients. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, designing, and working on financial skill
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Rome Social Studies PBL

Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Rome Social Studies PBL

Created by
Glitter in Third
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Roman creating a product and advertising it in the Forum at Ancient Rome!Ancient Roman Forum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in an oral speech advertising to other Ancient Romans. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that stu
Preview of Ancient Rome Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient Rome Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient Rome Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient Rome! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Rome study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Romans and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a full colo
Preview of Mayan Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Mayan Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Mayan Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Mayans! This book can be used for a very basic Mayan study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Mayans and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!This printable interactive activ
Preview of Ancient Egypt Puzzles

Ancient Egypt Puzzles

Your unit on Ancient Egypt will include more critical thinking fun with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep three pack includes three critical thinking matrix grid, brain busters. Two of them are personalized for every single student! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look! NOW available in a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE of Greek & Egypt Logic PuzzlesSet includes 3 Logic Puzzles. This set includes: Egyptian Pets! is a personalized puzzle.
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient China Social Studies PBL

Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient China Social Studies PBL

Created by
Glitter in Third
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Ancient Chinese newspaper creator!This Ancient China newspaper PBL is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a newspaper that is engaging and intriguing to readers. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability
Preview of Aztec Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Aztec Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Aztec Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Aztecs! This book can be used for a very basic Aztec study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Aztecs and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a full color teacher copy f
Preview of Ancient China Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient China Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient China Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient China! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient China study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Chinese and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!This printab
Preview of Ice Age Mini Book for Early Readers

Ice Age Mini Book for Early Readers

This Ice Age Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ice Age! This book can be used for a very basic Ice Age study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Ice Age and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This is a perfect way to introduce this unit to your students!This printable interactive activity includes:A
Preview of Inca Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Inca Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Inca Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Incas! This book can be used for a very basic Inca study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Incas and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!This printable interactive activity
Preview of Greek Gods and Goddesses Mini Book for Early Readers - Greek Mythology

Greek Gods and Goddesses Mini Book for Early Readers - Greek Mythology

This Greek Gods Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Greek Gods! This book can be used for a very basic Greek Gods study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Greek Gods and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce these Greek Gods to your students!This printable interactive acti
Preview of The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key

The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key

45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or
Preview of Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade

A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar
Preview of Dog Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Art Project | Word Search

Dog Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Art Project | Word Search

Who doesn't love PUGS?Dive into the history of Pugs with this fun and engaging informational text activity. Students will use reading comprehension, word banks, a quiz, and more to explore the breed's origins and characteristics. This art project is perfect for a dog-themed bulletin board as well!Did you know that National Pug Day is held every October 15? It is one of many dog and cat holidays founded by Colleen Paige and was launched in 2012.The resource is easy to use; just print, gather some
Preview of Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology with STEAM Extensions Mega Unit

Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology with STEAM Extensions Mega Unit

Created by
The GATEWay Gals
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~SocratesUsing this resource, students will be introduced to Ancient Greece, explore Greek contributions to the modern world, and develop an understanding of Greek gods and goddesses. Then, they will critically analyze common Greek myths. Students will explore the themes and lessons utilizing the Thinking Frameworks included. In addition, there are STEAMS lessons (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Socratic Seminar) incl
Preview of Ancient India Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient India Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient India Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient India! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient India study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient India and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!This print
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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.