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Elementary ancient history rubrics for Gifted and Talented
Digital Independent Research Project - Topic of Choice
Want a fun, creative, independently paced project for your students? Looking for something to challenge your students who have already mastered your skills?Need an activity that will allow your students to practice research skills, questioning strategies, and higher level thinking?With this independent project, students will be able to choose any topic they wish to research and follow through at a completely independent level. Product includes basic research steps, such as brainstorming, backgro
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2nd - 7th
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5th Grade Math Leveled Assessment for Differentiation Proficiency Scale Editable
Learning Goals and Scales are the ultimate Standards Based Grading tool! They don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation. Also known as a scaffolding for learning. These Assessments lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehen
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5th
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RAFT Rubric (Role, Audience, Format, Topic)
RAFT Rubric (Role, Audience, Format, Topic)
R.A.F.T, which stands for Role, Audience, Format, and Topic, is a unique, highly engaging way for students to apply what they have learned. RAFTs encourage students to write creatively, to consider a topic from different points of view, and to gain practice writing for different audiences.
This rubric can be used with any RAFT assignment. This rubric is designed to support your students before, during, and after the RAFT writing process. With de
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4th - 6th
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Animal Research Poster or Diorama Project: Perfect for Gifted Enrichment!
Animal Research Poster or Diorama Project: Perfect for Gifted Enrichment or for your whole class.
Can be used as a homework or in class project. The student is asked to pick an animal to research. It allows for the student to choose either a poster or diorama to present facts learned.
This pack includes complete directions to give to students(one page with points added and one page without), a page with some helpful guidelines for student research, teacher score sheet, a complete r
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Early Humans - Paleolithic and Neolithic - Cave Painting Activity & Rubric
This product is an engaging activity for students to apply information learned about early humans during the paleolithic and neolithic time periods.
Students can work on the activity independently or in a group. They can do the activity on poster board, sketch paper, or bulletin board paper.
I give my students 2 days on this assignment. I use bulletin board paper with my class and allow them to work in groups. On the first day, I turn off the lights and give them flashlights. I have th
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5th - 8th
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Digital: Hashtag Writing Project (Digital AND Paper Version!)
This is Hashtag Writing Project is perfect for Back to School time since it allows students to introduce themselves through writing and developing their own hashtags based on their experiences! This is a GREAT way to get to know your students at the beginning of the year AND a terrific bulletin board for Back to School Night! This product includes BOTH digital and paper versions. This product includes:*Introductory passage, "What are Hashtags?" with a chance for students to practice developing
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Digital Growing Bundle
Taking Flight with Paper Airplanes
In this lesson students learn about the motion and design of paper airplanes. They learn about the following science topics: force, aerodynamics, drag, thrust, gravity, and lift. As an introduction to flight students learn about the Wright Brothers and discuss how airplanes have changed over time and the impact the invention of the airplane had on society as a whole. Then students begin to explore with paper airplanes, leading to many questions about how to build them to get the longest flight p
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4th - 7th
Ancient Civilizations Project with Rubric
This package includes a detailed outline of what is expected in a complete Ancient Civilizations report and presentation - whether it is meant to be the "big" project during the final term of Social Studies class or merely a month-long individual project.
Given the choice of China, Rome, Greece, Egypt or India, students will write a report on the government system, social structure, inventions, communication, climate, landscape and conclude with a comparison of modern day Canada or the United
Grades:
5th - 10th
Paper Roller Coasters
Paper roller coasters is sure to be a project students will love! It is an engineering project that requires collaboration, problem solving, exact measurement, and a knowledge of physics. Students will explore and put to test Newton's Laws of motion while building their vertical paper roller coaster made out of card stock, tape, and a foam board for the base. You will be amazed at your students creativity in designing and problem solving. I love how cost efficient this STEM project is, using onl
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5th - 9th
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Les civilisations anciennes : unité complète
Le document «Les civilisations anciennes» est une unité complète qui propose un enseignement sous forme de processus d’enquête pour les élèves d'immersion française. Les élèves sont enseignés des concepts clés pour pouvoir être capables d’une enquête sur une civilisation ancienne et ensuite partager avec leurs pairs puis comparer plusieurs civilisations anciennes.Dans ce document vous allez retrouver:– Les documents pour enseigner les concepts clés– La leçon complète de l’unité– Les documents à
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3rd - 5th
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Ancient China DBQ Essay - 5 Documents, Writing Scaffolds, Key, Examples, Rubric
Wonderful Document Based Question (DBQ) Essay to use during your Middle School Ancient China Unit! Students build analytical and writing skills using this differentiated resource! Students of ALL levels and capabilities will benefit from the step-by-step writing scaffolds included!Includes Everything Needed to Teach DBQ Essay Writing:1) 5 Documents with Scaffolded Questions (Geography, Silk Road, Confucius, Achievements, The Great Wall of China)2) Skeleton Worksheet - Developing a thesis a
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5th - 7th
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A Monumental Architecture Project
This is one of my favorite all time projects I have assigned to my Gifted and Talented students. Not only does it cover many of the research expectations of common core, but it also teaches them about architecture and cultures around the world. I use this project during my Green Architecture unit as an at home project. I give students 1 1/2 - 2 months to complete this project at home. Students research a monument of choice and design a presentation and a creative element to teach present in fron
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4th - 7th
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Passion Project Organizers and Rubrics
I designed this unit specifically to challenge and engage my “Fast Finishers,” or students who need more enrichment. It’s purpose is to give them the opportunity to explore the things in which they are most interested, in effect, giving them the tools to take responsibility for their own learning.
In this research section of the “Passion Project,” students are encouraged to explore many interests, then narrow it down to one particular interest to research and present. They begin by organizing
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Present Level of Performance Checklist Grades 2-3
A checklist for student's present level of performance in direct alignment to common core standards; grades 2nd through 3rd. For use for IEP prepping for Special Education, prep for gifted plans, etc.Checklist goes through:English Language Arts (ELA)MathematicsSocial Emotional and BehaviorIndependent FunctioningCommunicationAssessmentsAttendance
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2nd - 3rd
Family Tree Projects
This is a research project I use with my Gifted and Talented Students as a culminating project to our Genetics unit. It would also be great to use with a study of immigration. Students have to interview family members to learn about their family's history. They then chose a country their family originated in to research. Family Tree Projects includes project guidelines, a rubric/checklist, and several student examples. It is an amazing way to learn more about your student's unique backgrounds an
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3rd - 7th
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Freak the Mighty: Movie Compare/Contrast Project
Creative, engaging poster project to compare and contrast the novel and movie versions of Freak the Mighty!With this resource, your students will create a poster comparing and contrasting characters, plot events, and setting in Freak the Mighty and the movie version, The Mighty. You can incorporate technology by having your students create a poster in Google Slides, PowerPoint, or another program. Perfect for partner or group projects!This resource includes:Detailed project directionsGraphic org
Grades:
5th - 8th
PBL: Mapping Your School on a Coordinate Grid: CORE (Geometry and Number Sense)
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CORE Standards
6.G.3 Draw polygons in the coordinate plane given coordinates for the vertices; use coordinates to find the length of a side joining points with the same first coordinate or the same second coordinate. Apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
6.NS.6.b Understand signs of numbers in ordered pairs as indicating locations in quadrants of the coordinate plane; recognize th
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5th - 8th
The Water Cycle Project Based Learning Rubric and Activities
Project based learning is an important part of any classroom. In this unit, students will follow the rubric to research different aspects of the Water cycle. Each student will create a cartoon or story with pictures, sequencing the events of the water cycle. Then students will break into groups to investigate, specialize and teach others about different topics that relate to the water cycle (states of matter, temperatures in which water changes from a solid to a liquid and a liquid to a gas, ev
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3rd - 5th
Ancient/World History Interactive Notebook Cover, Rubric, Table of Contents
If you're like me, you LOVE using interactive notebooks with your students! They're a fantastic way to actively involve students in the learning process. But...if you're like me, you also want your interactive notebooks to be organized! Students should be able to access information quickly and accurately, making it easy to review previously-studied material and create new entries when needed. This is the perfect tool to help you and your students get, and STAY, organized! Included in this resou
Grades:
4th - 10th
RACE Foundations: Tiered Constructed Responses for K-4
Introduce, scaffold, and extend the R.A.C.E. writing strategy in grades K-4. Tiered graphic organizers allow for easy differentiation. Each step in this progressive system adds a level of complexity - and students master each element of constructed responses before moving to the next step.With this resource, your primary students will build a strong foundation for using the R.A.C.E. writing strategy as they progress through school. Students will learn to restate questions, provide strong answers
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K - 4th
Present Level of Performance Grades 4-5
A checklist for student's present level of performance in direct alignment to common core standards; grades 4th through 5th. For use for IEP prepping for Special Education, prep for gifted plans, interventions, etc.Checklist goes through:English Language Arts (ELA)MathematicsSocial Emotional and BehaviorIndependent FunctioningCommunicationAssessmentsAttendancePreview for grades 2/3 is up on that product if you want a better idea of what this looks like.
Grades:
4th - 5th
Ancient Civilization Research using QR Codes: Maya, Aztec, Inca
Use QR codes to research three ancient civilizations: Maya, Aztec, Inca. QR codes are linked to kid-friendly websites. Follow the guiding questions and rubric to locate information and create a product to present. Directions for the following products are included: brochure, PowerPoint, Prezi, scrapbook, story book, and picture collage.
Assign one civilization per student or group. Students present information to the class. Students record information that they learn during the present
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4th - 9th
National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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Informative Writing Resources, Graphic Organizers, Rubric, Anchor Charts DIGITAL
Are you looking for support in teaching informative writing to your 3rd-5th grade students? Are you looking for informative graphic organizers? An informative writing rubric? This digital resource is perfect for all writers, included struggling writers.As state testing has become more focused on producing an essay, students need to understand how to:Craft an effective introduction that includes a thesis statement/claim Organize supporting paragraphs in separate main ideas that include relevant
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3rd - 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.
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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