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Ancient history Common Core RI.4.4 resources for homeschool
Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Activities | Ancient Egypt Project
Take a trip back in time while improving reading comprehension with our Ancient Egypt-themed differentiated close reading activities. NOW INCLUDES FULL DIGITAL OPTION.This activity pack includes FOUR Grade Five and Six (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passages with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Gain context with our bonus Ancient Egypt powerpoint. These activities are great for your guided reading program, or as homework t
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5th - 7th
Ancient West African Kingdoms: Complete Unit Bundle! Ghana, Mali, Songhai
WEST AFRICAN KINGDOMS are awesome Ancient Civilizations topics! This resource makes it easy to teach while enhancing reading comprehension, encouraging hands-on learning with interactive activities, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. Major Kingdoms discussed: Ghana, Mali, Songhai.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a Po
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - The Nile River
Take a trip back in time while improving reading comprehension with our differentiated close reading activities about the river Nile. Now features a full digital set - perfect for Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive. This activity pack includes one Grade Five and Six (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passage with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Gain context with our bonus Ancient Egypt powerpoint and Internet website link
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mega Bundle (British Spelling)
Mesopotamia Unit Bundle- Reading Passages, Activities, PowerPt., Test, & More!
MESOPOTAMIA can be easy to teach while enhancing reading comprehension, encouraging active learning, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-5 week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. Major Civilizations discussed: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, Assyria, Persia.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. T
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3rd - 6th
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Ramses the Great Reading Passage & Worksheets
Your students will enjoy learning all about Ramses the Great of Ancient Egypt with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on Ramses the Great, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about this Ancient Egyptian Pharoah. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you subscribed to the Ma
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5th - 8th
Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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Alexander the Great Reading Passage and Worksheets
Your students will enjoy learning all about Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on Alexander the Great, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about this fierce leader. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you have never used Close Re
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5th - 8th
Ancient Mesopotamia Ziggurats Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.This 13-page product is a
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4th - 10th
Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
WOW your students with the LET’S EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS BUNDLE, a set of seven interactive PowerPoints that will bring your studies of continents and cultures to life. They’ll love the animated slides, video and music clips, and amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content and 25% savings. Each presentation contains 32 slides (plus image credits) with multiple layers of text and photos that cover everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. H
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2nd - 5th
Ancient China Unit Bundle- Reading Passages, Activities, PowerPt., Test, & More!
Teach about ANCIENT CHINA with this unit that enhances reading comprehension, encourages active learning, and more! This bundle provides you with a 3-4 week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Google 1:1 co
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - An Introduction
Take a trip back in time while improving reading comprehension with our Introduction to Ancient Egypt-themed differentiated close reading activities. Now features a full digital set - perfect for Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive.This activity pack includes one Grade Five and Six (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passage with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Gain context with our bonus Ancient Egypt powerpoint and Intern
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mega Bundle (British Spelling)
Ancient Greece Unit Bundle- Reading Passages, Activities, PowerPt, Test & More!
ANCIENT GREECE is fascinating, and it can be easy to teach with this bundle that enhances reading comprehension, encourages active learning, and more! This is a 4 week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Goo
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations / Ancient World Cultures Year-Long Bundle. No-Prep!
Ancient Rome Unit Bundle- Reading Passages, Activities, PowerPoint, Test & More!
Teach ANCIENT ROME with this engaging bundle that enhances reading comprehension, encourages active learning, and more! This is a 4-week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Google 1:1 compatible. Reading and
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations / Ancient World Cultures Year-Long Bundle. No-Prep!
Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Pyramids
Take a trip back in time while improving reading comprehension with our differentiated close reading activities about Ancient Egypt Pyramids. Now features a full digital set - perfect for Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive. This activity pack includes one Grade Five and Six (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passage with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Gain context with our bonus Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and Internet webs
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4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Mega Bundle (British Spelling)
Ancient Egypt Explorations: Reading Comprehension Bundle
Ancient Egypt Explorations: Reading Comprehension BundleEmbark on a comprehensive journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt with this engaging and educational reading comprehension bundle. This resource pack includes four captivating passages that delve into the heart of Ancient Egyptian civilization.Key Features: Ancient Egypt: A Glimpse into the Land of Pharaohs:Explore the central role of the Nile River and the architectural marvels of the Great Pyramid of Giza.Uncover the mysteries surrou
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4th - 7th
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Ancient India Unit Bundle: Reading Passages, Activities, Lesson Plans, & More!
ANCIENT INDIA is an awesome Ancient Civilization to learn about! This resource makes it easy to teach by enhancing reading comprehension, providing hands-on interactive activities, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assess
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3rd - 6th
Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
GREECE: Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle
Take an in-depth look at the symbols, language, geography, and ancient culture of Greece—at a savings of 25%—with the books, activities, and poster in the Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle. Book Resources Included:Snapshots of Greece introduces the location, national flag, ancient history, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Greece, along with common phrases in Greek. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crossword vocabulary/comprehension review.Introduce the official lang
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2nd - 5th
MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Bundle
Enrich your study of Mexico —and save 20%—with the Discovering Mexico Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots Of Mexico book, colorful Symbols of Mexico poster and SIX cross-curricular activities. Book and Poster Resources:Snapshots of Mexico introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, ancient civilizations, and landmarks of Mexico, along with common Spanish phrases. Symbols of Mexico Poster brings six cultural symbols to life with colorful photos. Cross-Curricular Activit
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2nd - 5th
Artemis Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek Goddess of the hunt, wilderness and childbirth, Artemis. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Act
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3rd - 4th
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Apollo Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the mythical Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy and healing, Apollo. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms
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3rd - 4th
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Athena Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek Goddess of war, wisdom and craft, and the the daughter of Zeus, Athena. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A G
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3rd - 4th
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Poseidon Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek God of the sea, earthquakes and horses, and the the sibling of Zeus, Poseidon. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resou
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3rd - 4th
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Hades Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek God of the dead and the underworld, and the the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this
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3rd - 4th
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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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