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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.W.7 resources $5-10
Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
Grades:
4th - 7th
It's Time to Research Greek Gods | Paragraph Packet | Informative Writing
Are you looking for a way to incorporate solid paragraph writing into your Ancient Greece unit? Our It's Time to Research Greek Gods Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through researching a Greek god of their choice on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about the Greek god they chose. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess a
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Fourth Grade Ancient Rome Activity | Virtual Field Trip | Google Slides
Join Aly on an adventure to learn about Ancient Rome - its culture, language, and geography. Students will learn some everyday Latin phrases, explore the reason civilizations choose to live next to a river, and the architecture and art that the Ancient Romans are famed for.Includes:Google Drive folder1 x Google Slide presentation36 Slides➯ Make sure to follow me to be the first to know about new products - CLICK HERE➯ Get free content and support at annaglews.com or on IG @AnnaGlews➯ Money off?
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3rd - 6th
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Greek God Research Poster Project | Greek Mythology Research Posters
Looking for an engaging way of teaching research, works cited and footnotes? Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses while learning how to cite sources. Combine creativity with research and learning about Greek Mythology.Included:• Detailed Teacher Guide that outlines the overview, standards, time needed, teacher preparation materials, and ideas for during and after the project• 17 Slide PPT or Google Slides™️ presentation teaching Footnotes and Works Cited• Printing Instructions• Rubric• Stude
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Ancient Greek Gods Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with seven individual activities about the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloHeraArtemisThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also c
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Greece Student-Centered Bundle! (Map, Readings, and Bio Research)
This Ancient Greece bundle is engaging, student-centered, and will provide your class with the perfect overview of early Greece! It can be used for end-of-year review, to supplement your in-depth lesson, or to enhance your students' independent learning skills. Used collectively and in its entirety, this is great for a week-long lesson on Greece. Every resource is Google 1:1 compatible, though the blank map to color and the travel brochure project are meant to be printed. These resources offer
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5th - 10th
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Inca Mesoamerica Project Graphic Novel Comic Strip Activities Google Slides
Explore the fascinating world of the Inca civilization with "Machu Picchu Mischief," an immersive and engaging graphic novel project designed for middle school students! This comprehensive resource offers a dynamic learning experience, featuring colorful Google Slides versions and printable black and white versions. How this resource works: ✔ Students will first read the directions, then the enticing graphic novel synopsis, followed by character descriptions that bring the story to life.✔ They w
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Activities Choice Board Maps Virtual Field Trip GRAPES DBQ
BCE/CE Personal and Historical Timeline Activity + Rubric
Google Classroom friendly timeline assignment! I use this assignment with my 6th grade social studies students to help them understand the BCE/CE timeline by using BMB (before my birth) and AMA (after my arrival). This assignment and rubric are 100% editable. Students fill out the chart including the year, historical information, personal information, pictures and BMB / AMA. There are also two hyperlinked resources included to help students find historical events, average annual income, and pric
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5th - 8th
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Ancient China Student-Centered Bundle! (Map, Readings, and Bio Research)
This Ancient China bundle is engaging, student-centered, and will provide your class with the perfect overview of early China! It can be used for end-of-year review, to supplement your in-depth lesson, or to enhance your students' independent learning skills. Used collectively and in its entirety, this is great for a week-long lesson on China. Every resource is Google 1:1 compatible, though the blank map to color and the travel brochure project are meant to be printed. These resources offer less
Grades:
6th - 10th
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African Proverbs; Gleaning Information from African Proverbs
The study of oral traditions can be greatly enhanced by a close reading of proverbs. Africa provides a plethora of cultures which can be compared and contrasted through their proverbs. This project allows students to examine in-depth four African proverbs to recreate the society from which it derived examining both its intellectual and material milieu. Allow your students to demonstrate their creativity while examining the proverbs of African cultures. Examples included.
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4th - 12th
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Ancient China Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th 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 third grade or fourth 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 China. There are 40 posters or
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Mythology Unit 5 Etiological Myths
Student engage in critical thinking, critical reading, critical discussion, and critical writing as they investigate etiological myths from cultures around the world. Students read assigned myths and self-select myths. Students collaborate to research myths and culture and participate in a panel discussion presentation. Students write their own etiological myth. All activities include grading rubrics
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9th - 12th
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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
Ancient Egypt Self-Directed Term Research Project
This is a term project that offers students choices in which assignment questions to research. Each topic offers a variety of research questions that appeal to multiple intelligences and ability levels. The assignment covers the aspects of ancient Egyptian life including Trade, Transportation, and the Nile, Daily Life, Art and Architecture, and Religion. By the end of the term, students will have covered the unit requirements for the study of ancient Egypt. Students work independently in class a
Grades:
5th - 10th
Maya Mesoamerica Project Graphic Novel Comic Strip Activities Google Slides
Explore the fascinating world of the Maya civilization with "Maya Magic," an immersive and engaging graphic novel project designed for middle school students! This comprehensive resource offers a dynamic learning experience, featuring colorful Google Slides versions and printable black and white versions. How this resource works: ✔ Students will first read the directions, then the enticing graphic novel synopsis, followed by character descriptions that bring the story to life.✔ They will then be
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Activities Choice Board Maps Virtual Field Trip GRAPES DBQ
Ancient Hebrews Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with five individual activities about key events or key figures from the Ancient Hebrews, also known as the Israelites. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:An Overview of the Ancient HebrewsAbraham & the Birth of JudaismMoses & the Exodus StoryKing David & King SolomonJesus of NazarethThe NO P
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5th - 6th
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The Tale of Genji; A Common Core Approach For History Classes
The Tale of Genji is one of the great works of world literature and provides a brilliant picture of life in Heian Japan. In a Common Core approach the students will read the “Autumn Excursion” chapter of the text to understand Genji in his relationships with one of five different women. These women are Fujitsubo, Aoi, Murasaki, Kokiden, and Naishi who are all present in some manner in “The Autumn Excursion”. They will write the information on these women from Genji’s life in tanka, the poetic
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7th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Display Close Reading & Writing Bundle 3rd Grade & 4th 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 third grade or fourth 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 som
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Rome Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about Ancient Rome. Perfect for students in 3rd grade or 4th grade studying the Ancient Romans or famous Romans such as Julius Caesar.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 Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Mesopotamia BOOM Cards™ Comprehension Activity Bundle 3rd & 4th Grade
BOOM Cards™ close reading activities about the main facts and famous figures from Ancient Mesopotamia. The individual activities look into: Ancient MesopotamiaAdvancements from MesopotamiaHammurabi's CodeEpic of GilgameshSargon of AkkadThe reading comprehension NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn key facts whilst working on their comprehension skills in a fun and interactive way.Included
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3rd - 4th
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Ancient Hebrew Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about the Ancient Hebrews or Israelites. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying Ancient History or religions such as Judaism or Christianity.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to s
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3rd - 4th
Disneyland Redux, 3013; Artifacts, Fossils, & Ruins
You will turn your students into archeologists who have rediscovered Disneyland in the year 3010, and are attempting to recreate the civilization it represents. An archeologist works with ruins, artifacts, and fossils to try and recreate a civilization without the use of any written sources. This will help your students to understand the difficult task of an archeologist, and set the stage to show how historians add written sources to "silent remains" create history. A Common Core approach wh
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6th - 11th
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Athens & Sparta; Contrast in Couplets
Athens and Sparta were the preeminent city-states of Ancient Greece, but had widely differing cultures and societies. The students will be writing an acrostic couplet on the Military, Politics, Infrastructure, Religion, Art, Agriculture, Economy, Language, and Social Structure in Athens or Sparta. This is a Common Core approach where the students much think as historians and present their information concisely. They can work in large groups and share their poems with the class as a review. I
Grades:
6th - 12th
Ancient India Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about key events or key figures from Ancient India. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:An Overview of Ancient IndiaThe Indus Valley CivilizationSiddhartha Gautama & the Birth of BuddhismThe Birth of HinduismAshoka the GreatThe Taj MahalThe NO PREP informational text act
Grades:
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?
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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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