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Ancient history resources for Easel Assessments
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids
Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Romans - Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar was one of the most famous leaders of history. He was a brilliant military leader and brutal opponent to his enemies. Caesar only ruled Rome for a short time, but his political career changed the way Rome was governed. This resource covers Caesar's early career, the First Triumvirate, the consulship, conquest in Gaul, crossing the Rubicon and Rome's civil war, Caesar's role in Egypt, his dictatorship, the Julian calendar, his assassination and the new caesar. Three worksheets
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Unit and Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Rome Comprehension Passages Activities Worksheets Maps
Cuneiform Activity Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Teaching your students about the cuneiform writing system is fun and easy with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about cuneiform and its importance in Ancient Sumer and other Mesopotamian ancient civilizations. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how cuneiform was used in Ancient Sumer.This bundle includes: A reading passage handout introducing cuneiform and how it was usedA cuneiform translation handout that al
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Romans - Gladiators
Gladiators were fighters who battled each other in contests for the entertainment of Romans. This resource briefly covers who gladiators were, gladiator school, the Colosseum, gladiators as celebrities, politics, animals, armor, weapons and Spartacus. Two worksheets are also included.Pages: 6 (including 2 answer sheets)Contents:2 Information HandoutsQuestionsMultiple ChoiceAnswer sheetsIf you are teaching about Romans, you might also be interested in these resources:Roman MythsThe Roman ArmyRoma
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Activity Value Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Learn about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and writing systems with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about hieroglyphics and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt, and by which members of Egyptian society. Background information on other Ancient Egyptian writing systems like Hieratic and Demotic Script is also provided. This bundle i
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5th - 9th
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Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z with Easel Assessment
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Slides on what is a myth, classical mythology, and the main characters and myths of Greek and Roman mythology. Photos of statues and ruins, coins and ancient art, as well as interesting facts about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece. Build background knowledge before starting any mythology unit. 69 informational slides, 50 question/answer slides, and 25 Easel Assessment pages.Includes inform
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5th - 8th
Ancient Romans - Inventions and Innovations
The Romans were great at improving the technologies of other cultures. While they were not the first people to use cement, an aqueduct or a road, they advanced these inventions with their own innovations. Explore seven Roman inventions and innovations, including aqueducts, cement, the Julian calendar, the pilum. roads, Roman numerals and sewers with illustrated handouts, accompanied by worksheets and activities.Pages: 13 (including 5 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information HandoutsComprehension Que
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Romans - Gods and Goddesses
In this lesson, students learn about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Rome. Fifteen of the main Roman gods are explored in listings, each with an original illustration, the Greek names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Roman religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals, shrines and the Greek influence on Roman gods. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card ga
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
The Curse of the Pharaohs - King Tut's Curse
This worksheet covers the curse of the pharaohs, specifically, the curse of King Tut.The worksheet includes brief information on the following:The curse of the pharaohsThe curse of TutankhamunEvidence for a curseEvidence against a curseDeaths commonly linked to Tutankhamun's curseA PDF worksheet, a link to download the worksheet in Google Slides, an optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions, an answer key, and a link to download the questions as a Google Form are all included.At the
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle
Historical Dating Timelines Chronology BCE/BC CE/AD Activities History Skills
Teach historical dating, BCE/BC and CE/AD, timelines, chronology, dating methods, and more with this resource bundle! This bundle includes more than 20 pages of worksheets, handouts, graphic organizers, and readings that will let your students think like historians and explore questions of time, chronology, and methods of dating events and artifacts. Students will learn about the differences between absolute and relative dating, the difference between pre-history and history, and how history can
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Romans - The Roman Army
This lesson covers Roman battle tactics, recruitment, training, daily life, weapons, organization, legionaries and auxiliaries. There is a differentiated reading response including Comprehension Questions, Multiple Choice and True or False. In the activity, students write a Pros and Cons for joining the Roman army as an auxiliary soldier.Suitable for Grades 4-6.Pages: 9 (including 3 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information Pages3 Pages of Differentiated Reading Response (Comprehension Questions, Mul
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Romans - Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Teach your students about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii with reading, vocabulary & worksheets. The PDF resource includes facts about Mount Vesuvius, the story of Pompeii, discoveries from the excavation including the city, trade, food, religion, writing and people. There is a vocabulary page with definitions. Worksheet include find the synonym, multiple-choice & comprehension questions. Suitable for Grades 4-6.Contents:3 Information Handouts1 Vocabulary Handout1 Find the Synonym Acti
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Romans - People of Ancient Rome
This printable PDF covers Ancient Roman social classes and family structures. Several worksheets are included as well as a class play activity. Pages: 13 (including 3 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information HandoutsComprehension QuestionsMultiple ChoiceSocial Class PyramidWho Am I?Write A Class PlayAnswer SheetsTerms of UseIf you are teaching about Romans, you might also be interested in these resources:Roman MythsThe Roman ArmyRoman Gods and GoddessesBoudiccaQuestions or comments? Contact me at ad
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4th - 6th
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"The Destruction of Pompeii" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
"The Destruction of Pompeii" illustrated Article and Power Point tell the story of Pompeii's last days and exposes students to primary and secondary history sources, as well as, asks them to make a decision, in a paragraph, about why or why not some residents chose not to flee the volcanic eruption. Activities, as well as, Multiple Choice and Document Based Question Assessments also included.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article- 65-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice /
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5th - 9th
Julius Caesar Worksheet
This worksheet covers the life of Julius Caesar. A PDF worksheet, a link to download the worksheet in Google Slides, an optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions, an answer key, and a link to download the questions as a Google Form are all included.The worksheet is divided into six sections:OverviewEarly LifePolitical CareerCivil WarDictatorshipAssassination At the end, there is one question for students to answer:Do you think that the senators who conspired to assassinate Caesar wer
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Bundle
Greek Mythology - Persephone and Hades
This product tells the myth of Hades and Persephone and how the seasons came. It describes how Persephone was abducted by Hades, how Demeter would not allow crops to grow while Persephone was missing, how Zeus intervened and a compromise was reached, and how the seasons came to be. A PDF worksheet, a link to download the worksheet in Google Slides, an optional worksheet with ten multiple-choice questions, an answer key, and a link to download the questions as a Google Form are all included.At th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Bundle
Ancient Romans - Daily Life
This printable PDF covers life in Rome, Roman baths, clothes, food and life outside the city. The resource includes several worksheets and activities.Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets)Contents:2 Information HandoutsComprehension QuestionsMultiple ChoiceDesign a BathhouseCoordinate ChallengeGiving DirectionsAnswer SheetsTerms of UseQuestions or comments? Contact me at admin@primarytopicshop.com All text and illustrations are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.
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4th - 6th
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Roman Achievements? - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the innovations that we are fairly certain belong to the ancient Romans. They point out that the Romans make it difficult to be certain though, because they took credit for almost everything ever invented - examples included. Activities, and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 50-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows stu
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5th - 9th
Ancient Romans - Roman Numerals
In this lesson, students learn about the Roman numerals. The PDF includes differentiated information handouts and worksheets. Pick and choose what is appropriate for your students. You can focus on Roman numerals from 1-10, 1-30 or continue up to complex numbers. There are also differentiated math worksheets and reading response worksheets.There are two versions of the printable dominoes game, one where the numbers can be matched by color, and one where the student would need to know the numbers
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4th - 6th
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"The Roman Legacy" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the lasting contributions of the Romans to the world. Activities, and Document-Based Question Assessments Included.- Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Reading - 46-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Twelve Tables of Law"- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short ans
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5th - 9th
GRAPES Features of Civilizations Presentation and Activity Resource Bundle
This resource is a no-prep way to introduce your students to the main features and characteristics of civilizations! An overview presentation describes the aspects of the helpful G.R.A.P.E.S. acronym (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, and social structure) and a set of handouts and worksheets reinforce student understanding. This bundle includes:An editable presentation introducing the G.R.A.P.E.S. of civilizations and their importance provided in PowerPoint, PDF, and Googl
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Resource Activities Value Unit Bundle
Introduction to Ancient Rome
Introduce your students to the world of the Ancient Romans!This resource outlines: the founding of the city of Rome the origins of the Roman Republic the transition to the Roman Empirean introduction to Roman political system and social classesan overview of Roman life and public spaceskey Roman innovations in engineering and architecture, including in concrete, brickmaking, arches, and vaultscultural exchanges throughout the Roman world and Mediterraneanthe city of Pompeiimuch more!Also include
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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