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Ancient history activboard activities
The Characteristics of Civilization
The Traits/Characteristics of CivilizationThe main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and apply the various traits of civilizationYou get a 15 Slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass Notes, Graphics, and Charts2 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activities there are 4 different options based around 2 different resourcesResource 1: 625-word reading on the Characteristics of Civilization Resource 2: 170-word chart on the Characteristics of Civ
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
Ancient Classical Greek Philosophies and Philosophers Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students in learning about philosophy and ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates with these interactive Pear Deck slides! This lesson features engaging multimedia resources, including YouTube and EdPuzzle videos, to teach students the meaning of philosophy and the impact of these great thinkers on Western thought.In addition to learning about the history of philosophy, students will also analyze quotes from these philosophers and evaluate their validity. Th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
This money-saving bundle of all six sets of World History “Brain-Stretchers” covers prehistory to the Renaissance. There are 75 prompts in this set (including 3 bonus Renaissance prompts only found in this package). Use them to spark a discussion, to promote literacy, to start class in an engaging way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals! They are sure to get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring
Grades:
6th - 10th
Aztec, Inca, Maya Flip Book and Activities
This Flip Book contains activities for students to demonstrate understanding and comprehension of subject matter provided. Activities include: word search, Venn Diagram, comprehension page, word shape box clues and meaning (which could be used as an assessment tool.)
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1st - 2nd
Stone Age Paleolithic Era and Neolithic Era Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Dive into the fascinating world of the Stone Age with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Explore the evolution of human civilization through topics such as hunter-gatherer societies, early human migration, technological advancements, and the transition to agriculture. Delve into the lifestyles, tools, and innovations that defined the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. Engage students in active learning as they participate in discussions, analyze primary sources, and explore the significance of ar
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Ancient River Valley Civilizations BUNDLE- China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, & India!
Teach the four River Valley Civilizations- Mesopotamia, Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient India- without stress, and without the need for a textbook! This bundle provides full units with reading comprehension passages, interactive activities, lesson plans, and more. No-Prep is needed.All units are easy to use with independent learners, teacher-guided instruction, or a mix of both.**Please note: Resources are not editable. For a better understanding of the lessons provided in this bundle,
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the importance of religion in ancient Mesopotamia through interactive Pear Deck slides. This lesson incorporates the ELA skill of RACE, breaking down the skill to help students evaluate why the Mesopotamians/Sumerians used gods based on nature. Students will also practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension. This is a versatile lesson suitable for standardized test prep, sub plans, practicing DBQ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Introduction to Rome Rise of the Roman Republic Pear Deck Google Slides
Introduce the Roman Republic to your students with this engaging Pear Deck, perfect for both instructor-paced and student-paced modes. Explore the legend of Romulus and Remus, learn about the fall of the Etruscans, and how it led to the creation of a democratic government. This lesson also includes a BrainPOP video about the Roman Republic (BrainPOP sign-on required!). Mixed-level questions are included to guide instruction and help students practice important ELA skills such as finding and citi
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt | History Virtual Field Trip | Fourth Grade | Google Slides
This Ancient Egypt adventure does more than just a worksheet, incorporating elements of reading comprehension, history, and geography with interactive elements. These 35 Google Slides™ take learners on an adventure of exploration in Ancient Egypt with Aly. They'll learn about the pyramids, hieroglyphics, and the importance of the river Nile.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PRODUCT, TAKE A LOOK AT THE REST OF THE SERIES HEREIncluded within this download:35 Page Google Slide Activity➯ Follow me to be the first t
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Cave Art of the Stone Age Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students with a journey into the past and analyze the historical significance of cave art with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Your students will watch a brief National Geographic video about cave art and take a virtual tour. They will also have the opportunity to draw their own cave art and describe the differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. This lesson includes constructive writing tasks with analysis questions about different types of cave art.By analyzing sou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Monuments of Ancient Egypt: Khufu's Pyramid & Ramses' Abu Simbel: Reading
Students will be able to explain some of the primary motivations and accomplishments of three of the most important Pharaohs of Egypt. Students will be able to infer, draw conclusions, support their answers and hypothesize about why these monuments were created in the past, and why? Students will explore different hypothesis' as to how and why the Pyramids were built, as well as Pharaoh Khufu. In addition, students will be introduced to Ramses II, and the monuments he built in honor of himself a
Grades:
6th - 12th
Ancient China Prezi
Prezi is similar to a PowerPoint in that they are both presentation tools, but that is where their similarities end.
Prezi Presentations are created on a "canvas" rather than on "slides". This helps to encourage focusing on combining text, pictures and video clips. Items on the canvas can be dragged, tilted, and zoomed to create an engaging look that really grabs students attention. Prezi Presentations are also FANTASTIC for hitting many learning styles at once (especially if you include video
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2nd - 6th
Ancient Egypt Engage NY ELA Domain 4, CKLA Flipbook , Lap Book and Activities
Ancient Egypt for Kids: This unit contains a Flip Book with Ancient Egypt non-fiction reading passages: pyramids, pharaohs, mummies, River Nile, King Tut as well as a vocabulary page graphic organizer. This book can be used as a whole group activity or one-on-one with students. Foldable books supplement the Flip Book passages and can be used for a "lap book". (The foldable books are made for a standard file folder. See enclosed diagram for suggested use.) The printable activities are for suppl
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1st - 2nd
Georgia Ancient Greece TV Trivia Columns, Location, Government
Jeopardy review game on concepts of Greece taught in Georgia third grade. Game review concepts of Architecture, Olympics, Government, and location of the country of Greece.
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3rd
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Ancient Civilization Menu Student Choice Board
After the completion of an Ancient Civilization pass out this menu board for student choice projects. The Categories include:Interactive Choices : TikTok (suggest Canva, or Capcut Template), Kahoot/Gimkit/Blooket, and SoundtrackFree Choice: Student creates own project with teacher approvalWritten Choices: Poem, Timeline, and Comic StripArt Choices: Photo Collage or Wanted Poster All students learn differently and like to express their learning in different ways, this choice board or menu board p
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Unit
Mansa Musa Legendary King Of Mali Power Point Lesson
This product is a editable power point presentation that provides a background on Mansa Musa and the impact of his reign on Mali. Feel free to add material to the presentation.Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resources at: ljmccormick33@yahoo.com. If you are dissatisfied in any way, please contact me right away by email or in my “Ask a Question” section, and I will do my best to resolve any issues! If you would like to get updates on my monthly sa
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Grades:
6th - 10th
✨MOSAIC WORKSHOP - DINOSAURS - 25 COLORING PAGES - #1✨
Explore the age of dinosaurs with our coloring pages and mosaic tiles ! WATCH TH PREVIEW ! =)Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of dinosaurs with our downloadable file: a collection of 25 coloring pages featuring a variety of impressive dinosaurs, complete with mosaic tiles to color, cut and paste! Each captivating coloring page features a different dinosaur, ranging from fearsome Tyrannosaurs to peaceful Brachiosaurs. Mosaic tiles offer a fun and creative way for children to personalize
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PreK - 4th
Achievements of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the achievements of Mesopotamia and the importance of these achievements to the civilization, using the ELA skill of RACE and primary source analysis. Through interactive Pear Deck slides, students will practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension skills. They will also analyze an excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh. This lesson is ideal for standardized test prep, a sub plan, practicing DBQ skill
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
BATTLESHIP - PIRATS AND TREASURES - LOGIC - OBSERVATION... #1
Ahoy, young sailors ! Get ready to hoist the sails and set off on an adventure with our brand new pirate naval battle game: “BATTLESHIP- PIRATS AND TREASURES”! Dive into the turbulent waters of the ocean and compete with your friends in a thrilling quest to discover each other's hidden treasures. In this exciting game, you will have to use your sense of strategy to position your pirate treasures on the secret map. Once the sails are raised and the cannons are loaded, it's up to you to aim preci
Grades:
K - 6th
Otzi Investigation - Death Theories Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the theories behind Otzi the Iceman's death? These short and interactive Pear Deck slides are perfect for incorporating into a center, flipped classroom assignment, or as a whole group discussion - the possibilities are endless! With this lesson, students will learn the skills necessary for analyzing sources, which is an essential skill for DBQs. Additionally, they will practice important ELA skills such as finding and citing eviden
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt for Primary part 2
45 pages will help you teach Ancient Egypt with ease. 6 student interactive pages and 13 relevant/precise topic links to keep students engaged. Three lessons specifically focused on King Tut, the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Excellent illustrations/ pictures, and simplified text that will suit primary grades. Simple project or hands on activity to go with each topic. Part one is available for purchase if you would like to implement the entire 6 day unit. day unit.
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K - 4th
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "La Civilización Maya" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "La Antigua Civilización Maya". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, sociedad, periodos, economía, arquitectura, dioses, manifestaciones culturales, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre los Mayas. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfe
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "El Imperio Incaico" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "El Imperio Incaico". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, sociedad, dinastías, gobernantes, arquitectura, dioses, cerámica, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre el antiguo Imperio Incas. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "El Imperio Romano" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "El Imperio Romano". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, sociedad, periodos, gobernantes, leyes, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre el antiguo Imperio Romano. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para presentar "El Imperio Roma
Grades:
PreK - 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?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
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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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