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Oral communication ancient history Common Core W.8.8 resources
Ancient Egypt Project Based Learning with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
This Ancient Egypt project allows students to choose from a list of 21 different choices to research! Includes teacher directions, student directions, Egypt Project Requirements (one hundred point checklist), project idea list, project choice sheet (students choose their top four choices), topic assignment sheet (teacher assigns project to student from their choices), bibliography example sheet, and a peer review sheet for the research paper and for an oral presentation. Students can research to
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4th - 7th
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Prehistory & Ancient History Lesson Plans, Tests, Activities & Project Bundle
Use these 6 resources before, during, and at the end of teaching a unit on Prehistory and Ancient History. You can use them to:* Assess what your students already know about the topic.* Give students an introduction to archeology.* Provide your students with charts that include information about 6 time periods — great for students reading below grade level — and blank charts students can use to take notes about those 6 eras of prehistory and ancient history.* Let students demonstrate what they h
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5th - 8th
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Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Copper, Bronze & Iron Ages: Charts & More
What happened in the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Copper, Bronze, and Iron Ages? This resource includes blank and filled-in charts about these 6 ages of human prehistory that answer 10 questions about each time period. The charts already filled in with information are written in language that your students who are not reading on grade level can comprehend, so they can use the charts instead of their textbook or other materials to learn about these eras of prehistory. An included glossa
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6th - 8th
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Musical Artist Research Project
This project requires students to analyze 1 musical artist through a multi-media project. The project is comprised of the following components: 1 page analytical writing task; visual aid; class presentation (scoring rubric for class presentation is available in my store: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Laura-Lopez-Creative-Corner).
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7th - 12th
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Diagnostic Quiz for Grades 6-8 Writing Skills | Google Form Auto-Graded Test /30
Purpose:Â This quiz assesses learners' in Grades 6-8 on their general understanding and application of writing skills (usage, mechanics, punctuation),the writing process (e.g. brainstorming prior to drafting before revision, etc.) paragraph knowledge, the basics of MLA format, andhow to edit slideshows (for basics in look, amount/styles of fonts, etc.)Instructions:Read each question carefully, and answer all questionsThere are 30 questions for a total of 30 pointsReview your score and feedback (N
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6th - 10th
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Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate Lesson - Research Techniques
Public Speaking Activities for Research TechniquesSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesKnow Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Classroom Ready!*****************************************************************************************Introducing research techniques when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides students through
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6th - 8th
Conversation Starters Package on Gun Violence
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on advertising.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of gun violenceActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Gun Violence Bundle: Class Discussions and Debate
Prehistory End of Unit Project
This project is a great way to end a prehistory unit! Students create a multimedia presentation about 5 events, time periods, or concepts in prehistory and then present the final projects to their class. Using their presentations as summative assessments, you can evaluate what your students have learned about this period of human history. Both printable and Google Drive versions are included in this resource.✓ Please note:This resource is also available in a money-saving Prehistory & Ancien
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6th - 8th
Ancient Rome Mini Bundle: Fun Project, Gladiator Movie Guide, & Class Debate
This mini bundle includes three resources to teach your students about Ancient Rome. These hands-on activities can be used to differentiate your Ancient Rome / Roman Empire unit. The products include a creative project, a movie guide, and a class debate. Resources included in this bundle:1. Ancient Rome Newspaper Project - This is a creative project in which students research a key event from the history of Ancient Rome and create a newspaper reporting the event as though they're in the time per
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7th - 10th
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Alexander the Great: Meal Paragraph Writing Lesson
Practice MEAL paragraph writing in with text dependent questions in Social Studies. Looking to integrate writing practice into your World History lesson plans? This product contains everything you need to practice short answer response questions with your middle grades students. In this lesson, students will write a MEAL paragraph as a class with teacher lead modeling, assess their work, then write their own paragraph independently using skills they learned.What's Included: - Teacher Instruction
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â MEAL Paragraph Guided Writing Lesson for Social Studies
Public Speaking Introduction, Speech and Debate Lesson - Practice Makes Perfect
Public Speaking Activities for Practicing Your SpeechSpeech ActivitiesDebate ActivitiesKnow Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateDifferentiated Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateEnrichment Activities for Public Speaking, Speech, and DebateGoogle Classroom Ready!*****************************************************************************************Introducing how to practice your speech when preparing for a speech has never been easier! This lesson guides studen
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6th - 8th
Conversation Starters Package on Influencers
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on influencers.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of influencersActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Personal Narrative Writing: A Treasured Family Folktale and Oral History
Make Personal Narrative writing assignments meaningful to students and their families. Use this interview form to capture or discover a memory or event to be saved for generations. Parents have written me letters of thanks for this assignment. Students have learned family stories that had never been shared with them before. Often students videotape these interviews to create a lasting oral history of a loved one. The final writing products have been amazing because students are highly invest
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5th - 8th
Conversation Starters Package on Stolen Art- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on stolen art.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of stolen artActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tra
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Conversation Starters Package on Dress Codes
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on dress codes.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of dress codesActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on School Censorship
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on school censorship.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of school censorshipActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expre
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Debating Topics for Middle/High School: Vaping Culture
Get your middle/high school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refin
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Debating Topics- Middle/High School: Growing Bundle- Grades 8-12
Conversation Starters Package on ChatGPT- Middle School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on chatGPT.What's included:A list of 20 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of chatGPTActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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5th - 8th
Conversation Starters Package on TikTok
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on TikTok.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of TikTokActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitiona
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Historical Figures, Athletes, Musicians, Artists: A Research Project! Who Am I?
This assignment is a fun way to teach or review research skills, as well as have students practice their speaking and listening skills. Students choose a person to research and then write a 1-2 page (can be shorter to modify!) biography from first person point of view. The goal is not to use names or overtly give away who they've researched. When the project is completed, students take turns reading what they've written while the class tries to guess who they chose to research.Students have a
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5th - 9th
Conversation Starters Package on Politics- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on politics.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of politicsActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transit
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
W8.7 - Celebrity Scandals: Research Project & Student Presentations
When a person finally reaches their goal, gains the spotlight, becomes 'famous'...some become legends and remain loved, but other celebrities manage to ruin their careers in a matter of seconds. Were you ever a fan of Lance Armstrong, Paula Dean, Michael Vick, Milli Vanilli, or Tom Cruise? Are you still a fan despite their career missteps? Did you 'forgive' them? In this research project, students must choose and present their findings on one celebrity who's reputation has been tarnished. First
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Creating a Positive Reputation - Unit w/ Homework, Activities, and Games
Conversation Starters Package on YouTube- Middle/High School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on YouTube.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of YouTubeActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitio
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â YouTube: Class Discussions and Debate
Conversation Starters Package on Advertising
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on advertising.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of advertisingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and t
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Advertising Bundle: Class Discussions and Debate
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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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