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Ancient history resources on sale
Ancient Egypt Portraits Art History Project: Middle School Art Sub Plan Activity
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Ancient Egypt art projects? This Egyptian portrait lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by how they displayed wealth with jewelry, wigs, ornate collars, and makeup. Moreover, they’ll enjoy creating a portrait with fashions of the times.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Egypt. During this art project, your class will learn how line
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5th - 7th
Ancient Greece Art Lesson: Roll A Greek Vase Middle School Art Project Templates
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with an engaging, no prep Ancient Greece art lesson? This Greek vase project will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by the durability of their pottery which featured athletes from the ancient Olympics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy the roll a Greek vase game to make their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Greece. During this art project, your class will learn abou
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5th - 7th
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China: Teaching Buddhism Confucianism Taoism (Daoism) with Kung Fu Panda & Mulan
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO MAKE A STUDY OF THE BUDDHISM, CONFUCIANISM, & TAOISM RELEVANT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS. EASY-TO-FOLLOW, PERFECT FOR AN INTRO, DECLARATIVE LESSON, OR EVEN AS A FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"***In addition to the original slides, this download now also includes the Kung Fu Panda writing a
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5th - 9th
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Athens VS Sparta: Reading and Guided Notes - Print and Digital
The study of Ancient Greece is so captivating, but why not get students even more excited about it with a quick study of the government structure, daily life, and military life! Planning fun and engaging lessons can take time and this resource is designed to take the planning off of your plate so you can watch your students learn!  This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to the study of Ancient Greece and its fascinating history and ways of life. No more looking for we
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Governments of Ancient Greece & Athens VS Sparta Bundle - Print and Digital
Ancient Civilizations GRAPES Posters Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China
Help your students learn and organize info about ancient civilizations with these G.R.A.P.E.S. posters, guiding questions, and graphic organizers! The GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Poster and Graphic Organizer Set is an easy acronym to organize information for the basic traits of ancient civilizations. G.R.A.P.E.S. is an acronym for:G- GeographyR- ReligionA- AchievementsP- PoliticsE- EconomicsS- Social StructureGRAPES is an effective way to learn and organize information about different civilizat
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6th - 8th
Otzi: CSI Investigation - Print and Digital
One of the most interesting stories of Early Man is Otzi the Iceman! Students love learning about Otzi and where he was found, examining the theories behind what happened to him, and based on their research, coming to their own conclusions. It’s the perfect CSI-type activity to engage students in the learning, research, and writing process! Use this lesson towards the end of your Early Man unit to make 6th grade social studies rock! As fun as this activity is, you’ll probably love that it requ
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Abridged, easy-to-read, w text-dependent questions
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING AN ENGAGING PRIMARY SOURCE TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM. BACK-AND-FORTH CONVERSATION FORMATTED TEXT AND TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE DOCUMENT. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This download includes both a PDF and MS WORD version of the file (Answer Key included)It has been formatt
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6th - 10th
Beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism Bundle - Print and Digital
Hinduism and Buddhism are religions rich with history and traditions, and are fan-favorite units for students! World religions is such a fun unit to teach, and why not make it even better with an entire BUNDLE jam-packed with activities to keep your students engaged and learning! Planning fun and engaging lessons can take time and this resource is designed to take the planning off of your plate so you can watch your students learn!  This entire set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-pre
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6th - 8th
Pompeii Investigation | Reading & Guided Notes - Print and Digital
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii is a story that captures students’ attention and makes them hungry for more information. Students love the stories behind those who lived in Pompeii at the time of the eruption and examining what was left behind. Students also have so many questions. Did anyone survive the eruption? Why were people living so close to an active volcano? How much damage did the eruption cause? To help answer these questions, use one, two, three, or all fo
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6th - 8th
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B.C. & A.D. Activities |Chronology/Timeline Practice/Worksheets| Quiz/Assessment
I hope my B.C. & A.D. Activities (Chronology/Timeline Practice) & Quiz will be helpful as you teach students to place events in chronological order using both B.C. and A.D. They can even be used as an assessment tool either before your unit or after.Please note: This resource includes my B.C. & A.D. Test or Quiz/AssessmentNote: You may also like my other B.C. and A.D resources:B.C. & A.D. Concept/Timeline Practice Activities (Google Slides)B.C. & A.D. Practice Activity (Indep
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt WebQuest: Reading and Research - Print and Digital
The stories and history of Ancient Egypt capture middle school minds like no other unit. The pyramids, pharaohs, and the Sphinx simply captivate students! With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more engaging with a webquest? Webquests are a fantastic way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about fascinating topics, such as Ancient Egypt. They are a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Times: Features of Civilizations Notes & Activities
This resource includes several activities to complete your ancient history unit on the features of civilizations (cities, organized government, social classes, job specialization, public works, art and architecture, system of writing, and established religion). PLEASE NOTE that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Archaeology and the Stone Age Interactive Notebook Activities. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent Interactive No
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Clipart: Nile River, King Tut, Pharaoh Clip Art Black & White PNG
Ancient Egypt Clip Art: Study the art history of ancient civilizations with your budding visual arts and social studies students using this set of clipart. Create a virtual walking tour of the Fertile Crescent's sights and sounds unique to the region including King Tut's sarcophagus and the Sphinx. Design playing cards to teach about Egyptian symbols and Gods and the importance of each.WHAT IS CLIP ART?Clip art (or "clipart") are digital images that can be imported into graphic design or desktop
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PreK - 12th
Egypt {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}
This 31-image set is full of Egyptian-themed kids, artifacts, and more! Included are 17 vibrant colored versions and 14 black and white versions.
Images include:
- Egyptian kids
- pyramid
- ankh cross
- camel
- Egyptian eye
- mask
- Nefertiti
- scarab beetle
- scroll
- mummy case
- Egypt country image (not shown in preview)
- Egyptian flag (not shown in preview)
**This set is included in my WORLD GRAPHICS TRIP bundle. If you are interested in 10 different country-themed sets, please check out
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Ancient Egypt Map Activity: Fun, engaging follow-along 20-slide PPT
THIS RESOURCE IS A MUST-HAVE FOR TEACHERS LOOKING TO GUIDE THEIR STUDENTS THROUGH THE GEOGRAPHY OF ANCIENT EGYPT. STUDENTS START WITH A BLANK MAP AND THEN FOLLOW STEP-BY-STEP TO CREATE AN INFORMATION-PACKED RESOURCE!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This download includes both a blank map handout (in PDF and MS WORD format) and a follow-along PowerPoint to guide students in ident
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3rd - 9th
The History of Agriculture | Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital
Students might not think agriculture is an exciting topic to study, but they WILL after you use this resource! Agricultural practices of ancient civilizations had a tremendous impact on so many areas, including trade, economy, and geography. Planning fun and engaging lessons can take time and this resource is designed to take the planning off of your plate and infuse your lessons with some fun, variety, and excitement! This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to the stu
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ SUPER Bundle|Early Man, Mesopotamia & Egypt - Print and Digital
Egyptian Hieroglyphics Activities | Web Search Scavenger Hunt | Writing
(Hieroglyphics; Ancient Egypt; Egyptian Hieroglyphics; Writing Hieroglyphics)This bundle includes two of my Ancient Egyptian activities using hieroglyphics. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook Activities. 1. Website Sleuths- Egyptian HieroglyphicsYour students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity on Egyptian hieroglyphics. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to ten questi
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3rd - 7th
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Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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AMERICAS UNIT (ALL 5 PARTS) epic, engaging 110-slide PPT bundle
THIS IS A MUST-DOWNLOAD FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO TEACH AN ENGAGING UNIT ON THE AMERICAS. WITH IN-DEPTH SLIDES ON THE OLMEC, MAYA, INCA, AND AZTECS, THIS UNIT INCLUDES BUILT-IN GAMES, ACTIVITIES, AND GUIDED NOTES AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS FOR STUDENTS TO FOLLOW ALONG . ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This download includes all 5 parts of the unit described belowCan be taug
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4th - 10th
Henna Mehndi Hands Art Project, Exit Slips, Art Sub Plan, Self-Assessment Rubric
Ready to ignite your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep India art projects? This henna art lesson will boost confidence and creativity. Students will love learning the origins of henna (mehndi) in India, Africa, and the Middle East. Moreover, they’ll be intrigued by the elaborate Night of Henna in Hindu cultures.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on the rich history of India. During this mehndi art project, your class will learn about th
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6th - 8th
Ancient Egypt WebQuest: Reading and Research - Digital Version
The stories and history of Ancient Egypt capture middle school minds like no other unit. The pyramids, pharaohs, and the Sphinx simply captivate students! With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more engaging with a webquest? Webquests are a fantastic way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about fascinating topics, such as Ancient Egypt. They are a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Reading Comp, Presentations & Notes - Digital
Website Sleuths: Maya, Inca & Aztec Bundle | Web/ Internet Search Activity
Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity about the Maya, Incas, and Aztecs.. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions about each of these three ancient civilizations (sixty questions total).This resource contains the following three resources at a discounted bundle rate:Website Sleuths- The MayaWebsite Sleuths- The IncasWebsite Sleuths- The AztecsSpace is provided under each question for students to write the a
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4th - 7th
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Paleolithic VS Neolithic Activity - Print and Digital
Studying the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages is essential when teaching Early Man, and what better way to do it than with a series of fun, yet informational, activities! To capture your students' interest and engage them in the study of Early Man, and specifically the Paleolithic and Neolithic ages, use one, two, or all five activities in this resource! As with all of my products, this activity comes in both paper AND digital formats, making it perfect for in-person learners, remote learners, and
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
Ancient & World History Curriculum - Greece Rome Egypt China India Course
Tired of using boring social studies curriculum? Then use a Middle School Ancient & World History Curriculum that is engaging for students and provides flexibility for teachers that covers the Roman Empire, European Middle Ages, Islamic Empires, Chinese Dynasties, Mesoamerica, West Africa, India, the Reformation, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Exploration! This curriculum is perfect for veteran and new teachers! It includes 184 activities to engage, excite and support mid
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6th - 7th
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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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