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10th grade ancient history lessons for Google Apps
Religion: Hinduism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Hinduism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly c
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6th - 12th
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Religion: Islam
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Islam. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly cont
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6th - 12th
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Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic Lesson
This lesson on Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic includes a visually engaging PowerPoint that covers Roman History from the First Triumvirate of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey through the death of Mark Antony and rise of Octavian. Each slide includes fantastic images and graphics that will definitely hold your students attention and keep them focused on your lesson.Topics covered include the rise of Julius Caesar, Pompey and the Senate's plan to bring him home, his crossing of the Rub
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Religion: Buddhism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Buddhism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly c
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6th - 12th
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Religion: Judaism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Judaism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly co
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt's Kingdoms PowerPoint Lesson
This Ancient Egypt lesson includes a beautiful, visually engaging PowerPoint on Ancient Egypt from the Old Kingdom through the Fall of the New Kingdom. Each slide includes fantastic images and easy-to-follow notes for your students.Topics covered include the major pharaohs, government, and culture of each period along with reasons why each came to an end. At the end, students complete an exit ticket to explain what they learned.This is definitely one of the most engaging PowerPoints I have used
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
The Han Dynasty
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions addresses the rise of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of state Confucianism and a rudimentary civil service exam. This is designed for more advanced middle school or regular high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to
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6th - 12th
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The Neolithic Revolution
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the Neolithic Revolution as man develops agriculture and domesticates animals. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interested
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6th - 12th
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Characteristics of a Civilization Lesson for Ancient Civilizations
This engaging lesson plan on the characteristics of a civilization includes a variety of activities to ensure a thorough overview for your unit in Ancient History. The lesson uses a variety of activities to ensure students understand what a civilization is and how each of these characteristics Advanced citiesSpecialized workersComplex institutionsRecord keepingAdvanced technologyThe included lesson plan features steps on how to exactly conduct the lesson from a warm-up question through each of t
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Ancient Greece Geography and Early People Lesson
This Ancient Greece lesson includes a stunning, visually-rich PowerPoint on Ancient Greek people and geography. Each slide includes great pictures of Greece, maps, and notes based on state standards!The PowerPoint begins with a printable map and slides on Greece's geography and how it shaped Greek civilization. It then moves on to describing the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Dorians, and Ionians in rich detail that is simple for students to understand.Topics covered include Minoan frescoes, the Trojan Wa
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Ancient Greece Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This set of 7 historical readings plus 7 pages of questions summarizes Ancient Greek Civilization (it also includes lesson suggestions). The readings examine the city states of Athens and Sparta, Achievements of Greek Civilization, Democracy, the Olympic Games and the Persian & Peloponnesian Wars. They are designed for middle school or high school students. The readings are visually appealing and broken into chunks. They c
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6th - 12th
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Religion: Christianity
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Christianity. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are most
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Bundle
Buy all seven Ancient Egypt presentations and save. These dynamic presentations from the pre-dynastic period to the end of the New Kingdom provide visuals, video links, guided notes, and reflection questions to keep your students engaged for the entire lesson. Two versions of each lesson! The first is a Presentation - PowerPoint/Google Slides - for those teachers who know the topic and want to guide their students through the material. There are links to Youtube and Vimeo in the presentations
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Effects of the Neolithic Revolution
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions summarizes the social, political, cultural and economic effects of the Neolithic Revolution. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. If interes
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6th - 12th
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Early Cultures & Civilizations
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page reading plus one page of questions examines the characteristics of civilization and the development of the earliest cultures at Catal Huyuk, and Mesopotamia. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential c
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6th - 12th
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Geography of the Middle East
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is a 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions. This reading examines the geography of the Middle East. It is a VERY broad, general look at the geography of the region. It highlights the global location of the region, the sub-regions of Southwest Asia, the location of water, and the climate. This lesson is probably best combined with a map activity. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is
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6th - 12th
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Bantu Migrations
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page historical reading plus one page of questions gives an overview of the Bantu people and the Bantu Migration. It examines factors that cause migration, as well as the path of the migration and its effects. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are c
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6th - 12th
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Africa Trans-Saharan Trade Resource Map Activity l Google Classroom
Now Google Ready! This Common Core activity includes three map resources, text excerpts, and two primary source excerpts. Students analyze the geography and economy of the West African Empire of Mali. They analyze, read, and interpret resources in this interactive notebook friendly map activity. It comes with an answer key!Content covered:1. Economy of Mali as a trading empire, including the Slave Trade in the 1300s2. Major cities of the empire, especially Niani3. Geography of North Africa inclu
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4th - 10th
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Early Man Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This set of 10 readings plus 10 pages of questions summarizes the development of Early Man (it also includes lesson suggestions). The readings are designed for middle school or high school students. The readings are visually appealing and broken into chunks. They can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to target essential content acquisition. Separat
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6th - 12th
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Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, Rubric - Google DriveThis zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity covers famous Egyptian pharaohs. It is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub-Lesson Plan! I like doing these activities because they get students up and moving. This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, you can do so. S
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7th - 11th
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Roman Empire Decline and Fall Lesson
This is a visually-engaging lesson on the Fall of Rome and the end of the Roman Empire. It includes background on the reasons for Rome's decline, the last emperor that tried to save the empire, and the Barbarian groups that finally sacked Rome.The PowerPoint presentation features slides with great pictures, maps, and graphics to engage your students and keep them focused on your lesson. All of the notes are easy to follow and understand. Topics covered include:The Pax RomanaEmperor Diocletian's
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Achievements of Ancient Greece, Part I
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This one page historical reading plus one page of questions gives an overview of the achievements of the Ancient Greek Civilization. It examines the sculptural and architectural achievements of Greece. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and
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6th - 12th
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Ancient & Classical China Set
NOW WITH LINKS TO GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCTS FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This set of 9 pages of readings plus 9 pages of questions chronicles Ancient to Classical China. The set begins with the geographic, topographic and climactic setting of China, and moves through the Xia, Shang, Qin and Han Dynasties. Included is the philosophy of Legalism, and the technological innovations of the Han Dynasty. This is designed for more advanced middle school or high school students. These readings are visually
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6th - 12th
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The Assyrian Empire
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This is a 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions. This reading examines the rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire. Specifically it focuses on the location and conquest, the methods of rule (including diaspora) and the fall of what some consider the world’s first real empire. This is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homew
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6th - 12th
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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.
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