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12th grade study skills ancient history lessons
Social Skills, SELF-ADVOCACY, SELF-ADVOCATING, Life Skills
Self-AdvocacyLearning to Self-Advocate As students enter higher grades, it becomes increasingly important that they are able to effectively self-advocate. Their learning, social development, and independence are highly influenced by their ability to express their needs in a positive way and are able to speak up for themselves. These lessons focus on teaching students the importance of self-advocacy, how to successfully self-advocate, and how to ask meaningful, precise questions.The worksheets fo
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Organization 101; Full Curriculum; Study Skills; Executive Funct; Summer School
This is a BUNDLE of Organization 101 modules containing a full curriculum that will help your students establish a strong foundation for academic success. This is a giant bundle of 10 separate modules covering so many aspects of how to be organized mentally and physically in school.This is a perfect unit to use remotely with students through Google Classroom. The Student Playlists are a stand-alone Google doc that can be copied for students. Students will independently work through the activitie
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6th - 12th
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Organizational Skills and Time Management and Study Skills Activities Bundle
These activities are perfect for teens and young adults to explore and learn organizational, time management, and note taking skills. This bundle includes interactive hands-on activities with step-by-step instructions, an organization survey, multiple tips, worksheets, and much more to keep your students organized and less stressed as they navigate their many responsibilities.This resource includes:Step-by-step activity directionsHow Organized Are You? SurveyAnswer KeysOrganization and Study Ski
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Olympics in Ancient Greece, Then and Now: Reading Passages, Compare & Contrast
These Olympic worksheets introduce students to the Olympics that originated in Ancient Greece and continue during modern times. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2022 with a new Brainpop log in and a PDF copy of the product in case there is formatting issues. Any spelling or grammar errors have been
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6th - 12th
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Note Taking - CORNELL METHOD - Lesson Plan & Activities
This unit teaches the 'Cornell Method' of note taking. No prep is required as it includes lesson plan material as well as 3 dynamic template activities for students to practice the 'Cornell Method'. Have your students learn this note-taking method at the beginning of the year and enjoy their longterm, improved depth of learning and comprehension! BUNDLE & SAVENote Taking Bundle (Cornell, Key Word, Classic & Topical Methods)You may also like:Note Taking - TOPICAL METHOD - Lesson Plan &
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5th - 12th
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IEP Scavenger Hunt for Special Education - Self-Advocacy Activity
Help kids and young adults learn about their IEPs and disabilities with this IEP Scavenger Hunt activity and lesson. This resource is a lesson and activity to help kids and young adults understand their Individualized Education Programs and disabilities. Understanding one’s own disability is an important step in being able to work through individual challenges, advocate for oneself, and ultimately meet goals. With this scavenger hunt activity, kids and young adults are the ones reviewing their o
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5th - 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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Essential Study Skills (What Every Student Should Know) | with Digital Option
The 56 lessons in Essential Study Skills (What Every Student Should Know) will teach your students the executive function skills they need to “work smarter, not harder.” Print or digital.Often, the reason why students fail to achieve their academic potential is not because they don’t try hard enough, but because they have never learned the basic study skills necessary for success. Students who master these skills will spend less time and accomplish more during homework and study time. Their tes
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Note-Taking Lesson/Templates/Graphic Organizers, High School Study Skills Lesson
Wondering where to start when it comes to teaching note-taking skills, especially "focused note-taking"? Here's everything you need to teach your students how to take notes -- all in one comprehensive, no-prep Google Slides lesson!You can also use these slides to provide professional development in-servicing to introduce your colleagues to focused note-taking!⭐️ These slides are perfect for improving your students' study skills, active/critical reading skills, and reading comprehension! Through
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8th - 12th
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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Study Skills, LEARNING TO BE ORGANIZED, ORGANIZATION, STRATEGIES, Life Skills
Study Skills and Life Skills The Importance of Being OrganizedOrganizational StrategiesThe worksheets for this lesson are in Google Doc format and PDF format.Organization is a necessity for success. There are many studies showing a strong correlation between organizational skills and a person’s success in school and the workplace. Unfortunately, many students lack even basic organization skills to effectively succeed in school or survive in the real world after high school. This lesson fo
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Study Skills Bundle
The Mystery of King Tut in Ancient Egypt: Reading Passages, Comprehension
This lessons focuses on the life, the very mysterious death, and the treasure of King Tut. In the course of the lesson, students will read about how: How King Tut came to be PharaohA fictional news article dealing with his mysterious deathThe 'curse' that surrounded those who discovered and entered his tombAs well as a video clip chronicling recent scientific discoveries done his the boy King's remains.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point
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5th - 12th
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The Roman Colosseum & Gladiators in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Activities
Students will be able to explore the Roman Colosseum, including why it was constructed, its history, what it was used for, past and present. Students will be exposed to a variety of different media (visual and print) to help them gain a greater understanding of the Roman Colosseum and its place in history.Updated August 2023 with a PowerPoint!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics i
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6th - 12th
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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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Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the daily and seasonal life of the Mongol people according to Marco Polo. The worksheet allows students to read a short primary source from the writings of Marco Polo. The worksheet includes ten questions and has an answer key for the teacher. The reading is very engaging for students.I would like to thank Christine O'Brien Creative f
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Mongols and Mongol Empire Lesson Plan
Ancient Greek Olympics Simulation - 8 Hands On Games!
Are you looking to FASCINATE your students through a learning experience that builds meaning about the Olympic games and entertainment of Ancient Greece? As History teachers, we have the opportunity to create experiences for our students to learn through creative experiential learning. Students love competition, and this learning experience has adapted to be a competition.Allow your students to DISCOVER ways the Ancient Greeks held the Olympics. I use this lesson to bring some extreme ENGAGEMENT
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K - 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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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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Hinduism & Buddhism: Compare & Contrast: Ancient India: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will compare and contrast the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, and create a graphic organizer to keep track of these findings. In addition, students will use their graphic organizer to help them write an extended response (teacher model included) that explains the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLI
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
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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Study Skills, LEARNING TO STUDY, STUDY STRATEGIES, lesson
Learning To StudyStudy Strategies Many students, especially at-risk students, struggle with studying for tests. Students either don’t study, don’t study enough, or lack the knowledge in how to properly study. Studying is a skill that needs to be taught to students throughout their time is in primary and secondary grades. Students need to understand how important it is to make studying a habit and that it impacts their learning, their success in school, and their success after high school. This
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Study Skills Bundle
Test Taking and Study Skills BINGO
Learn Test Taking and Study Skills with this fun BINGO Game.
Game includes:
29 game boards
45 study skills and test taking tips calling cards
directions.
This game is also aligned to the ASCA Mindsets and Behaviors that are met while utilizing the game in your lesson.
For best results print game on card stock and laminate for durability and wear.
This does not include chips to cover the bingo tiles that are called.
Test Taking and Study Skills BINGO is also included in the follo
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4th - 12th
Also included in: BINGO Counseling Bundle For Social Emotional Learning Fun
Teaching Research Skills for Students : How- to- Guide Lesson, Activity & Rubric
Ever told students they had to do research only to be met with deer-in-the-headlights expressions? Or only realized they had no clue how to research while in the midst of marking your 10th paper? Get students on the right track by introducing research skills early on in their learning, at any grade level, so they’re prepared to do it when that research-skills-based assignment comes up! This step-by-step and no prep guide serves as an introductory mini lesson, covering the what, when, why, &
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4th - 12th
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World Mythology Unit
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly, as well as organized and numbered all folders and activities for ease of use. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.Introduction FolderContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageIdeas for Introduction Videos and ArticlesInter
Grades:
8th - 12th
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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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