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9th grade ancient history centers
Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Stations - Doodle Note Style GRAPES Worksheet
Introducing our engaging and student-centered educational resource, packed with content that brings Ancient Mesopotamia to life! This interactive activity unfolds across six meticulously crafted stations, each exploring the vital components of GRAPES: geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of this ancient civilization.Within each Mesopotamia station, you'll discover richly detailed readings accompanied by captivating visuals, charts, station signs, and maps t
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5th - 9th
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61 High Interest Low Level Reading ComprehensionPassages Bundle 1
61 Reading Passages with 61 Comprehension Assessments BUNDLE61 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards English Language Arts. This resource contains seven versions of the lessons:1. Form Fillable PDF for upload or email to students for digital distance learning. Works great for digital language arts centers as well.2. One Page PDF of Passages - for packets or
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Egypt Stations or Gallery Walk with Doodle Note Style Graphic Organizer
Are you ready to take your students on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing world of Ancient Egypt? Look no further—our "Ancient Egypt Stations" resource is the key to your students falling in love with Egypt! Dive into the Wonders of Ancient Egypt:Step into a world of content-rich exploration as your students explore the heart of Ancient Egypt's history. Discover 6 Interactive Stations:Unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt's geography, uncover remarkable achievements, explore its intr
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4th - 9th
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Ancient Greece Stations - Centers Graphic Organizer Print & Digital Resources
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. It has seven stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, and contributions to the democracy, economy, and religion (Greek mythology) of Ancient Greece. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and five different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
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4th - 10th
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Ancient India Stations, Centers, or Gallery Walk: Print & Digital Resources
This content-rich Ancient India Stations activity is student-centered and interactive. The activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient India. The stations cover key aspects of the Indus River Valley (Harappan Culture), Aryan, Mauryan, and Gupta Empires.Here's what's included:Readings come with pictures, artifact graphics, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading. A separate graph
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4th - 9th
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West Africa Empires Stations or Centers Ghana, Mali, Songhai (Print & Digital)
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. There are two choices: a printable 8-station with close reading activity or a Google Ready Online Investigation activity. The readings detail the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, religion, decline, and key vocabulary for the West African Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separ
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5th - 10th
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Medieval China Stations - Reading Centers Activity Print & Digital Resources
This product has two choices: A content-rich printable stations activity and a Google Ready online reading investigation activity Both choices are student-centered and interactive. The activity has with close readings detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, religion, decline, and key vocabulary for the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Chinese Dynasties. Readings come with pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the
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6th - 10th
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Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
What's not to love about ancient Egypt gods and mythology?! Feel safe as your students uncover the dramatic story of conflict between Osiris and Seth. Excite as they discover the role of each god at the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. Discover the relationship between Egyptian gods and Egyptian geography.Enjoy the FUN of Egyptian Mythology without the stress of mature themes that students uncover during online research. Share the dramatic stories, but with MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE TEXT AND GRA
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6th - 9th
Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization? A Stations Activity (Early Humans Unit)
Make sure to check out my Early Humans Unit BUNDLE for more exciting lessons for this unit!Ancient Sumer was arguably the world's first real civilization. Allow students to use these station cards to find information about Sumer in order to determine whether Sumer was a civilization or not. Begin the activity by looking at the definition of "characteristic," as there are seven distinct characteristics that make up a civilization. Place the seven station cards around the room and allow students t
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient History BUNDLE: First Semester (Three Units)
World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
This BUNDLE contains the following:40 historical events in 3 PART CARDS FORMAT40 historical events in TIMELINE CARDS format with reading booklet for reference PLEASE SEE THE INDIVIDUAL FILES FOR THE PREVIEW.We always use our printables at home in our homeschool journey. To see how it works, you are more than welcome to follow us!Follow my Pinay Homechooler BlogFollow my InstagramFollow my Pinterest
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4th - 12th
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30 High Interest: Low Level Reading & Comprehension Passages Ancient History
30 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards for ancient history and English Language Arts. The passages are cross-curricular and can be used to provide reading practice for struggling readers as well as to teach history concepts to students who have trouble accessing the reading levels of tradition textbooks.This resource contains:A form Fillable PDF. Works gr
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Achievements of the Gupta Empire Stations Activity- Ancient India Unit
STATIONS ACTIVITY! Get your students up and moving, all while learning about the many achievements of the Gupta Empire! This activity includes six information sheets that can be placed in different areas of the room and a two-page worksheet that students fill out along the way. Topics include: literature, universities, painting & sculpture, metalwork, mathematics, and roads. Laminate these sheets and keep them for years to come!! Feel free to modify and pass information sheets around to stud
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient History BUNDLE: Second Semester (Three Units)
Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Legacy of Ancient Greece: A Stations Activity!
Learn about the Legacy of Ancient Greece through this fun and exciting STATIONS ACTIVITY! Everything you need is included in this product. Your students will enjoy getting up and moving, all while learning about the many legacies the Ancient Greeks had on our modern world. Includes six station cards, a two page worksheet, and answer key! Laminate the cards and keep for years to come. You can place around the room and have groups of students visit each station and fill out their worksheet, OR pla
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient History BUNDLE: Second Semester (Three Units)
World History: Ancient Times Timeline Cards and Booklet
Learn about the historical events of the ancient times with this Montessori-inspired (Elementary) timeline cards and reading booklet as reference. This learning pack contains40 timeline cards of the ancient times (occurred between the period of 5000BC to 500BC.a 40 pages of reading booklet for reference3 pages of timeline sheets that can be assembled to form as a guide. The paper size of this is in A4Each timeline cards has a date, a picture and a short description of the events. Use the timel
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
The Flight of Icarus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4-5 students. This is a Greek tragedy and is based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Daedalus is an inventor and very very smart. He builds King Minos a labyrinth and, after it is finished, the king decides to get rid of him. He locks Daedalus and Icarus in the labyrinth that Daedalus made him. Daedalus know the labyrinth well and he and his son escape. They go into hiding and come up with a plan to get away from the island where King Minos lives.
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4th - 12th
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Ancient India Escape Room (Digital and Printable Breakout)
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THREE VERSIONS - COMPLETELY DIGITAL OR PRINTABLE (with or without locks)! Use what works best for you and your students!We need your help! A collection of Gupta Empire coins has been stolen from a nearby museum. These coins are extremely valuable and teach us a great deal about life in Ancient India. The thieves have been captured, but the coins are locked inside the box. Can you break through all 5 locks to get the coins before history of the Gupta Empire is lost forev
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient World Escape Room Bundle (Digital and Printable Breakouts)
Aztec Math Bingo! Los Números Aztecas! Great Native American Lessons & Games!
Calculate like Los Aztecas--the warriors of Mesoamerica! Crush Common Core with this high interest cross-curricular strategy! Teach Spanish numbers, Native American history, and math all in one game! Pertinent math concepts include real, rational, and natural numbers, integers, commutative and associative properties, additive identity, multiplication, place value, powers and exponents. Social science concepts include ethnomathematics, ethnocentricism, cultural anthropology, Aztec culture, Az
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6th - 12th
Fact or Cap? Ancient Greek Government
This FACT OR CAP activity will be a hit with your students and help them understand the components that make up Ancient Greek Government. In this engaging activity, students will analyze multiple sources to decide whether or not myths about Ancient Greece's government are fact (real) or cap (fake). This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF)Student Answer Sheet (PDF)6 myth resources (PDF) Answer Key (PDF)This is a great resource to use after you have introduced the basic concepts o
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5th - 12th
Prehistoric Civilizations Series: Reading Centers Bundle
Welcome to the Prehistoric Civilizations Series, an immersive journey into the ancient past where we unravel the mysteries of early human societies and their remarkable achievements.In this 5-step Reading Comprehension Series, we'll dive into a fascinating exploration of key topics that shaped prehistoric civilizations. From the nomadic lifestyle of early humans to the intricate cave art and symbolism that adorned their dwellings, we'll delve into the agricultural revolution that transformed soc
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6th - 10th
Greek Mythology Word Wall Vocabulary Cards
This packet contains 24 Greek Mythology Word Wall Card with Definitions. I really enjoyed creating these and learned so much. I made the cards a little bigger than usual, and put the definitions on the front this time. I created them this way so that I might use them maybe in a Bulletin Board or could have my students play games with them. I really liked the way they came. There are so many characters in the unit, I placed as many as I came across. As always Greek Mythology is always fun!
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4th - 12th
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Prehistoric Civilizations: Case Studies
Explore the realm of prehistoric civilizations with our captivating Prehistoric Civilizations Case Studies. Delve into a collection of 8 carefully crafted cases, each shedding light on pivotal concepts within the study of ancient human societies.Tailored for students eager to uncover the mysteries of our ancestors' lives and achievements, these studies offer rich insights into key principles and strategies essential for understanding the development and dynamics of prehistoric cultures.Please No
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6th - 10th
Latin American Civilizations Stations Bundle
This resource bundle includes 7 enriching stations that students will navigate through to learn about the cultures of the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec civilizations. Instructional slides will help you preview the lesson while the Teacher Guide offers step-by-step instrcutions on how to execute this effective cultural lesson. Students will work through the stations with the student handout that will culminate in a jigsaw activity with a wrap-up assessment.
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7th - 11th
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Ancient China Achievements Hands On Activity
This lesson is a thoroughly experiential and engaging series of activities in which students actually produce some of the achievements of Ancient Chinese Civilization. Students print using a “printing press” made of block stamps, they produce paper, calligraphy and even a compass. They go around workstations in your classroom performing these activities. A worksheet is provided here with all the instructions students and the instructor needs. A sample station in which paper is produced is provid
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3rd - 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?
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