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Martin Luther King Day ancient history centers

Preview of Ancient Rome Culture Daily Life Stations for Ancient Rome and Roman Empire

Ancient Rome Culture Daily Life Stations for Ancient Rome and Roman Empire

In this engaging Ancient Rome Culture Stations activity, students navigate through 10 different categories to understand a variety of aspects of culture in Ancient Rome. Students explore Roman Mythology, the Founding of Rome with Romulus and Remus, the poet Virgil and the Aeneid, Ovid, the Latin Language and other Romantic Languages, architecture, literature, "bread and circuses", gladiator games, chariot races, major achievements such as concrete, the Julian Calendar, aqueducts, the Roman the
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr Activities Writing Prompt MLK Quilt Craft Fun Bulletin Brd

Martin Luther King Jr Activities Writing Prompt MLK Quilt Craft Fun Bulletin Brd

Created by
Teach With Me
Here’s a quick, easy, and fun writing prompt craftivity, perfect for Martin Luther King Day. Teacher Comments:“A creative way to get the students thinking.”“This activity was easy to implement & I got great results from my students.”There are 9 different quilt squares to choose from. Each style comes in black and white featuring two different pictures of Dr. King. I’ve also included a set of quilt squares with the clip art in color. Students choose one, then using a black marker, write down
Preview of Martin Luther King, Jr Activities DIGITAL & PRINTABLE | MLK Day

Martin Luther King, Jr Activities DIGITAL & PRINTABLE | MLK Day

Created by
Shelly Rees
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a wonderful opportunity to teach an important part of history and the Civil Rights Movement to intermediate level students! This engaging, hands-on packet explores Martin Luther King's life, his "I Have a Dream" speech, and his work to make this world a more peaceful, equal place.CLICK THE PREVIEW BUTTON above for a better look at the contents of this resource.The packet is easy to use; simply print and you are ready to go! No centers to create, cutting or laminat
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities

Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities

This resource contains six Mesopotamia learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each ancient Mesopotamia learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and activities all about ancient Mesopotamia. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D ziggurat to showcase their learning. They’ll “bui
Preview of Ancient Egypt King Tut CSI Inquiry Activity for World History

Ancient Egypt King Tut CSI Inquiry Activity for World History

In this Ancient Egypt and King Tut CSI investigation, students analyze and use critical thinking skills to investigate the death of ancient Egypt's youngest pharaoh, King Tut. This CSI investigation is included in the Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Bundle!Students are introduced to the background of King Tutankhamun, the role of pharaohs in ancient Egypt, the chaos created by his father Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), and the mystery surrounding his death. Students investigate possible murder motives
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr Activities Biography - Black History Month Activities

Martin Luther King Jr Activities Biography - Black History Month Activities

Are you teaching Martin Luther King Jr activities? Are you looking for ways to teach MLK Jr.'s life and biography with reading and writing skills? This biography pack covers important facts about Martin Luther King Jr.'s life for students to learn. Within the pack, they will read and research him, write about him, create a flip book about him, and sort important parts of this famous man's life. Included in this Martin Luther King Jr. biography pack: Reading PassageCut and Sort TimelineFact Writ
Preview of Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!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 four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr Activities & Emergent Reader

Martin Luther King Jr Activities & Emergent Reader

This is a Martin Luther King, Jr. pack with writing activities, art projects, simple emergent reader and templates for a bulletin board display as well as links to great resources to teach all about Martin Luther King, Jr. and tolerance.Contains:“Our Own Two Hands” craft and writing paper.Crayon box and crayon templates for class poster display.Fingerprint class art: Dove and Heart, with quotes about peace and love.“The Dream” simple emergent reader for students to color.“Our Dreams” class book
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Stations - Doodle Note Style GRAPES Worksheet

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
Preview of Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Created by
Run Play Explore
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr | Digital | Google Slides | Worksheets | Black History

Martin Luther King Jr | Digital | Google Slides | Worksheets | Black History

This Martin Luther King Jr. Digital + Print Resource includes Google Slides to teach students about the importance of his life and legacy. Click here to preview this resource. Included in the Martin Luther King Jr. Pack:Martin Luther King Jr. learning target slideA Look at Martin's Life (8 slides with facts and real photographs) All About Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Leads slides (5 slides about Martin's leadership in the Civil Rights Movement)Martin Luther King Jr. Directed DrawingMartin Luthe
Preview of Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is the third Monday of January, and this close reading activity would be a perfect way to learn all about his role in the civil rights movement. If you are looking for the online version, click {here}.I have used these close reading passages with my own fifth graders to promote more meaningful interactions with text. I purposefully wrote these texts to be high-interest and short so that the students would be motivated to read the text multiple times. The follow-up act
Preview of Multiplication and Division Practice Winter Coloring Pages - Color By Number

Multiplication and Division Practice Winter Coloring Pages - Color By Number

Here's the perfect Multiplication and Division Practice and review for winter division facts and multiplication facts! The differentiated winter color by number pictures are ideal for offering division practice and multiplication practice as January and February math activities. Click the preview for more details.✏️ The best part? The NO PREP pages are differentiated and will save you time!✏️ Perfect for math centers, group or partner work, or as a whole-class activity. The multiplication and di
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month, Crafts, Timeline, Writing

Martin Luther King Jr. Black History Month, Crafts, Timeline, Writing

Created by
123kteach
This is perfect for Black History Month as you are teaching young students about Martin Luther King Junior which includes a wide variety of activities including mini-booklets, writing prompts, and a craftivity that explains the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. in a very simplified way kids will understand. It is very important, yet it can be challenging to explain to students how things used to be long ago when there was segregation. These activities come in differentiated formats for you to be
Preview of Black History Month for Little People

Black History Month for Little People

Black History can be a very "heavy" topic, especially when teaching it to Kinders and Firsties! So I intentionally made this unit very light and positive, while making sure to bring about the topic of Black History in a meaningful manner! Your students will learn more about themselves, Black History Greats, and each other by doing the activities in this unit. It is fun, purposeful, and hands-on, which all make for a quality unit of study. I had so much fun writing this unit about a topic tha
Preview of 61 High Interest Low Level Reading ComprehensionPassages Bundle 1

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
Preview of Ancient Egypt Stations or Gallery Walk with Doodle Note Style Graphic Organizer

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
Preview of Ancient Greece Stations - Centers Graphic Organizer Print & Digital Resources

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
Preview of January Reading Comprehension Passages & ELA Centers

January Reading Comprehension Passages & ELA Centers

Created by
Shelly Rees
This January reading comprehension and ELA centers packet makes organizing your Reading and ELA plans for the entire month simple and easy. Everything you need, including nonfiction informational passages, worksheets, poetry, center games and activities, and writing resources, is included in this one-stop resource!Click here to SAVE 20% by buying ALL 9 Monthly Reading/ELA Units in one convenient Year-Long Bundle.Click on the PREVIEW above to get a closer look at the contents of this resource.Thi
Preview of Ancient India Stations, Centers, or Gallery Walk: Print & Digital Resources

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
Preview of Substitute Binder Pastel Pop

Substitute Binder Pastel Pop

Created by
Rachael Burnett
Stay organized with the help of this sub binder!what's include: ENGLISH AND SPANISH5 binder covers that can also double as page tabssub plan template editableclass schedule template editable class list template editableclass info template editableink friendly option for everything listed above!blank file tabs editable
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient Mesopotamia civilization through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated re
Preview of Winter Math Worksheets and Activities | January Coloring Pages

Winter Math Worksheets and Activities | January Coloring Pages

Created by
Shelly Rees
Winter Math Mystery Pictures are a ton of fun for students, but can also provide meaningful practice of math skills! Students will multiply and divide larger numbers by 1-digit numbers and then use the key to color the pictures. You will love the ease of using this NO PREP packet, too!These worksheets are easy to use---simply print and go! They are perfect for math centers, homework, or independent work. No extra prep or planning needed!This packet includes the following math mystery worksheet
Preview of West Africa Empires Stations or Centers Ghana, Mali, Songhai (Print & Digital)

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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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.