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Freedom Summer Primary Source Activity (Civil Rights) + GoogleApps Version
Freedom Summer Primary Source Activity teaches students about the efforts to register African Americans voters in the South and the fight against them. Using common core techniques, students analyze two primary source documents from both sides of the battle. Students get a deep common core understanding of the conflict between many southern whites and southern African Americans during the civil right era. This is a perfect primary source document to add to your civil rights movement unit. It ca
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant Primary Source and Analysis Activity
Students put their CSI skills to work as they consider the character qualities of heroes and traitors, read through primary and secondary accounts, and write about historical events before rendering a verdict in the case of Caesar vs. the Roman Senate. To some Julius Caesar is a hero who acted as needed to defy the corrupt Roman Senate and make life better for the Roman people. To others, Caesar was a man of selfish ambition and a threat to the Roman order. In this activity: students will de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Reconstruction DBQ Stations: Black Codes, Sharecropping, Lost Cause, Jim Crow
Why do so many American students mistakenly believe the Civil War was about states rights? Why do so many Americans fly the Confederate flag as a symbol of southern pride when the Confederacy broke from the Union and started a Civil War? Were formerly enslaved African Americans really free after the Civil War? These are difficult questions that will be answered in this student centered Reconstruction stations activity. Teach the horrors of Reconstruction using primary source documents so student
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Civil Rights Movement: Successes & Failures Data Analysis and Digital Resource
Civil Rights Movement: Successes & Failures Data Analysis is an excellent way to review the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement through common core analysis. First, students discuss the accomplishments of civil rights legislation, followed by common core analysis of data from recent U.S. Census Bureau information, where students consider the work that still needs to be done. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substit
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Analysis + Google Apps Version
Persecution of Christians in Rome Primary Source Activity teaches students about the hatred and disgust of Christians during the religion’s early years in the Roman Empire. Through the writings of Roman historians Tacitus and Lucian, students get an inside look about Roman thoughts on Christians AND their persecution by the Emperor Nero. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing pr
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Nonviolence Strategies of the Civil Rights Movement + Distance Learning Version
Nonviolence Strategies of the Civil Rights Movement is an excellent way to explore the strategies practiced by Dr. King, SNCC and CORE through common core analysis. Students read the Dr. King’s Six Principles of Nonviolence, SNCC’s Principles of Purpose and excerpts from CORE’s Workshops in Nonviolence. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of course, a key is included.Also includes Google Apps
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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World History 1 Bundle: Full Year/Semester Worth of Lessons, Projects, PPs..
Step into a semester-long journey through the annals of early world history with our comprehensive bundle, spanning from the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia to the intellectual fervor of the Renaissance. With 37 meticulously curated lessons, PowerPoints, activities, worksheets, and projects totaling over 300 pages, this bundle is the ultimate resource for educators looking to engage their students in an immersive exploration of ancient civilizations and pivotal historical periods.From the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis(Ancient Rome)+GApps versio
Bread and Circuses Infotext & Primary Source Analysis teaches students how the emperors of Rome used free food and extravagant events to entertain and pacify their citizens. Students read about the methods emperors used, and then move on to a first hand account from the Roman statesman, Seneca, of the bloody gladiator fights to the death. The final two questions from this resource links the Roman games of 2000 years ago to America today. This is an engrossing and important activity linking p
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Greco-Persian Wars | Digital Learning Pack
Have you been searching for an activity and presentation on the Greco-Persian Wars but can't seem to find what you are looking for. Check out this visually stunning pack that will grab your students attention. Students will see depictions of battles that will help your students get a better understanding of what warfare was like during this era. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greco-Persian Wars" Distance Learning Pack includes:A graphic organizer about three major players in the war;
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Deluxe Unit Activity Bundle
Early Man and Mesopotamia | Ancient Civilizations | Digital Activity Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the foundation of early civilizations? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies Included!THIS IS ACTIVITIES ONLY. SEE LINK BELOW TO GET ALL OF THE RESOURCES IN OUR DELUXE BUNDLE!This "Early Man and Mesopotamia" Bundle has everything y
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World History & European History DBQs Bundle
Hello! Thanks for visiting my store. My DBQ (Document-Based Question) BUNDLE is just what you need! This bundle includes access to 85 (three year's worth of DBQ lessons). Each DBQ includes clear instructions for students, ample historical context, numerous primary sources, a detailed grading rubric, and a "Data Collection Sheet" to help students make connections, inferences, and take notes about the reliability of the documents. I’ve worked hard to create these resources and I know you'll love
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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DBQ: Black-Skinned Egyptians
This DBQ was created with Ethnic/Black Studies teachers in mind and is relevant to Ancient Egyptian History. It aligns with the "Thinking Like a Historian" skills chart and includes the "Thinking Like a Historian" chart from the Stanford History Education Group. Cheikh Anta Diop was a historian, physicist, philosopher, and Egyptologist. His seminal work: The African Origin of Civilization is foundational to the canon of Black intellectual thought, Black history, Black studies, and Ancient Egy
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6th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Greek Philosophers | Digital Learning Pack
Do you need an activity to help your students understand the thoughts and ideas of the Greek philosophers that helped to guide future governments. This activity is great for providing a foundation of intellectual thought for your students! Give your students everything they need to fully comprehend the legislative process with this great pack of resources. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greek Philosophers" Distance Learning Pack includes:A graphic organizer where students analyze thre
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Deluxe Unit Activity Bundle
Early Man and Mesopotamia| Ancient Civilization | Digital Learning Deluxe Bundle
Do you need to update your activities, but don't have the time? Are you looking for "state of the art", innovative, and engaging activities to help your students comprehend the foundation of early civilizations? Do you want to convert your class into a "21st century" learning environment? This bundle is ONE OF A KIND! Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Early Man and Mesopotamia Deluxe Activity" Bundle has everything you need to teach your students about the key events, people, and conflicts
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The First People | Ancient Civilizations | Digital Learning Pack
Early humans emerged thousands of years ago and took many different forms. Help your students organize and understand the changes and advancements that took place over time with this engaging activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The First People" Digital Learning Pack includes:1) Students will first define key terms about early man. Terms include; prehistory, hominin, tool, Paleolithic, society and hunter-gatherer. Next, students will compare and contrast four different types of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Women in Colonial America: Teaching Bundle *U.S. History*
This resource bundle includes the following items:*Colonial American Women: Power Point Presentation*Colonial American Women: Reading Assignment and Worksheet*Colonial American Women: Analyzing Primary Sources and DBQsPower Point LessonThis 22-slide PowerPoint presentation covers women's experiences in Colonial America between 1607 and 1763. It is an ideal lesson for the colonial period or as a stand-alone resource for women’s history. It is also a good resource during Women’s History Month.Eac
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Greek Foundations of Democracy | Digital Learning Pack
Are you looking to start a foundational unit on government and need to study the principles of Greek democracy. This activity was designed for a unit on the foundations of democracy and gives students the ability to compare different political philosophies with the trial and error of Greek Democracy. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greek Foundations of Democracy" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) A graphic organizer that asks your students to examine the three major players in the fou
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Deluxe Unit Activity Bundle
Saint Patrick's Day: A Rich Tapestry of Irish Heritage and Celebration: DBQ
Upon reading the article and answering the questions, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Saint Patrick's Day and its significance in the United States. They will learn about the historical connection between Saint Patrick's Day and the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, who played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Ireland. Through the article, students will discover how Irish immigration contributed to the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in the United States, t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Women's History Month: Women Who Changed the World: A Journey Through History
March is Women's History Month, therefor I am introducing: "Women Who Changed the World: A Journey Through History" - an engaging and comprehensive bundle of worksheet activities designed to enlighten and inspire students of all ages. Within this meticulously curated collection, students will embark on a captivating exploration of the lives and legacies of some of history's most influential women.Each worksheet offers a profound glimpse into the lives and achievements of 31 remarkable women who
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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I Have a Dream Primary Source Analysis + Distance Learning Version(Civil Rights)
I Have a Dream Primary Source Analysis explores Dr. King’s most famous speech. Students read the speech and analyze important quotes. This analysis explores the foundations and principles of our nation as well as is its criticisms. This is a perfect primary source document to add to your civil rights movement unit. It can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. This is also perfect for substitute teacher plans, and of course, a key is included.** Also include
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Unveiling the Legacy: Exploring Slave Auction Posters in America (DBQ)
Activity Description:In this immersive classroom experience, students will participate in a semi-gallery walk, delving into the historical slave auction posters that encapsulate the harsh realities of the transatlantic slave trade. With a focus on critical analysis, the objective is to foster a deeper comprehension of the brutality endured by enslaved individuals, the systemic dehumanization they faced, and the intricate economic mechanisms underpinning slavery. As a pivotal component, this acti
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Greco-Persian Wars | Digital Learning Activity
Have you been searching for an activity and presentation on the Greco-Persian Wars but can't seem to find what you are looking for. Check out this visually stunning activity that will grab your students attention. Students will see depictions of battles that will help your students get a better understanding of what warfare was like during this era. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greco-Persian Wars" Distance Learning Activity includes:A graphic organizer about three major players in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Unit Activity Bundle
Tupac Brenda's Got a Baby Close Reading (Distance Learning)
Learning ObjectivesEngage in small group discussions and gather ideas to share with classmates on specific topicRecognize Brenda’s Got a Baby as a story, and identify parts of the story (i.e. climax, main characters, supporting characters, etc.)Use context clues to draw inferences about the characters in Brenda’s Got a BabyComprehend the events that take place in Brenda’s Got a Baby and relate them to real life situationsIdentify conflict and climax in a written textAnalyze the lyrics of Brenda'
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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African Americans in the mid-1800s DBQ Stations
In this DBQ Stations activity, students will rotate through eight different stations to learn about different aspects of life for African Americans during the mid-1800s in order to answer the essential question How did African Americans face discrimination and slavery in the mid-1800s? At each station, students will analyze a primary source quote, match the quote to a visual image, justify each quote/image match with textual evidence from the quote, read a secondary source text, and list three a
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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