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Higher education holidays ancient history dbqs
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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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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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
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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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
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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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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Primary Source Analysis: Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
This is an extensive DBQ with source analysis on Women in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. This includes 10 document excerpts - each one a primary source on women in either Ancient Athens, Sparta, or Rome. It also includes a chart for reviewing and analyzing the documents as well as comprehension questions. This can be used as a DBQ outline leading to an eventual essay, or can be used simply for document analysis. I did not have my students write essays - just a thesis statement and outline as i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit on Ancient Greece and Rome
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
World Religions Unit Project - AP World History Foundations
This unit project asks students to compare the 5 major world religions as a foundation to the first unit for AP World History. (Could be modified for any course with a World Religions Unit). Students must investigate the religions, further study two chosen religions, interview local followers, read primary sources, view current events on the religions, and write a comparative essay at the end. Rubric is part of assignment handout with project scored at 100 points. Includes:Student Directions
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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The Roman Republic | Digital Learning Activity
Do you need an activity that focuses on the establishment of democracy in The Roman Empire? This activity will give your students an understanding of Government in the Republic as well as social classes that emerged. Students will have the opportunity to read the 12 tables and gain a better understanding of Roman Society. Digital and Paper Copies Included! This "Roman Republic" Distance Learning Activity includes: This activity starts with questions about what a Republic is. Students will th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Unit Activity Bundle
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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Ethnic Studies: East LA Walk Outs Demands Primary Source Analysis Quiz & More!
This Unit Bundle includes:1. Teacher Instructions 2. Primary Source3. DBQ Quiz4. 2 Rubrics Options5. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Instructions (Speaker, Occasion, Purpose, Audience)6. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Example7. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Student Checklist8. Feedback Sheet9. Reading Checklist10. Student Expectations + Timer Slide11. Digital + Print FormatDigital Resource, Print, & EditableThis assignment is part of a "Our Stories: Latinx Americans Unit", Ethnic Studi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Ethnic Studies: Our Stories Latinx Americans Unit Bundle
Ethnic Studies: Zoot Suit Riots Primary Source Analysis Quiz, Rubrics, & More!
This Unit Bundle includes:1. Teacher Instructions 2. Primary Source3. DBQ Quiz4. 2 Rubrics Options5. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Instructions (Speaker, Occasion, Purpose, Audience)6. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Example7. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Student Checklist8. Feedback Sheet9. Reading Checklist10. Student Expectations + Timer Slide11. Digital + Print FormatDigital Resource, Print, & EditableThis assignment is part of a "Our Stories: Latinx Americans Unit", Ethnic Studi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Ethnic Studies: Our Stories Latinx Americans Unit Bundle
Ethnic Studies: DACA Barack Obama's Response Primary Source Analysis Quiz & More
This Unit Bundle includes:1. Teacher Instructions 2. Primary Source3. DBQ Quiz4. 2 Rubrics Options5. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Instructions (Speaker, Occasion, Purpose, Audience)6. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Example7. S.O.P.A. Primary Source Analysis Student Checklist8. Feedback Sheet9. Reading Checklist10. Student Expectations + Timer Slide11. Digital + Print FormatDigital Resource, Print, & EditableThis assignment is part of a "Our Stories: Latinx Americans Unit", Ethnic Studi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Ethnic Studies: Our Stories Latinx Americans Unit Bundle
SAT Reading Passage (MLK Jr. Letter from Birmingham Jail)
Half of your Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score comes from the new SAT Reading Test, a 65-minute test that requires you to answer 52 questions spread out over five passages. The questions will ask you to do everything from determining the meaning of words in context to deciding an author's purpose for a detail to finding the main idea of a whole passage to pinpointing information on a graph. Each passage ranges from 500 to 750 words and has 10 or 11 questions. Time will be tight on this te
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: SAT Reading Passages
Latinx Americans Document Based Question Test + Rubrics, Outlines & More!
This Unit includes: 1. DBQ Test: Latinx Americans2. DBQ Outline Expectations + For Success3. DBQ Rubric + Checklist & Self Evaluation4. DBQ Outline Graphic Organizer Template5. Bonus Historical Thinking Skills Presentation6. Teacher InstructionsDigital Resource, Print, & EditableDon't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. This resource is tailored for an Ethnic Studies Class but can be used for Chicano Studies, Latinx Studies, Hispanic Heritage Month, a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Ethnic Studies: Our Stories Latinx Americans Unit Bundle
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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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