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Summer ancient history dbqs

Preview of Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity

Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity

In this engaging Alexander the Great DBQ Investigation, students analyze the life and times of Alexander the Great to understand the two sides to his historic legacy. Students begin by examining song lyrics of a popular song to understand Alexander the Great's role in history, then engage in a five-document activity, including a map analysis and primary sources, to learn both sides of his legacy. Students record thoughts and answers on an analysis document, complete a graphic organizer assignme
Preview of Fall of Rome: A Student Investigation! Explore 7 Documents For Why Rome Fell!

Fall of Rome: A Student Investigation! Explore 7 Documents For Why Rome Fell!

In this Fall of Rome DBQ student resource Investigation, students explore 7 short documents (5 text, 1 chart, 1 map), to ultimately answer the question: "Why exactly did the Roman Empire fall?" Students analyze 7 documents and complete a bubble-map organizer before completing a "snowball effect" organizer to link the reasons for Rome's decline!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit or my Middle Ages activities unit!Students will b
Preview of DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions

DBQ Bundle of SIX Ancient History Document Based Questions

*BEST SELLER BUNDLE*This is a set of six Ancient History DBQs that are also offered separately for $4.00 each. Buy the set and save versus purchasing them individually. These DBQs address the Common Core State Standards. They have a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that they address. The Document Based Questions (DBQs) were created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies/World History. This
Preview of Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
Preview of Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
Preview of Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans DBQ Inquiry Activity

Spanish Conquistadors and Native Americans DBQ Inquiry Activity

Conquistadors: Why were the Spanish able to easily defeat the natives? A DBQ! 1:1 Google Compatible!This resource is included in my 13 Colonies Unit and my Mesoamerica Unit!Purchase either bundle and save over 25%!---------In this DBQ investigation, students will attempt to answer the overarching question:"What were the Spanish conquistadors able to so easily defeat the Natives of Central and South America?"Students will look at and analyze 5 different documents. Each primary source focuses on
Preview of Mansa Musa, Egypt, and Snapchat? Students analyze the stop & create Snapchats!

Mansa Musa, Egypt, and Snapchat? Students analyze the stop & create Snapchats!

In this Mansa Musa and Islam resource on West Africa, students analyze a primary source of Musa's pitstop in Egypt on his way to Mecca on his holy pilgrimage. Once students answer the analytical questions, they use excerpts from the source to create a Snapchat story of Mansa Musa's experiences in Egypt. There are three versions of the Snapchat story to best fit the needs of your students!Tons of fun, easy to implement, and a fun way to integrate modern technology!This resource in included in my
Preview of Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Abridged, easy-to-read, w text-dependent questions

Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Abridged, easy-to-read, w text-dependent questions

THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING AN ENGAGING PRIMARY SOURCE TO THE MIDDLE SCHOOL OR HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM. BACK-AND-FORTH CONVERSATION FORMATTED TEXT AND TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE DOCUMENT. ENJOY!***GOOGLE COMPATIBLE*** 1) Drag and Drop the Word Doc or PowerPoint into Google Drive2) Then Go to "FILE", and SAVE AS "GOOGLE SLIDES" or "GOOGLE DOCS"This download includes both a PDF and MS WORD version of the file (Answer Key included)It has been formatt
Preview of Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by
Learning Pyramid
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transiti
Preview of Classical Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

Classical Greek Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle

Created by
Living History
Prepare for lively class participation in this action-packed resource teaches about classical Greek Philosophy, particularly Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It includes a summative reading, primary source excerpts, analysis and comprehension questions, vocabulary matching activity, and fun "Agora Dialogue" project. A detailed teacher answer key and lesson guide with extra optional discussion questions and activities is included (see Preview). Students LOVE getting to delve into timeless (and fie
Preview of The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome

The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome

The Punic Wars and the Expansion of Rome - Lessons and Activities:The main objective of this lesson is for students to describe the causes, strategies used, and results of the Punic Wars.Includes 17 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesDiagramVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 4 different combinations/options for the Activity.Activity Option 1 – Students use the Reading: The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (700 words) and complete and worksheet with
Preview of Ancient Egypt Book of the Dead Primary Source Analysis Worksheet

Ancient Egypt Book of the Dead Primary Source Analysis Worksheet

This excellent analysis of the Book of the Dead from Ancient Egypt integrates reading analysis with a fantastic primary source document!The download features an introduction and then several excerpts from the Book of the Dead followed by open-ended analysis questions, a chart, and finally a short answer response in which students evaluate religion in Ancient Egypt.This makes for an excellent in class reading assignment, homework, or enrichment activity for your Ancient Egypt unit. You can downlo
Preview of HISTORY DETECTIVE:  Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy. BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
Preview of DBQ Ancient Greece Document Based Question

DBQ Ancient Greece Document Based Question

This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. It has been updated with a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that it addresses. **You can buy all SIX Ancient History DBQ's in a separate listing here and SAVE over $10.00 vs. buying them individually!** This Document Based Question (DBQ) was created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies. The topic is Ancient Greece Geography. It follo
Preview of Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo

Mongol Empire Primary Source: Daily Life of the Mongols According to Marco Polo

Created by
History Wizard
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
Preview of Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ

Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ

This popular DBQ looks at looks at ancient China in the “Golden Age” of the Tang and Song Dynasties through 9 primary or secondary source documents including 4 images, 2 maps and one chart. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a final essay question. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. An answer key is included. Thi
Preview of DBQ Ancient Rome Document Based Question

DBQ Ancient Rome Document Based Question

This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. Included is a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that it addresses. **You can buy all SIX Ancient History DBQ's in a separate listing here and SAVE over $10.00 vs. buying them individually!**This Document Based Question (DBQ) was created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies. The topic is Ancient Rome: Achievements. It follows the format
Preview of Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ

Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ

This DBQ looks at the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China and how civilization developed through geography, Oracle Bones and Guangs through 4 primary or secondary source documents including a map and images. Each document has at least one constructed response question using the documents. This DBQs is:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.The DBQ is updat
Preview of Crime Scene Investigation: King Tut's Death

Crime Scene Investigation: King Tut's Death

Created by
Harper's History
Very few things get students as excited and engaged as a crime scene! In this investigation, students analyze 10 pieces of evidence to determine how King Tut died. Injury? Accident? or Murder? Students walk into the room with music from the television series CSI playing. They are immediately given their assignment, detectives! There is a short video for them to watch that talks about the unique aspects of King Tut's tomb. Then, they investigate 10 short pieces of evidence to determine their
Preview of Life as a Gladiator Engaging Primary Source Analysis in Ancient Rome

Life as a Gladiator Engaging Primary Source Analysis in Ancient Rome

In this Rome Gladiator primary source activity, students analyze a primary source regarding the gladiator games, then create a script where they converse with a citizen of ancient Rome who attended the games! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!Students read chunked and focused text (to aid in comprehension) that is geared toward specific questions on the gladiator games of Rome. This has been done to focus
Preview of DBQ Ancient China Document Based Question

DBQ Ancient China Document Based Question

This DBQ addresses the Common Core State Standards. It has been updated with a page outlining the English Language Arts/History/Social Studies grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 CCSS that it addresses. **You can buy all SIX Ancient History DBQ's in a separate listing here and SAVE over $10.00 vs. buying them individually!** This Document Based Question (DBQ) was created for 6th Grade World History. It could also be used in 9th grade Global Studies. The topic is Ancient Chinese Inventions. It fol
Preview of Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity

Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity

Enrich your study of Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture with SIX Primary Source DBQ Analysis Activities – plus two bonus DBQs!Read and analyze an excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile. Then, examine 5 separate tomb paintings depicting agriculture and fishing in Ancient Egypt. Finally, compare paintings for 2 BONUS analyses! Complete Answer Keys included! Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional re
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Hammurabi's Code Primary Source DBQ Activity

Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Hammurabi's Code Primary Source DBQ Activity

The Code of Hammurabi was comprised of 282 laws. More than 60 of those laws related to agriculture in Ancient Mesopotamia. This Primary Source DBQ provides students the opportunity to read and analyze a representative sample of Hammurabi’s farming and agriculture laws using the US National Archives DBQ Analysis Model. Then, learn to grow barley as you read and analyze the "Farmer's Instructions," a Primary Source letter from a Mesopotamian farmer to his son. Everything you need, including Ans
Preview of Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ

Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ

This popular DBQ has students explore the spread of Hellenistic culture through Alexander the Great's conquests and policies through 6 primary or secondary source documents (one source is an image and one is a map) with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using the documents.I teach Alexander the Great for my Global History I course, and I knew this DBQ would be useful as it combined primary and secondary sources with analyses of maps and images. It follows the format of
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Teach with Summer Printables from TPT

Summer break is finally here, and while students are excited to kick back and relax, teachers may be searching for fun summer activities to keep their students engaged and learning throughout the summer months in June, July, and August. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and educational resources available that can help keep students motivated and inspired, even when the weather is hot and the sun is shining. In this article, we will explore some of the best summer resources and printables for teachers and students, covering a range of subjects and activities to suit all ages and interests. So, whether you're a teacher looking for new ideas, or a student looking for a fun way to keep learning, read on to discover the best summer resources and printables available.

Ideas for Summer Fun & Learning

  1. Summer Reading Lists and Worksheets

One of the best ways to keep students engaged and learning throughout the summer is to encourage them to read. Reading helps to build vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills, and can be a fun and relaxing way to spend a lazy summer day. To help promote summer reading, TPT offers a variety of summer reading lists and worksheets for students of all ages. These lists typically include a variety of books in different genres and reading levels, along with discussion questions and activities to help students engage with the material.

  1. STEM Activities and Experiments

For students who love science and technology, there are plenty of STEM activities and experiments available that can be done at home or in the classroom. These activities can help students build skills in areas such as coding, robotics, and engineering, while also encouraging creativity and problem-solving. Some popular STEM activities for summer include building and launching rockets, creating homemade ice cream, and designing and building a solar-powered car.

  1. Art Projects and Crafts

Summer is a great time to get creative, and there are plenty of art projects and crafts that students can do to express themselves and build their skills. From painting and drawing to sewing and pottery, there are endless possibilities for creative expression. Some popular summer art projects include creating a nature journal, making a homemade birdhouse, and designing and creating a summer-themed t-shirt.

  1. Virtual Field Trips

While traditional field trips may not be possible during the summer months, virtual field trips offer a fun and educational alternative. Many museums, zoos, and other attractions offer virtual tours and exhibits that allow students to explore and learn about different topics from the comfort of their own homes. Some popular virtual field trips for summer include exploring the Great Barrier Reef, visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris, and taking a tour of the NASA Space Center.

  1. Summer Worksheets and Printables

For students who prefer more structured learning activities, there are plenty of summer worksheets and printables available that cover a range of subjects and topics. These worksheets can help students build skills in areas such as math, science, and language arts, while also providing a fun and engaging way to learn. Some popular summer worksheets and printables include word searches, crossword puzzles, and coloring pages.

  1. Coloring Pages

Other popular resources to explore are summer coloring pages. Easy to print and sure to keep your kids busy, coloring pages are an excellent way for children to express their creativity, unwind, and improve their fine motor skills. Teachers Pay Teachers offers an extensive selection of summer coloring pages featuring beach scenes, road trips, family outings, and more. These printables are suitable for children of all ages and can be a great addition to your summer routine. Your kids will enjoy spending hours coloring these delightful pages and creating their own masterpieces.

Get Started with Summer Resources from TPT

Summer break is a great time for students to relax and recharge, but it's also important to keep their minds active and engaged. With these top summer resources and printables for teachers and students, you can help keep your students motivated and inspired throughout the summer months. Whether you're promoting summer reading, offering STEM activities and experiments, or providing fun and creative art projects and crafts, there are plenty of ways to keep your students learning and growing all summer long. So, try out some of these fun and educational resources and see how they can make this summer your best one yet!

Frequently asked questions:

Are there free summer activities on TPT?

TPT offers many free summer printables as well as resources available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What is an example of a summer printable on TPT?

There are many different types of summer time activities on TPT that are appropriate for little ones as well as for older kids. This includes resources like: Summer Escape Rooms, book report templates, summer reading logs, summer bingo, math-review packets, and many more. Perfect for sunny or rainy days, these activities will keep your students busy in their free time when they aren't playing with friends in the local pool.

How can I make sure my students stay engaged and motivated during the summer months?

Keeping students engaged and motivated when they are not in school can be a challenge, but there are a few things you can do to help. Encouraging summer reading, offering a variety of fun activities and projects, and providing positive feedback and encouragement can all help to keep students motivated and interested in learning throughout the summer.