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10th grade ancient history research
ANCIENT ROME: World History Travel Brochure Research Summary Project
Have you ever wanted to take your class to Ancient Rome? Now you can without spending a dime! On this virtual field trip, students will become the travel guides. Through summaries and pictures, students will create a travel brochure that highlights 10 major locations of the Ancient Roman Empire. This creative project includes writing, research, and graphic design. What's Included:Student instructions to help explain all aspects of the projectA map of the Roman Empire to locate each stop of th
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5th - 12th
The Legacy of Rome; Rome and the Modern World
Have your students creatively present the contributions to the Roman Empire to the modern world. The Roman Empire was a source of many ideas and achievements that have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Some are physical, while others are philosophical and linguistic. Use a Roman head graphic outline to help your student see how Rome affected the world today. Example included. This is a simple package that includes one page of instructions, the form for the head, and ten student
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6th - 12th
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Ancient History Research Project Bundle
Choices, choices, choices!!! In this inquiry based learning project students can choose between 7 formats, but grades are based on the same rubric criteria.This research project is Common Core writing and literacy aligned, and was recently completely updated.
This works as a biography or teacher assigned topic project. Students write a focus question, gather primary source quotes, write an informational text paragraph with evidence, create timelines, create five class questions and provide visu
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4th - 12th
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Greek Mythology ... 18 Greek God Research Project and Doodle Notes
Help your students understand Who's Who among the Gods of Olympus with these 18 Doodle Note Pages. These are great for student research projects and for bulletin boards. Doodle Note Pages are included for the 18 different Greek Gods and Goddesses: Gaia, Uranus, Kronos, Rhea, Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Aphrodite, Athena, Ares, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, and Dionysus. Several Versions are included: Color Version, Black/White Version, and Digital Version. I always u
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4th - 12th
Mesopotamia; A Colorful Common Core Review
The students will fill an Open Mind with images of Mesopotamian civilization that they have covered in class. It is an excellent project to conclude a unit on Mesopotamia. The students will need to choose the six most important developments of this first civilization. In a Common Core approach, the students will have to write concisely on the importance of the aspects of civilization of Mesopotamia that they included in the Open Mind. The colorful approach will aid in retaining important inf
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6th - 10th
Norse God Research Poster Project | Norse Mythology Research Project Posters
Looking for an engaging way of teaching research, works cited and footnotes? Get to know the Norse Gods and Goddesses while learning how to cite sources. Combine creativity with research and learning about Norse Mythology.Included:• Detailed Teacher Guide that outlines the overview, standards, time needed, teacher preparation materials, and ideas for during and after the project• 17 Slide PPT or Google Slides™️ presentation teaching Footnotes and Works Cited• Printing Instructions• Rubric• Stude
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Greek, Norse, and Egyptian Mythology Research Project Posters Bundle
Ancient Civilizations Project with Rubric
This package includes a detailed outline of what is expected in a complete Ancient Civilizations report and presentation - whether it is meant to be the "big" project during the final term of Social Studies class or merely a month-long individual project.
Given the choice of China, Rome, Greece, Egypt or India, students will write a report on the government system, social structure, inventions, communication, climate, landscape and conclude with a comparison of modern day Canada or the United
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5th - 10th
Greek Mythology Research Assignment
In this research assignment students research different gods, goddesses, creatures and humans from Greek Mythology. I had my students work individually at home and I had them pick names from a hat. You can have them work in groups and do it in class using laptops if you wish. Some of my students prepared PowerPoint presentations, some made posters and others just made a speech.
I started teaching the epic poem The Odyssey to my high school students and I found out that most of them had very lit
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6th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Bundle
Teach students the beauty of Ancient Greece by getting them into Greek Mythology. End the unit with a couple of fun Greek Projects! These Greek activities cover Greek Vocabulary, Greek God/ Goddess Cards, and Greek Graphic organizers. This BUNDLE contains:
Greek God Research Assignments
Greek God Cards
Greek Goddess Cards
Greek Vocabulary Activities using the Frayer Model
Greek God Research
Incorporating Technology
Rough Draft Sheets
Final Draft Sheets
Peer Edit Sheet
Suggested Writing Prompts
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5th - 12th
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Egyptian God Research Poster Project | Egyptian Mythology Research Project
Looking for an engaging way of teaching research, works cited and footnotes? Get to know the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses while learning how to cite sources. Combine creativity with research and learning about Egyptian Mythology.Included:• Detailed Teacher Guide that outlines the overview, standards, time needed, teacher preparation materials, and ideas for during and after the project• 17 Slide PPT or Google Slides™️ presentation teaching Footnotes and Works Cited• Printing Instructions• Rubric•
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Greek, Norse, and Egyptian Mythology Research Project Posters Bundle
Greek, Norse, and Egyptian Mythology Research Project Posters Bundle
Looking for an engaging way of teaching research, works cited and footnotes? Get to know the Greek, Norse, and Egyptian Gods and Goddesses while learning how to cite sources. Combine creativity with research and learning about Greek, Norse, and Egyptian Mythology.Included:• Detailed Teacher Guide that outlines the overview, standards, time needed, teacher preparation materials, and ideas for during and after the project• 17 Slide PPT or Google Slides™️ presentation teaching Footnotes and Works C
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6th - 12th
History Ancient Rome Projects Roman Diorama & Research Project Roman History
EDITABLE! NO PREP! You can print this project and have students start it today!This fun project has students research and create an diorama/3-D model of an Ancient Roman structure! Rubric included. At the bottom of the instruction page I include a student and parent contract so that there is no excuse about due dates and expectations! The file is editable so you can adjust it to fit your classroom needs (remove the contract etc.). Projects can be done individually, with a partner, or in a group.
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6th - 12th
Islamic Golden Age Project
This is a project to learn about developments during Islam's Golden Age! Specifically, it focuses on important Muslim thinkers during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. This is a GOOGLE SLIDES project and is intended to be assigned digitally! This is a great way for students to celebrate the important and often overlooked historical contributions of Muslims. Students pick between 5 important Muslim thinkers. They are then guided through researching and writing. The resource includes a rubric and
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5th - 12th
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Greek God Research Poster Project | Greek Mythology Research Posters
Looking for an engaging way of teaching research, works cited and footnotes? Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses while learning how to cite sources. Combine creativity with research and learning about Greek Mythology.Included:• Detailed Teacher Guide that outlines the overview, standards, time needed, teacher preparation materials, and ideas for during and after the project• 17 Slide PPT or Google Slides™️ presentation teaching Footnotes and Works Cited• Printing Instructions• Rubric• Stude
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Ancient Egypt: Who Was the Greatest Egyptian Pharaoh? Research Project & Debate
Tap into your students' competitive side with this fun, week long unit on the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Students will research these ancient leaders in preparation for a debate that will determine Who Was the Greatest Egyptian Pharaoh?Beginning with a discussion on what makes a great leader (lots of discussion opportunities here!), students will then research individual pharaohs' biographies in preparation for the Pharaoh Summit. During the summit, students will assume the identity of their pha
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9th - 12th
Neolithic Site CatalHoyuk Webquest
This a 60 min webquest that takes students on an exploration of the information and photographs Catalhoyuk has on its website CATALHOYUK.COM. Perfect as an independent or partnered primary source analysis for studying the Neolithic Revolution.
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7th - 10th
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Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint
Archaeological Discoveries PowerPoint presents students to some of the most famous archaeological discoveries in the world today.The PowerPoint can be used to inspire students to a future in archaeology and can also be used for further research on the discoveries presented.Discoveries presented include: Southern Africa Rock Art, Pyramids at Giza, Tutankhamen, Rosetta Stone, Ruins of Old Zimbabwe, Mammoth Bone Huts, Paleolithic Art in Europe, Otzi the IceMan, Bronze Age Barrows, King Minos and t
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4th - 10th
Seven Wonders of the World research project
Seven Wonders of the World research project
This is a nine page packet of student worksheets they can use when researching the seven wonders of the ancient and medieval worlds. There are written activities and a list of the wonders that students can choose from. Project ideas include: creating a model of the wonder, preparing a PowerPoint project, designing a movie poster and more. This packet also includes a self evaluation page that asks what strategies were used to gather the information, w
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6th - 11th, Higher Education
Power Point: World History Collection
Custom designed to meet the needs of world history teachers. Over 190 slides covering ancient civilizations, the origins and growth of the world's major religions, life in the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Age of Exploration. Also includes numerous major figures, such as Socrates, Marco Polo and Columbus. Slides are aligned to national world history standards. Don't worry about finding the right graphics and taking valuable time to design the slides - These are ready to go! Remember, th
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PreK - 12th
Roman Empire Coin Research & Art Project No Prep! Ancient Rome Activity
This resource includes a Roman coin overview slideshow, students brainstorming organizer, and an extra scaffold sheet:The Roman coin overview slideshow showcases 8 different aspects found on Roman coins, and features actual coin images.The student brainstorming organizer has questions about Roman emperors, their accomplishments, quotes, and mythology. It also includes space for students to sketch their coins after conducting research.An additional scaffold sheet for extra support is also provide
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3rd - 12th
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Egypt and Mesopotamia Inquiry-Based Learning
Egypt & Mesopotamia Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts is a collection of 15 research prompts for the time periods. Students will explore this time period through: • analyzing primary and secondary source materials. • proving generalizations to be true using inquiry-based learning strategies. • completing a summative performative task that is intended to demonstrate their research and proof. The 15 research prompts are tested and proven to be rigorous research opportunities that will
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts in History
Contributions of Ancient China VIRTUAL Gallery Walk
Students can use this Google slide deck to learn about 15 different contributions from Ancient China. From paper to fireworks, each slide provides visuals and historical information about the invention. The final slide in the presentation asks students to evaluate and choose the invention they think is the most important. Pair with this FREE worksheet!Inventions include:PaperPrintingGunpowderCompassSilkFireworksUmbrellaBoat RudderPorcelainKitesWheelbarrowAcupunctureMatchesSeismographPaper moneyN
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3rd - 10th
Ancient Civilizations Informational Reading & Inquiry Based Activity BUNDLE
Need a no-prep way to introduce Ancient Civilizations that practices the Inquiry Based Learning Format? This Informational reading BUNDLE on the eras starting at 3500 B.C.E. in the Fertile Crescent to the Byzantine Empire (Ending 1453 C.E.) is a great way to introduce this significant eras in history while addressing Inquiry standards in your classroom. And it wraps up the lessons with an incredible project rubric that is sure to help guide your students in showing all they have learned in each
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7th - 10th
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Gods of Egypt Movie - Interactive Worksheet
***Note there is one brief bedroom scene in Gods of Egypt that I skip when I show this scene to middle schoolers.Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient Egypt at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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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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