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Ancient history research for Google Apps
Ancient Rome Emperors + Leaders Project | Roman Empire Historical Baseball Cards
This Ancient Rome Project will be a lot of fun for your students and help them learn about the different leaders and emperors of Ancient Rome! In this no-prep activity with printable and digital options, students will create baseball cards about several Roman emperors or leaders in Ancient Rome. For each baseball card, students will select a leader or emperor from Ancient Rome to research. Then, they will include the leader's name, a sketch or image of them, the dates that they ruled, their job
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
World History Timeline Activity | Ancient History | Editable and Digital
Focus on the major events in ancient history with this printable and digital timeline activity! Each pennant flag template highlights a major event from world history and the corresponding date. Students are required to provide a short summary and illustration of the event in the space provided. Two editable templates are also included for you to add your own events!**This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Chromebooks, tablets, or any device that supports Google Slides.
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Pharaohs Research Project | Egyptian Pharaohs Activity
Help your students learn about Ancient Egypt Pharaohs with this fun choice project! This printable and digital Ancient Egypt Research Project allows students to work in groups, select a pharaoh they wish to learn more about, and pick one of four creative projects to showcase their learning. Students will then present their projects to the class.The choice projects included in this resource are:Construct a 3D TombDesign and Write a Magazine (cover + several articles)Interview your Pharaoh in a Ta
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Athens vs Sparta Rap Battle | Ancient Greece Project about Athens and Sparta
Bring your Ancient Greece unit to life with this engaging Athens vs Sparta Rap Battle! In this printable and digital Athens vs Sparta activity, students will learn more about Athens and Sparta to write a rap, song, or poem that highlights the differences between the two city-states. While a rap battle is not the most traditional school project or activity, in our teaching experience, it has proven to be one of the most memorable assignments of the year. In this project, students will work alone
Grades:
6th - 9th
Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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Ancient India Activity: Newscast Project | Engaging Research Project Assessment
This creative Newscast Project will be the highlight of your Ancient India unit! This no-prep activity works for both PDF and Google Drive, and can be used at any point in your Ancient India unit, or even at the end as a review activity or final assessment!Some of the skits topics included in this newscast are a weather report about monsoons, a breaking news story pertaining to the caste system, a game-show style segment with questions about Hinduism and Buddhism, a political debate with leaders
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Activities Bundle | Activity, Reading Passage, and Projects
Ancient Greece Research Project | Greek Philosophers Leaders + Thinkers Activity
Looking for a creative way to teach your students about the many significant philosophers, writers, scientists, mathematicians, historians, doctors, and leaders of ancient Greece? If so, you and your students will enjoy this research project! In this no-prep activity with printable and digital versions, each student will select one of the historical figures from ancient Greece, research them, and prepare a short speech that they will present to their classmates from the perspective of that histo
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6th - 9th
Greek Mythology Research Paper for Google Drive + PDF | Greek Gods and Goddesses
If you need a writing assignment when teaching about Greek Mythology, you are in the right place! In this printable and digital activity, students will write a 500 word research paper that compares and contrasts two different gods or goddesses of Ancient Greece.This Greek Mythology activity includes the following files:Teacher Guide (PDF)Printable Student Handouts (PDF)Printable Rubric (PDF)Editable Google Doc Version of the Student HandoutsEditable Google Doc Version of the RubricThis simple an
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Greek Mythology Mini Unit Bundle | Greek Gods and Goddesses Activities
Distance Learning: Digital Mesopotamia Choice Board Menu Project
:::::DISTANCE LEARNING FRIENDLY! NO PREP!:::::This product includes a menu of nine ranked and varied activities that can be used as a formative or summative assessment. Activities are assigned points, students choose their activities to add up to 16 points or more. Read the information below and view the preview for a more detailed look! Each activity includes its own description page.Includes grading rubric.EditableSample Activities:Create an infographic of the most important Mesopotamian inve
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Distance Learning: Ancient Civilizations Digital Choice Board *Mini* BUNDLE
Virtual Museum Project using GRAPES for Middle School History and Social Studies
Teachers want to make real-world connections to their lessons. This easy to use project is just that. The students assume the role of a Museum Curator. They learn what a curator does and what museums are doing to gather interest to their site. Students conduct research on a topic, using the GRAPES acronym (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure) or with other topics specific to their unit of study. This is perfect for teachers who need something that exte
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6th - 9th
Mummification and the Afterlife-Ancient Egypt - Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Reading Comp, Presentations & Notes - Digital
Ancient Civilization Research Project with Google Slides and PDF Printable
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way for students to showcase their knowledge of the ancient civilizations you have studied? This resource offers students the opportunity to delve deeper into ancient civilizations and provide evidence of their understanding and knowledge. This resource was created for use with Google Slides™ and can be easily shared with your students in Google Classroom™ . There are 5 differently colored templates to choose from!The research project can be used Within co
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4th - 6th
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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ALEXANDER THE GREAT WebQuest Research Project Biography (PDF & DIGITAL)
You will receive both the PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES versions of this resource to help meet your specific classroom needs (hybrid, in-person, virtual, etc.). Access the GOOGLE version by clicking the link on the first page of the PDF file.Engage your learners in fun, interactive, and creative ways to discover more about ALEXANDER THE GREAT using this WebQuest. Activity is differentiated allowing students to respond to open-ended questions reaching individual levels. INSPIRE your students!This WebQu
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE ALEXANDER THE GREAT Research Project Biography Graphic Organizer
Ancient Greek Gods Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with seven individual activities about the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloHeraArtemisThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also c
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5th - 6th
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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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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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Pi Day Exploration and Presentation Project Bundle 6-12
Celebrate Pi Day in your high school classroom with this comprehensive Exploration and Presentation Project Bundle! Engage your students with a fun and educational dive into the world of Pi (Ï€), combining mathematics, history, and technology. This bundle provides everything you need to guide your students through the significance of Pi, its historical background, calculation methods, real-world applications, and fun facts, culminating in creative student presentations.This Bundle Includes:Detail
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â March Events & Easter Extravaganza Education Bundle
Ancient Civ Art Exhibit Project - End of Year or Anytime, No Prep!, Editable!
This interdisciplinary project is great for Art or History class. It is EDITABLE, is NO PREP, has a GRADING RUBRIC, and is so much fun! It teaches: Historical and Cultural Understanding, Analytical and Critical Thinking, and Artistic Techniques and Aesthetics and more!GET YOUR STUDENTS ARTISTIC SIDE GOING! Not only do students make their own artwork after having CONDUCTED RESEARCH, but they also work COLLABORATIVELY to organize and execute an art exhibit. LENGTH OF PROJECT - This project can be
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Ancient Greece Digital Timeline Research and Sorting Activity | Digital & Print
A great digital research and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Greece. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 33 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the first settlers in Greece to the end of the empire.The research and sorting activity is differentiated into two levels: with dates and without dates. Lower level students can sort the events using the dates, whilst hig
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Timeline & Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Plan a Budgeted Trip to an Ancient Civilization: End of Year Project
Embark on an educational adventure with this comprehensive lesson package designed for 6th-grade classrooms. This engaging and interactive project takes students on a virtual journey to explore the modern-day locations of ancient civilizations while honing their research, budgeting, and presentation skills.This project can be assigned individually or in pairs. You can assign civilizations or allow students to choose their civilization from the following: MesopotamiaIsraelEgyptIndiaChinaGreeceRom
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6th - 12th
Mesoamerican Civilization Research & Art Project - Aztecs, Maya, Incas
The Mesoamerican Civilization Art Project involves researching and creating a hand-drawn mural in the style of the Aztec, Maya, or Inca civilization. Everything was created on Google so it is entirely editable to fit your classroom. Student samples are included.The art piece is a mural that highlights at least four important aspects of the chosen civilization and be accompanied by a paragraph explaining each aspect's significance and its cultural importance, citing sources. Students are given po
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Mesoamerica Aztec, Maya, Inca Civilizations Enrichment Bundle
Early African Kingdoms Informational Reading & Inquiry Based Learning Activities
Need a no-prep way to introduce Early African Kingdoms of Axum, Nubia, and the Bantu Migrations that practices the Inquiry Based Learning Format? This Informational reading on the era starting at 700 B.C.E. on the early civilizations in the Sub-Saharan Africa region is a great way to introduce this significant era in history while addressing Inquiry standards in your classroom. And it wraps up the lesson with an incredible project rubric that is sure to help guide your students in showing all th
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Informational Reading & Inquiry Based Activity 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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