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Elementary ancient history resources for Microsoft Word $10 and up
Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
These 16 great video worksheets help cover the history of Asia from ancient times to the 1600s. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of history and culture.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Asia. Each worksheet guides students through problems, inventions, or ideas that originate from Asia. The video
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4th - 12th
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Ancient Greece Unit Bundle - Notes, Activities, Assessments, Answer Keys
This comprehensive bundle is perfect to teach your middle school Ancient Greece Unit while fostering skill development and engagement! This bundle provides a variety of resources including map skills, several reading comprehension activities, guided notes worksheets with corresponding PowerPoints to display, projects, review sheet, quiz, and test! ***Please click the links below to read in-depth descriptions on all resources included in this bundle! This BUNDLE includes:1) Ancient Greece: Geogra
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5th - 7th
Ancient Greek Culture Station Project
This is an activity that I created and have used for several years. It covers a lot of information about the culture of Ancient Greeks. However, because the material is broken down into smaller stations I can honestly say that I have never heard a complaint from a student about it being too much work. It is designed to be used as stations that either students move to or they can remain seated and you move the station to them by trading out stations as they go.Students will learn various aspects
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5th - 10th
Ancient Middle East Civilizations
Mesopotamia and Phoenicia come together in this bundle. Your students will be actively engaged in making their classroom look like they are living in the ancient civilizations with minimal effort on your part! See the individual resources for more information.
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
These great video worksheets cover the history of Ancient Greece. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the Ancient Greeks.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient Greece. Each worksheet guides students through problems or events faced by Ancient Greeks. The videos are great for visual learners an
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4th - 12th
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Early River Valley Civilizations Bundle Package
My fellow educators of the world, Throughout my teaching career of over twenty years, I've dedicated myself to the craft of developing educational materials that are both informative for our students and engaging to their curious minds. This journey has illuminated the significant time and effort required to create such resources—time that often extends well beyond the confines of the school day.Understanding the challenges that we, as educators, face—whether stepping into the classroom for the
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5th - 10th
Mesopotamia, Ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece, China, Maya, Aztecs and the Stone Age
Imagine all of your students actively engaged in units on Mesopotamia, Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient China, the Maya Civilization, and the Stone Age with very little preparation on your part! Sound wonderful? It is!! Your whole semester will be taken up with 2-3 weeks on each topic where students take control of their own learning. Each project-based treasure quest includes five PowerPoint programs for five different groups, each on different topics related to the anci
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Differentiated Web Quest
This Web Quest was created on the foundation of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and Differentiation. It contains activities in math, reading,writing, building, creating, etc... as well as the option to change "token" values that students need to accumulate based upon ability levels.
Please feel free to check out the website and the types of activities students can complete.
https://sites.google.com/a/stretchinstructor.com/ancient-egypt-webquest/
All the activities and links can be used by
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5th - 8th
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The Maya and Aztec Empires
Complete your study of ancient Mexican culture with these two student-led units. I've done all the work for you! All links are provided and tested so your students don't waste time wandering around the Internet. There are many different activities for many different abilities. See the individual listings for more complete information. Also, check my listings for other ancient history units: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/All-american-Teacher-Tools/Category/Ancient-History-587046
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5th - 10th
Human Origins Unit Bundle - World History
My fellow educators of the world, With over 20 years of dedicated service in teaching history to junior high and high school students, I have continually refined my approach to creating classroom materials. This journey has taught me the importance of developing materials that are both informative for students and engaging for their curious minds. However, I am acutely aware of the significant time investment required to achieve this—time that often spills over into our personal lives.Recognizin
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5th - 10th
Bayou Bridges Fourth Grade Unit 3 Study Guides with Keys
This product includes study guides and keys for all four chapters in Unit 3.
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4th
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Also included in: Bayou Bridges Fourth Grade Unit 3 Bundle
Assessing Ancient Egypt in Minecraft
OverviewThis Assessing Ancient Egypt digital game was created as a final assessment for 4th and 5th grade gifted students in a academic year-long unit, but it can be used for many different age groups and in different situations. The default settings for this game will have pairs/groups of students playing at the same time with the instructor hosting the game from a device. Students playing Assessing Ancient Egypt will have four main tasks: build a pyramid of a specific volume (volume requireme
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4th - 7th
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Theatrical Interpretation of the Odyssey - Curriculum and Lesson Plan
This theatre based devising workshop is designed to teach young students studying Epic literature how these ancient texts are applicable to their lives today. By exploring the characters in “Tales from The Odyssey” by Mary Pope Osborne, students will learn who heroes are around them and what it means to be a hero themselves. Students will also learn team building, abstract thinking, and literary analysis. This program also supports Indiana Academic Standards for Fine Arts as well as Social Emoti
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2nd - 5th
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Build Your Own Civilization (Paper Version)
This is the paper version of this project. This project will allow your students to implement all of the various elements of ancient civilizations that they have learned all year. This fun and engaging activity helps students play an active part in deciding how best a civilization should run by using their schema from previous lessons. If you use the G.R.A.P.E.S. method to teach ancient civilizations please look for my digital project for the Build Your Own Civilization.
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Build Your Own Civilization (Digital and Paper)
Ancient Egypt Escape Room
Oh no! We are trapped in Ancient Egypt! Today you and your partner will be traveling through Ancient Egyptian culture to discover the answers to the clues below. As a pair you will uncover different aspects of Ancient Egyptian life such as: landmarks, inventions, clothing, religion and social class. If you cannot figure out the answer to a clue move to the next and come back to it. Make sure you read the entire clue and think outside the box! If you and your partner are stuck on a clue, use your
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5th - 12th
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Vikings 10 Week Program of Study
This program highly engaging program of study is separated into 9 key areas of Viking life and history. Students are provided with a plethora of learning activities ranging from comprehension tasks to the construction of a whole class Viking Longboat display. Resources are consistently differentiated to meet the needs of students and various scaffolds and templates are used throughout to support less confident learners.
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5th - 12th
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Greek God Worksheet Bundle
Create your Own Coin BundleMythological Painting BundleOnline Assignment BundleCaught on Camera Illustration & Creative Writing Bundle"Informational Brochure" WebQuest Worksheet Bundle
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5th - 12th
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Paleolithic Age Document Based Question
The students analyze 6 documents (images and writings) relating to the early humans or Paleolithic Age. The students will answer the various questions as it pertains to each document. In the end the student should be able to write a 3-5 paragraph essay answering topic, "What was life like for the prehistoric man"? The file contains the 6 documents with images (with source it came from) and questions inbedded on each page.
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5th - 12th
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Early Societies - Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies
This is a guided inquiry unit that can cover ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, Japanese, and Chinese civilizations, if your class has the time to cover all of these fascinating early societies. Students learn the traits of civilization and conduct research using the free, mostly kid-centered websites and videos that have been provided. Centers have been created based on the traits of civilization, and generalized questions that can be applicable to any of the early societies
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4th
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Dinosaurs 10 Week Study of Work
This unit of work is designed to have students explore various dinosaurs, their habitats and the food chains that existed before their extinction. Students will be required to complete numerous Fact Files on dinosaurs of their choice alongside being creative in designing and recreating dinosaurs of their choice. This unit is particularly creative to be accessible to all students throughout the Support Faculty alongside engaging student interest. Students will conclude the unit by focussing on re
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5th - 12th
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India Ancient History and Geography
This bundle combines my Project-based learning unit on Ancient India with my Geography of India PowerPoint for a complete study of Ancient India.
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Maya Unit of Study
This unit of study is designed to be mainly student-directed. After an introduction by the teacher, students will work in teams to create a Mayan city-state. In order to do this, students need to complete a variety of learning components in order to win the prize (I made it homework passes but this is a word doc expressly so that you can tailor it to your class). Some materials come separately.
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Rome Through The Bible
Need to study the Ancient Civilizations, but want to keep the studies centered on Biblical truth? Then this resource is for you.Knowledge about the Ancient Romans may be interesting but needs to serve a purpose other than simply filling our children's heads with information. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the Ancient Romans and their civilization, for the purpose of gaining a greater understanding of the Bible, and a deepening of their own relationship with God.How long you s
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4th - 7th
Ancient Greece Through The Bible
Need to study the Ancient Civilizations, but want to keep the studies centered on Biblical truth? Then this resource is for you.
Knowledge about the Ancient Greeks may be interesting but needs to serve a purpose other than simply filling our children's heads with information. The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the Ancient Greeks and their civilization, for the purpose of gaining a greater understanding of the Bible, and a deepening of their own relationship with God.
How long you
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5th - 8th
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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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