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12th grade ancient history videos
Engineering an Empire: Rome - Video Guide with Teacher Key in MS Word format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Rome: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into separate sections for the 8 major segments of the video, each covering a major Roman leader and their contributions to Ancient Rome. Each segment of the video last approximately 10 to 12 minutes and each section of the video guide includes narrative questions with a fill in
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Early Americas Bundle - The Aztecs and Mayas
This two video guide bundle includes two of the most exciting and interesting episodes of the History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire video series (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVD and can be purchased from the History Channel or Amazon.com). The narrative question format is designed to engage the students throughout the videos, and focuses on historical, social and cultural aspects of the splendid Maya and Aztec empires. They allow for followup discussion. Includ
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6th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire: China Video Guide with Teacher Key in MS Word Format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular China: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major social, cultural, and political events of Ancient and Classical China, and focuses on dynastic change that has kept China intact for over 4000 years. There are a total of 28 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span t
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Greece: Video Guide in MS Word format with Teacher Key
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Greece: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major historical, cultural, and historic events of this amazing civilization that became the "Cradle of Western Civilization". There are a total of 20 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span the 45 minute video. The narr
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7th - 12th
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Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 01 - Rome)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (41 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaG7jT76cSMEPISODE SUMMARY:One of the most powerful civilizations in history, the Roman Empire ruled the world for more than five centuries. Althoug
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9th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire: Entire 14 Episode Bundle - Video Guides with Teacher Keys
This bundle includes video guides and teacher keys for all 14 episodes for the hugely popular History Channel's "Engineering an Empire" video series: (individual episodes available on YouTube or on DVD at History Channel or Amazon.com The guides in this bundle cover the following episodes:EgyptChinaPersiansCarthageGreeceAge of AlexanderRomeRussiaByzantine EmpireBritainFranceAztecsMayasda Vinci's WorldThe guides are divided into multiple sections which covers the major periods, events, and lead
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6th - 12th
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Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 07 - The Maya: Death Empire)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (25 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE65Y8-CvQsEPISODE SUMMARY:At the height of its glory, this mysterious civilization ruled a territory of 125,000 square miles across parts of Guatem
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9th - 12th
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Pokémon and Japanese Mythology - Videos + Extension Activities
Please note: I have drastically reduced the price of this class due to a few complaints about the sound quality of the recordings. It may be helpful to mention that I offer this exact same package on Outschool, and it has a rating of 4.9/5 (from 40+ reviews) for the same materials. You can view the positive reviews on Outschool here. Even so, I will offer the course at a discounted price on Teachers Pay Teachers in case anyone is concerned about the background noise.This course explores over 60
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Pokémon Mythology Bundle - Videos + Extension Activities
Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead-History Channel-Vocab, Quiz, and More
This ancient Egypt video documentary is a fascinating and cleverly crafted dramatization that follows an ancient scroll from its creation almost 4,000 year ago to its rediscovery in 1887 by a questionable fellow who was both respected and viewed by many as a thief. This remarkable video will keep your students on the edge of their seats, anxious to learn more about the fate of the scroll. The costumes, acting, lighting, backdrops, props, and scenery are very well done and because it is a true s
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5th - 12th
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The Ancient World Bundle
The "Ancient World Bundle" includes a collection of topics related to various aspects of ancient history. Here is a description of each item listed:The Ancient Wonders: Refers to Wonders of the Ancient World, which are remarkable constructions.Alexander the Great: Focuses on the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.Plato’s Republic: An exploration of Plato’s "Republic," a philosophical text where Plato discusse
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 03 - Greece)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (29 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2-BmEa_YIEPISODE SUMMARY:Western Civilization has been influenced by many cultures, from Rome to America, but it was born in Ancient Greece. Centu
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9th - 12th
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Inca - Ghosts of Machu Picchu video viewing guide
This video viewing guide follows the 54-minute NOVA National Geographic PBS Special entitled "Ghosts of Machu Picchu". 56 questions. Guide and video are in English. YouTube link included at the bottom of the worksheet.Great for Spanish or History classes!
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6th - 12th
Great Wall of China in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Great Wall of China. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on China and the Great Wall. The worksheet helps students learn about why the Great Wall of China was built and how it was used. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stu
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 04 - Age of Alexander)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (25 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdpYtF7V5EgEPISODE SUMMARY:438 BC. The Parthenon is complete. This masterpiece is the crowning achievement of a remarkable century for the Greek peo
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9th - 12th
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Harry Potter Astronomy, Astrology, and Greek Mythology
This class is meant to show students the relationship between Astronomy, Astrology, and Greek Mythology, through the lens of the popular "British Wizard" series. We'll also cover the difference between astrology and astronomy (why one is a science and one is a belief), and gain an appreciation for how J.K. Rowling incorporated Greek Mythology and the constellations into her character creation. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ VIDEOS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE ▬▬▬▬▬▬This course has six parts to it. Each part consists of a down
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Harry Potter-Inspired Bundle: Videos + Extension Activities
Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 02 - Egypt)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (41 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44F6G5EhslsEPISODE SUMMARY:Menes, the founding king of the First Dynasty and the first pharaoh to unify Upper and Lower Egypt into one kingdom, over
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9th - 12th
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Ancient China: Confucius in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about Confucius. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient China and Chinese philosophies. The worksheet helps students understand importance and impact of Confucius. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused th
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
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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Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 08 - Russia)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (30 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEzVTyAsyl0EPISODE SUMMARY:At the height of its power this empire stretched across 15 times zones, incorporated nearly 160 different ethnicities, an
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9th - 12th
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Digging for the Truth
This unit is designed around the History Channel series Digging for the Truth (Season 1) and includes student questions and answers for the following films. Great for every history class!
* Mystery of the Anasazi
* Giants of Easter Island
* The Search for El Dorado
* Secrets of the Nazca Lines
* The Lost Tribe of Israel
* Passage to the Maya Underworld
* Quest for King Solomon's Gold
* The Iceman Cometh
* The Holy Grail
* Hunt for the Lost Ark
* Pompeii Secrets Revealed
* Nefertiti:
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Engineering an Empire Egypt: Video Guide in PDF Digital Online Activities Format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Egypt: Engineeiring an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into four sections: (1) Introduction; (2) The Old Kingdom; (3) The Middle Kingdom; and (4) The New Kingdom, which covers the major historical periods of Ancient Egypt. There are a total of 35 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span the 90 minute video. The
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and "Engineering an Empire" Video Guide Bundle
Ancient Greece: Athenian Democracy in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about democracy in the city-state of Athens. The worksheet helps students better understand Athenian democracy in Ancient Greece. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Hatshepsut: Female Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt Four Minute Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Ancient Egypt and the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient Egypt. The worksheet helps students understand the unique rule of Hatshepsut. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so students are mo
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Engineering an Empire The Age of Alexander: Video Guide & Key in MS Word format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular and exciting Engineering an Empire: Greece - The Age of Alexander documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the rise of one of the world's greatest conquerors, Alexander the Great. It also traces his spread of Greek culture throughout his massive empire, and the development of Hellenism that resulted. There are a tot
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7th - 12th
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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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