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Ancient history handouts for Google Apps
Ancient Egypt Map Activity (Print and Digital Resource)
Students will learn about important places in the Ancient Egypt civilization as they label and color a map. It's also a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the printed version:Blank Ancient Egypt map for students to label and color (1 page, uneditable pdf)Map Key (1 page, uneditable pdf)Ancient Egypt map for students to just color (1 page, uneditable pdf)Informational Reading (1 page, uneditable pdf) Animated PowerPoint shows each location and the key - perfect
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6th - 10th
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Ancient China Dynasties Activity | Han, Qin, Zhou, Shang, Tang in Ancient China
This engaging activity on Ancient China Dynasties teaches the major contributions of the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Shang, and Tang dynasties in an engaging and informative way. In this China resource, student groups work together to fill out a graphic organizer timeline that shows these major dynasties of Ancient China. This lesson includes student-friendly text for each of the dynasties and a large graphic organizer for their team to record their information! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a hug
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5th - 9th
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Ancient China & the Silk Road Activity | What Originated Where in Ancient China?
In this engaging Ancient China and the Silk Road activity, students navigate around the room to learn about 6 major products (plus over 20 others) that were spread via the ancient Silk Road of Ancient China. Students use their Silk Road graphic organizer to learn how different regions of Asia, Europe, and Africa specialized in certain products, and how those goods were attractive around the world! Once finished, students answer the 6 overarching questions! Tons of fun, great for student movem
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4th - 7th
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Hammurabi's Code Activity and Doodle Notes
In this fun and engaging Hammurabi’s Code activity, students will use the Code of Hammurabi to decide the verdict for six fictional court cases they create. Make it more exciting by dressing up as a judge as you preside over the cases that students act out!This Hammurabi’s Code activity Includes:*Doodle Notes on Hammurabi’s Code (1 page; includes blank, fill in the blanks, coloring page, and color versions with BC and BCE dates; includes fillable PDF and Google Slides versions) *PowerPoint fo
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6th
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Maya Empire Mesoamerica Investigation | What happened to the Maya People?
In this Maya Empire CSI Investigation, students take on the role of historians, scientists, and researchers as they try to uncover the reasons behind the downfall of the Mayan Empire. Students research the Maya downfall in Mesoamerica to understand their history, culture, and the factors that may have led to their demise. This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec as well as my CSI World History Bundle! Students are engaged with a short video to s
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Inventions Stations Activity | Ancient Civilization Egypt Activity
Ancient Egypt and Their Inventions! Students investigate 6 Egyptian inventions! In this highly-engaging Ancient Egypt Inventions lesson, students analyze SIX of the most notable ancient Egyptian inventions as they navigate around the room! Students learn the origins of the 365-day calendar, the Egyptian invention of paper and papyrus, the ox-drawn plow, the sport of bowling, the creation of toothpaste and breath mints, and, finally, the invention of the hair wig. If you are needing to hit st
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5th - 8th
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Athens vs Sparta Activity | 5-Step Organizer to Teach Athens and Sparta!
In this engaging Athens and Sparta activity, students are introduced to major differences between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta by examining a first-person perspective and completing a 5-step organizer. ☆ ☆ This engaging Athens vs Sparta resource is a great supplement to my best-selling Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Students learn about the major differences in government and learn the workings of the Athenian Boule, Ekklesia, and Dikasteria as well as the Spart
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5th - 8th
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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
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5th - 8th
River Valley Ancient Civilizations | Analyze Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, & China
River Valley Ancient Civilizations: Students analyze Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, & China In this highly-engaging River Valley Ancient Civilizations lesson, students work individually or in teams to analyze the four great river valley civilizations. Students investigate the Tigris-Euphrates river system at Mesopotamia, the Nile River Valley of Egypt, the Indus River Valley on the Indian Subcontinent, and the Yellow River (Huang He) of China!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount)
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5th - 8th
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Renaissance Unit Activities | 12 Student-Centered Activities for the Renaissance
In this Renaissance Unit activities set, you receive a TON of resources on Renaissance Art, the Scientific Revolution, the Gutenberg Press, Martin Luther, the Reformation, Explorers, William Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, and much more! This bundle is discounted to save you significantly over purchasing items separately.The Renaissance Unit Bundle contains the following resources:✔ 1.) Renaissance Unit Project! A student-driven research project-Everything included!✔ 2.) Renaissance Unit Guided N
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5th - 8th
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Agricultural Revolution, Paleolithic & Neolithic Diet Early Man Menu Activity
In this Agricultural Revolution and Early Man menu activity, students learn about the diets of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, as well as the Agricultural Revolution and how it changed everyday society. Students read an engaging two-page text/graphic organizer regarding the food, lifestyle, and eating habits of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, then answer an overarching question focused on the change brought on by the Agricultural Revolution. Students then analyze a variety of fictional din
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5th - 8th
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First Day of School Activity for Ancient Civilizations or Ancient World History
This first day of school activity is one of the most fun and engaging ways to start your Ancient Civilizations class! With this activity, students have the chance to connect with you and their classmates while completing prompts that pertain to Ancient Civilizations topics! To give you more flexibility, all of the prompts are editable in PowerPoint, and there is also an enrichment activity and digital version!To use this activity, students will receive a bingo-inspired grid, which they must try
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Back to School Bundle | Activities, Posters, Timelines
Oh, Confucius! What do you mean? Students analyze Confucianism quotes!
In this hands-on resource on Confucius, Confucianism, and Ancient China, students analyze 8 different quotes stated by Confucius that get to the core of his beliefs. These quotes form the basis of the philosophy named after him, Confucianism. Students interpret each of the 8 quotes, then translate them to understand "what Confucius meant" with his words!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!Once finished, stu
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Daily Life Stations Activity | Ancient Civilizations Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt Daily Life Stations Activity | 5 Aspects of Daily Life Ancient Egypt☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia activities unit located here bundle!In this highly engaging Daily Life in Ancient Egypt activity, students navigate through 5 different categories to understand what daily life was like in Ancient Egypt. Students will understand what the ancient Egyptians experienced daily in terms of their clothing, games and ho
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5th - 8th
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Rules of Roman Republic: Overview of Consuls, Citizens, Legions, & More in Rome!
In this engaging Roman Republic activity, students analyze six text stations to learn about a variety of roles, people, and positions in the Roman Republic. Students learn about the role of the legion, centuries, patricians and plebeians, rights of women and enslaved people, as well as many government positions such as praetors and quaestors! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!This resource includes a paper
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity
In this Ancient India Geography notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, students learn about the geography, climate, and monsoons of modern and ancient India. First, students complete a two-page guided note worksheet with the included 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. A map activity is also included in the guided notes for students to locate and identify locations as the notes are completed. Next, students complete a close-reading assignment about a ship-wrecked sailor that shows the ancient Ind
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5th - 8th
Lost City of Atlantis and Plato CSI Inquiry | Great Activity for Ancient Greece
In this Lost City of Atlantis CSI activity, students take on the role of historians and detectives to try to understand what happened to the Greek city of Atlantis. Students navigate through what we know about Atlantis from Plato's text, try to pinpoint what can be trusted and what cannot, seek to figure out what could have happened to Atlantis, then examine other possible theories as to the Lost City's whereabouts. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancie
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6th - 9th
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Comparing Athens and Sparta Chart and Reading
Athens and Sparta Comparison Chart and ReadingThis fantastic resource for your Ancient Greece unit features a 1-page reading that describes the major differences between Athens and Sparta. Several major aspects of society are described so that students can get a clear understanding of how the two city-states differed.After completing the reading, students analyze a chart of statements that match either Athens or Sparta and must correctly match each. This makes for an excellent homework assignmen
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5th - 9th
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World History Ancient Civilizations Curriculum | Part 1 World History Curriculum
This best-selling World History curriculum provides instant access to thousands of pages of resources, full units, and supplements to teach World History. You receive instant access to 11 World History Units (from Early Man and Native Americans to the Renaissance and Age of Exploration), interactive notebooks, geography and map lessons, Google 1:1 files, daily warmups, learning goal logs, "I Can" Statements, and trivia review games! Teach all your content from Early Man, Ancient Egypt, Mesopota
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6th - 10th
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World History Ancient History Curriculum | Part 1 World History PLUS Curriculum
The World History and Ancient Civilizations PLUS curriculum contains access to over 4,000 pages of hands-on materials, complete units, assessments, interactive notebooks, Escape Rooms, and much more to teach from Early Man through the Renaissance. Purchase this and enjoy immediate access to an entire year of a ready-to-go World History Curriculum! This best-selling curriculum is guaranteed to reach and engage your students!This all-inclusive World History curriculum includes almost four thousa
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Geography Gallery Stations | Greek Isolation, Farming, and Growth
In this engaging Ancient Greek Geography resource, students examine NINE statements across three overarching themes that were impacted by the Ancient Greek Geography: isolation, farming, and growth. For each statement, students focus on an overarching question and record relevant details on a graphic organizer matrix that are focused on the central question. Students learn about the impact of the mountainous landscape, their reliance on specialized farming, trade with others, colonies, and much
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Ancient Israel and Hebrews Israelites in Ancient Egypt Reading Activity
Hebrews, Israelites, and their Origins! Learn about Hebrews in a fun and active way! In this highly-engaging Hebrews activity, students begin with reading an engaging and challenging text set focused on the Hebrews, the enslavement of the Israelites, Canaan, Philistines, Moses, Abraham, Jacob, and the 12 Tribes! Students work individually or in partner-pairs to analyze the origin of the Hebrews, the role of Abraham, the enslavement of the Jewish people in Egypt, the role of the 12 tribes, the e
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5th - 8th
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Indus River Valley Civilization Activity | Ancient India Mohenjo-Daro Harappa
In this Ancient India reading activity on the Indus Valley Civilization, Harappa, and Mohenjo-Daro will work individually or in pairs to complete a graphic organizer regarding the Harappan Civilization in Ancient India. A breaking news article has been included surrounding the discovery of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa guide. The included text highlights the achievement of these two cities and what can be learned from their design!Two versions of student graphic organizer are included for easy diffe
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5th - 8th
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Aztecs and Their Inventions: Students Navigate Through Four Aztec Marvels!
In this Aztec inventions and culture lesson, students learn about four major inventions by the Aztec Empire. Students learn about the precursor to soccer (ollama or tlachtli) , floating gardens (chinampas), the origin of the red dye (cochineal beetle), and their system of universal education!This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec.Students navigate through four inventions, using their investigative worksheet to guide their way. After reading t
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5th - 8th
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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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