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3rd grade ancient history independent work packets
Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Achilles
Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Achilles. Students will read a one page story about Achilles, the brave Greek warrior with a hidden weakness. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as author's purpose, vocabulary, figurative language, cause and effect, theme, and character traits. Some questions require more than one answer. Some questions have more than one pa
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: Ancient Greece - Hercules
Introduce students to the most famous hero in ancient Greece with this fun, engaging reading passage. Students will work through a four page story detailing each of the twelve labors of Hercules. 10 text dependent multiple choice questions are included. Students will practice critical reading skills including identifying character traits, determining cause and effect relationships, analyzing figurative language, making inferences, using context clues, identifying theme, summarizing, and drawing
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Medusa
Practice valuable close reading strategies with this fun Greek myth based on Medusa and Perseus. Students will read a one page story about the adventures of Medusa and Perseus. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as finding character traits, figurative language, cause and effect relationships, synonyms, identifying genre, text structure, identifying theme, and main idea. Some questions require m
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Greek Myths Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
Grades:
K - 4th
Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: King Midas
Practice valuable close reading strategies in your classroom with this fun Greek myth based on King Midas. Students will read a one page story about King Midas and his famous golden touch. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions. Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as author's purpose, vocabulary, point of view, character traits, literary devices, finding key words, making inferences, and identifying theme. Some questions require more
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Ancient Maya Civilization Study - Mayan | History & Social Studies Activities
Ancient Maya, This Kid's Life in History is a booklet that focuses on how a child lived daily life in a different time and country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Aapo who lived in Ancient Maya and speaks the Mayan language. Included:1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ancient Maya2. A 2 page letter from Aapo that describes his life in Ancient Maya3. Facts about Ancient Maya and discussion questions4. Ancient Maya Word Search Puzzle5. Ancient Maya Secret Code
Grades:
1st - 6th
Pandora's Box Greek Myth Passage & Questions - Printable & Distance Learning
Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Pandora.Students will read a one page story about Pandora and how she accidentally released all the evils into the world by opening her famous box. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as character traits, point of view, narrative elements, making inferences, determining cause and effect, vocabulary, figurative language, identi
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Civilization Study
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a time and place in history? Are you curious about how kids lived their lives in Ancient Mesopotamia?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Ancient Mesopotamia through the eyes of a Mesopotamian boy named Udish, who lived in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago. Students will see what it was like to live in an important country during a different time in history. Learn about Babylon, Sumer, and more. Great for Distance Learning!Included i
Grades:
1st - 6th
Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas: Informational Reading Passages & Worksheets
The Mayans, The Aztecs, and The Incas: Informational Reading Passages & WorksheetsMultiple Choice QuestionFill in the BlankShort ResponseOne PagerTrue & False Coloring PageAnswer Keys IncludedUsage ideas:Social Studies LessonReading NonfictionPartner WorkGuided InstructionIndependent WorkEnrichmentReteachingHomeworkSubstitute FolderPreview for entire resource availableAdditional S.S. Resources:Three Branches of GovernmentChecks & BalancesBill of RightsThe Statue of LibertyThe Washing
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Mummies and Pyramids - Fact Tracker
This book study is based on the MTH Fact Tracker Mummies and Pyramids by Will Osborne and Mary Pope Osborne. It is the nonfiction companion to Mummies in the Morning. It includes vocabulary words for each chapter and a comprehension activity for each chapter.-Text features- Main idea and details- Text-based questions- Compare and Contrast- Understanding key ideas- Describe logical connections and reasons A rubric is provided with the Common Core standards for student and teacher rating.Click on
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Reading Passage and Comprehension: Life in Ancient Greece
Give students an introduction to ancient Greece with this engaging, informative reading passage. Students will learn the basics about the life and times of the ancient Greeks. This passage can stand alone, or can lay the foundation for a more thorough study on ancient Greece.Students will learn:★ Where is Greece? (includes a map)★ How many people lived in Greece?★ What did they eat?★ What about the kids? (discusses schooling in ancient Greece)★ What language did they speak? (includes a chart on
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ancient China: Trade, Goods, & the Silk Road- Reading Passages & Activities!
This Ancient China reading resource is a great addition to your unit on China. It focuses on Ancient China's economy through trade. Use it for a close-read activity, during independent learning centers, or to keep in your emergency sub-folder! This resource is easy to use with independent learners, reading groups, or for whole-class instruction. This resource is also included in a student workbook on the history of Ancient China that is part of an entire unit bundle. CLICK HERE to check out
Grades:
3rd - 6th
2nd Grade Reading Comprehension : Dinosaurs
This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for 2nd grade. It is all about dinosaurs!It is split into 3 differentiated levels. There is a different booklet for each level. Each booklet contains a title page with helpful words, followed by five pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 3-4 questions per page.There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘who’ and ‘which’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are also
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Mesoamerica Close Readings: an introduction to the Maya, Aztec, and Inca- FREE!
Use this reading activity to introduce a lesson on indigenous peoples, to practice literacy skills, or to learn about the history of Mesoamerica! This resource is a piece to a larger MESOAMERICA UNIT. It provides clear student directions and is easy to assign for independent learning, but is also great to use for whole-class instruction and read alouds. If you like this 5-page student resource, it is included in a larger student workbook where you can find reading passages and reading skills
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ancient River Valley Civilizations BUNDLE- China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, & India!
Teach the four River Valley Civilizations- Mesopotamia, Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient India- without stress, and without the need for a textbook! This bundle provides full units with reading comprehension passages, interactive activities, lesson plans, and more. No-Prep is needed.All units are easy to use with independent learners, teacher-guided instruction, or a mix of both.**Please note: Resources are not editable. For a better understanding of the lessons provided in this bundle,
Grades:
3rd - 6th
8 WEEK TOPIC BUNDLE ON ANCIENT EGYPT
An 8 week bundle on Ancient Egypt covering the following:The location of Ancient Egypt and the River NileFarming and floodingThe pharaoh and ancient Egyptian societyHomes, food and clothingPyramids, tombs, mummification and the afterlifeFunerals and godsThe tomb of TutankhamunTopic review and modern EgyptThese lessons are designed for Key Stage 2 and home schooling.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Ancient Athens PAT Prep Workbook - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
Ancient Athens and Athenian Democracy PAT Prep Booklet - Alberta Grade 6 Social StudiesContains all relevant material to review Ancient Athens and Athenian Democracy PAT Prep Booklet Units in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum for the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) including practice PAT questions.6.2.1 appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society (PADM) 6.2.2 value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democrat
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in:Â Alberta Grade 6 PAT PREP Booklets (4 Workbooks) Bundle
Ancient Egyptians History Unit || Week 10 of 12 || End of an Era
Week 10 of 12- An immersive lesson pack on the story of Cleopatra (the last Pharaoh), Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony, and the subsequent Fall of the Ancient Egyptian Civilization. This pack includes coloring pages, a podcast and 4 printable worksheets. Children will learn to recall historical events, research independently and to present projects neatly!This product contains an 24-slide Teaching PowerPoint, with 4 activities outlined within, including Talk for Learning opportunities, learning co
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt || 12-Week History Unit || COMPLETE COURSE FOR AGES 7 - 10
Ancient Egyptians History Unit || Week 12 || Archaeology & Modern Discoveries
Week 12 of 12- A jam-packed lesson on Archaeology and how archaeologists continue to make discoveries from Ancient Egypt. This pack includes QR codes for research, questioning activities, puzzle tasks and worksheets. Children will learn persuasive writing techniques, research independently and to use topical vocabulary!This product contains a 24-slide Teaching PowerPoint, with 4 activities outlined within, including Talk for Learning opportunities, learning consolidation, vocabulary use, indepen
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt || 12-Week History Unit || COMPLETE COURSE FOR AGES 7 - 10
Ancient Egyptians History Unit || Week 11 of 12 || Tutankhamun's Tomb
Week 11 of 12- A jam-packed lesson on Tutankhamun and the story of how Howard Carter found his tomb. This pack includes videos, questioning activities, drama tasks and worksheets. Children will learn to recall historical events, research independently and to present projects neatly!This product contains a 32-slide Teaching PowerPoint, with 6 activities outlined within, including Talk for Learning opportunities, learning consolidation, auditory comprehension, independent research using QR codes a
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt || 12-Week History Unit || COMPLETE COURSE FOR AGES 7 - 10
Topic Pack - Ancient Egypt - Topic Review and Modern Egypt- WEEK 8 (8 lessons)
This is a workbook reviewing the topic of Ancient Egypt and an introduction to Modern Egypt and contains 8 different activities.It contains the following:Ancient Egypt Acrostic PoemAncient Egyptian Time Warp Art ActivityAncient Egyptian WordsearchAncient Egyptian Countdown Creative Writing ActivityWord ScrambleWhat is Egypt like today?Discussion of whether the British Museum should return its collectionTopic ReviewThis is the eighth of a series of 8 workbooks about Ancient Egypt. It is designed
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â 8 WEEK TOPIC BUNDLE ON ANCIENT EGYPT
Ancient India Unit Bundle: Reading Passages, Activities, Lesson Plans, & More!
ANCIENT INDIA is an awesome Ancient Civilization to learn about! This resource makes it easy to teach by enhancing reading comprehension, providing hands-on interactive activities, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assess
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Hieroglyphics BUNDLE | Ancient Egyptian History Enrichment
Looking for a way to enrich your study of ancient Egypt? These interactive worksheets will have your students using hieroglyphics to decode riddles and a crossword puzzle and will allow them the chance to try their hand at writing their name and other information about themselves in hieroglyphics!Download Includes 5 Pages (plus answer keys):-2 pages with hieroglyphics and the equivalent English letters and a space for students to decode riddles-1 page with hieroglyphics and the equivalent Englis
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Draw & Explore Bible for Kids: The Christmas Story, Parts 1 & 2 (ESV)
The Draw and Explore Bible series is a great way to combine art and Bible. A short description and Scripture passage for each of twenty different images illustrating various parts of the Christmas story from the time the angel visited Mary to the flight to Egypt and the return home. Each is followed by an image on a grid. Next, students can do one or all of the assignments that follow. They can draw half of the image in a grid that shows the left half of the picture, half of the image in a grid
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Grades:
K - 4th
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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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