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Ancient history independent work packets for Microsoft PowerPoint
"The Destruction of Pompeii" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
"The Destruction of Pompeii" illustrated Article and Power Point tell the story of Pompeii's last days and exposes students to primary and secondary history sources, as well as, asks them to make a decision, in a paragraph, about why or why not some residents chose not to flee the volcanic eruption. Activities, as well as, Multiple Choice and Document Based Question Assessments also included.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article- 65-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice /
Grades:
5th - 9th
Roman Achievements? - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the innovations that we are fairly certain belong to the ancient Romans. They point out that the Romans make it difficult to be certain though, because they took credit for almost everything ever invented - examples included. Activities, and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 50-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows stu
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Rise of Islam (600-632) - Interactive Google Slides presentation
This interactive (see below) presentation provides context to the rise of Islam. It covers the geography of the Arabian peninsula, bedouin life, Khadijah, the life of Muhammad, the Hijrah, Mecca, Yathrib into Medina, beliefs and practices, five pillars of Islam, and the links to Judaism and Christianity, among other things.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've created many interactive Google Sli
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Babylonian Empire and Persian Empire PowerPoint and Note Guide
Students will learn about the rise, fall, people, events, developments, beliefs, and more of Ancient Babylon (Hammurabi and Nebuchadnezzar) and Ancient Persia (Cyrus the Great and Darius I) with this presentation and note guide. You can use this as a PowerPoint or gallery walk (provided as a PDF and PowerPoint for your convenience). The note guides are short answer, true/false/fix, fill in the blank, a map, newspaper headlines, compare and contrast, and more! The answers are included where ap
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Mesopotamia Activities Bundle
The Aztec and Inca PowerPoint and Note Guide
Students will learn about the people, beliefs, developments, events, and more of the Aztec and Incan empires with this presentation and note guide (can also be used as a gallery walk). There are 21 slides for the Aztecs and 21 for the Inca. The note guide is a mix of true/false/fix, short answer, fill in the blank, and a creative task for each empire. The topics covered include their geography, government, social set up, relations with other groups, religion, development into an empire, advan
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â The Olmec Maya Aztec Inca Bundle
"The Roman Empire" - A Brief Overview - Article, PowerPoint, Activities, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point give the reasons for the end of the Roman Republic, continuing on to the reasons for the end of the Western Roman Empire, including the major accomplishments in between, as well as, the legacy of Rome. Activities and Assessment included. Makes a great intro lesson.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 37-Slide Power Point Presentation + Roman Empire Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessments + Answer Keys - DBQ Scoring Rubr
Grades:
5th - 9th
"The Strengths of the Roman Republic" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the elements of Roman culture that allowed the Republic to prosper and influence the world for centuries. Philosophy, Politics, Government, Law, Technology, Language, Literature, Art. Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes:- 5-Page Illustrated Article- 53-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily grade each other's short answers)
Grades:
5th - 9th
The Mongols Bundle
This mini bundle introduces students to the Mongolian Empire. It gives them an overview of Genghis Khan and his time in power with a 19 slide presentation (including discussion questions and a timeline activity). Students will also complete an interview activity, a map review, and analyze an account of the Mongolian Empire under Kublai Khan with a primary source. ***Updated to include a primary source packet on the Mongols overall from 1221--1372.*** See the preview for a closer look! ***th
Grades:
7th - 10th
ANCIENT EGYPT Pharaohs Content Bundle!
Grow your Ancient Egypt Unit with this Pharaohs Content Bundle!This product includes several activities, lessons and content all to do with pharaohs! Final quiz for the end included!Great savings in one bundle, or purchase items separately to mix and match!©2023msphillips.orgAll rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license)
Grades:
5th - 8th
Byzantine Empire (565-1453) - Interactive Google Slides presentation
This covers the fall of the western Roman empire in the 5th century, the rebuilding of an old port city in the east known as Byzantium, its transition into Constantinople, the conversion to Christianity, Emperors Constantine and Justinian, among other interesting facts. Key terms include: Justinian Code, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, etc.I've created many interactive Google Slides presentations. If you like this one, know there are many others. You can use these in your classroom and/or post on any
Grades:
6th - 12th
Pompeii PowerPoint and Note Guide
Students will learn about what happened at Pompeii when Mt. Vesuvius erupted with this 35 slide presentation and note guide. Two slides highlight a few differences between Herculaneum and Pompeii. There are 8 discussion questions throughout the slides and 25 questions in the note guide (short answer, true/false/fix, and fill in the blank). This has been uploaded as a PDF and a PowerPoint for your convenience. If you print this as a gallery walk or learning packet it could work with a sub. S
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Activities Bundle
The Byzantine Empire Powerpoint
Aligned to FL State Standards and the National Geographic World History: Voyages of Exploration (Medieval Civilizations through the Modern Age) Textbook. This PPT travels through the major information of the Byzantine Empire sections of the textbook. Each day or section includes the title, an essential question, matching textbook questions, notes, maps, images, etc... Use for direct instruction or as a supplement on your school's online platform! **Also available in Spanish and French**
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Byzantine Empire Bundle (English, Spanish and French!)
Medieval History Islamic Civilization BUNDLE
Students will learn about the development and spread of Islam during Medieval History with these resources. The powerpoint covers Muhammad, Bedouin, Arabs, Shiite, Sunni, Sufists, Kaaba, Makkah/Mecca, Madinah/Medina, the Pillars of Islam, the Quran, Ummayads, Abbasids, introduces the Golden Age of Islam, and more! Students will also complete a timeline, a 3 part map, design trading cards and a cube, create a hajj project, complete true/false/fix, respond to 3 essay topics, and complete an edita
Grades:
7th - 10th
The Age of Pericles Mini Projects
Students will review the people, events, groups, advancements, developments, and more from the Golden Age of Athens/Age of Pericles by making trading cards, a cube, or both. Each project balances academic requirements with personal choice and historically responsible creativity. This includes a teacher information page, cube construction visuals, 36 topic starting points, and a points distribution. This could work for a sub! See the preview for a closer look!You might be interested in:Peloponnes
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activities Bundle
Pericles and the Peloponnesian War Bundle
Students will learn about, or review, the Age of Pericles and the Peloponnesian War with these activities. They include a 22 slide PowerPoint with 33 note guide questions, a 3 part map activity of the Peloponnesian War, an analysis of Pericels' Funeral Oration, and an "interview" activity for Pericles. Topics covered in the presentation include a brief review of the key differences between Athens and Sparta, the Golden Age of Athens, Athens while Pericles ruled, and the Peloponnesian War: its c
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Mesopotamia (Sumer to Sargon) Slideshow Lesson and Activities
This bright and engaging slideshow can be delivered as a lesson or assigned as independent work. This will be especially helpful where students do not have textbooks, or they refuse to read them. Watch the video to see the slideshow from beginning to end. Interactive activities (Bell Ringer, Discussion Question, and and Exit Ticket) are included with answers. You may want to use the exit ticket as a formative (print the slide -- I would print 2 slides per 1 page). If you assign as independent wo
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Grades:
6th - 10th
The Age of Pericles and the Peloponnesian War Mini Lesson
Students will learn about the Age of Pericles and the Peloponnesian War with this presentation and note guide. The PowerPoint is 22 slides and the note guide is 33 questions. Topics covered include a brief review of the key differences between Athens and Sparta, the Golden Age of Athens, Athens while Pericles ruled, and the Peloponnesian War (people, causes, course, and effects). The answers are included where appropriate! See the preview for a closer look!You might be interested in:Peloponn
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activities Bundle
Americas Human Migration Theories PowerPoint - Slide Explanation with Audio!
A thorough explanation and analysis of all major migration theories (and a few others) on how Humans came to be in the Americas. Using the latest research and discoveries, it considers the support for and problems with each theory. Included on each slide is an audio reading for deeper explanation and connections which can be deleted. Helpful for teachers who aren't as familiar with migration theories, have a sore throat, or need something for a sub! Theories covered are:°Land Bridge°Watercraft m
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mesopotamia Review Student Project - Google Slides
This review product is perfect to end your unit on ancient Mesopotamia. This is a set of 16 google slides that follow the GRAPES format. The slides also have audio recordings for read alouds for students that need that accomodation. Each slide has a review activity to complete about ancient Mesopotamia, fill in the blank, drag and drop, read and answer questions, find images, etc. This is perfect independent work to review for your unit test! No prep. Just link to Classroom/Teams and go!
Grades:
6th - 8th
Writing Postcards Simulation - Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece
This Bundle includes Postcards with the images of:7 famous Ancient Greek Buildings: Parthenon, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Erechtheion, Temple of Apollo, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Athena Nike and Temple of Concordia.8 famous Ancient Rome Buildings: Colosseum, Pantheon, Pont du Gard, Aqueduct of Segovia, Arch of Titus, The Roman Forum, Mausoleum of Augustus and Porta Nigra.To make preparation for teachers as easy as possible, I added a Summary with main info about each of these historical buildings
Grades:
6th - 10th
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My World Social Studies Florida - Ch 1 Lesson 2 - Adapting to Different Places
My World Social Studies Florida - Ch 1 Lesson 2 - Adapting to Different PlacesThis product is the perfect companion for the My World Social Studies Florida student digital textbook. Students will be accountable for their active reading using these response questions.This product includes:Learning ObjectivesLearning TargetsVocabulary IntegrationDifferentiated Question TypesScaffold Student AccountabilityActive Reading QuestionsStudent Engagement QuestionsTeacher Answer Keys
Grades:
5th
Also included in:Â My World Social Studies Florida Chapter 1 - The First Americans
Week-Long Early Human Project
6th grade students are always fascinated by the tools Early Humans made. As a fun culminating project for this unit, students are asked to create their own tool using found materials and showcase it at a "Homo Sapien Depot." Students create their own tools, come up with a tool description, and then present it to their classmates. This fun project includes:- Powerpoint slides for the week - Packet for the week- Fill-in-the-blank tool description online worksheetThis is a great week-long project t
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Minoans and Mycenaeans Mini Lesson
Students will learn about the Ancient Aegean civilizations of the Minoans and Mycenaeans with this PowerPoint and note guide. The topics covered include aspects of the impact of geography, their culture and archaeological record, what led to or caused their decline, the Trojan War, Homer, and the arrival of the Dorians ushering in the Greek Dark Ages. The presentation is included as a PDF and PowerPoint for your convenience and can be printed to use as a Gallery Walk. The note guide has 30 qu
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activities Bundle
Ancient Civilizations Bundle
This Ancient Civilizations Bundle includes: - A 27 Ancient China slideshow, teachers notes, guided notes, and a key.- A Free Ancient Egyptian Technology and Inventions WebQuest, with a key, and a suggestion for an extension. - An 8 Slide presentation on Mesoamerica - Zapotec and Olmec Gallery Walk, with worksheet, and a key.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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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.
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