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8th grade ancient history independent works
Ancient Greece Geography Map Activity (Print and Digital Resource)
This activity will help students better understand the geography of Greece and its impact on Ancient Greek civilizations. They will label and color the blank map version and then answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the Printed Versions:*Ancient Greece map for students to label, color, and answer 10 questions (1 page map, 1 page directions/questions, uneditable pd
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6th - 10th
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ANCIENT CHINA Worksheet Activity Packet - Word Search, Crossword, and More!
Introduce and review important vocabulary words for teaching about the civilization of ancient China with this engaging puzzle worksheet packet. The puzzles will give students a chance to familiarize themselves with important terms while having fun. Puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, reading comprehension and lesson plan supplements, themed classrooms, sponge activities, introductions to new topics, and sub files. The list o
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5th - 8th
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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 Map Activity Lesson (Print and Digital Resource)
This activity will help students better understand the geography of Ancient China. They will label and color the blank map version and answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the printed versions:*Blank Ancient China map for students to label, color, and answer questions (1 page map, 1 page directions, uneditable pdf)*Blank Ancient China map for students to label, co
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6th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE: Greek Gods, Myths, Activities, Escape Room & MORE
This Greek Mythology Unit BUNDLE includes over 150 pages and contains everything you need to teach your students about Greek Mythology or to prepare them to read Rick Riordan's The Lightning Thief. First, introduce your students to Greek Mythology with the 2 Introductory PowerPoints. While following along, students will complete the Guided Student Note Pages and Graphic Organizers. The PowerPoints cover The Creation of the World & the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus.Have students continue to
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5th - 8th
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Activity | Engaging Crack the Code Game
In this Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egyptians. Student investigative teams have one class period to solve four clues, each written in hieroglyphics, then complete the final formula to crack the code. Students only have a set number of attempts to open the lock before the ancient lock deteriorates and remains jammed for
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Civilizations Interactive Notebooks World History 6th Grade Worksheets
Ancient Civilization Interactive Notebook Bundle for designed for 6th Grade Social Studies! Both DIGITAL & PRINT versions are included! Contains the following units: The Stone Age, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. ***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Online Learning★★★NEW UPDATE 7/19 - The bundle now contains The Stone Age | Ea
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4th - 8th
No Prep Emergency Sub Plans for any U.S. or World History Class Print & Digital
These No Prep Emergency Sub Plans are print and digital to make missing a class or a day/s easier for you. Just print and go or assign digitally! The substitute plans I've created for you will work at any time during the year for any U.S. or World History class. Print out a copy of the activities to put in your sub folder or save the digital versions in your Google Drive or One Drive. You'll never have to stress about leaving sub plans for substitutes again!Each activity includes an uneditable P
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8th - 12th
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Mesoamerica Activities Ancient Maya Inca Aztec Civilizations Mexico Olmec Empire
Looking for Mesoamerica Activities for your classroom? This Mesoamerica Activities Resource Bundle is packed with 6 StudentSavvy resources covering the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. This bundle includes Interactive Notebooks, Reading Passages, Interactive PowerPoint, STEM Challenges, Google Classroom Student Projects, and Assessments / Exams / Tests.The Interactive Notebook contains cut and paste learning materials for topics such as Mesoamerica, Slash & Burn Agriculture, Caca
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers various topics about ancient Greece (outlined below). Each passage has comprehension questions. I've included a color and black and white version of each, as well a key. The individual listings have more information and previews. These are great for centers, homework, fast finishers, substitutes, etc. They are print and go, so they do not take much prep at all. Includes articles on the following topics: AthensCity-StatesGeographyTimelineMino
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5th - 8th
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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 Rome Interactive Notebook | Roman Empire | Roman Republic | Punic Wars
{Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance LearningRome Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized social studies interactive notebook.This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumAnswer Key IncludedTopics
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4th - 9th
The Legacy of Ancient Rome Google Slideshow and Activity
Help your students understand the impact and legacy of Ancient Rome with this printable and digital activity! This no-prep resource includes a detailed Google Slideshow that teaches about 12 different innovations of the Romans and an analysis activity that helps students make connections between Ancient Rome and modern society.To use this resource, begin by presenting the slideshow or sharing it with your students. Then, students will work on the corresponding graphic organizer. On the graphic o
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Greek Mythology Activity, Greek Gods, Facts Fill in, Interactive Fan
Are you a fan of hands-on student engagement? This Greek Mythology Greek Gods learning tool is so much fun and loaded with visuals to boost your Greek Mythology teaching lessons. In this interactive fan, you'll find research opportunities, skill-building, and more! Interactive fans are dynamic! How so? The possibilities are endless. -an alternative to interactive notebooks-uses much less paper! (absolutely a huge plus!)-keeps everyone organized! An organized student is a prepared learner! -eas
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4th - 12th
BC AD BCE CE Timeline Activity for Google Drive and PDF
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to teach BC AD and/or BCE CE to your students, you are in the right place! This no-prep resource for Google Drive + PDF not only teaches students about BC/AD + BCE/CE, but also gives them opportunity to practice!This resource includes:Teacher Guide (PDF)Student Handouts (Information Sheet + Worksheet, with answer keys)Editable Google SlideshowEditable Google Doc versions of the Student HandoutsSelf-Grading Google Forms (one version for BC/AD and
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6th - 9th
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The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 10 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 10 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅Be sure to check out the previews of ea
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5th - 8th
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 Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greece Unit Introduction Research Activity | Worksheet + Digital Version
If you are looking for an easy way to start your unit about Ancient Greece, this is the resource for you! This two-sided activity sheet or editable Google Slideshow guides students through some country research about modern-day Greece and sparks their curiosity about things they will learn during your unit!This resource includes both a Google Slides version and a printable PDF version. An answer key is also provided.The topics included on this introductory handout are:geographyflagweatherlanguag
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Unit Introduction Activities Bundle | Worksheets
Ancient Rome Worksheet: Roman Numerals Guide + Puzzle | Ancient Rome Word Search
This Ancient Rome Activity Sheet is perfect for an emergency sub plan or early finisher activity during your Ancient Rome unit! Both fun and educational, this no-prep Ancient Rome worksheet contains two different activities: a Roman numeral worksheet with a chart to complete and 18 practice problems and an Ancient Rome word search with vocabulary words about Ancient Rome. Simply make a double-sided copy of this no-prep and engaging handout for all of your students and you are good to go! It will
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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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Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
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4th - 8th
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Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Aztec Resources Bundle: Interactive Notebook Independent Work Packet
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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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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