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Women's Suffrage Movement Lesson and Notes Activity - Women's Rights
This Women's Suffrage Movement lesson and notes include information about women's suffrage and the fight for women's rights. The lesson includes information about the 15th Amendment, women during World War 1, and the continued fight for the 19th Amendment by women such as Sojourner Truth and Susan B. Anthony. It is perfect for your history unit or during Women's History Month. This product includes printable and Google Slides versions for use with Google Classroom™.The lesson covers the followin
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4th - 7th
Greeking Out Podcast ALL SEASONS Student Notes Bundle | Greek Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.The myths covered in Season 1 include:Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and the Sun Char
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3rd - 8th
2nd Grade Core Knowledge Fact Files - Year Long History BUNDLE
**SAVE 30% with this Fact File BUNDLE!!These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Sequence and CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts), but will also work for any elementary class that studies the history units outlined below. They are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each note page includes approx. 3 important facts from the corresponding lesson on a slide to project f
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2nd - 4th
Neolithic Revolution Guided Notes and PowerPoint Lesson
Includes: Printable Guided Notes Worksheet, PowerPoint, Exit Ticket, & Answer Key!Aim: This lesson covers the Paleolithic Era, the shift to the Neolithic Era, and the pros and cons of the Neolithic Revolution on human civilization. After students take guided notes and view pictures that clarify the content, they will complete an Exit Ticket for the teacher to collect to ensure that the students understood the lesson. Great check for understanding! I use this lesson with my middle school incl
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4th - 7th
Ruby Bridges Opinion Writing | Black History Month Activities
This Ruby Bridges Differentiated Opinion Writing Packet was created to meet the diverse needs of your students. Whether you are seeking a lesson for Black History Month, or simply an opinion writing resource... this download will provide you the essential tools to keep your students on the "WRITE" track!PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:In this download, you will discover a variety of differentiated resources including:♥ Writing Templates♥ Graphic Organizers♥ Ruby Bridges Thinking Map for Brainstorming♥ Fina
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1st - 4th, Staff
Eight Features of Civilization Guided Notes
This resource includes a printable guided notes worksheet which covers the 8 Features of Civilization, a corresponding PowerPoint to display for students, and class notes! This lesson worked so well in my secondary inclusion class - the guided notes and visuals proved helpful for special education students as well. This is a great lesson to teach students about the structure and components of a civilization before teaching about a specific civilization. (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome)T
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4th - 7th
Division PowerPoint & Note Taker (using arrays, inverse operation, area model)
This Halloween themed product contains a 27 slide PowerPoint and corresponding note taker to teach students how to divide. It reviews using arrays and inverse operation, but primarily focuses on step by step instructions to use the area model to divide 3-4 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. It gives students the definitions of the following vocabulary words: divide, quotient, remainder, divisor, and dividend.
This product is aligned to the following common core state standard:
CCSS.MATH.CO
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3rd - 5th
Greeking Out Podcast Season 1 Student Notes Bundle | Greek Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.The myths covered in Season 1 include:Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and the Sun Char
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3rd - 8th
Orpheus and Eurydice Podcast Listening Student Notes
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 2, Episode 1: Theseus and the Minotaur. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.In this episode of Greeking Out we follow Theseus on his
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Ancient Rome Architecture Lesson - Arches, Bridges, and Aqueducts
This 20-slide editable powerpoint is a great resource for a lesson on ancient Roman architecture. It teachers students about arches, bridges, and aqueducts with facts and pictures. *Check out the preview!* Fill-in-the-blank notes are included to increase student engagement.This zip file includes:Powerpoint presentation PDF version of presentationGoogle Slides version of presentation (link)One page PDF of student notes with answer keyI hope you find this product helpful!
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Rome Bundle (SOL 3.3)
Demeter Persephone and Hades | Greeking Out Podcast Students Listening Notes
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 5, Episode 1: Demeter and Persephone and Hades. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.In this episode of Greeking Out, we learn about h
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Mesoamerican Notes Set: Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca
STUDENT NOTE SHEET IS IN PREVIEW(Will give you a full idea of all the concepts colored).This is meant to be an introduction to these four ancient civilizations. It gives students a basic understanding of their religion, culture, innovations, key cities, and artwork. I was tired as a fifth-grade teacher with the lack of resources outside of ancient European civilizations and wanted to expand that with this product. I have a master's degree in Spanish and Mesoamerican linguistics and literature
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3rd - 6th
The Ancient Olympics | Greeking Out Podcast Listening Notes for Students
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 4, Episode 8: The Ancient Olympics. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.In the episode of Greeking Out, they tell of 4 different Anci
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Living Wax Museum Notes Handout | Living Museum Project | Wax Museum Project
This living wax museum project is by far one of my favorite things about teaching 3rd grade. Truth be told this wax museum project can be used from 2nd grade all the way until 6th grade. Students take on the role of someone else, they dress up like an important historical figure and then they put on a show for their families and entire school It is a memory that is worth creating for your students! This is just one piece of the project (the note-taking handout), but you can grab the bundle HERE
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Living Wax Museum Project
Christmas Fictional Narrative Writing If I Were an Ornament... CCSS Grades 3-6
Unwrap the magic of Christmas with this Fictional Narrative Writing Lesson, designed to pair with any cherished holiday book, such as "The Christmas Ornaments" by Pamela Edge. Immerse your students in the enchanting tale of discarded Christmas tree ornaments, replaced by shiny new decorations. Cast aside and forgotten, they find themselves in a bargain bin at the humane society, clinging to the fading hope of once again adorning a Christmas tree. Transport your students to a world where ornament
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
Daedalus and Icarus Podcast Listening Student Notes | Greek Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 2, Episode 4: Daedalus and Icarus. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.In the myth of Icarus and Daedalus, the skilled craftsman Daedalus builds wings from feathers and wax to escape imprisonment with his son, Icarus. Ignoring his father's warnings, Icarus
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
March Book One: John Lewis Student Response Prompts
Are you looking for some scaffolded notes to support your readers while reading the graphic novel March by John Lewis?Well, look no further! The resource is meant to have students track their thinking (metacognition) while reading John Lewis's incredible story. It also supports teachers with helping students synthesize being an activist!Best of all? There is a digital version (Google Slides) to edit questions as you see necessary! Post the questions in Google Classroom, print them as quick rea
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4th - 8th
Greek Creation Myth Podcast Listening Student Notes Olympians and Titans
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 4, Episode 1: The Olympians and the Titans. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.As students listen to the podcast they will write a s
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Theseus and the Minotaur Podcast Listening Student Notes | Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 2, Episode 1: Theseus and the Minotaur. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.In this episode of Greeking Out we follow Theseus on his
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Abolitionist Movement Lesson and Notes - Slavery and the Underground Railroad
This Abolitionist Movement lesson and notes include information about the Abolitionist Movement in America and the fight for the end of slavery. The lesson focuses on the Underground Railroad and famous abolitionists like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Sojourner Truth and the end of slavery after the Civil War with the passing of the 13th Amendment.The lesson covers the following topics: What was the Abolitionist Movement?Slavery in AmericaLife on a Southern PlantationThe Underground Ra
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4th - 6th
Spring art project BIRD SONGS COLLAGE lesson plan suits Grades 2-4
Spring art lesson plan for BIRD SONGS COLLAGE suits Grades 2-4 introduces students to the wonderful media of paper collage. This comprehensive art project for grades 2-3, or older was inspired by the illustrations of popular children's picture books and the artworks of Henri Matisse.This is a great art unit to combine with a Science inquiry focused on seasons (Spring) or animals (birds). For a literacy connection, collage picture books have been suggested as reference among other resource links,
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: SPRING Art project x4 lesson plans BUNDLE for Seasons 2nd - 4th grade
Intro to Ancient Athens Presentation + Scaffolded Notes - Alberta Grade 6 Social
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to Ancient Athens as well as the class structure and gender divides of Ancient Athens. Includes "Introduction to Ancient Athens" Presentation PowerPoint and scaffolded fill-in-the-blanks notes sheet to accompany.6.2.3 analyze the structure and functions of the democratic system in ancient Athens by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues: How was the government of ancient Athens structured? (PADM)How did the structure
Grades:
1st - 12th
"One Plastic Bag" Earth Day FREEBIE - Reading Comprehension Activities
"One Plastic Bag" by Miranda Paul tells the story of a real Gambian woman named Isatou who led a recycling project in her town. She and a group of women learned how to crochet plastic bags into purses, which they could then sell at the market. This story is a wonderful example of problem solving in a community, as well as environmental stewardship and economics. Learn more about the project here: oneplasticbag.comThis resource goes along with the book. It includes five multiple choice comprehens
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3rd - 4th
Civil Rights: Hands-On Learning Lessons
Civil Rights: HANDS-ON LEARNING - Many people have less than fond memories of their History or Social Studies class. This could be due to the long hours they were forced to spend reading the dry, dull textbook in class (cue the Charlie Brown teacher reading aloud). Or maybe it is because of the vast volume of information that felt overwhelming at the time (think fire hydrant trying trying to pour into a water bottle). Social studies is just the opposite of dry and dull. And it certainly doesn’t
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4th - 5th
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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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