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10th grade ancient history scaffolded notes
GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies
These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history! Check preview for details! All digital versions are Google Slides resources.INCLUDED:Presentation: Introductory GRAPES presentation with 25+ slides including definitions, examples, graphics, and key
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: GRAPES History Resource Bundle
The Sui, Tang, & Song Dynasties - Google Slides, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes
The Sui, Tang, & Song Dynasties - Google Slides, Guided Notes, Warm-Up & Exit Ticket, & Teacher NotesNewly Updated! (July 2022)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over the Sui, Tang, & Song Dynasties! Teacher notes are included so you don't have t
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: China Unit Bundle - Shang through Qing Dynasties
Buddhism & Hinduism BUNDLE - 2 PowerPoints, 2 WebQuests
Buddhism & Hinduism BUNDLE - 2 PowerPoints, 2 WebQuests - Digital & PrintLooking for a fun and engaging way to get students excited to learn about Buddhism and Hinduism? Look no further - this resource has you covered. If you are like me, you have quite a busy life. That is why I have made this resource zero-prep! Both of the PowerPoints come with lecture notes in the notes section of each slide, so you will know exactly what to say. Both of the WebQuests are ready to be distributed (eit
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Grades:
6th - 10th
The Han Dynasty - PowerPoint, Warm-Up & Exit Ticket, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes
The Han Dynasty - PowerPoint, Warm-Up, Exit Ticket, Guided Notes, & Teacher NotesNewly Updated! (July 2022)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over the Han Dynasty! Teacher notes are included so you don't have to worry about what to say. This is a great lesso
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Roman Government (Ancient Rome Lesson Plan)
This 5-day mini-unit will get your students excited about government! With guided notes, formative assessments, and differentiated regrouping activities, this lesson will deepen your students' understanding of the Roman Republic.
This lesson includes:
-detailed lesson plan
-Roman Republic presentation (in PowerPoint)
-Roman Republic notes flipbook
-Formative assessment
-Differentiated regrouping activities
-Twelve Tables QR Code Stations - 2 differentiated versions!
-Roman Government Quiz
-Qui
Grades:
6th - 10th
Early China Dynasties: Shang, Zhou, & Qin PPT, Teacher Notes, & Guided Notes
Early China Dynasties: Shang, Zhou, & Qin - PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes, Warm-up & Exit TicketNewly Updated! (July 2022)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read. This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over Early China! Teacher notes are included so you don't have to worry about what to
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: China Unit Bundle - Shang through Qing Dynasties
Ancient Egypt (The Nile River) Lesson 1
Teach your students about Ancient Egypt and the importance of the Nile River with this visually pleasing lesson. The lesson is will take one whole class period, and is designed for differentiated instruction. The presentation slides and questions sheets are in the form of a PDF and are distance learning friendly. Enjoy!Included In Your PurchaseStudent Reading VersionStudent Cloze NotesStudent Questions PageGraphic Organizer (Venn Diagram) Editable PowerPoint Presentation SlidesAnswer KeysFun and
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Bering Strait Land Bridge Lesson for Middle School ENL - SPED
Are you teaching the Bering Land Bridge to your middle school social studies students and need a no-prep lesson? This PowerPoint presentation, Google Slideshow, guided notes and worksheet will help your students to understand the Bering Land Bridge and early American Migration of Native Americans. The presentation and notes correlate and students complete the notes as they watch the presentation and come in a Google version as well. This social studies lesson includes documents to be analyzed an
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Ancient Lit Epic of Gilgamesh Mini-Unit w/ Reading Comprehension & Activities
Teaching ancient epics can be a really exciting time in a high school classroom with the potential for blowing minds. This mini-unit is great for a one week splash into "The Epic of Gilgamesh" and leaves students with an understanding of the history, major themes of the text, and an appreciation for cuneiform.This resource includes:- 3 different quick writes that can be used for warm-ups, exit tickets, and homework-Slideshow covering general background of Gilgamesh, Mesopotamia, language, religi
Grades:
8th - 12th
Thinking Like A Historian (Presentation and Notes)
Students will understand the importance of History and why we learn about it in schools. This lesson works wonderfully at the beginning of the year, in any social studies class. This lesson is Distance and E-learner friendly. This lesson will take 1 to 2 class periods to teach and is also designed to accommodate differentiated instruction. Enjoy! Included In This lesson: Reading and Questions Sheet Presentation SlidesGuided Notes SheetVideosSmall discussion activity Topics This lesson: Why do we
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Thinking Like A Historian Bundle!
Origins of Hinduism PowerPoint - Warm-Up, Exit Ticket, Teacher & Guided Notes
The Origins of Hinduism - Warm-Up, Exit Ticket, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes, & Google SlidesNewly Updated! (January 2023)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over the origins of Hinduism! Teacher notes are included, so you don't have to worry about what to say
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Hinduism Bundle - PowerPoint & WebQuest
Comparative Religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity
Four-page reading that outlines the major differences and similarities among Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The reading is organized by topics, including:
Prophets
God
Scripture
Messiah
The Afterlife
Practices of Worship
Celebrations
Leaders
Ethnical principles
Keywords:
Christians
Muslims
Jews
Jesus
Abraham
Mohammad
Yahweh
Old Testament
Torah
Bible
Koran
Qur'an
Heaven
Hell
Fasting
Prayer
Ramadan
Yom Kippure
Advent
Passover
Easter
Rabbis
Priests
Pastors
Imams
Ten Commandments
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Grades:
9th - 11th
Early Indian Civilizations PowerPoint - Mohenjo-Daro & Harappa, & Aryans
Early Indian Civilizations: Warm-Up, Exit Ticket, Teacher Notes, Guided Notes, & Google SlidesThis product is part of a growing unit bundle that you can view HERE. Newly Updated! (December 2022)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over the ancient civilization
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit BUNDLE
Ancient Rome PowerPoint
Ancient Rome PowerPoint, Guided Notes, & Exit Ticket
This is a fun and visually engaging PowerPoint on Ancient Rome! It gives an overview on the major figures, accomplishments, and events from Ancient Rome.
If you would like to purchase this PowerPoint along with my Christianity & Decline of the Roman Empire PowerPoint for a discounted price, then please click here.
What to know what topics are covered in the PowerPoint?
❁ Geography of Ancient Rome
❁ Latins & Etruscans
❁ Governme
Grades:
6th - 10th
Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire Viewing Guide for Julius Caesar
Need an engaging, comprehensive, and easy way to introduce the antecedent action for Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar? The History Channel's Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire (Episode 3: Julius Caesar) outlines Caesar's rise to power. The video is approximately 45 minutes.As students watch the school-appropriate documentary, they can fill out a 20 question viewing guide. Because the documentary is easily accessible, students could watch the documentary and complete the viewing guide
Grades:
9th - 12th
Maurya & Gupta - PowerPoint, Exit Ticket, Teacher & Guided Notes
Indian Empires - The Maurya & Gupta Empires - Warm Up, Exit Ticket, Teacher & Guided NotesNewly Updated! (January 2023)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over the Maurya and Gupta Empires! Teacher notes are included, so you don't have to worry about what
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit BUNDLE
Bundle: Around the Ancient World Project- End of Year / Back to School
This project is great for an End of Year project!The G.R.A.P.E.S. of civilization slideshow and notes would be a fantastic back to school / beginning of the year lesson you could carry though each civilization you study.If you know you will be out for a day this project can work for sub plans during research or slide creation days after initial instructions.This can be a great observation lesson if you limit students to researching a single civilization you are currently studying, with the G.R.A
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Punic Wars PPT & Guided Notes
Use this 15 slide highly visual PPT detailing the expansion of the Roman Empire through the Punic Wars to engage your students. Comes with fill in the blank guided notes for students to follow along with! This resource is fully editable to fit the needs of your classroom!
Grades:
6th - 12th
Ancient Indian Achievements - PowerPoint, Teacher & Guided Notes, Exit Ticket
Ancient Indian Achievements - Warm Up, Exit Ticket, & Teacher Notes, Guided NotesNewly Updated! (January 2023)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over Ancient Indian Achievements from the time of the Aryans up until the Gupta Empire! Teacher notes are include
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit BUNDLE
Egyptian Achievements - PPT, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes, Warm-Up & Exit Ticket
Ancient Egypt - Egyptian Achievements - PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Teacher Notes, Warm-up & Exit Ticket - Google DriveThis is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over Egyptian Achievements! Teacher notes are included so you don't have to worry about what to say. This is a great lesson for you to teach with your class or as a backup sub-lesson plan.This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, you can do so for both the guided notes and the exit
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt PowerPoint Bundle
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
Origins of Buddhism - Warm-Up, Exit Ticket, Teacher & Guided Notes
Origins of Buddhism PowerPoint - Warm Up, Exit Ticket, Teacher Notes, Guided Notes, & Google SlidesNewly Updated! (December 30, 2022)You talked, I listened! This resource now includes underlined keywords on Google Slides to match the fill-in-the-blank guided notes. Previously, the keywords were highlighted in a different color which some of you find hard to read.This is a zero-prep PowerPoint that goes over the origins of Buddhism! Teacher notes are included, so you don't have to worry about
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Buddhism Bundle - PowerPoint & WebQuest, Answer Key
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
Apex Learning Washington State History Quiz-by-Quiz Study Packet
Created March 2024!To accompany the ApexVS.com Apex Learning Washington State History Course. Washington State History is a one-semester course that traces the state's history, geography, government, and economics from the pre-Columbian era through the present. Students examine struggles to control territory in the Pacific Northwest, the conflicts and treaties that pushed Washington's indigenous tribes onto reservations, and the statehood movement. In the 20th century, Washington became a cente
Grades:
8th - 12th
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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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