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Ancient history study guide pdfs
3rd Grade Social Studies VA SOL Study Guides
3rd Grade Social Studies Study Guides aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning Objectives. 15 Pages! Each VA SOL objective has it's own page to include the standard, explanation, example, and visuals.Only a PDF Version is included in this download.There are many ways to purchase and provide these study guides for your students:Study Guides Individual by Subject:Language Arts (Google Slides) (PDF Version)Math (Google Slides) (PDF Version)Science (Google Slides) (PDF Version)Social Studies (Googl
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3rd
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Also included in:Â VA SOL 3rd Grade Study Guides Bundle
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Fact Files - Ancient China Interactive Notebook and Study Guide
These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Sequence, but will also work for any elementary class that studies Ancient China. They are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each lesson includes approx. 3 facts on a slide to project for students to copy, as well as No Prep, Just Print, ½ sheets that students can simply glue into a notebook.Everything (except the composition
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2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Fact Files - Year Long History BUNDLE
Industrial Revolution Study Guide Activity Packet: Timeline, Map, & People
This thorough packet on the Industrial Revolution is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Industrial Revolution for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on the Industrial Revolution, followed by
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Renaissance Era Study Guide Unit Packet: Art, Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Renaissance is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the art, writing, and humanist philosophy of the Renaissance era. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Renaissance followed by the standar
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Fact Files - Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook and Study Guide
These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Sequence, or any class that studies Ancient Greece. They are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each lesson includes 3 Facts on a slide to project for students to copy, as well as no prep, just print, ½ sheets that students can simply glue into a notebook.Everything (except the composition book) is included to get your student
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â It's Ancient Greece CKLA BUNDLE
Clash of the Gods Episode 1: Zeus - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 1: Zeus.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, which
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides
Prehistory Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on the Prehistory is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of Prehistory from the Paleolithic Age to the first civilizations. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Prehistoric Era, followed by the stand
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Ancient River Valley Civilizations Study Guide Unit Packet Worksheets Activities
This thorough packet on Ancient Civilizations is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and Ancient China. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on these ancient civilizations,
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Workbook
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
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Clash of the Gods Episode 2: Hercules - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 2: Hercules.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, w
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Clash of the Gods Episodes 1-3 Bundle: Zeus, Hades, Hercules Video Guides
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Interactive
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a character web, compile a list, compare/contrast, debate, and fill in a chart. Students will learn about: idiom, allusions, theme, syllogism, similes, effective writing, plants,
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6th - 9th
The Golden Goblet (by Eloise Jarvis McGraw) Study Guide
The Golden Goblet Study Guide contains chapter questions and vocabulary for grouped chapters of the novel (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-16).Also included are the following titles: Anticipation Guide, Character Identification and Analysis, Theme Explanations, Abecedary Chart, Character and Personality Traits, Hail to Pharaoh, Map of Egypt, Setting Identification, Word Squares, Afterlife Checklist, Common vs. Wealthy Tomb, Motive, Sharing Feelings, The Land of Thebes, Wanted Poster, Book Cover
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Study Guide Unit Packet: Worksheets, Activities, Map, Reading
This thorough packet on Ancient Greece is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of Athens, Sparta, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and more. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on Ancient Greek history, followed by the standa
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7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Mini-Guide for Middlers: Mara Daughter of the Nile Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Mara Daughter of the Nile, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this exciting book set in ancient Egypt, Mara becomes a double spy.This mini-guide contains: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: match similes, identify a motive, arrange sentences in the correct sequence, and narrate a story. Students will learn about: sarcasm, physical setting, irony, opinion/fact, metaphors, point of view, alliterati
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6th - 9th
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Clash of the Gods Episode 5: Medusa - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 5: Medusa.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episode 4 & 5 Bundle: Minotaur and Medusa Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s,
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega Bundle
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Interactive
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
Ancient Civilizations Timeline Creation Template
Students can fill in the appropriate blocks on each line to help show how Ancient Civilizations existed at the same times. This concept is often hard for students. Simply have the students fill in a color or pattern for each civilization at the bottom, then fill in the appropriate boxes on the timeline to match. Great for the inside cover of a History notebook!
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6th - 8th
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Clash of the Gods Episode 8: Beowulf - Video Guide
Are you using the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods episodes to spice up your mythology unit? Here is a comprehensive video guide for Episode 8: Beowulf.➞ Download my Freebie for Episode 9 - Tolkien's Monsters to clearly see what is included!➞ Buy in a Bundle and Save!• Clash of the Gods Episode 8 & 10 Bundle: Beowulf and Thor Video Guides• Clash of the Gods Video Guides: Mega BundleVideo:This video study guide is designed to correspond with the History Channel’s Clash of the Gods DVD’s, w
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Clash of the Gods Episode 8 & 10 Bundle: Beowulf and Thor Video Guides
Edith Hamilton's Mythology Study Guide
Edith Hamilton's Mythology Study Guide contains vocabulary and questions arranged according to grouped chapters of the novel (Introduction-2, 3-6, 7-8, 9-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-21, 22-23).Also included are the following titles: Annotate the Text, Flashcards, Mythological Impacts, Allusion Jigsaw, Updating a Myth, Trading Card, Biblical Allusions, Creative Myth, Book Cover, Comic Book Page, The Adventures of Odysseus, Great Family Feud, My Hero, Mythology Presentation, Norse Gods vs. Greek
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8th - 12th
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Analyzing Primary Sources Introduction Activity
Analyzing Primary Sources Introduction ActivityUse this activity to teach students the basic skills and practices for analyzing primary sources in a Social Studies class. This guide helps students to identify primary sources, investigate them for content, and apply questions about the source for bias or integrity.Includes:Student Reading on Primary Sources and AnalysisStudent Handouts5 Primary Sources for Analysis PracticeWrap-Up Questions to overview the activity with the whole classThis would
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5th - 11th
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Global History Final Review Packet
This is a comprehensive review packet that covers many of the units and concepts included in the curriculum for NYS Regents Global 1 (Grade 9). It includes a variety of activities meant to prepare ALL types of learners, regardless of ability, for a final exam in this course. The units covered include:- Social Studies Fundamentals- World Belief Systems- Neolithic Revolution/Rise of Civilizations- Classical Civilizations- Medieval Period/Middle Ages/Crusades- Renaissance- Protestant Reformation-
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7th - 12th
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Deaf History, 1000 BC - 1800 AD
This is a great condensed summary of key events and people in deaf history between 1000 BC & 1800 AD. From ancient Hebrew law, to Plato & Aristotle, to Ponce de Leon, Martha's Vineyard and to Gallaudet. This handout is a great study guide or reference for students. Students get to see that the roots of sign language and deaf history run deep. Students get to appreciate that there were some very important and often overlooked people who fought for deaf rights. This poster/handout reco
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Classical Conversations Cycle 1 Weeks 1-12 History Memory Work 5th Edition
OVER 70 PAGES OF LOW/NO PREP ACTIVITIES designed to help your child MASTER his/her Classical Conversations History Memory Work and MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER! Simply print and follow the directions. Activities are organized by week and day and can be glued into a simple Composition Book to use as review for the Memory Master Program or as documentation for your homeschool program. Each week even includes an assessment!
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Introduce
Picture It
Fill in the Blank
Spiral Sentence
Roll
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1st - 6th
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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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