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Preview of Greek Gods and Mythological Creatures DIGITAL VIDEO LESSON TEMPLATE

Greek Gods and Mythological Creatures DIGITAL VIDEO LESSON TEMPLATE

This digital video template includes a Google form with two embedded videos. The form does not come with questions built-in and is totally customizable, so just add your own questions and assign! You can preview the videos by clicking here: Video #1Video #2This is a new resource format on TPT! If you have any technical issues or questions, please email me at geekchiceducationalvideos@gmail.com.*The videos are original and are NOT publicly available on Youtube.************************************
Preview of Ancient Egyptians Mummification Song || For Assembly Show Performance || MP3 MP4

Ancient Egyptians Mummification Song || For Assembly Show Performance || MP3 MP4

A catchy song about mummification to engage your students in an Ancient Egypt topic in a fun and creative way! Length: 1:26Files included: Audio MP3 & Lyrics Video MP4Genre: PopRights: For personal or classroom use only (performances are okay!)FYI: This song is free on YouTube, but this is the only place you can get the file and the lyric video!- | - | - | -Lyrics: [Verse] Wrapped up in bandagesFeeling oh so grand Mummification An ancient Egyptian plan Lying in a sarcophagus Waiting to be fo
Preview of The Legacy of Ancient Greece | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets

The Legacy of Ancient Greece | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.The Legacy of Ancient Greece. The Ancient Greeks had a tremendous effect on not only the ancient
Preview of Distance Learning Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses DIGITAL VIDEO LESSON

Distance Learning Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses DIGITAL VIDEO LESSON

Go paperless! This resource is a TWO part GOOGLE FORMS assignment. First students watch the original video. Next, the students fill out the DIGITAL GOOGLE FORM with 35 questions (most of them self grading!). Plus! The video has closed captions courtesy of Google's auto-generated closed caption service. You can PREVIEW THE VIDEO HERE.This is a new resource format on TPT! If you have any technical issues or questions, please email me at geekchiceducationalvideos@gmail.com.*The video is original
Preview of Introductory Video to the Byzantine Empire
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Introductory Video to the Byzantine Empire

The video provides an introductory overview of the Byzantine Empire, a continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It explores key aspects of Byzantine society, such as its political structure, religious significance, and cultural achievements. Viewers learn about the Byzantine Empire's capital city, Constantinople, as a center of trade, learning, and artistic innovation.
Preview of Introduction to Ancient Greece
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Introduction to Ancient Greece

The video provides a brief overview of Ancient Greece, highlighting its significant contributions to Western civilization. It explores key aspects of Greek society, such as its democratic governance, philosophical ideas from figures like Socrates and Plato, advancements in mathematics and science, and enduring cultural achievements in art, architecture, and literature. Through engaging visuals viewers gain insight into the rich culture of Ancient Greece, laying the groundwork for understanding t
Preview of Introductory Video to Ancient Rome
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Introductory Video to Ancient Rome

The video offers a comprehensive introduction to Ancient Rome, one of the most influential civilizations in human history. It explores key aspects of Roman society, such as the establishment of a republican form of government. Key features discussed include the division of power among various institutions such as the Senate, Consuls, and Assemblies, as well as the concept of checks and balances within this political system. Ending with a brief history of the origins of Christianity this video pr
Preview of Fourth Great Lesson - Invention of Language Game Video Tutorial
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Fourth Great Lesson - Invention of Language Game Video Tutorial

Introduction: The fourth Great Lesson is the Invention of Language. This game will demonstrate how much more effective and efficient humans are when they use language to work together. Before language, one would think that early humans primarily relied on non-verbal communication like pointing. However, as simple words were created, likely, it didn't take long for an explosion of language to come soon after. Languages, as well as math, are the cornerstones on which civilizations were built. I
Preview of Fifth Great Lesson: Invention of Math Video Tutorial
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Fifth Great Lesson: Invention of Math Video Tutorial

Imagine early humans first using math. Before any type of calculation could happen, humans needed to invent the concept of counting. The earliest form of counting was probably the repeated use of one. It may have been picture-based that represented something. For example, a repeating picture of a bison head would mean that each picture of the bison head represented an actual living, breathing bison that the early human was observing. Using symbols would be a gigantic leap forward in cognition a
Preview of The Ancient Egyptians - Religion and Writing

The Ancient Egyptians - Religion and Writing

Created by
Natalia Wityk
This is a 5 minute video which shows detailed information about Ancient Egyptians' religion and system of writing. Together with the video, you will find a set of printable worksheets which students can complete after watching the video.The information in the video is presented in both written an oral form. The language used is simple so that students watching can follow it easily. The video explains the following topics:What Ancient Egyptians believed inWhat their funerary customs wereWho the m
Preview of The Ancient Egyptians - Everyday Life

The Ancient Egyptians - Everyday Life

Created by
Natalia Wityk
You will find a nearly 8 minute video with detailed information about Ancient Egyptians. You will also find a set of worksheets as follow up to the video. The information in the video is simple to understand and is presented both in written and oral form. The video clearly explains:When and where the Ancient Egyptians lived.What Ancient Egyptians did for a living.How they produced their food.How their society was organized.What their houses were like.Who the most important people and their duti
Preview of Hunting and Gathering Video
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Hunting and Gathering Video

When studying humans, one of the major lessons is that all humans have the same fundamental needs. Still, they can be fulfilled in different ways. For example, everyone requires shelter, but those shelters have looked very different depending on the era or environment. Everyone wears clothing, but that clothing can look very different depending on climate and decoration. Everyone requires food, but there are a variety of styles of cooking, as well as different plants and animals available for co
Preview of Roman Engineering | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Roman Engineering | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.Roman Architecture and Engineering. The Romans developed fascinating architecture and were outsta
Preview of Secrets: Raft of El Dorado Video Handout

Secrets: Raft of El Dorado Video Handout

There is a documentary about the ancient Muisca tribe in South America and their connection to the El Dorado myth on Netflix and Amazon Streaming called "Secrets: Golden Raft of El Dorado". It's about 45 minutes long and very informative. It's originally from The Smithsonian Channel I created a handout for students to fill out while following along with the video. There are 35 questions for students to answer or fill in. A perfect activity for your emergency sub binder! The video is in Englis
Preview of Ancient Roman Economy | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Ancient Roman Economy | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.Romans and the Economy. During the Roman Republic, the economy was largely based on farming and t
Preview of Julius Caesar | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Julius Caesar | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.Julius Caesar. One of the greatest military generals in history, he conquered most of Europe, for
Preview of The Ancient Romans

The Ancient Romans

Created by
Natalia Wityk
This is a collection of three videos describing what ancient Romans looked like, what their jobs, their entertainment, their form of government, their powerful army and their religious beliefs.The videos present viewers with colourful pictures, clear script on screen, a narrator reading the script and soft music. The language used in them is easy to understand which makes the videos available for all kind of students.
Preview of Who Were the Olympian Gods?

Who Were the Olympian Gods?

This is a complete lesson from the series "History and Mystery with Miss Gibson." The focus of this lesson is the Olympian Gods from Greek Mythology, who they were, what they were in charge of, and how they were depicted. The bundle contains a powerpoint, a full video of the powerpoint with a complete lesson voiceover, a family tree of the Gods and Goddesses mentioned, as well as some related activities that students can complete to support their learning from the video. The video and all work c
Preview of Egg Thief Video
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Egg Thief Video

Capture the Flag is a childhood favorite, and kids of all ages and backgrounds are typically familiar with the game's rules. Since my students love this game, I needed to make a version connected to the classroom curriculum. When we played this game with small white soccer balls, I couldn't help but think they looked like eggs. This sparked my imagination, and I was inspired to make Egg Thief. When I first began playing this game, I used to say that the students were oviraptors stealing eggs fro
Preview of Latin Literature & Modern English | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets

Latin Literature & Modern English | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets

Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks.Latin Literature and Modern English. Latin, the language of the Ancient Romans was spoken through
Preview of The Vikings - complete summary

The Vikings - complete summary

Created by
Natalia Wityk
These two videos were designed to show students how Vikings lived, what they looked like, what they like doing in their free time and what their beliefs were. Both videos offer viewers the possibility of following the script in them and are also narrated. Colourful pictures help learners understand better. The language used is very simple and clear.
Preview of The Ancient Celts

The Ancient Celts

Created by
Natalia Wityk
This set contains 2 videos describing what Ancient Celts looked like, what they did for a living, what their beliefs were and how they fought in battle. Both videos show colourful pictures and easy to understand vocabulary which helps comprehension and engage students of all ages. You can hear lovely Celtic songs while watching them. Both videos present educators with the opportunity of making history fun! You can find just a piece of the first video below.
Preview of The Ancient Egyptians

The Ancient Egyptians

Created by
Natalia Wityk
This 2 short videos describe:Where the Ancient Egyptians were locatedWhat Ancient Egyptians did for a livingHow their society was organizedWhich the most important members of society wereWhat the Ancient Egyptians looked like: their appearance, jewelry, clothing and hairstyleWhat their houses were likeWhat games they played during their free timeHow and what ancient Egyptian children learnt at school and at homeWhat their religious beliefs wereWhy they mummified their dead Which their most impor
Preview of The Ancient Egyptians

The Ancient Egyptians

Created by
Natalia Wityk
These are two short videos which were entirely created to explain the most relevant information about Ancient Egyptians. Each video comes with a set of printable worksheets for students to complete after watching them. Apart from these worksheets, you will get one extra worksheet where students will discover the words in a wordsearch.The topics covered by the videos are:When and where the Ancient Egyptians lived.What Ancient Egyptians did for a living.How they produced their food.How t
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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.