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4th grade ancient history resources for Montessori
World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
This BUNDLE contains the following:40 historical events in 3 PART CARDS FORMAT40 historical events in TIMELINE CARDS format with reading booklet for reference PLEASE SEE THE INDIVIDUAL FILES FOR THE PREVIEW.We always use our printables at home in our homeschool journey. To see how it works, you are more than welcome to follow us!Follow my Pinay Homechooler BlogFollow my InstagramFollow my Pinterest
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4th - 12th
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History of Writing 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Writing.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of writing from cave art to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any ot
Grades:
1st - 6th
History of Numbers 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Numbers.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of numbers from prehistory to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any
Grades:
1st - 6th
Timeline of Life Research Project
Whether students are studying the Timeline of Life, dinosaurs, fossils, or ancient animals in general, this is a great project for them to practice their research skills.
The student is to choose an ancient animal from their studies that they are interested in learning more about. This could be a creature from as early as the Cambrian Period such as the trilobite or from as late as the Tertiary Period such as the mastodon.Once they have chosen their animal, they will use the Timeline of Life
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2nd - 5th
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Characteristics of a Civilization 3-Part Cards
Nomenclature cards, or 3-part cards are a wonderful way for children to interact with new information. This material, focusing on the Characteristics of a Civilization, consists of labels, definition cards, and pictures. When completing this work, the child should begin by sorting all the cards and placing the pictures across the top of their rug or table. They then read the labels and definition and match them to the pictures. When finished matching, the child should check their work using the
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2nd - 5th
World History: Ancient Times Timeline Cards and Booklet
Learn about the historical events of the ancient times with this Montessori-inspired (Elementary) timeline cards and reading booklet as reference. This learning pack contains40 timeline cards of the ancient times (occurred between the period of 5000BC to 500BC.a 40 pages of reading booklet for reference3 pages of timeline sheets that can be assembled to form as a guide. The paper size of this is in A4Each timeline cards has a date, a picture and a short description of the events. Use the timel
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
Montessori Timeline of Life Second Great Lesson Large Printable Format
The Timeline of Life is one of Montessori's iconic great lessons. The timeline begins in the Proterozoic and continues on to our currently time (the Cenozoic Era).The Timeline of Life can be experienced repeatedly to children from the age of six all the way through to age 12. Every re-viewing of the timeline leads to new insights, questions, and curiousity about life on Earth. The second great lesson prepares the child for further work in sciences - specifically in the study of:ZoologyBotanyGeog
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1st - 6th
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Also included in:Â Montessori Timeline of Life Second Great Lesson Story MEGA BUNDLE Media DL
Printable Time Line (40,000 BC to 2000 AD)
This printable timeline (dates 40,000 BC to 2000 AD) can be used for any purpose–sequencing pictures and information about the great civilizations, historical events or personages, world art, or any other development. I used it to show the history of writing from proto-writing (cave art) all the way up to personal computers. The children can lay the date cards out end-to-end. All cards together stretch a little over 30.’ Or you can lay them out in consecutive rows. After laying the cards out end
Grades:
1st - 6th
Ancient Civilizations Bundle
The study of ancient civilizations can be challenging for some teachers, parents, and children.Our Montessori-inspired Ancient Civilizations Bundle is the perfect resource to supplement studies.It includes so many fabulous printables about the following civilizations:Ancient EgyptMesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient GreeceAncient RomeThe Ancient Civilizations Bundle is designed for children in Montessori preschool and elementary classrooms and is for all children, no matter their skills
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PreK - 6th
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The History of Writing (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
a timeli
Grades:
1st - 6th
Characteristics of a Civilization Research Booklet
This printable material is meant to be used as a follow-up to the initial instruction of the Characteristics of a Civilization 3-Part Cards. Students are encouraged to select a civilization they wish to research further and use this booklet as a guide them through the research process.The students are provided with a table of contents, description of a civilization, and the eightprimary characteristics. Additionally, they are given prompts for each characteristic to help them navigate their rese
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2nd - 5th
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MAYA & AZTEC Civilizations Flipbook, Calendar, Chinampas Activity | Mesoamerica
Learn all about the two major ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica through info flip-books and hands on crafts. Students will learn major highlights of each civilization and how they have left their mark on the culture of Mexico and North America today. Make a working Maya calendar and floating gardens called chinampas, first invented by the Aztecs.Includes eight (8) pages of resources. *Resources also included in the MEXICO Activity Book.
Grades:
1st - 6th
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Includes 3-part picture cards and information cards for:Great Pyramids of GizaHanging Gardens of BabylonStatue of Zeus at OlympiaTemple of Artemis at EphesusTemple at HalicarnassusColossus of RhodesLighthouse of AlexandriaEach of the Seven Wonders includes 3-part cards and a brief information card.It also includes 4 research outlines that will assist the children with organizing the information they've learned and the questions they'd like to find the answer
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Egyptian Mythology Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 16 gods and goddesses of Ancient Egyptian mythology in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games.Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description• split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other• spl
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4th - 7th
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Evolution BUNDLE
Evolution BUNDLE! This is an in-depth study on Early Man that includes ***over 100 pages of activities!*** It includes all my comprehension readings, all my fill-in-the-blank exploratory activities, as well as lesser known but fascinating theories on hominids such as the Aquatic Apes and Ancient Astronauts Theory.In this kit you will get all of the following evolutionary comprehensions, task cards, and questions in one convenient package- answer keys are also included! + Evolution: Ramapithecus+
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Montessori Teacher Manual: History Elementary I & II
This comprehensive teacher manual includes detailed lesson plans of the Montessori history curriculum. Teachers will be able to implement instruction with accuracy and fidelity.
Grades:
1st - 6th
The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
an additional story on
Grades:
1st - 6th
The History of Paper- Timeline, Reading Passages, DIY and more!
ContentsPg. 2: Suggested Instructions for UsePg. 3: Non-Fiction Question StemsPgs. 4-11: History of Paper Timeline CardsPgs. 12-14: Timeline SheetsPgs. 15-16: The History of Papyrus Reading PassagePg. 17: Make Your Own Papyrus Instruction PagePg. 18: The History of Animal Skin Parchment Reading PassagePg. 19: The Process of Making Modern Paper Reading PassagePg. 20: Paper FactsPgs. 21-22: History of Paper Research GuidePg. 23: Terms of UseEnjoy!
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2nd - 6th
Ancient Egypt Definition Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 12 vocabulary words related to Ancient Egypt in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games.Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description• split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other• split card
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4th - 7th
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MONTESSORI GREAT STORY of PEOPLE. Early man (hominids) cards
HAND DRAWN CARDS TO THE MONTESSORI GREAT STORY OF PEOPLE.These set includes:- 5 cards of Homo Habilis, Homo Sapience, Australopithecus Afarensis, Homo Neaderthalensis, Homo Erectus. - 5 labels to the cards.- 5 labels to the cards with time period. These cards can be used for Great Story of People in Montessory classroom or at home. They also can be used for any hominid activities. Print and laminate the file for long-term usage (matted lamination is the best), cut cards and labels on line.
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1st - 6th
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MONTESSORI GREAT STORY of PEOPLE. Early man (hominids) skulls cards
HAND DRAWN CARDS TO THE MONTESSORI GREAT STORY OF PEOPLE.These set includes:- 5 cards of skulls of Homo Habilis, Homo Sapience, Australopithecus Afarensis, Homo Neaderthalensis, Homo Erectus. - 5 labels to the cards.- 5 labels to the cards with time period. - 5 control cards.These cards can be used for Great Story of People in Montessory classroom or at home. They also can be used for any hominid activities. Print and laminate the file for long-term usage (matted lamination is the best), cut car
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1st - 7th
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Montessori Timeline of Life - Full Length, Full Color
Full-size Montessori Timeline of Life - in Full ColorFull-size prints at 80 inches long by just under 18 inches tallZipped files includes all of the following: Image of the Complete Presentation/Control StripImage of the Complete Mute Strip14 page pdf of the Movable Mute piecesPrintable Presentation and Mute Panels - to create the full-size timelinethe file includes 3 sizes: 18x42" panels (2); 18x28" panels (3); 18x12" panels (8)for both the Mute and the Control/Presentation
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1st - 12th
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B.C.E/C.E Timeline and Historical Event Cards
This versatile timeline strip spans from the Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians (30th Century B.C.E.) to the present day (21st Century C.E.). It can be used as a stand alone timeline or along with picture cards for Montessori Fundamental Human Needs and other history and timeline work. Simply print, cut, and tape together. The arrow shaped Historical Event cards can be printed and used alongside the timeline or use the blank arrows to add events relevant to your learner. Historical events selected
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Art of the Ancients - 5 Hands-on Projects of Greece, Rome, China, Mali, & Egypt
Explore ancient civilizations with these hands-on projects and explorations. This e-download includes project handouts, directions, and supply lists. Every project is scalable to a full classroom setting, co-op small group, or independent art project. Use just these printed materials or expand on the projects with clay, glass, playdough, paint, silk, etc.Included: Ancient Rome - Mosaic ProjectAncient Greece - Pottery Painting & DesignAncient Egypt - Papyrus ProjectAncient China - Silk Hanfu
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1st - 4th
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5-ESS3-1
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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.
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