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Ancient history teacher manuals for Montessori
Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
Grades:
5th - 10th
Ancient Roman Mosaics - Art Project of Ancient Rome
The Ancient Romans created mosaic art using tiny tiles. We have created a packet that allows students to experiment with this Ancient Roman artwork. Using tiny squares (or tesserae) of paper (already counted out- it just needs to be printed and cut), the students can glue these to their designated places on the Roman Mosaic Tile of their choice. There are three options for Mosaics in this packet : a Flower, a Ship, and a Sun. This particular project will be best showcased with color printing
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE
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
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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Kievan Rus (PPT+Rec.Videos) by PhD in History
Unveiling the Depths of Kievan Rus: A Visual Exploration for EducatorsDesigned by a PhD in History, this resource offers a visually compelling journey through this pivotal era in Eastern European history.Ideal for:Middle and High School World History Classes: Enhance student engagement and understanding with dynamic presentations.University Courses: Deepen student knowledge with a strong foundation in Kievan Rus history. (Note: For university-level courses, additional preparation using scholarl
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Not Grade Specific
A Year Course - World History (SAVVAS,PPT+Text+Rec.Videos) by PhD in History
Feeling overwhelmed by curriculum development for your 6th grade World History class?Streamline your workload and elevate student learning with this comprehensive resource set, created by a PhD in History. Aligned perfectly with the SAVVAS MyWorld Interactive - World History textbook (the first 8 topics), it offers a time-saving and engaging solution for the entire year.What's Included:Eight Thematic Units: Covering the major eras of World History, from the origins of civilization to the Byzant
Grades:
5th - 7th
Roman Republic + Empire (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Dive into the Colosseum: An Epic Journey Through Ancient Rome! ⚔️️Calling all history buffs (and future gladiators)! Embark on an 11-week adventure through the mighty Roman Empire with this exciting middle school course, designed by a real PhD in History!What awaits you:11 interactive lectures: Packed with presentations, engaging activities, and captivating stories, these lessons will bring the Roman Republic and Empire to life!Supporting materials: Each lecture comes with clear summaries and
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ancient Greece (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Spark Your Students' Curiosity with the Wonders of Ancient Greece!Looking for an engaging and curriculum-aligned resource to bring the fascinating world of Ancient Greece to life for your middle schoolers? Look no further! Our exciting short course, developed by a team of PhD historians, is designed to spark your students' imagination and deepen their understanding of this pivotal era. Packed with amazing presentations, brief texts for lectures, and selected captivating videos, this course seaml
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5th - 7th
Ancient China (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Unlock the Wonders of Ancient China!Bring history to life for your students with this engaging a short course on Ancient China, created by a PhD in History. This series seamlessly integrates with the SAVVAS MyWorld Interactive - World History textbook, enhancing learning and saving you valuable time!Topics of classes are:The Huang ValleyThe Zhou DynastyChinese Belief SystemThe Unification of ChinaThe Han Dynasty ExpandsHan Society and Achievements The course includes: compelling presentations,
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ancient India (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Learn more about an amazing world of Ancient India with our expertly crafted short course, designed for 6th and 7th graders. Created by a PhD in History, this seven-lecture series offers a broad exploration of India's rich past, from the early Indus Valley Civilization to Gupta Empire. Each lecture is supplemented with presentations, brief texts, and recommended video (links) to enhance understanding and engagement.This educational package aligns with the SAVVAS MyWorld Interactive - World Hist
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5th - 7th
Mesopotamia (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Unlock the Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations with Our Comprehensive Educational Bundle!Dive into the rich history of the Fertile Crescent with our meticulously crafted lecture series, designed specifically for 6th and 7th graders. Created by a PhD in History, this collection aligns seamlessly with the SAVVAS MyWorld Interactive - World History textbook, enhancing both teaching efficiency and student comprehension.What's Included in Our Bundle?Our educational package includes a series of dynamic
Grades:
5th - 7th
Printables DreamCatchers Coloring sheets-Indigenous People's Day.
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Dream Catcher Coloring Book - Perfect for Relaxing and a Great Way to De-Stress!Stress Relieving Activity for Adult - Native American Dreamcatcher - Beautiful Mandala Designs Files Details :-8 PNG 300 HQ SIZED 8.5X11 INCHES,for easy integration into your projects.-1 PDF HQ 8 Page Unique Design.-with thick black lines for easy resizing and crisp, clear prints at any size.USE THESE FOR: Indigenous Peo
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PreK - 3rd
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Dinosaur Bundle for Hands-on Activities
Use our Dinosaur printables to create fun, hands-on learning activities about dinosaurs! These are great for science centers or Montessori classrooms.
Have your choice of pin poking activities for developing fine motor skills, 3 part cards for learning names, fossil matching, and even explore different shapes with our fun shape bundle!
These materials come with realistic images of dinosaurs that will fascinate children, as well as our interesting fossil matching material that will show child
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PreK - 2nd
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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
Novel Unit for Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse
This nineteen page teacher's guide contains everything you need to teach Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse with a small group. As the third book in the series, not only are the adventures of Percy, Grover and Annabeth exciting for young readers, they also perfectly align with fourth grade's Common Core standards on Greek mythology. This novel unit contains vocabulary words, comprehension questions for each chapter (with suggested answers), homework (responses to literature) an
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Explore Ancient Egypt: A Dynamic Short Course for Middle SchoolDive into the mysteries of Ancient Egypt with our engaging three-part course designed for middle school students. Developed by a PhD in History, this course includes comprehensive presentations, teacher-friendly texts, and carefully selected videos, all seamlessly aligned with the SAVVAS MyWorld Interactive - World History textbook.Topics are:Egypt Civilization Egypt gods Achievements of Egypt CivilizationPerfect for enriching your c
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ancient Humans (PPT+Text+Rec.Videos), made by PhD in History
Explore the Dawn of Humanity with Our World History Educational Bundle for Middle SchoolDive deep into the fascinating journey of human civilization with our expertly crafted lecture series, tailored for 6th and 7th graders. This comprehensive set of presentations, created by a PhD in History, is designed to perfectly complement the SAVVAS MyWorld Interactive - World History textbook, enhancing the educational experience and deepening students' understanding of world history.What’s Included in T
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5th - 7th
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
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1st - 6th
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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Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project
This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.)
Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES.
File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.
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5th - 9th
Montessori Dinosaur Fossil Sequence Cards
With this activity, children will learn about the sequence in which a dinosaur fossil is created and discovered. Included is a series of 6 cards, featuring a beautiful illustration and simple description that the children will place in the proper order. Also included is a set of black and white images that match the cards that can be printed and copied as needed. With these, the children can color, write vocabulary, and compile it all into their own small booklet.This set comes with: Colored c
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PreK - 1st
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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.
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1st - 6th
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: World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
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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?
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