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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.R.3 resources
The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 10 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 10 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅Be sure to check out the previews of ea
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5th - 8th
First Americans | Ancient Americans | Native Americans Reading Passages
First Americans | Ancient Americans | Native Americans Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Part of US History Reading Passages Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) First Americans: The Paleo-Indians -15,000-7,000BC-where t
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3rd - 7th
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Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Ancient Greek Mythology - Interactive Notebooks
This 650+ page COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit and Mythology Interactive Notebook Bundle is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit or Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook Units, with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, projects, and more!Two COMPLETE BUNDLES are included in this downl
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5th - 8th
Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
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4th - 7th
Greek Mythology Social Media Profile Project
In this engaging project, students will become "Social Media Managers" for Greek Mythology figures, their "clients." A modern-day analysis into an Ancient Greek figure, students will conduct in-depth research about their selected or assigned figure and complete tasks to prove their understanding of the client.Students' final products will be a multi-paragraphed essay about their client, a proposal, and several social media profiles (ex: Instagram profile, Twitter profile, etc.). Project directio
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4th - 8th
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6th Grade: No-Prep, Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Research Project (includes Rubric)
This no-prep project is a great supplement to your Ancient Civilizations unit on Ancient Egypt. It specifically focuses on three of the more known pharaoh's during that time. It can be used in two ways. First, as a project based learning experience, where students can conduct research about three different pharaohs. Second, as an end of unit project that will allow students to take what they’ve learned and apply their understanding to a project of their choice. It also supports multiple Readin
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5th - 8th
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Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
This bundle includes all (currently 45 products!) of my best-selling Greek Mythology Resources!!! This is a growing bundle so any NEW Greek Mythology additions you get for free as I add them!!!☆☆☆ SAVE 30% by buying the bundle!☆☆☆ ❋❋ 662 pages of material ❋❋❋Click on the previews below to see all the products!What is Mythology Lesson PlanCollaborative Vocabulary Activity that helps students understand what a Myth isIncludes lesson plan, myths, student notes, instructional strategies and resour
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6th - 12th
The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key
45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or
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6th - 9th
Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology with STEAM Extensions Mega Unit
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~SocratesUsing this resource, students will be introduced to Ancient Greece, explore Greek contributions to the modern world, and develop an understanding of Greek gods and goddesses. Then, they will critically analyze common Greek myths. Students will explore the themes and lessons utilizing the Thinking Frameworks included. In addition, there are STEAMS lessons (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Socratic Seminar) incl
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4th - 7th
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World History Curriculum (No prep for the entire year)
This product is a complete world history curriculum designed for an entire year of teaching that focuses on the following topics: Paleolithic/Neolithic Age, Neolithic Revolution, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Confucianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Ancient Greece, Roman Republic/Empire, Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, The Islamic Caliphates, the Crusades, The Silk Road, Indian Ocean Trade, Trans Saharan Trade, The
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6th - 10th
Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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Silk Road Reading and Activities
Your students will understand the importance of the Silk Road through student-friendly informational text. This print-and-go resource covers what the Silk Road was, how it began, how traders traveled through the treacherous terrain and rested along oases. Your students will also learn what people traded during this time, the importance of trade, and the philosophical ideas that were exchanged. The informational text concludes with the uprising of the Age of Exploration. This product includes:Cov
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4th - 6th
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Ancient History Mega Bundle of Timeline Display and Sorting Activities
Eight great timeline, display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events the following ancient civilizations:Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient Persia The Ancient Hebrews. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the eight individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The timeline
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3rd - 7th
Mara, Daughter of the Nile Marapalooza Mayhem! Novel Study Bundle!
The Mara, Daughter of the Nile Marapalooza Mayhem! Novel Study Bundle! Save $12 by buying all four of my Mara resources at once!
Marapalooza Mayhem! Novel Study Bundle includes the following:
Teacher Presentation file: Topics to be discussed with students daily as the class progress through the reading of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Topics are as follows:
• Hatshepsut
• Cast of Characters
• Egyptian Vocabulary
• Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
• Literary Devices: Foreshadowing, Show, Not Tell, Se
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6th - 9th
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Ancient History Close Reading Book Mega Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle of eight close reading books consisting of forty-five close reading passages about famous events or figures from Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews.Each individual activity comes with a reading comprehension passage, comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks including a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for
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3rd - 4th
6th Grade: No-Prep, Ancient Civilizations Contributions Project-includes rubric
This no-prep project is a great supplement to the end your Ancient Civilizations instruction. It specifically focuses on examining the multiple contributions ancient civilizations have provided in the areas of technology, art, architecture, etc. to today's society. It also supports multiple Reading and Writing standards.The project includes:2 different project choicesDetailed student checklist of project requirements for each type of project1 page for student research notesClear project rubricTh
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5th - 8th
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l Lesson BUNDLE Greek Mythology l Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths
Lesson Plans for the novel “Heroes, Gods, and Monsters of the Greek Myths" by Bernard Evslin. This bundle will guide students through the novel with Notes, Plays, Graphic Organizers, and Quizzes. In addition, there are extra creative assignments - including fun, engaging writing and a poster assignment. What's Included:Cornell Notes InfoCreative Projects and Writing AssignmentsGod and Goddess Cheat Sheet and Quiz with Answer KeyPoster AssignmentsNature Myth OrganizerHero Stories PlaysFable Not
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6th - 10th
Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018)
Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to compare their lives to a teenage boy 20,000 years ago. Explore the words of wisdom that the Chief teaches his son and evaluate whether or not they are still applicable today. Ask students to think about how weaknesses and strengths sometimes depend on perspective and how Keda's relationship with Alpha helps him make the long journey home to his proud parents.Check the preview file for high resolution
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8th - 12th
Mummies in the Morning Novel Study Unit - Magic Tree House #3
Planning a high-quality novel study can take hours of your precious time, and those long list of chapter questions often results in little-to-no skill transfer beyond the book. Now you can teach those challenging reading comprehension skills like text analysis, inference, and summary through novels without having to spend all the hours preparing for your literature circles and book clubs. Plus, you can rest assured your students are developing stronger skills in text analysis and deep thinking
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Magic Tree House Novel Unit Bundle: Books #1-5
Integrated Project-Based Learning (PBL) Unit: Ancient Civilizations Exhibit
This interdisciplinary unit for 5th and 6th-grade students explores ancient civilizations' impact and legacies. Through research, critical analysis, creation of artifacts, and a culminating Ancient Civilizations exhibit, students will investigate and showcase their understanding. The unit integrates Common Core ELA and C3 Social Studies standards, fostering critical thinking, research skills, creativity, and effective communication.This product includes a unit overview (with daily lessons), rubr
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5th - 6th
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Ancient History Mega Bundles 1 & 2 | 3rd & 4th Grade | 160 hours of Activities
A mega bundle of reading, writing and research activities about Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews. In total there are 160+ hours of NO PREP activities perfect for Social Studies or ELA.The third grade or fourth grade bundle contains:Eight timeline, research and sorting activitiesThirty-three close reading activitiesSeventeen biography writing unitsSeven discussion based writing activitiesEight in
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3rd - 4th
Mara, Daughter of the Nile Novel Study: Chapter Summary Guide
The Mara, Daughter of the Nile Novel Study: Chapter Summary Guide was created to aid students who are challenged by the reading level and vocabulary presented in Mara, Daughter of the Nile in an effort to make the plot of the story more accessible. The summaries are clustered into groups of five reading selections, so only one summary need be disseminated to students each week of the unit. They are as follows:
• Chapters 1 – 5
• Chapters 5b – 9
• Chapters 10-13
• Chapters 14 – 17
• Chapters 18
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6th - 9th
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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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