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Ancient history Common Core L.5.1 resources under $5
ANCIENT ROME: World History Travel Brochure Research Summary Project
Have you ever wanted to take your class to Ancient Rome? Now you can without spending a dime! On this virtual field trip, students will become the travel guides. Through summaries and pictures, students will create a travel brochure that highlights 10 major locations of the Ancient Roman Empire. This creative project includes writing, research, and graphic design. What's Included:Student instructions to help explain all aspects of the projectA map of the Roman Empire to locate each stop of th
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5th - 12th
Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest Ancient Egyptian leader: Cleopatra, Tutankhamun or Ramesses II. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leaders A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conc
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writi
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Egypt Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about Ancient Egypt, from the creation of the kingdom in 3000 BC to the empire's collapse in 30 BC under the rule of Cleopatra. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with five close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes five individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaAdvances from Ancient MesopotamiaThe Epic of GilgameshHammurabi's CodeSargon of AkkadEach activity has an informational text wit
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Greece's Most Influential Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential figure from Ancient Greece: Aristotle, Alexander the Great or Socrates. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduct
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Ancient Civilizations Close Reading Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle of four close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.This bundle contains the following activities:Ancient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient RomeAncient MesopotamiaIncluded in each PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension act
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3rd - 4th
LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building Cards
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of the LEGEND OF KING ARTHUR in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce King Arthur related vocabulary (a great compliment to your study of the medieval period!) while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a
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3rd - 6th
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AMERICAN LEGENDS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building Cards
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of AMERICAN LEGENDS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce American legends related vocabulary (think Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Annie Oakley, Molly Pitcher, John Henry, etc.!) while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections cor
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Greece Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements and famous figures from Ancient Greece. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat information
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5th - 6th
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HINDU MYTHS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building | Construct A Sentence
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of HINDU MYTHS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce Hindu myths vocabulary (a great compliment to your study of the Indus River Valley civilization!) while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a sente
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3rd - 6th
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MESOAMERICAN MYTHS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building Activity
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of MESOAMERICAN MYTHS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce Mesoamerican myths vocabulary while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a sentence. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the dif
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3rd - 6th
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EGYPTIAN MYTHS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building | Construct A Sentence
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of EGYPTIAN MYTHS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce EGYPTIAN Myths vocabulary while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a sentence. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the different p
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3rd - 6th
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NORSE MYTHS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building | Construct A Sentence
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of NORSE MYTHS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce Norse Myths vocabulary while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a sentence. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the different parts o
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3rd - 6th
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ROMAN MYTHS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building | Construct A Sentence
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of ROMAN MYTHS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce Roman Myths vocabulary while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a sentence. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the different parts o
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3rd - 6th
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GREEK MYTHS Parts of Speech Game | Sentence Building | Construct A Sentence
This sentence building activity is a great way to extend your Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, or Sixth Grade study of GREEK MYTHS in an interdisciplinary way. Use this parts of speech game to reinforce Greek Myths vocabulary while encouraging your upper elementary and middle school students to practice using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections correctly to build a sentence. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the different parts o
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Rome's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest Ancient Roman leader: Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusi
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Ancient Egypt Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements and famous figures from Ancient Egypt. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informationa
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5th - 6th
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Qin Shi Huang Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the first emperor of Ancient China, Qin Shi Huang. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing.In
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3rd - 4th
Ancient China Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about Ancient China. The units focus on key facts about the ranging dynasties, the advancements made, and famous figures from the time period. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Olympics Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Ancient Olympic Games held in Olympia, in Ancient Greece. The activities focus on the key facts about the Games and then the similarities and differences between the Ancient Olympics and the modern Games. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templ
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3rd - 4th
Ashoka the Great Close Reading & Biography Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous emperor of Ancient India, Ashoka the Great. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and writing
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5th - 6th
Greatest Development of Ancient China Opinion Writing Unit | 5th & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about what development of Ancient China was both the greatest and most influential of the period: The Silk Road, The Terracotta Army or the Great Wall. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual developments A fact sheet to record key facts about each developmentTw
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Emergency Sub Plans | Ancient China Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Ancient Mesopotamia Informational Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. The unit focuses on key facts, the advancements made and famous figures from the time period. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade. A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity also come with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting te
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History 5th Grade & 6th Grade Activity Mega Bundle
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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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