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Ancient history Common Core RF.5.3 resources
Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the ancient king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resour
Grades:
5th - 6th
Augustus Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first Emperor of the Roman Empire and the successor to Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman Emperor whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension a
Grades:
5th - 6th
Fourth Grade Ancient Rome Activity | Virtual Field Trip | Google Slides
Join Aly on an adventure to learn about Ancient Rome - its culture, language, and geography. Students will learn some everyday Latin phrases, explore the reason civilizations choose to live next to a river, and the architecture and art that the Ancient Romans are famed for.Includes:Google Drive folder1 x Google Slide presentation36 Slides➯ Make sure to follow me to be the first to know about new products - CLICK HERE➯ Get free content and support at annaglews.com or on IG @AnnaGlews➯ Money off?
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient History Escape Room Mega Bundles | Volume 1 & Volume 2 | 5th & 6th Grade
32 individual Ancient History Escape Room activities about famous figures or periods from Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Persia, Ancient India, the Ancient Hebrews and Ancient China.The following Escape Room Activities are included: An Overview of Ancient EgyptCleopatraTutankhamunRamesses IIAn Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarAugustusSpartacusAn Overview of Ancient GreeceAlexander the GreatAristotleSocratesAn Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaEpic of G
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5th - 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
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with five close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills. The book 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 with co
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Ancient History Mega Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade | 80 hours of Activities
Ancient Greek Gods Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with seven individual activities about the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloHeraArtemisThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also c
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5th - 6th
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Moses and The Exodus Story Escape Room Activity
An Ancient Hebrews Escape Room activity about the life of Moses and the Story of the Exodus from the Bible. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tas
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Olympics Escape Room Activity
An Ancient Olympic Games Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase fo
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5th - 6th
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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
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Alexander the Great Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about one of the key figures from Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in: Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
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: Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Birth of Hinduism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about the birth of Hinduism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Togeth
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5th - 6th
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The Silk Road Escape Room Activity
An Ancient China Escape Room activity about the Silk Road. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make
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5th - 6th
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Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about Siddhartha Gautama & the birth of Buddhism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Civilizations Close Reading Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Four Google Forms close reading activities about Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesopotamia & Ancient Greece. Each has an informational text and comprehension and grammar questions, and are followed by an extension task. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format with a crossword & wordsearch, allow students to learn key facts about ancient history while working on their
Grades:
5th - 6th
Ancient Civilizations Escape Room Activity Bundle Volume 1 | 5th & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following four key civilizatons from ancient history: Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each activity has been split into four different
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Civilizations Escape Room Activity Bundle Volume 2 | 5th & 6th Grade
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following four key civilizatons from ancient history: Ancient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient PersiaAncient HebrewsIdeal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.Each activity has been split into four different ta
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital Versions
An Ancient Egypt BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity Bundle. The bundle contains the following individual digital escape rooms:An Overview of Ancient EgyptCleopatraTutankhamunRamesses IIThe NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.All four activities have been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.The re
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5th - 6th
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Ancient History Timeline Display and Sorting Activity Bundle
Four great display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the four individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The research and sorting activities are differentiated into two levels: with dates and without dates. Lower
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Tutankhamun Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the life and legacy of the young Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamun. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the young pharaoh whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gram
Grades:
5th - 6th
New Testament Activities | Kids Bible Games | Jesus BINGO | Reading Writing Math
This New-testament Kids Activity Bundle is the ultimate Bible activities pack perfect for kids of all ages! There are 28 pages and 7 different activities that incorporate Bible stories, the Savior Jesus Christ, disciples, prophets, apostles, the Commandments, miracles, blessings, and so much more! This is perfect for the classroom, Sunday school activities, Come Follow Me study, kids Sunday school, primary class games, church preschool class, Bible study group kids games, or any other Christian
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PreK - 5th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Escape Room Bundle | BOOM Cards™ Digital Versions
An Ancient Mesopotamia BOOM Cards™ Escape Room Activity Bundle. The bundle contains the following individual digital escape rooms:An Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaEpic of GilgameshThe Code of HammurabiSargon of AkkadThe NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.All four activities have been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase
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5th - 6th
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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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