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Ancient history Common Core RI.5.6 resources
Virtual Field Trip Introduction to Archaeology | Meet Archaeologists | Careers
Looking for an activity to introduce your students to archaeology? This digital resource lets students explore an excavation to learn about archaeology & ancient Civilizations using technology! It's a great way to introduce your students to the field of archaeology and learn how archaeologists explore the past through artifacts left behind!Your students will learn about the importance of archaeology, take virtual tours of digs, "meet" the scientists, and learn about important historic archa
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Archaeology & Anthropology Virtual Field Trip | Careers Digital Resource
Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
This bundle is full of 4th & 5th grade standards aligned resources perfect for fun summer school or summer camp activities. Students are asked to identify morals, recount stories by exploring their elements, understand characters, distinguish points of view, and work with new vocabulary. There are so many resources in one engaging collection! This is a bundle of following resources:1. Fables Explore fables with comprehension questions, theme, main idea, and teach morals with this CCSS standa
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4th - 6th
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Chinese Philosophies (Distance Learning: 2 Google Forms Lessons!)
Are you teaching the Ancient Chinese philosophies? Want to clarify the differences between Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism? Do you value students grappling with real quotations? Download this resource! What’s included:2 Google Forms: These are your own copies of 2 digital worksheets, meaning you are the sole editor. These “Digital Worksheets” include multiple activities, which work to increase student familiarity with the three philosophies of Daoism, Confucianism, and Legalism, and foster th
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5th - 8th
Anthropology Virtual Field Trip Activity | Anthropologists | Careers
Looking for an activity about anthropology? Let your students take a virtual field trip using technology! This digital resource is a great way to introduce your students to the branches of anthropology and learn how anthropologists study people and cultures in the past and present. Your students will learn about the importance of anthropology, observe types of fieldwork, "meet" the scientists, discover the relationship between archaeology and anthropology, and learn how language and cultures ar
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Archaeology & Anthropology Virtual Field Trip | Careers Digital Resource
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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The Lost City of Atlantis Greek Mythology Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Plato's lost city of Atlantis mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about one of Greek mythologies most compelling mysteries. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence, make inferences, and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain where Atlantis may have been located (if it even existed).This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence
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4th - 7th
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Passport S.S. Grade 5 Unit 1: Geo & Early Unit Plan & ALL 19 Lesson Plans
This Grade 5 Unit Plan includes Essential Questions, CCSS, Vocabulary, Skills, Evaluation, Performance Task, Teaching Points with a Focus Question, Content Understandings, and Learning Experiences for every lesson, Enrichment Activities, Ell's and IEP opportunities, and Multiple Entry Points for: Unit 1: Geography & Early Societies of the Western HemisphereThese are Grade 5 complete and detailed lesson
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A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the key events and eras of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about ancient civilization whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Close Reading Act
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5th - 6th
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Code of Hammurabi Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the code of Hammurabi, which was created in Ancient Babylon, in the region of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Hammurabi's Code and Ancient History whilst working on their comprehensio
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Olympics Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Olympic Games whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Hebrews Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with five individual activities about key events or key figures from the Ancient Hebrews, also known as the Israelites. 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 people or topics:An Overview of the Ancient HebrewsAbraham & the Birth of JudaismMoses & the Exodus StoryKing David & King SolomonJesus of NazarethThe NO P
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5th - 6th
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A Journey to Ancient Greece
A Journey to Ancient Greece consists of six Ancient Greece reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: The Birthplace of Western CivilizationIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Greek civilization. They will learn about:• The geography of Greece• The ancient Greek monarchies• The significance of Greek ci
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5th - 7th
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Moses & the Exodus Story Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Moses and the story of the Exodus. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Israel and the Ancient Hebrews whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Close Readin
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5th - 6th
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Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task 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 activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Greece Reading Activities | Greek Gods
Thanks for checking out my Ancient Greece activity pack! This is in no way an attempt to be a separate unit on ancient Greek civilization, but a supplemental resource to use alongside your current curriculum. The mentor texts included allow you to continue stressing those important reading skills while teaching your social studies curriculum.You will find non-fiction mentor texts, close reading activities, Greek gods trading cards, vocabulary tag cards and student stationary. These activities
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3rd - 6th
Ancient India Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about key events or key figures from Ancient India. 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 people or topics:An Overview of Ancient IndiaThe Indus Valley CivilizationSiddhartha Gautama & the Birth of BuddhismThe Birth of HinduismAshoka the GreatThe Taj MahalThe NO PREP informational text act
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Rome Close Reading Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Eight Google Forms close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about some of the key events and key figures from Ancient Rome. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.The individual resources look into:An Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarCleopatraAugustusMark AntonyConstantineHannibalSpartacusIncluded in each resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with cro
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5th - 6th
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Hades Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Greek God of the dead and the underworld, and the the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous god whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this
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5th - 6th
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King David & King Solomon Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about King David and King Solomon of Ancient Israel and Ancient Judah. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Israel and the Ancient Hebrews whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resour
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Unit Plan: Great Pyramid of Giza Golden Ratio PowerPoint
NatureGlo's eScience Ancient Egypt Unit Plan: Great Pyramid of Giza Golden Ratio PowerPoint is a mini bundle featuring a unique math in the real world exploration. Few of the world's wonders hold more fascination than the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still mostly intact. The Great Pyramid is shrouded in mysteries. The modern world is still trying to unravel them. There is a continued debate among archaeologists, Egyptologists, and mathematicians regarding
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4th - 10th
Also included in: Math With Art
Poseidon Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Greek God of the sea, earthquakes and horses, and the the sibling of Zeus, Poseidon. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous god whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resou
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5th - 6th
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Artemis Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Greek Goddess of the hunt, wilderness and childbirth, Artemis. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous goddess whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms
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5th - 6th
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Apollo Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the mythical Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy and healing, Apollo. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous god whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms
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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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