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Ancient history Common Core W.5.1b resources
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 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
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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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
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
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3rd - 7th
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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Hieroglyphics & Rosetta Stone Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print documentor2. 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.Need help tying in the Co
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Persia Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient Persia. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient Persia. There are 29 posters or ca
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5th - 6th
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: Ancient Greece Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Dinosaur Research Lapbook a science proyect for Primary / Elementary
With this Dinosaur research lap book, let your students be curious, to wonder, to hypothesize & to research everything about the Dino era instead of spoonfeeding concepts to them in science class.I designed this item so my primary/elementary students can gather their thoughts in a beautiful Science LAPBOOK- I used green cardstocks &/or folders to assemble it.It is a research activity; all links are included.WANT TO SNEAK A PEEK? CLICK HEREThe key to success is to ask them the right quest
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Dinosaur BUNDLE (science) for elementary
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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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 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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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: Ancient Rome Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Social Studies - Topic 2: The Aztec Empire
I am constantly adding products throughout the year so make sure to follow Tailored By Naylor so you'll never miss out on a great deal.DescriptionI decided to create Powerpoints, student study guides, worksheets, and tests/assessments to go along with the suggested scope and sequence. The site states that in order for students to be productive members of society, students must be critical consumers of information they read, hear, and observe and communicate effectively about their ideas. They ne
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4th - 7th
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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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 China Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient China. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in 5th grade or 6th grade studying Ancient History or famous figures such as Confucius or Qin Shi Huang.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key ev
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5th - 7th
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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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