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Ancient history Common Core WHST.6-8.2a resources
Write Like a Sumerian! Cuneiform in Mesopotamia Writing & Literacy Activity
Experience a student-focused and Common Core-aligned Mesopotamia writing activity! Begin by immersing your students in the fascinating history of cuneiform's evolution in Ancient Mesopotamia. There’s no way they will say this activity is 'boring'! Students will dive into the reading materials by: extracting key detailssummarizing essential pointsdrawing insightful conclusions using a printable writing guideYour students will transport back in time to the Sumerian era as they embark on an excitin
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Imperial Dynasties of China Newspaper Project
This "Create a Newspaper" resource provides students with an engaging and creative project to demonstrate their learning about a dynasty in China. Students will choose from the following dynasties to focus on: Qin, Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan or Ming This project is a sure way to excite them and capture their attention about the topics at hand. This comprehensive resource includes easy to follow and detailed directions and requirementsfor students. A description of 9 newspaper sections are includ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Unit King Tut Hammurabi for World History
In the Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Bundle, you receive 12 fun, hands-on, Common Core focused, Google 1:1 compatible resources guaranteed to energize your classroom! Bring life and energy to teaching Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Purchased separately, these lessons would cost over $40 -- buy this bundle and save over 20%! It's like getting a couple lessons for free!The TWELVE activities included in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Unit Bundle are:✔ 1.) King Tut CSI Investigation! Students inves
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5th - 8th
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Code Hacker! Aztec, Maya, Inca Escape Room - Digital Google Apps Fun Activity
Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding of the Americas (Aztec, Maya, Inca Civilizations) with a resource map on TWO printable pages and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code entered into a Google Form. If they can enter all of the correct codes, they win a chest of riches.For students to progress to the next section, they must get the correct answers, so grading is a snap! It's
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Reading: How did Egyptians Build Pyramids? Claim & Evidence CER
Are you ready to have your students embark on a fascinating journey back in time to uncover the age-old riddle of how the Ancient Egyptians constructed the majestic Pyramids of Giza? Look no further, as our "Histories Mysteries: How Did Ancient Egypt Build Pyramids?" is here to take your students on an awe-inspiring historical exploration! Unearth the Secrets of the Pyramids: In this immersive Ancient Egypt Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, your students will become history detective
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5th - 8th
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Chinese Philosophies - Confucianism Daoism Legalism - Help Wanted Ad
This Chinese Philosophies project involves students designing a “Help Wanted Ad” with a specific focus on the philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. To set the scene, your students live in ancient China and have been chosen to design a help wanted advertisement for one of the following philosophies - Legalism, Daoism or Confucianism. The founder of the chosen philosophy is hoping to hire an assistant to help guide people in the philosophy. The task of your students is to create a hel
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations & Campaign Poster
Famous Egyptian Pharaohs Reading Stations, Campaign Poster, & Lesson Plan - Print & Digital, Answer Key, RubricThis is a zero-prep, differentiated, fun activity that goes over famous Egyptian pharaohs! This is an excellent addition to your unit on Ancient Egypt and works great as a backup Sub Lesson Plan! I really like doing these types of activities because it gets students up and moving! This resource comes as a Google Drive resource. If you would like to print the resource material, y
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7th - 11th
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Ashoka the Great? Ancient India Activity Writing and Literacy Lesson Plan
This activity is student-centered and Common Core! First, students read a brief history of the famous Mauryan leader of Ancient India, Ashoka (Asoka) the Great. Then, they analyze some of his more controversial accomplishments and evaluate his "greatness". Next, students formulate an opinion and use his accomplishments as evidence to support their beliefs. They create a conclusion and even draw parallels between his accomplishments and what makes a person great.This assignment includes a few pri
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4th - 10th
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Code Hacker! Ancient Rome Escape Room Activity : Digital Google Lesson
What a great way to learn about the government, key leaders, and achievements of the Ancient Roman Empire! Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code that is entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes they win a chest of riches. In a fun, optional summary
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5th - 8th
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Code Hacker! Mesopotamia Escape Room History Lesson -Google Apps Activity
Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code that is entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes they win a chest of riches. In a fun, optional summary activity students can complete a "what I would buy with the billions a won" activity available for print
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5th - 8th
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History's Mysteries: Women Samurai? Claim & Evidence CER Activity
Were there women samurai in Medieval Japan? Research suggests there were many! Students investigate if an when feudal Japan had female samurai based on what the experts say! In this fun, Medieval Japan Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent scientific data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, support the claim with evidence, write reasoning, and offer a conclu
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5th - 8th
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History's Mysteries: A Children's Crusade? Claim & Evidence CER Activity
Was there an army of European children that were sent to win back Jerusalem from the Muslims? Students investigate if there was a children's crusade based on the latest evidence! In this fun, Medieval Europe Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent scientific data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, support the claim with evidence, write reasoning, and offer a c
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Project: Create a Travel Brochure
Tours & Co. is in need of an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide to teach tourists about ancient Egyptian sites. In lieu of a formal interview, Tours & Co. has requested that job candidates submit an original travel brochure. The travel brochure will include a combination of images and descriptions. The creator of the most informative and interesting brochure will be hired as a tour guide for Tours & Co. Included in the Resource:✓ A detailed explanation of the project✓ A lis
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Activities Bundle
Write Like an Egyptian! Hieroglyphics Common Core Writing and Literacy
Students read a brief history of the evolution of hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt. Then, students support the main idea of the reading with evidence from the text. Students decipher a message and try writing like an Egyptian by writing his/her name in hieroglyphics. Lastly, the students support a claim with evidence from the text in a Claim, Evidence, Reasoning graphic organizer. This product comes with an answer key!═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════►►► This prod
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4th - 9th
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Mesopotamia Empire Reading Comprehension Akkadian Babylon Assyria Persia
Add variety to your instruction and activate higher level thinking with this fun Empires of Mesopotamia Activity. Learn about the Akkadian Empire, Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire, Neo-Babylon or Chaldean Empire, and Persian Empire. Students work independently or in groups to determine why each of 4 Mesopotamian Empires, plus Persia, rose, how they were managed, and why they fell. Comparison across empires leads students to derive the 7 Characteristics of Empire and Why Empires Fall. Extend an
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6th - 9th
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
Code Hacker! Feudal Medieval Japan Escape Room - Digital Google Lesson Activity
Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages, and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code that is entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes they win a chest of riches. In a fun, optional summary activity students can complete a "what I would buy with the billions a won" activity available for print
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5th - 8th
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Code Hacker! Ancient India Escape Room Activity : Digital Google Lesson
What a great way to learn about key achievements, empires, leaders, and cultures of Ancient India! Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages, and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code that is entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes, they win a chest of riches. In a fun, optional summary acti
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5th - 8th
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Code Hacker! An Ancient Egypt Escape Room History Lesson - Google Apps Activity
Can students break the codes to win billions in riches? Each section tests student skills, knowledge, and understanding with a resource map that is on TWO printable pages, and in a Google Form! Students use the resource map and clues to decipher a code that is entered into a Google Form. If they are able to enter all of the correct codes they win a chest of riches. In a fun, optional summary activity students can complete a "what I would buy with the billions a won" activity available for print
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Map Activity BUNDLE
It all started in Ancient Mesopotamia! Discover how the Geography of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created the Fertile Crescent and influenced the development of the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia.Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files into Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom. Refer to my detailed Terms of Use below for additional information.Here's all that's Included:5 Informational Text Readin
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6th - 9th
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History's Mysteries: Renaissance Zombies? Claim & Evidence CER Activity
Were there Zombies during the Renaissance? Students investigate if there were actual zombies based on the latest evidence! In fact, the bacterial infection syphilis was the cause of zombie-like appearances and symptoms. In this attention-grabbing, gruesome Renaissance Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) unit lesson, students investigate by reading and gathering evidence from the most recent scientific data and primary sources to answer a focus question. After the reading students create a claim, su
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Mummies & Mummification Religion Reading Comprehension & Activity
Ancient Egyptian religious afterlife beliefs and mythology required the deceased to maintain his or her appearance even in death. Enter the development of the elaborate 70-day Ancient Egypt mummification process. This resource provides historical background and complete instructions for a 6-week carrot mummification project. NOTE: Carrots are low smell compared to other possible mummifying foods like meats or apples.TIP: If you start your mummification process as you start Egypt, your carrot
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6th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
Ancient China Confucianism Daoism Legalism Philosophies - Talk Show Activity
In this Ancient China Philosophies Activity, students will work in groups of four to present a talk show focusing on Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. This talk show activity will allow students to further develop their teamwork and presenting skills along with demonstrating their knowledge of these ancient Chinese philosophies. When planning and performing the talk show, students will take on the role of either the host or as a guest. The host will be responsible for asking the deep and engagi
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Ancient China Daoism, Legalism, Confucianism-Who Said it? Quote Match
What great way to learn about key philosophies of Ancient and Medieval China including Daoism, Buddhism, Legalism, and Daoism with a little bit of rigor and fun! This history lesson has tons of options for instruction and practice. First, students read a four half-page doodle note style reading about each philosophy and it's impact on China. A reading note graphic organizer is included to complete while reading. Then, students read quotes and excerpts from each philosopher and match which philos
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5th - 8th
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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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