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Black History Month ancient history videos
Ruby Bridges (1998): Complete Movie Guide
Ruby Bridges is a 1998 made-for-television movie, written by Toni Ann Johnson and based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.This movie guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful movie. The guide includes essential vocabulary, iconic images, and a character map.This movie guide comes with an answer key for all the sections. Ready to print and ready to use! Enjoy!For higher grade levels, you
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5th - 9th
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Juneteenth | Activities + Video
Juneteenth is a date to commemorate the freedom for which we must fight every day in our country.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.- What is Juneteenth?p2:- Look up the meanings.- What is the significance of Juneteenth?- What do you know about this day?p3:- The Emancipation Proclamation.- Juneteenth and Slavery in Texas.p4:- What Really Happened at Roswell.p5:- Timeline.p6:- The date.- Write a short review about Ab
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4th - 9th
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Black History Month Interactive Calendar Daily Videos Questions Digital Resource
⭐ In just a few minutes per day, your students can discover and explore Black History every day of February with this Black History Month Video a Day Calendar. This digital resource contains 20 custom videos that cover the importance of Black history and a variety of Black Americans. There is one video for every school day in February 2024. Each video is under 5 minutes and contains one open-response thought question - making it easy to integrate Black History in a meaningful way throughout the
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2nd - 5th
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Jesse Owens - Race movie questions
Race is a 2016 biographical sports drama film about African American athlete Jesse Owens, who won a record-breaking four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games.Directed by Stephen Hopkins and written by Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse, the film stars Stephan James as Owens, and co-stars Jason Sudeikis, Jeremy Irons, William Hurt and Carice van Houten.
This worksheet contains 35 questions and additional information about the potential U.S. boycott of the 1936 Summer Olympics. A free Powe
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLK’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” Introductory PowerPoint
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Thus wrote Martin Luther King Jr. in his eloquent and impassioned “Letter from Birmingham Jail” in 1963. Considered by many to represent a crucial turning point in the American Civil Rights movement, the letter is taught today in countless social studies and language arts classrooms. This resource provides the background necessary for students to fully understand and appreciate King’s letter, including:• A walk-through of events leading u
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8th - 12th
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Mankind: The Story of All of Us Bundle
Mankind: The Story of All of Us complete series video guides. Includes a guide for every part of the History Channel's documentary Mankind: The Story of All of Us. The guides were designed for middle school students. Each guide has between 10-12 questions. I try to pick important information for the questions and space them out so students must pay attention but do not have to write so much that they can't enjoy the video.Episode guides include:1. Inventors2. Iron Men3. Empires4. Warriors5. Plag
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6th - 8th
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Hebrew People, Israelites, and Origin of Judaism PowerPoint & Video Lesson
This wonderful lesson covers the Ancient Israelites, Hebrew People, and beginnings of Judaism for your World History classroom. The download includes an engaging PowerPoint, Google Slides version, guided notes worksheets, and a fully-narrated "flipped classroom" video lesson.Topics covered in the lesson include: Meaning of the terms Israelite, Hebrew, & JewishAbraham's roleThe TorahMonotheism vs polytheismMoses and the ExodusThe 10 CommandmentsThe 12 Tribes of IsraelThe Kingdoms of Israel an
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7th - 10th
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12 Years a Slave (2013): Complete Movie Guide & Processing Activity
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty at the hands of a malevolent slave owner, as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.This 24-question video guide will help your students get the most out of this po
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9th - 12th
Engineering an Empire: Rome - Video Guide with Teacher Key in MS Word format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Rome: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into separate sections for the 8 major segments of the video, each covering a major Roman leader and their contributions to Ancient Rome. Each segment of the video last approximately 10 to 12 minutes and each section of the video guide includes narrative questions with a fill in
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7th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire Early Americas Bundle - The Aztecs and Mayas
This two video guide bundle includes two of the most exciting and interesting episodes of the History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire video series (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVD and can be purchased from the History Channel or Amazon.com). The narrative question format is designed to engage the students throughout the videos, and focuses on historical, social and cultural aspects of the splendid Maya and Aztec empires. They allow for followup discussion. Includ
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6th - 12th
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Engineering an Empire: China Video Guide with Teacher Key in MS Word Format
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular China: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major social, cultural, and political events of Ancient and Classical China, and focuses on dynastic change that has kept China intact for over 4000 years. There are a total of 28 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span t
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7th - 12th
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The Egyptian Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza with Google Earth Tours
Tour The Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza with Google Earth.Make a virtual field trip to one of Africa’s most famous landmarks; The Pyramids of Egypt and giant Sphinx. You will be using Google Earth to watch a pre-recorded tour of the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, as well as, the Great Sphinx. The trip lasts for 3 minutes and 15 seconds.The product includes a document of about 40 talking points and interesting facts about the ancient Egyptian site. The tour is also accompanied by a pdf
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1st - 5th
Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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Engineering an Empire Greece: Video Guide in MS Word format with Teacher Key
This video guide is for The History Channel's popular Greece: Engineering an Empire documentary video (individual episodes are available on YouTube, or DVDs can be purchased from the History Channel). The guide is divided into five sections which covers the major historical, cultural, and historic events of this amazing civilization that became the "Cradle of Western Civilization". There are a total of 20 narrative questions with fill in the blank answers that span the 45 minute video. The narr
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7th - 12th
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Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 01 - Rome)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (41 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaG7jT76cSMEPISODE SUMMARY:One of the most powerful civilizations in history, the Roman Empire ruled the world for more than five centuries. Althoug
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9th - 12th
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Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Bundle: Print Version
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps version, designed specifically for distance learning, available by clicking here.This 14-page bundle is perfect for a unit on Prehistory, the Paleolithic & Neolithic Ages (the Old & New Stone Ages), or ancient Mesopotamia. Your students will enjoy the video featuring live scenes, and you'll be satisfied knowing that the content is excellent and that students will be paying attention because of the corresponding video questi
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4th - 10th
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Black History Month | African-American Heroes | Activities + Games + Music
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions of individuals of African descent throughout history, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity and notable achievements within the Afro-descendant community. Let's learn together about it.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-How to do page.p1:- Introduction.p2-p3:- African-American Heroes.p4:- Alphabet game (interactive).p5:- Game: mat
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish
Engineering an Empire: Entire 14 Episode Bundle - Video Guides with Teacher Keys
This bundle includes video guides and teacher keys for all 14 episodes for the hugely popular History Channel's "Engineering an Empire" video series: (individual episodes available on YouTube or on DVD at History Channel or Amazon.com The guides in this bundle cover the following episodes:EgyptChinaPersiansCarthageGreeceAge of AlexanderRomeRussiaByzantine EmpireBritainFranceAztecsMayasda Vinci's WorldThe guides are divided into multiple sections which covers the major periods, events, and lead
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6th - 12th
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Viewing Guide: Engineering an Empire (Episode 07 - The Maya: Death Empire)
This is a great documentary series for World History that helps enrich students learning of the topic. These questions simply serve as a guide to ensure that students are paying attention to the information that is being presented. (25 questions & Answer Key Included)This episode is currently available via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE65Y8-CvQsEPISODE SUMMARY:At the height of its glory, this mysterious civilization ruled a territory of 125,000 square miles across parts of Guatem
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9th - 12th
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Black History Month | Héroes | Activities + Games + Music | Spanish
Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions of individuals of African descent throughout history, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity and notable achievements within the Afro-descendant community. Let's learn together about it.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-How to do page.p1:- Introduction.p2-p3:- African-American Heroes.p4:- Alphabet game (interactive).p5:- Game: mat
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish
Black History Month | Historia | Spanish | Kids | Activities + Music + Video
Black History Month provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the fundamental contributions of the black community throughout history, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging its rich and diverse history. Through this celebration, the struggle for equality and justice is highlighted, fostering a deeper understanding of African American heritage and its impact on the construction of a more inclusive society.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish | For Kids
Black History Month | History | Activities + Music + Video | Kids
Black History Month provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on the fundamental contributions of the black community throughout history, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging its rich and diverse history. Through this celebration, the struggle for equality and justice is highlighted, fostering a deeper understanding of African American heritage and its impact on the construction of a more inclusive society.This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.-
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish | For Kids
Black History Month | Activities + Videos + Biographies + Theme of the Year
Black History Month is one of the most important months of the year. In it we commemorate the great contributions of African Americans to our culture and society. This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. -How to do page. p1: - African American History Month . p2: - Origins of the African American History Month. p3: - Why do you think it is important to celebrate this month? - Make a timeline. p4: - Cultural history and African Americans contributions .
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Black History Month | English + Spanish | For All Ages
Punic Wars in Ancient Rome Lesson: Roman Republic Activity, Map, PowerPoint
The lesson on the Punic Wars in Ancient Rome includes a presentation, video, guided notes, and interactive notebook page to teach all about Rome's three wars against Carthage and the problems that arose afterwards. Each slide of the PowerPoint and Google presentation includes fantastic visuals, graphics, and easy-to-follow notes on essential topics. Teacher notes are also provided for more details to share with students.The lesson covers all of the following:The Roman LegionCarthage and the 1st
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
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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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