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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
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4th - 7th
Greek Mythology Unit - Allusions from Ancient Greece - Mythical Allusion Project
This Greek mythology unit resource package contains everything you need to teach students about allusions from Greek Mythology - reading passages, graphic organizers, answer keys, foldable activities, and class posters! Detailed instructions and student examples of all of the included mythological allusions are included. It is formatted to meet the common core standards relating to allusions from Greek Mythology. These activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of Gr
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4th - 7th
The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 10 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 10 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅Be sure to check out the previews of ea
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5th - 8th
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects
This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
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4th - 7th
The Odyssey Unit Activities - Character Analysis - Epic Hero Odysseus
The Odyssey by Homer - Qualities of an Epic Hero ! These Odyssey activities are an engaging way for students to look closely at key characters from Homer's Odyssey. A must for your Odyssey unit, this activity asks students to review the qualities of the epic hero, and use those qualities to closely examine the character of Odysseus. This is a great activity to increase comprehension and understanding.✅To complete this assignment, students first review the qualities of an epic hero. Students illu
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4th - 8th
Greek Mythology Unit Stations - Greek Mythology Projects - Greece Myth Unit
Perfect for an Ancient Greece Mythology Unit or Greece Interactive Notebook, this resource contains 7 different full text Greek myths with corresponding Greek Mythology comprehension questions and summary activities. These mythology questions and summary activities ask students to read through the text and pull out key facts and important details. Students cycle through each station, completing the activities as they go.Each station contains a full text myth, comprehension question page, and sum
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4th - 7th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Reading Questions
For the novel Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief Chapter Questions supplies homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate reading analysis for each chapter. The document has 22 assignments - one for each chapter of the book - and each assignment includes 7-8 questions aligned to CCSS ELA skills. The Lightning Thief Chapter Questions - Snapshot of Included Resources:22 Literary Analysis Assignments7-8 Questions per AssignmentVisualization Section22 Mini-Quizzes
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey.As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the publicly
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The Alchemist Novel Study & Reading Guide + Ancient Egypt 15 Lesson Unit Bundle
UPDATED APRIL 2024 TO INCLUDE AN ANSWER KEY FOR THE ALCHEMIST!This product includes The Alchemist Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions + 15 lessons on Ancient Egypt, which can be using before, during and/or after a reading of The Alchemist. For specific previews, descriptions and reviews of all the products, you can check them out individually.This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, comes with a variety of worksh
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6th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. 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.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Pack - 5 Stories plus assessments
SEE PREVIEW FOR A COMPLETE OVERVIEW OF THIS PACKETThis reading packet includes five Greek myths written as dramatic narratives (short stories). This packet includes the following myths:Perseus and MedusaKing MidasEcho and NarcissusIcarusPhaeton (the boy who tried to drive the chariot of the sun)Each story is about 2.5 - 3 pages long and includes a short comprehension assessment that includes 5 multiple choice and 3 short answer questions. An answer key is provided.The files are provided in Micro
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6th - 8th
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Eleven by Sandra Cisneros - Lesson on Theme and Four Types of Conflict - Digital
Teach students to uncover themes in Sandra Cisneros’ short story “Eleven.” This lesson plan uses popular culture to help students differentiate between the four types of literary conflict in order to identify themes in literature. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Lesson on Theme for “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros:✏️ Types of Conflict Worksheet - Digital & Print✏️ Identifying Conflict in Movie Trailers Activity - Digital & Print✏️ Conflict and Theme Wor
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7th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Informational Body Diagram Posters, Gods Research Activity
This Activity includes 137 pages of body diagram posters!Check the product video for the detailed information and a lesson plan advice! PLEASE NOTE:This is a DIGITAL FILE INSTANT DOWNLOAD only,printable in an array of standard frames sizes.No physical product will be shipped.After checkout you will be directed to a page to download your files.They will also be accessible at all times by viewing your Etsy purchase page.Refunds cannot be given after the items are downloaded.[FOR HELP WITH DIGITAL
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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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Themes of Greek Myth Jigsaw - Group Activity or Independent
NO PREP jigsaw activity with 4 Greek myths: Cronus, Medusa, Prometheus, Theseus & the Minotaur! Includes the myths, students facing worksheets, and teacher slides.Directions:Assign each group a Greek myth to read and then identify the theme. Students will then find evidence to support their theme. After all information has been collected, they will put it together on a Google slide to present to the class.This activity is a great supplement to any The Lightning Thief unit.Learning Targets:I
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Themes of Greek Myths Unit
The Third Wish by Joan Aiken —Short Story Literary Analysis & Reading Activities
In this short story analysis of The Third Wish by Joan Aiken, students will learn the theme... Wishes may seem appealing, but they often come at a price...!Help your students enhance their reading skills by analyzing the literature with these accommodating reading activities and questions. Included in this product:Suggested Lesson ProcedureBefore Reading Anticipation GuideAcademic Vocabulary Graphic Organizer and Powerpoint PresentationDuring Reading, Reading Comprehension QuestionsAfter Reading
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6th - 11th
Poetry for Womens History Month Poems Women Writers Poets Middle School ELA
This fully editable packet is ready to use to celebrate Women's History Month with your middle school students through classic poetry - or, use it at any point during the school year to diversify your poetry curriculum and include important female voices and historical events and topics that relate to gender equality and women's rights. This lesson plan guides students through a Do Now, Notes about mood, imagery, and theme, and then has students analyze a classic poem together as a whole class
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6th - 9th
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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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Female Poets Poetry Activities | Women's History Poetry ELA Activities
Teach and review poetry in March and celebrate Women's History Month with these poetry analysis and composition activities! Printable and ready-to-go, they are perfect for your poetry unit, review, or sub plans. Included in the packet are 10 pages of poetry activities (plus drafting pages) that allow students to review their figurative language knowledge, analyze poems and songs written by female writers AND compose poems of their own! Encourage students to become creative writers with the two c
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Taylor Swift ELA Bundle | Review Figurative Language, Poetry, and More!
"Story of an Hour" Feminist Criticism, Discussion Questions, and Essay Prompts
This presentation delves into the historical context of the feminist movement surrounding Chopin's pivotal work, the basics of literary criticism, tips on practicing feminist criticism, the Bechdel test, Socratic Seminar questions, and 4 writing prompts to practice feminist criticism and literary analysis. It also provides a slide to teach the 3 types of irony. This lesson is comprehensive and, with some expansion, could be taught over the course of a full week, or let stand as is and take 2-3 d
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Phillis Wheatley: Get to Know Black American Poet Phillis Wheatley in Her Poem
Phillis Wheatley is one of the best poets to arise in America. Her poems incorporate beautiful language and amazing descriptions. They offer a chance to get to know this inspiring, pre-revolutionary Black American Woman poet. Whether you want to incorporate this lesson with your Black History Month material, your Women's History lessons, poetry lessons, or colonial period history lesson, this poetry analysis will fit with them all. Students will learn some background on Wheatley, including her t
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6th - 9th
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Golden Goblet
A guided reading activity that includes a study guide for the students, an answer key for the teacher, and a final assessment. This guided reading activity can support whole class, small group, and independent instruction.
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6th - 8th
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The Minstrel In The Tower
A guided reading activity that includes a study guide for the students, an answer key for the teacher, and a final assessment. This guided reading activity can support whole class, small group, and independent instruction.
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5th - 7th
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Reluctant God
A guided reading activity that includes a study guide for the students, an answer key for the teacher, and a final assessment. This guided reading activity can support whole class, small group, and independent instruction.
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6th - 8th
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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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