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Ancient history lessons for staff
Senate: A Roman Society Simulation Game
Senate! Is a Roman take on the popular team building game Mafia. I typically use this activity to reinforce some of the vocabulary after students have learned about the structure of the Roman republic. It's also a lot of fun. The game is set in a Roman town during the early period of the Roman republic. Plebeians, consuls, a dictator, and an orator due battle against the conspiring Senate to restore peace to the town. The Senate is keen on "removing" their political rivals from the game.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Bundle of 2 - Ancient Civilizations - Origins of Agriculture & Lesson Plan
This bundle includes a lesson plan and a highly animated, 21 slide power point presentation targeted to the 6th grade student. Each of the slides are editable so you can change the presentation to fit your individual needs.The lesson plan covers Sixth Grade World History: BenchmarksSS.6.G.4.1 Explain how family and ethnic relationships influenced ancient cultures. SS.6.G.4: Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations. SS.6.E.2.1 Evaluate how civilizations th
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6th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
Stone Age to Iron Age: Prehistory Timelines (LESSON)
A full lesson introducing the British prehistoric period covering the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages. This resource includes a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil resource sheets. This is the first lesson in the popular KS2History Stone Age to Iron Age Unit for KS2.What does prehistory mean?This lesson introduces the period of British history from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Pupils will make a timeline to set this period into the wider context of British History and they will disco
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2nd - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Stone Age to Iron Age - 10 Lessons
IB- the Crusades Lesson
This is a great IB designed lesson that includes lesson plan, handouts, activities and slide deck. A great lesson to get your students involved with the different historical thinking concepts. Through this lesson, students will explore the different perspectives of all parties involved.
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6th - 9th, Staff
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Ancient Egyptians Unit Pack
A fully-resourced unit of 10 no-prep history lessons, covering the Ancient Egypt topic. This planning pack includes 10 detailed lessons plans, each with accompanying pupil resource sheets and Powerpoint slides.The ten sessions in this unit aim to give an overview of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation, focussing on the period between the time of the first pharaoh around 3100 BC to the Roman invasion in 31 BC, when Egypt became part of the Roman Empire. Across the unit, pupils will look at the impa
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Life in Ancient Egypt - Text and Worksheets
Ancient Egypt, one of history's first civilizations arose around the Nile River
about 5,000 years ago. It lasted for over 2,000 years.
This module consists of a total of 7 text and worksheets on Ancient Egypt.
Contents:
-People of Ancient Egypt
-Daily Life
-Religion
-Work
-Architecture
-Exercise Sheets
-Key
The whole module can be previewed in the Preview File, which is not printable.
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6th - 11th, Staff
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Stone Age to Iron Age (Prehistoric Britain) Unit Pack
A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons covering the topic Stone Age to Iron Age in Britain. This KS2History planning pack includes 10 detailed lessons plans, each with accompanying pupil resource sheets and Powerpoint slides.The ten sessions in this unit are written for KS2 (ages 7-11) and they aim to give an overview of the period from the Stone Age to the Iron Age in Britain and to highlight some of the major changes during this period. There is an emphasis on allowing pupils to consider
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Stone Age Planning Bundle
Vikings (2013-2020) Seasons 1-6 Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Vikings" is a historical drama series that aired from 2013 to 2020. It follows the legendary Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok as he rises from a humble farmer to a renowned warrior and leader. Set during the Viking Age, the show explores Ragnar's ambitions to explore new lands, raid across Europe, and establish his legacy. Alongside Ragnar, the series features his family, including his wife Lagertha and his sons, who play significant roles in the Viking community. "Vikings" delves into themes o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: The Vikings: Movie & Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Secrets of a Sun King - Lesson Bundle!
This engaging and thought-provoking series of lessons has been devised to provide students with a well-rounded, secure understanding of Emma Carroll’s ‘Secrets of a Sun King.’ Double and triple lessons are provided for each chapter, broken down into ten resource packs:-Chapters 1 and 2-Chapters 3 and 4-Chapters 5 and 6-Chapters 7 and 8-Chapters 9, 10 and 11-Chapters 12 and 13-Chapters 14, 15 and 16-Chapters 17 and 18-Chapters 19, 20 and 21-Chapters 22 and 23The comprehensive and colourful PowerP
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Egyptian Math - Workbook, Editable Presentation, & Lesson Plan - Grades 5 - 7
Keywords: Ancient Egypt, mathematics, hieroglyphs, pharaohs, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, editable slides, teacher resource, African History, Black History Month.Explore ancient Egyptian mathematics with our comprehensive workbook and Google Slide presentation for grades 5-7, homeschooling, and Adult Education. Delve into the intricacies of their numerical system, covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The workbook features 12 exercises for
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5th - 7th, Adult Education, Staff
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MEGA History Bundle, Unit Plans, Activities, Resources, Escape Rooms, STEM
We have placed all of our history resources into this growing bundle - currently standing at 34 resources. Many periods of history are covered through a range of products including Tudors, Aztecs, Mayans, Greeks, World War 1, World War 2, The Space Race between USA and Russia, Elizabethans, History of Engineering, Pop Music (Elvis Presley onwards) with more being added when published.The product contains a range of resource types including: Detailed Lesson Plans including aims, activity details,
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1st - 6th, Staff
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Stone Age Artefacts and Sources of Evidence (Lesson)
A full lesson exploring the types of historical evidence that tell us about the Stone Age. The resource includes a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. This is the fourth lesson in the popular KS2HistoryStone Age to Iron Age Unit for KS2.What kind of sources tell us about the Stone Age?This lesson addresses the question of how we can know about a period of British history with a lack of written primary sources of evidence. Pupils will be introduced to the concept of making
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2nd - 6th, Staff
Also included in: Stone Age to Iron Age - 10 Lessons
The Vikings (2016) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Vikings" (2016) is a documentary series produced by the BBC that provides an in-depth exploration of Viking history, culture, and impact on the world. Spanning several episodes, the series covers the origins of the Vikings in Scandinavia, their legendary raids and conquests across Europe, their society and governance structures, their religion and mythology, and their lasting legacy. Through expert interviews, archaeological evidence, and dramatic reenactments, "The Vikings" offers a compre
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: The Vikings: Movie & Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Greek Architecture Bundle for Engaging Classroom Learning
This bundle includes the powerpoint presentation for both the Parthenon and Erechtheion as well as the study sheets that accompany them. The perfect bundle for anyone interested in Greek architecture as well as students preparing for their assessments.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
A Day in the Life Activities: Journey Through 9 Classical Civilizations Bundle.
Journey back in time to explore the vibrant and complex worlds of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive bundle of lessons, "A Day in the Life of Classical Civilizations." This enriching resource offers over 35 pages of meticulously crafted material, immersing your students in the daily lives, customs, and gender dynamics of ordinary people from nine influential classical civilizations: Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, Egypt, China, Gupta, Maya, Mauryan, Greece, and Rome.What's Include
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Bundle of 3 - Ancient Civilizations - Early Humans - PP, Vocab & Lesson PL
This is a bundle of 3 highly animated, power point presentations on the Ancient Civilizations - Early Humans & Agriculture – Power Point, Vocabulary Exercise and Lesson Plan. One product consists of a highly animated, 27 slide power point presentation on our Human Ancestors, a 34-slide presentation on Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution - Vocabulary Exercise and a 5-page Lesson Plan on Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution. There are a total of 66 slides and 5 pages. The pow
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6th - 11th, Adult Education, Staff
Creative Writing Prompt game - Ancient Egyptian Gods
Do you often wonder how to integrate Creative Writing into your history topic lessons? Do you needs ideas to help those reluctant writers get started? How to spark their imagination and help guide their writing?
Introducing the "Creative Writing Prompt Game - Ancient Egyptian Gods!"
This simple yet effective game can spark any students' imagination, and can be easily adapted to suit any style of writing or topic being studied.
All you need are some dice, writing paper and pens, and the Creati
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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How People Lived Long Ago.
Dive into the past with our engaging reading material, "How People Lived Long Ago," specially crafted for kids! Travel through time and explore the fascinating ways of life of people from ancient civilizations to the Middle Ages. Delve into the daily routines, customs, and traditions of our ancestors, gaining a deeper understanding of history and culture. With vivid descriptions and captivating illustrations, this reading material is designed to spark curiosity and ignite the imaginations of you
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PreK - 3rd, Adult Education, Staff
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ALL ABOUT JESUS
Here are 10 of our best products because they are ALL ABOUT JESUS -- his life, death and resurrection. MOST of these centres (except for Jesus' Family Tree) have two objects to cut, then mix and match with a question and answer (ie: a hook to a fish in "Fishers of Men" or a palm branch to a donkey in the one on Palm Sunday, etc)Jesus' Family Tree*: This centre will help you learn (and remember) the genealogy (family tree) of Jesus since the first man, Adam! (uses ancestors names on an image to
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Secrets of a Sun King - Chapters 19, 20 and 21 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 19 to 21 of Emma Carroll’s 'Secrets of a Sun King.’ In this section of the text, the children return the heart to its rightful place, and witness Howard Carter’s grand opening of Tutankhamun’s tomb.The comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation enables students to understand the text through:-Retrieving information;-Inferring and deducing hidden meanings;-Empathi
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Secrets of a Sun King - Chapters 14, 15 and 16 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 14 to 16 of Emma Carroll’s 'Secrets of a Sun King.’ In this section of the text, the children find Kyky’s heart within the canopic jar. They also reach Egypt, and attempt to return the jar to its burial place in the Valley of Kings.The comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation enables students to understand the text through:-Retrieving information;-Inferring and
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Secrets of a Sun King - Chapters 9, 10 and 11 - Triple Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking triple-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 9 to 11 of Emma Carroll’s 'Secrets of a Sun King.’ In this section of the text, Lil is punished at school for standing up to Tulip’s bullies, she learns the backstory about her elder brother, and she boards the train to accompany the Mendozas to Egypt.The comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation enables students to understand the text through:-Retrieving inform
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Unit Lesson Plan - Early Humans and the Agricultural Revolution
Unit Lesson Plan: Early Humans and Agricultural Revolution Days 8Middle School World History: Benchmarks• SS.6.G.4.1 Explain how family and ethnic relationships influenced ancient cultures. • SS.6.G.4: Understand the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations. • SS.6.E.2.1 Evaluate how civilizations through clans, leaders, and family groups make economic decisions for that civilization providing a framework for future city-state or nation development. 8 Day Unit Lesso
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6th - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
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Secrets of a Sun King - Chapters 22 and 23 - Double Lesson!
This engaging and thought-provoking double-lesson resource aids students in developing a secure understanding of the chapters 22 and 23 of Emma Carroll’s 'Secrets of a Sun King.’ In this final section of the text, the group returns to London triumphant, and Alex’s true identity is finally revealed.The comprehensive and colourful PowerPoint presentation enables students to understand the text through:-Retrieving information;-Inferring hidden meanings;-Summarising key events.The sessions include a
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Grades:
3rd - 8th, Staff
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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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