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High school ancient history teacher manuals for staff and administrators
Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
Grades:
5th - 10th
Ancient Rome: Topics, Ideas, and Activities for Teachers (72 Pages)
A bundled set of SIXTEEN varied, creative activities and printables on Ancient Rome. Some are multi-day tasks and some for only one period, but all were created to engage and teach your students about Ancient Rome, both individually and as a class, and as part of a student group. There are even three separate projects for your students included.
72 pages in total, with answers provided for everything.
This bundled collection will definitely keep motivation and eagerness high as you study the
Grades:
5th - 9th
Ancient Rome: Organizing a "Roman Dinner Party"
An important part of any effective study of Ancient Rome includes role-playing and authentic learning activities such as my Roman court case, Roman school simulation, and this activity of organIzing a Roman meal for your students. Do not worry about over-working in this lesson, the students each take different recipes and bring it in pot-luck style for the lunch on meal day!
This is your complete guide for that process. It contains some background information and preparation strategies for a Ro
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5th - 12th
Ancient Rome: Roman School Simulation Unit
Every year, for about a week, I convert my social studies class into a "Roman School Classroom."
During that time, students attend special lessons and learn some of the Latin language, Latin idioms, and Latin phrases, the Roman money system, Roman numerals, and the ancient Roman calendar.
It is a pleasure for students and the teacher to take part in this activity, which is something completely different for the the class and the teacher (role-playing). This document contains everything you n
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6th - 10th
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Prehistory and Early Humans Unit Plan and Lesson Overview
If you are looking to see an example of how we structure our Early Humans unit, you are in the right place! This free resource shares what we do during our Early Humans unit, approximately how long we spend on each activity or topic, and how the activities all fit together.This resource can give you an idea about how we teach Early Humans and help you decide what to include in your unit. Feel free to use this plan as an outline for what to include in your Early Human unit or use the editable pla
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Rome: "Spartacus" Film Background, Discussion Guide, and Quiz
A comprehensive and very useful set of documents. You will not need to watch the film first if you use this packet. This great resource includes:1) Background information on the film and what is fact and fiction in the plot. This is for the teacher to look at before you start the film so you explain what is factual and what is fiction in this great movie.2) A discussion guide for the Kirk Douglas/Stanley Kubrick classic "Spartacus". It includes very clear and focused discussion questions for eac
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7th - 12th
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Meditations (epub)
Nearly two thousand years after it was written, Meditations remains profoundly relevant for anyone seeking to lead a meaningful life. Few ancient works have been as influential as the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, philosopher and emperor of Rome (A.D. 161–180). A series of spiritual exercises filled with wisdom, practical guidance, and profound understanding of human behavior, it remains one of the greatest works of spiritual and ethical reflection ever written. Marcus’s insights and ad
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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50 History Bulletin Board Posters BUNDLE | History Classroom Decor
Download this history poster bundle to brighten up your history classroom bulletin boards this year. The bundle includes 4 products (50 posters)! The posters include quotes about history, archaeology, anthropology and museums.FORMAT: 50 High Quality PDF FilesPRINTING ADVICE:To use these posters, simply print as with any other document on your computer and then laminate. Another great option is to send the posters to a professional printing service which tends to make the colors and text look eve
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Middle Ages Unit Plan and Lesson Overview | Medieval Europe
If you are looking to see an example of how we structure our Middle Ages unit, you are in the right place! This free resource shares what we do during our Middle Ages unit, approximately how long we spend on each activity or topic, and how the activities all fit together.This resource can give you an idea about how we teach Middle Ages and help you decide what to include in your unit. Feel free to use this plan as an outline for what to include in your Middle Ages unit or use the editable planni
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6th - 9th
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History Fair Certificate
Printable History Fair Certificate made to fit standard 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. paper. Included in digital download is the file for a full size certificate, full size certificate with blank space to attach 4in. x 3 in. photo of project, and a small certificate with two per page.
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Iliad Introduction: Teacher Notes
This resource helps teachers become immersed in the ancient world of Homeric epic poetry. Contains timelines of composition, qualities of an epic, background myths necessary for understanding. Also includes recommended resources for further reading which allows teachers who wish to dive deeper into scholarly discussions on the text to find helpful resources.
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9th - 12th
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Ancient History Scope and Sequence (NYS 6th Grade Aligned)
This is a rigorous standards-aligned scope and sequence. It was created for 6th grade social studies in New York, and is aligned to both the NYS Social Studies Standards and the Next Generation History Standards. It can easily be adapted for similar standards in other states. The s&s begins with a geography unit and then covers ancient history of the Eastern Hemisphere, beginning with the Neolithic Revolution and ending with the Age of Exploration. Part 1 of this resource outlines units and
Grades:
6th - 12th
10 Archaeology Posters | History Classroom Decor | Archaeology Decor
Unearth the wonders of archaeology and decorate your classroom or lecture hall with our captivating Archaeology Poster Pack. With 10 beautifully designed posters, each featuring an intriguing quote about archaeology, you can create an immersive and engaging learning environment for students this year.FORMAT: High Quality PDF FilesThis product is also included in the following bundles (30% off!):History Bulletin Board Posters BUNDLEHigh School Classroom Decor MEGA BUNDLE #4PRINTING ADVICE:To use
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: 50 History Bulletin Board Posters BUNDLE | History Classroom Decor
Ancient Greece Curriculum and Content Map FREE!
I teach a fifteen-week unit on the ancient Greeks to middle school students. This detailed professional document (1500 words) is what I was asked to produce for administrators and parents on my course as part of the "curriculum mapping process." My pain is your gain and it's free.
It contains:
1) a list of sixteen "essential guiding questions"
2) a list of twelve "content areas"
3) a list of forty-five "behavioral objectives/skills"
4) a list of twelve "vital lessons"
5) a list of eight "audiov
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Teaching 6th Grade World History | Guide | Strategies | Activities
This eBook was created as a guide for World History teachers. It includes the following chapters:Introduction: Becoming a World History Teacher What characteristics must a good world history teacher possess?Explaining the "why" to your students10 teaching approachesLesson planning30 Creative Strategies41 Key Topics (Description + Activities + Resources for each)10 Ways to Deal with Controversial Topics in a World History ClassAligning World History with Other Subjects+15 Assessment FormsDo you n
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6th - 9th, Staff
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Ancient Civilizations- Teacher Guide!
This Teacher Guide is a supplemental piece to the ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS BIG BUNDLE! It provides State Standards, Learning Objectives, Essential Questions, and Lesson Plans for properly implementing the 34-resources that are provided in the Big Bundle. The bundle is centered around the following SIX civilizations: Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. The Big Bundle is Google Classroom compatible and student-centered; great for Distance Lea
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations- Big Bundle of Resources (No-Prep!)
Ancient Greek Art Lesson Plan + Slides Grades 9-12
Discovering Ancient Greek ArtLesson Plan + SlidesTarget Grades: 9-12What's included?Lesson Plan .docSlides PDF and PowerPointWatch video for full preview of contentsThis lesson on Ancient Greek Art and Architecture for high school students provides a comprehensive overview of the various forms of art and architecture that emerged during the ancient Greek civilization. It includes information on ancient Greek painting, sculpture, pottery, architecture, and theater, as well as key examples and his
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Art History Lesson Plan BUNDLE Grades 9-12
VALENTINE'S DAY WORD GAME
This is fun vocabularyword game! It is a mix of mythology, and ancient culture. A clue is given for each word, along with the first, and last letter. Use it for high school students, or a staff development meeting. Perhaps, a wee bit of chocolate would enrich the fun! See if students or teachers know or remember some mythology! Use it for a fun vocabulary task, lost prep, holiday activity, or in a literacy center. An answer key is provided. Happy Valentine's Day, America!
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9th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Model Argumentative Essay: Egypt and Mesopotamia
This is a model essay for a 5 paragraph essay answering the question: which characteristic of civilization was most important for Egypt and Mesopotamia? It is structured into the following sections: introduction, Mesopotamia, Egypt, counterclaim, and conclusion. This is a useful tool in guiding essay writing for students and using as a model text to support the writing process.
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4th - 9th
Bible Journaling with Instruction Guide
Cycle 1 Semester 1This book guides students through 15 weeks of active reading through the Bible. Students read 5 pages for which they complete 1 journal page 4-days-per-week. Doing so, students will actively read / journal through the entire Bible in 3 school years. *This guide uses the Chronological Life Application Study Bible by Tyndale. Please consider purchasing this translation to use along with this guide as the footnotes are extremely helpful for students. If you choose to use a di
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Grades:
7th - 12th
A Common Core Approach to Primary Sources & Research; Biography
Get past the trees of Common Core State Standards to the forest that can tell you what these changes are and why they are good for history teachers. History is now front and center in teaching literacy as a key player in the ELA Anchor Standards. In reading “students must grapple with works of exceptional craft and thought whose range extends across genres, cultures, and centuries” which is history class. And in writing, where students “have to become adept at gathering information, evaluatin
Grades:
6th - 11th
Early Humans Learning Goal Chart History Guru
Early Humans Learning Goals and Data TrackerStandards:SS.6.W.1.2: Identify terms (decade, century, epoch, era, millennium, BC/BCE, AD/CE) and designations of time periods. SS.6.W.2.1: Compare the lifestyles of hunter-gatherers with those of settlers of early agricultural communities.Administrators always say to put the tracking in the student's hands, make sure you are keeping data, and never offer ways to help you do these! Well, that's where I come in! I sat down with the test specs, essential
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6th - 12th, Staff
Agrippina the Younger
12 pages of extensive notes on Agrippina the Younger with primary and secondary sources. Includes;
Role of Imperial women in Roman society , family background and status, Early life, ambitions and marriages, role during the reign of Caligula, role during the reign of Claudius, power as Claudius wife, Promotion of her son Nero, Relationship with Burrus and Seneca, Nero and Acte, her waning of power, evaluation, Legacy and 16 possible essay questions.
Excellent collection of notes for students or
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Resource Guide and Catalog
Looking for ideas and inspiration when planning your Mesopotamia unit? If so, this free Mesopotamia resource guide can help! It showcases each of our Mesopotamia resources to help you decide which options will be best for your students.Each of the resources featured in the catalog is linked, but if you have any trouble with the links, you can view them all here. For more details about how we put fit these resources together and how long we spend on each activity, you can also download our free M
Grades:
6th - 9th
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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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