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10th grade ancient history lessons
Ancient Rome Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Map, Lessons, Projects
This fantastic Ancient Rome Unit Bundle includes activities and engaging lesson plans on the founding of Rome through the Republic, Roman Empire, and the eventual decline & fall of Rome!All of the following TpT resources are included in this bundle:Roman Republic Google Drive Interactive NotebookRoman Empire Google Drive Interactive NotebookAncient Rome Interactive Notebook SetAncient Rome Study Guide and Unit PacketDecline & Fall of Rome 3D PowerPointAncient Rome Timeline ActivitiesAnci
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Greece Unit Plan Bundle: Activities, Projects, Map, & Lessons
This amazing Ancient Greece Unit Bundle includes over 40 teaching resources about Ancient Greece with lesson plans for every day of the unit! Included are engaging projects, hands-on interactive notebook pages, digital learning activities with Google Drive, readings, worksheets, review games, assessments, and more! All of the following TpT resources are included in this bundle:Ancient Greece Google Drive Interactive NotebookAncient Greece Interactive NotebookAncient Greece Study Guide and Unit P
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6th - 10th
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Prehistory Unit Plan Bundle: Projects & Activities on Ancient Civilizations
This fantastic Prehistory Unit includes everything you need for an engaging unit on Early Man in Ancient World History! The Bundle includes daily lesson plans plus amazing resources for teaching about early humans, artifacts and archaeology, the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras, the first human settlements, cave art, and more. Plus there are lesson plans detailing how to use each activity! All of the following TpT resources are included in your download:Prehistory and Early Humans Google Drive No
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7th - 10th
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River Valley Ancient Civilizations Unit Plan Bundle: Activities & Projects
This massive River Valley Civilizations unit bundle features absolutely EVERYTHING you will need for engaging units on Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, China, and the Indus River Valley! The download includes full lesson plans for every day of 2 complete units (Eastern & Western River Valley Civilizations), plus engaging activities to use for each day so you no need to prep or plan anything out. You'll have a full month planned out for you! All of the following resources are included in this bund
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7th - 10th
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World History MEGA Bundle #1 Ancient Civilizations: Prehistory to Ancient Greece
This amazing MEGA-bundle includes 4 complete units for Ancient History together for an incredible money and time saving deal! The 4 units in this bundle are PrehistoryWestern River Valley CivilizationsEastern River Valley CivilizationsAncient Greece. There's over 120 total resources in this one download with complete lesson plans for every day! If you would like to see previews of the units and reviews from teachers you can click on each included unit individually: ⭐ Prehistory Unit Bundle⭐ Rive
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6th - 10th
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World History Mega Bundle of Unit Lessons, Activities, Maps, Doodle Notes & More
The World History Massive Bundle is a growing bundle of all of my World History products. It currently contains all of my engaging World History activities and products. This is not a complete bundle, but I am continually adding to it. As I add to this bundle, the price will increase. When you buy it, you will get all of the future additions to the pack for free. The price reflects that this is an INCOMPLETE BUNDLE with unit gaps.Click on the preview to see all of the products included in this m
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6th - 10th
Ancient Egypt Reading Passages, Comprehension, & Geography - Nile River
These Ancient Egypt worksheets introduce students to the geography of this ancient civilization, specifically the Nile River. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations. ....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better! Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!Completely updated in November 2022 to include more content!!STUDENTS WILL...Read the informational text about the Nile River and answer reading comprehensi
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6th - 10th
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Religion: Islam
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Islam. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly cont
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6th - 12th
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Ancient China Webquest (Daily Life)
Ancient China Daily Life Webquest:Students will gain a basic understanding of daily life in Ancient China through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:http://china.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. This great activity can be used to introduce or further enhance your students' knowledge
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4th - 10th
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The Roman Colosseum & Gladiators in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Activities
Students will be able to explore the Roman Colosseum, including why it was constructed, its history, what it was used for, past and present. Students will be exposed to a variety of different media (visual and print) to help them gain a greater understanding of the Roman Colosseum and its place in history.Updated August 2023 with a PowerPoint!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics i
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6th - 12th
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World Religions Research Project
This World Religions resource contains everything you need for your students to complete amazing research project presentations!The directions are worded so that the final presentations can be completed as PowerPoints or posters depending on student preference or your computer access. The download also includes all of the following:A 4 page directions sheet with simple instructions on the requirements, steps to complete the project, suggested internet sources, a rubric, checklist, and example. A
Grades:
5th - 11th
Religion: Hinduism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Hinduism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly c
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6th - 12th
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The Birth of Ancient Rome - Romulus & Remus + Geography + Reading Passages
These Ancient Roman worksheets introduce students to the geography of Ancient Rome. Students will also learn about the struggle between Romulus and Remus, which gave birth to Ancient Rome as we know it. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!Updated in November 2023 to include a Power Point!STUDENTS WILL...Read the informational text about Ancient Rome and answer reading
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5th - 10th
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Olympics in Ancient Greece, Then and Now: Reading Passages, Compare & Contrast
These Olympic worksheets introduce students to the Olympics that originated in Ancient Greece and continue during modern times. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2022 with a new Brainpop log in and a PDF copy of the product in case there is formatting issues. Any spelling or grammar errors have been
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6th - 12th
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River Valley Ancient Civilizations PowerPoint & Guided Notes Bundle
This bundle includes 4 amazing PowerPoint lessons on each of the ancient River Valley Civilizations:Civilizations of Mesopotamia - covers the civilizations that arose in the Fertile Crescent and Mesopotamia from Ancient Sumer through the rise of the Persian Empire. Topics covered include: cuneiform, ziggurats, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Hammurabi & his code, the Hanging Gardens, King Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus the Great, and more!Indus River Valley and Ancient India's Civilizations - covers Ancient
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5th - 11th
Indus River Valley and Ancient India's Civilizations Lesson
This Indus River Valley Civilizations download includes a visually-engaging PowerPoint on Ancient India, Mohenjo-Daro, Harappan civilization, the beginning of Hinduism, and the caste system.Each slide contains wonderful images and simple text based on state and Common Core Standards that helps students focus on essential information and stay engaged in the lesson. A "flipped classroom" video of the lesson is included which narrates the entire presentation. This is great for "flipping your class,
Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
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
Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic Lesson
This lesson on Julius Caesar and the End of the Roman Republic includes a visually engaging PowerPoint that covers Roman History from the First Triumvirate of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey through the death of Mark Antony and rise of Octavian. Each slide includes fantastic images and graphics that will definitely hold your students attention and keep them focused on your lesson.Topics covered include the rise of Julius Caesar, Pompey and the Senate's plan to bring him home, his crossing of the Rub
Grades:
5th - 11th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
The Han Dynasty
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This 1 page reading plus 1 page of questions addresses the rise of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of state Confucianism and a rudimentary civil service exam. This is designed for more advanced middle school or regular high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are content based and designed to
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6th - 12th
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Religion: Buddhism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Buddhism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly c
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6th - 12th
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World Religions Complete Unit
Examine the 5 Major World Religions in this Complete Unit for a World History or Social Studies class. Easy prep for you as your students learn content and practice skills!UPDATED!!! This is a unit designed for use in any Social Studies or ELA classroom course on the 5 major world religions. It emphasizes the similarities between the major world religions and addresses the issues that both bind us and divide us.Includes:Unit plan with 7 days of outlined plansPowerpoints on each of the religio
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6th - 11th
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Religion: Judaism
NOW WITH LINKS TO A GOOGLE CLASSROOM PRODUCT FOR CLASSROOM SUBMISSIONS!This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Judaism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols & holy books, and the impact of the religion on believers. It is designed for middle school or high school students. The reading is visually appealing and broken into chunks. It can be used for classwork, homework, research or as a platform for projects. Questions are mostly co
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt's Kingdoms PowerPoint Lesson
This Ancient Egypt lesson includes a beautiful, visually engaging PowerPoint on Ancient Egypt from the Old Kingdom through the Fall of the New Kingdom. Each slide includes fantastic images and easy-to-follow notes for your students.Topics covered include the major pharaohs, government, and culture of each period along with reasons why each came to an end. At the end, students complete an exit ticket to explain what they learned.This is definitely one of the most engaging PowerPoints I have used
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5th - 11th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Athens vs. Sparta (Ancient Greece Lesson Plan)
This three-day lesson will help your students explore the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta. With two accompanying articles about the city-states, students will gather information in a flipbook that will be a great addition to any ISN!
This lesson plan bundle includes:
-A detailed lesson plan
-"The Greek City-State Athens" article
-"The Greek City-State Sparta" article
-Athens vs. Sparta flipbook - can be used as a standalone activity or part of an ISN!
-Teacher's key
-Venn diagram
-Video
Grades:
6th - 10th
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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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