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Tim Burton Inspired Self Portraits Halloween Art Lesson - Spooky Selfies
This Tim Burton-inspired portrait art lesson is a perfect Halloween lesson for your intermediate elementary art students or middle school artists. Students will be able to recall information about artist Tim Burton, create a self-portrait in the style of Tim Burton and use value to create a self-portrait that looks 3 dimensional. The PowerPoint slides include: objectives, standards, vocabulary (style, value and self-portrait), materials, class discussion questions and art critique, step by step
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3rd - 12th
Graffiti Name Drawing Art Lesson Inspired by Banksy & Los Tres Grandes
BOYS AND GIRLS LOVED this graffiti name drawing lesson!! This autobiographical graffiti art lesson is perfect for intermediate elementary, middle school or high school students. It is a great way to learn about your students as they learn about the art of graffiti. Students create an artwork with a specific color scheme in a graffiti style that is expressive of their personal interests. In addition, students learn about Banksy and Los Tres Grandes (Mexican Muralism) and make a connection between
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4th - 12th
Ancient World Unit Bundle #1 with Lessons, Activities, Doodle Notes, Maps
This bundle includes lots of great interactive activities that your students will love! For descriptions of each included item click the links below:Archaeological Dig: Using Modern Objects to Learn About ArchaeologyTelling Time in History Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes Early Humans and the Stone Age Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes Features of a Civilization Doodle Notes Early River Valley Civilizations Mesopotamia Doodle Notes Set 1 for Fertile Crescent and Sumer Mesopotamia Doodle
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6th - 9th
Chinese New Year 2024 PowerPoint - Free yearly updates! (Lunar New Year)
Follow Mei and her friends as they teach your students about Chinese New Year 2024 with this beautiful PowerPoint presentation! Rich graphics provide an eye catching experience. There are a mixture of real photos and clipart. (This is not an editable product and there is no voice over.) Bonus! FREE YEARLY UPDATES! Included in this slide show:*Chinese New Year traditions such as:History of the holidayCustoms Preparing for the holidayMandarin treeLucky Money (red envelope)Dragon DanceLion
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Not Grade Specific
Christmas Jeopardy - a Christmas trivia game
Christmas Jeopardy is an interactive game in which students answer trivia questions about Christmas. This resource reflects the popular TV game show, but adaptations have been made so it can be played in the classroom. The categories are:Christmas SongsFood, Drinks, & TreatsSanta ClausThe Christmas StoryGiftsChristmas PlantsChristmas GeographyFinish the Movie TitleChristmas AlliterationCarols by Another NameDays From ChristmasWho Said It?Christmas Decorations*SIGN UP AS A FOLLOWER OF “OFF TH
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Christmas Games Bundle - activities for class parties
Earth Day - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Presentation, Handout, & Assignment
Earth Day - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Presentation, Handout, & Assignment: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also called the Pacific Trash Vortex, is a wide range of trash, plastic, chemical sludge, and debris floating together in a large mass in the Pacific Ocean. Use this shocking information to engage your students on Earth Day to encourage them to consider ways to help prevent this disaster from continuing to grow. With the included presentation, handout, and assignment, there will
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7th - 11th
Simply Social Studies - Holidays Around the World
***SIMPLY SOCIAL STUDIES - KINDERGARTEN & FIRST GRADE ****NOT-SO MINI UNIT - HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLDWhat is Simply Social Studies all about?Simply Social Studies is a Social Studies curriculum that covers grade appropriate concepts and objectives for First Grade and Kindergarten. What's included in this mini unit of Simply Social Studies?This mini unit of Simply Social Studies includes detailed lesson plans with ELA and Math extensions & suggestions, book suggestions, craftivities, anc
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K - 1st
Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activities Unit for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
Unwrap the gift of poetry! A lively slideshow uses “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to teach structural elements and similes. Then third, fourth, or fifth grade students identify verses, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language in three additional poems in this fun unit.Open the preview to take a closer look at the introductory slideshow and printable/digital worksheets.First, display “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and read it aloud.Second, introduce structural elements of poetry.Vers
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3rd - 5th
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities
The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs - Short Story Slides, Assignments, & Activities: Introduce your students to the mysterious and chilling world of W.W. Jacobs' short story, The Monkey's Paw, with this comprehensive resource. Whether used as a Halloween lesson or at any other time of the year, this unit provides everything needed to delve into the story's themes and elements. Inside, you'll discover a pre-reading vocabulary activity to prepare students, analysis questions to deepen understandin
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7th - 10th
Black History Month: African American Inventors - PowerPoint
This interactive PowerPoint has all the bells and whistles to keep your young students engaged while learning about very important African American inventors: George Washington Carver, George Crum, Lewis Latimer, Garrett Morgan, Philip Downing, and Alfred Cralle. It has animations, sound effects, discussion questions, and even a quiz with 6 multiple choice questions! Extremely user-friendly! Zero prep time needed! Please note, if you have an older version of Microsoft Office, some of the advance
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K - 1st
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
Narrative Nonfiction Book Companions Lessons and Activities for Women's History
Are you looking for a reading bundle that uses wonderful mentor texts (video links included) and includes analysis of text structures, author's purpose, character analysis, and identification of main idea and theme? Look no further. I have the perfect electronic and printable lessons for you. This reading BUNDLE includes lessons for:Ada's Violin (Susan Hood) - Main Idea and ThemeCatching the Moon (Crystal Hubbard) - Problem and SolutionSolving the Puzzle Under the Sea (Robert Burleigh) - Charact
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3rd - 5th
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Holidays Around the WorldThis Hanukkah product is perfect to add to your study of Holidays Around the World! Introduce your children to the origins of Hanukkah and the celebrations. Your children will love the interactive Power Point slides that are linked to video songs and stories about Hanukkah! There is also a printable mini-book about Hanukkah you can print and use. This resource should be used in slide show mode to access the song and video links and is perfect for a Zoom meeting.
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K - 3rd
Israelites {Hebrews} Bundle
This download bundles all of my resources for the Israelites or Hebrews.For descriptions of each included item click the links below:A Comparison: The Prince of Egypt and Book of ExodusIsraelites: A PowerPoint HistoryThe Wisdom of King SolomonIsraelites or Hebrews Map Activity (Print and Digital)This zip file contains PDF files, 1997-2003 PowerPoint slide show, and 2010 PowerPoint slide show.This download contains files that may be printed and copied or used digitally. Use whichever ve
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6th - 9th
SMART Goals: The Importance Of Goal Setting Lesson
Do your students struggle with setting and following through with their goals? The Importance of Goal Setting Lesson will help students learn about the importance of setting goals and how to create SMART goals. Students will learn first hand why setting goals are important with an experiential learning activity. Afterwards, students will learn about SMART Goals and learn how to write their own.●●● This is a perfect lesson to explain SMART Goals and is great for classrooms or small groups. ▶
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Classroom Guidance Lessons Bundle | SEL Counseling Lessons
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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St. Patrick's Day Marketing Class SHAMROCK SHAKE Case Study Digital Activity
This St. Patrick's Day - Shamrock Shake Case Study resource is perfect for a Intro to Business, Business Essentials, Entrepreneurship, or Marketing Class. This versatile digital activity can also be printed and completed as well. GREAT FOR A SUB DAY LESSON PLAN! There are two video clips attached for you and your students to take a trip back to the 1980s when this seasonal green shake made its debut. Students EXPLORE the history of the Shamrock Shake.Students ANALYZE three lessons learned from
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9th - 12th
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Valentine's Day Short Story - The Chaser by John Collier Slides and Activities
Valentine's Day Short Story - The Chaser by John Collier Slides and Activities: This short story resource is the perfect lesson for Valentine's Day! The Chaser by John Collier tells the story of a young man named Alan who is desperate to make a woman named Diana fall in love with him. He is so desperate, in fact, that he is willing to use a love potion! This Valentine's Day short story lesson includes a slideshow, an assignment that focuses on the valuable reading skill of making inferences and
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8th - 10th
Goal Setting BUNDLE: Vision Board, SMART Goals, Backwards Planning
This Goal Setting bundle contains four items:Draw Your Future! Vision Board Template with Guided QuestionsSecondary SMART Goals: Set, Track, ReflectBackwards Planning Lesson & HandoutsSample pacing guide for traditional & block scheduleThese products work beautifully together! You get three products for the price of two, as well as a simple pacing guide to help you put it all together. Vision board: Start by getting students excited to set goals with the vision board activities. Students
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7th - 12th
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
Thanksgiving Teacher Note: I am thankful for you because
This Thanksgiving Teacher Note is the perfect way to tell your student's why you are so thankful for them. Includes Pre-made notes, a handwritten option, an editable text box to add your name. Let your student's know why they are so special this thanksgiving season with this Thanksgiving Teacher NoteOther Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-K10 Fat Turkey's Adapted & Interactive BookFREE Thanksgiving Tracing PrintableTurkey Color MatchTurkey File Folder SetTurkey MatchingPin t
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Bundle
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,
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5th - 10th
Also included in: World History PowerPoint Bundle Part 1: Prehistory - Islamic Empires
Descriptive Writing Unit | Monster Activities | Halloween Writing
If you are looking to engage your students with fun writing prompts this Elementary Descriptive Writing Unit is exactly what you need! Get your students excited about descriptive writing by introducing this monster activities writing unit. Your students will love that they get to draw their own monster and then complete a descriptive writing activity based on their creation! Students will learn to use descriptive words in their writing with the help of the included Powerpoint and supporting desc
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3rd - 6th
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
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5th - 11th
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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