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Ancient history lessons for Microsoft Word
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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Greek Myths: Medusa, Perseus, Athena, Theseus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read and complete work dealing with three Greek Myths, including Athena's punishment to a vain Medusa; Medusa's demise at the hands of Perseus; Theseus and the Minotaur. After reading each myth, students will complete work, including identifying and character traits, for each of the ancient stories.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of Les
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Greek Myths: Pandora's Box & Prometheus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson, students will be able to determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Student will two this through two Greek myths - Pandora's Box and Prometheus. After identifying the theme and the details that support it, students will compare and contrast the two central characters and express this through a Venn diagram and a complete paragraph.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundl
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Mesopotamia Webquest (Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians)
Mesopotamia Webquest (Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians)Students will gain a basic understanding of the many great civilizations that lived in Mesopotamia through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:Click here to view the website.I would like to thank Illumismart for the wonderful clip art!The webquest contains 70 questions and an answer key is included for the
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4th - 9th
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Ancient China Webquest (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties)
The assignment contains 37 questions about the political, economic, and cultural structures of the dynasties in Ancient China (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties). Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: The Sui Dynasty:Unifying China Emperor Wen The decline of the Sui
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â World History Curriculum Bundle
Cause and Effect in Ancient Sumer & Sumerians: Reading Passages + Activities
This lesson provides a thorough understanding and history of the Ancient Sumerians. Students will read about the influences and advancements of their religion, government, tools, permanent homes, stable food supply and written language. Students will then examine the causes and effects these aspect of the Sumerians had on them as a civilization. All readings in this lesson are differentiated for lower level and higher level students.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE m
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundles for Ancient Egypt, India, China, Greece, Rome
The Inventions of Ancient China: Making Inferences: Reading Passages + Activity
In this lesson students are introduced to the numerous inventions to originate in ancient China (including gunpowder, the wheelbarrow, the calendar, and many others). Students will make their own inferences to determine the importance of these inventions (then and now) and will be expected to relate it to our current modern era, and how these technologies have made life easier throughout history.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle?
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Beginnings of the Ancient Roman Republic: Rome Reading Passages
Students will have a brief introduction to ancient Rome. Students will have short reading, accompanied by a series of comprehension questions. Students will be to describe different geographic features of Italy and Rome, and compare that to other civilizations we have studied this year. Also, students will begin to identify to characteristics of a republic.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Ancient Greece Webquest
The assignment contains 43 questions about the geography, major cities, early civilizations, decline/fall, and legacy of Ancient Greece. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Geography Aegean SeaMount Olympus Peloponnese Athens Athena Par
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4th - 8th
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DBQ - Early Christianity in the Roman Empire
This entirely original DBQ includes 11 documents with analysis questions for students, along with a thorough teacher answer key. Documents are from carefully selected primary source excerpts, maps, images, and secondary source excerpts. This information covers:- the role of the Roman state religion, polytheism, and emperor worship- the fundamental teachings and values of Christianity- persecution of early Christians and why Christianity was threatening to Rome- how and why Christianity spread
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8th - 11th
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28 Fun Social Studies Projects For Any Unit - Fully EDITABLE!
This bundle of 28 engaging and fun activities and projects will make social studies enjoyable and thought-provoking for your students. The activities and projects work with any social studies curriculum whether it’s ancient history, world history or United States history. As long as you teach historical figures, battles, historical periods, events, civilizations, countries, culture or geographic regions, you will find plenty of fun activities and projects in this 98 page bundle!All activities
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6th - 8th
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Hercules, His Life & Times: Ancient Greek Myths Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read about the great Greek hero, Hercules (Herakles). Students will read about his origins, his early life, the death of his family, his freeing of Prometheus and the twelve labors he eventually takes on. Throughout the readings there is student work to complete. Lastly, students will identify three conflict(s) and provide textual support for each. Images are included throughout, as well as a graphic organizer for students to record the conflicts and solutions, usin
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
The Olmec: Mesoamerica: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This is an introductory lesson to the Olmec Empire. Students will read about how and why the Olmec came to settle where they did; how they began to flourish as a civilization; and the influence they had on the Mayan Empire. Throughout the readings, students will complete comprehension questions to determine their level of understanding. Maps of the area the Olmec controlled and pictures of some of their artifacts are included throughout.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Land Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading Passages
Students will be able to understand the effects of the ice age on the levels of the oceans waters, identify the Bering Strait, and understand that a land bridge between Asia and North America existed at the Bering Strait. Maps of these routes are included throughout the lesson.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!ContinentsGeography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge The
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7th - 12th
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Daily Life in Ancient Rome Webquest
The assignment contains 40 questions about daily life in ancient Rome. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *Great lesson plan! *Editable document! *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics/Key Vocabulary:Roman Daily Life Slavery Jobs Entertainment Government Jobs Family Children Foods Clothing (Toga and Tunic) Lif
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5th - 8th
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The Fall of Ancient Rome & the Roman Empire: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will explore the different contributing factors that led to the Fall of the Roman Empire. Students will examine the causes and ultimate effects that led, over to, the decline of the worlds strongest and most influential empire.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit - Bundle of 16 LessonsAncient Rome Mini-Unit: Coloss
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Achievements of Ancient China Webquest
Achievements of Ancient China WebquestStudents will gain a basic understanding of the many great achievements of Ancient China through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:Click here to view the website.I would like to thank Roly Poly Designs for the wonderful clip art!The webquest contains 68 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is
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4th - 9th
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Informational Text - Ancient Rome: The Pax Romana (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the great period of peace in Ancient Rome, the Pax Romana. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #10: The Roman Empire or Republic?
Introduction to Ancient Greece- Geography, Minoans & Mycenaeans, & Homer's Epics
This mini bundle of three lessons introduces students to Ancient Greece so they can fully understand the importance of: its geographic location, the two early civilizations that developed there (as forerunners, their achievements influenced later Greek society), and Homer's two great epic poems that reveal details about Greek culture. All of this helps the teacher lay a foundation before diving into the rise of Greek city-states during later lessons.
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9th - 12th
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Informational Reading Text - Ancient Africa Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
A bundle of 8 assignments about the ancient civilizations of Africa, the culture, the leaders, and the rise and fall of these kingdoms. See the preview slide for a complete listing.Supplemental Assignments:"10 Key Historical Topics" assignment that can be used as an end of the unit project, assessment, or as a research project to introduce your unitA crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings.A venn diagram/comparison chart to compare empiresA great way to introduce the subject. The readi
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7th - 12th
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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Webquest and Answer Sheet
Students will gain basic knowledge about the ancient Egyptians by completing an internet based worksheet. The following topics are covered in this webquest:Daily LifeReligionArchitecturePetsGovernment CultureThe webquest contains thirty questions and is a great introduction to a unit on Ancient Egypt. An answer sheet is included for the teacher. Special thanks for the clip art from The Artventurous Life. The information for this webquest is from the following website.http://egypt.mrdonn.org/ind
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4th - 10th
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Daily Life in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will build questioning skills by thinking about what daily life was like in Rome. Students will also understand how Romans lived in the city versus in the country. Students will also read a mock article written from the point of view of a newspaper writer living in ancient Rome.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit
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6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Artifacts in a Bag - Thinking Like a Historian, Archeologist, Geographer
This is a fun lesson that allows students to get to know each other, but also helps them gain valuable skills in observing, recording data, and creating hypotheses.
In this one to two day lesson, students will examine the objects brought in by fellow students and take on the role of historians, archeologists, and geographers to learn more about them. Students can then apply this learning to their understanding of ancient civilizations and cultures.
Complete lesson directions and
Grades:
5th - 8th
Greek Myth: The Story of Echo & Narcissus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read a myth ancient Greece - the story of Echo and Narcissus. Students will be asked to identify character traits and textual support. Also for each, students will be practice different strategy for each; summarizing the text and identifying the theme. A teacher model for the strategy is is included within the lesson. Lastly, students will complete graphic organizer comparing the characters of Narcissus and Echo, and then are expected to express these similarities an
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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