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Adult education ancient history cultural activities
Islamic Empire Map Activity Early History Civilization (Google)
Islamic Empire Map ActivityIs your class learning about the Islamic Empire and the Middle Ages?In this fun and interactive lesson, students will use the blank maps to label and color important landmarks, geographic features, and more. Students will make great connections between the geography of the Islamic Empire and the history of the civilization. Lesson Includes:Islamic Empire Mapping Activity PDFAnswer KeyLink to editable Google Drive resourceThe worksheet is no prep, easy to use, and g
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Islam and the Middle Ages in Europe Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Persian Empire Map Activity Early History Civilization (Google)
Mapping the Persian Empire LessonIs your class struggling with understanding ancient civilizations like Ancient Persia? This mapping activity is designed to help students master the civilization of Ancient Persia and Ancient History. Students will use the blank maps to label and color important landmarks, geographic features, and more. Students will make great connections between the geography of the Persian Empire and Early History. Lesson Includes:Persian Empire Mapping Activity PDFAnswer
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Ancient Civilization Map Activities (Google)
Greek Mythology Color BUNDLE,Pegasus,Odyssey,Griffin,Iliad, Golden Fleece 146pg!
Greek Mythology BUNDLE, Pegasus, Odyssey, Griffin, Iliad & Golden Fleece 146 pagesThe BUNDLE includes: Greek Mythology:Pegasus coloring pages, Images in sequence of the story x 21 pgsGreek Mythology:Odyssey coloring pages x 35 pg, Images in sequence of the storyGreek Mythology: Iliad coloring pages, Images in sequence of the story x 35 pgsGreek Mythology: Griffin coloring pages, x18 pagesGreek Mythology:The Golden Fleece Coloring Pages, Sequenced images x37 pPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Greek Mythology:Greek Gods Coloring Pages with identifications listed x92 pages!
Greek Mythology: Greek Gods Coloring Pages with identifications listed x92 pagesThe images are in a sequence of the story:ZeusErosHades and KerberosHeraclesMercuryMinervaApolloApollo ArtemisAthenaAthenaAtlas Holds up the EarthCronosDiana of EphesusJupiter, Minerva and HerculesHercules and HippolitaHerculesIrisApollo and Ocean - Shelley, Prometheus Unbound...Mercury - Shelley, Prometheus Unbound, Act INereides - Shelley, Prometheus Unbound,Prometheus and the Oceanides - Shelley,...The Chariot - S
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
History Class: Roman Empire/Gladiator Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
History Class: Roman Empire/Gladiator Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYSEnrich your World History/Anthropology/Ancient History classes with these movies!Guides INCLUDE: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions with KEYS
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Water in Religion, Mythology , Art and Beauty / A Brief Introduction
This resource is a presentation on the history of art, religion, beauty, and mythology. It examines the role and the concept of water in the main religions of the world, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism.This resource also examines the concept of water in mythology and art and the study of beauty. This presentation opens the door for many learners in different fields of study.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
300 (2006) & 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
History Class: 300 (2006) 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYSEnrich your World History/Anthropology/Ancient History classes with these movies!Guides INCLUDE: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions with KEYS
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Vikings: Movie & Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
The Vikings History: Movie & Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLEEnrich your classes with these great movies and docs!Guides INCLUDE: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Passover Seder Meal Plan, Haggadah (Program), and Activities
Teacher Guide for preparing this activity includes:· 3-pages of Instructions to prepare the activity· Recipe for Haroset· List of Meal Items to Purchase and PrepareThis product includes a Passover Haggadah (program) with:· Seder Symbols and their Explanations· The Seder Service Process and religious texts & Musical lyrics to be read· Historical and Cultural Explanation of the Seder Meal· Passover Word Search Activity for younger children (optional depending on teaching setting)· Haggadah (pr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Africa's Great Civilizations Episodes 5 and 6 (with answer key)
This film guide, will guide students through the fifth and sixth episodes of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In this series students will learn about the the changes within Africa brought about by the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and wrapping up with European exploration of the continent including colonization and the impacts of Africa's resources on the people and those attempting to take Africa over with the discovery of gold and diamonds. Each episode is just over 50 minutes making
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
SHERLOCK HOLMES Coloring Pages (Images) & CHARACTERS x 43 images
Coloring pages, ZIP file of JPEG images:Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson x 2Sherlock Holmes x 16Dr. Watson x 4Mrs. Hudson x 2Irene Adler x 7Inspector Lestrad x 2Mycroft Holmes x 2Professor Moriarty x 8Colonel Sebastian Moran x 243 imagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Aztec Calendar Stone Bundle – Full Explanation Slides – 15 pages
Aztec Calendar Stone Bundle – Full Explanation Slides – 15 pagesThese 15-slides exquisitely details the Aztec Calendar Stone. Your students will learn over 40 specific details, how to read the Aztec Calendar, and the dimensions of the most popular Mesoamerican image. Four pages of quizzes and assessments are also included. Your students can learn about the Aztecs through their most famous image: the Calendar Stone (which is not a calendar). The image is included in whole and broken up piece by
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Greek Mythology:The Golden Fleece Coloring Pages, Sequenced images x37 pages
Greek Mythology:The Golden Fleece Coloring Pages, Sequenced images x37 pagesThe Golden Fleece and the Heroes Who Lived Before Achilles.The central myth retold is that of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece and the aftermath. Woven into it are other myths, including the myths of Persephone and Prometheus, told by the poet Orpheus during the voyage.The images are in a sequence of the story:Zetes and Calais, Sons of the North Wind ArgusEpimetheus, Golden Maid and HermesHerc
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
NORWAY / Norwegian Culture (Realistic images): x 65 Coloring pages! Vikings etc
NORWAY / Norwegian (Realistic images): x 65 Coloring pages!Images:Norwegian culture x 11Vikings x 35Animals x 19Total = 65 Please write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
What is Mythology? A Basic Introduction to the World Mythology.
This resource is a basic introduction to the basics of world mythology.No easy or obvious answer. It is a difficult concept to define.Working Definition to start with:Myth: traditional stories or tales that a society tells itself that encode or represent the worldview, beliefs, principles, and often fears of that society.This presentation introduces the major scholars who studied mythology and tried to present an understanding of the myths. The titles in this presentation include the following :
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Greek Mythology and The Story of Creation / A Presentation about Mythology
This presentation introduces students to the story of Creation according to Greek Mythology through several pictures and illustrations that enable the students to comprehend and grasp the names and the characters of Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, the story of creation is often associated with the gods and goddesses, and it varies across different sources and traditions. One of the most well-known accounts comes from Hesiod's "Theogony," a poem that describes the genealogy and origins of th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Greek Mythology: Iliad coloring pages, Images in sequence of the story x 35 pgs
Greek Mythology: Iliad coloring pages, Images in sequence of the story x 35 pgsThe images are in a sequence of the story:Patroclus by Order of Achilles Consigning...The Nereid Thetis and Briareus of the Hundred...Zeus Sending the Evil Dream to AgamemnonAphrodite and HelenAphrodite Presenting Helen to ParisThe Council of the GodsAres, Iris and AphroditeOtus and Ephialtes Holding Ares CaptiveDiomede Casting His Spear Against AresHector Chiding ParisHector and Ajax Separated by HeraldsHera and Athe
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Greek Mythology:Odyssey coloring pages x 35 pg, Images in sequence of the story
Greek Mythology:Odyssey coloring pages x 35 pages, Includes Euryclea, Odysseus etcThe images are in a sequence of the story:Athena Asks Zeus for HelpThe Descent of Athena to IthacaPhemius Singing to the Suitors The Suitors Discover Penelop's RuseTelemachus in Search of His FatherNestor's SacrificeAthena Tells Penelope of Her Son ReturnHermes Orders Calypso to Release OdysseusLeukothea Gives Her Vail to Save OdysseusNausikaa and Her Maids Play BallNausikaa Leads Odysseus to the Palace of Her...Od
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
SHAKESPEARE, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Mid Summer Night's -Coloring Images x61 pg
SHAKESPEARE Coloring Images x61 images!SHAKESPEARE x 7Romeo & Juliet x 23Macbeth x 19Mid Summer Night's Dream x 1261 pages!ZIP file with named JPEG imagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Trojan War / A Summary Presentation about the Main Events & Characters
This presentation covers the events and the main characters of the Trojan War. In simple language, this presentation introduces the setting, the background, and the main characters and events of the Trojan War. This presentation is the ideal way to introduce and summarize the events of the Trojan war to all learners. It is ideal for a quick review and revision classes for the students studying classic literature and Mythology.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Persian Empire Stations Activity Early History Civilization (Google)
The Persian Empire Stations Activity Is your class struggling with understanding ancient civilizations like Ancient Persia? This stations activity is designed to help students master the civilization of Ancient Persia and Ancient History. During this station activity, students will rotate in small groups around a room to gather information from the attached pages and websites to fill out the questions in their “The Persian Empire” worksheet. Students will learn about the topics of: Mapping Persi
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Nordic Mythology / A Brief introduction
This resource introduces the learners to the world of Nordic Mythology, its origins, and its impacts on the literature and the culture of other nations. The titles in this presentation include the following:Where did the Norse come from?The Basics of Nordic MythologyThe Norse WorldValhalla Gods and Lesser DeitiesThis resource serves as an introduction to the students to study and discover the rich world of Norse mythology.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
AZTEC Mythology: Coloring pages, (Realistic images) x54 pages
AZTEC Mythology: Coloring pages, (Realistic images) x54 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
History TED Talk, "Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition" Worksheet /Activity
Looking for a way to make your students' engagement with the powerful Ted-ED Talk "Ugly History: The Spanish Inquisition" even deeper? Our exclusive worksheet is the perfect complement to this must-watch history video.Designed for the classroom, our 2-page worksheet includes ample space for students to take notes and a series of 7 thought-provoking discussion questions to inspire deeper reflection and conversation. These questions are designed to help students better understand the talk and refl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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?
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