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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.W.5 resources
European Feudal System Simulation - Middle Ages Medieval Europe Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Middle Ages Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & transform your students into lords, knights, vassals and serfs as they simulate the development of European feudalism & battle for the control of the classroom! The activity cycles through several rounds of rock, paper, scissors battles, followed by short lectures and notes. After the simulation, students answer reflection questions then create a T - Shirt and tatt
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Medieval & Middle Ages Simulation & Project Bundle Simulation Reading
ANCIENT ROME: World History Travel Brochure Research Summary Project
Have you ever wanted to take your class to Ancient Rome? Now you can without spending a dime! On this virtual field trip, students will become the travel guides. Through summaries and pictures, students will create a travel brochure that highlights 10 major locations of the Ancient Roman Empire. This creative project includes writing, research, and graphic design. What's Included:Student instructions to help explain all aspects of the projectA map of the Roman Empire to locate each stop of th
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5th - 12th
It's Time to Research Greek Gods | Paragraph Packet | Informative Writing
Are you looking for a way to incorporate solid paragraph writing into your Ancient Greece unit? Our It's Time to Research Greek Gods Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through researching a Greek god of their choice on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about the Greek god they chose. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess a
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
**SAVE 25% with our It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE!!This bundle includes a Paragraph Packet for each of the Core Knowledge history and geography topics covered in 2nd grade! Our Paragraph Packets take students step-by-step through the writing process to write well-developed informational paragraphs about what they learned about each history topic/domain. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to
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2nd - 4th
It's Ancient Greece CKLA BUNDLE
SAVE 30% and receive a BONUS file with our BUNDLE of Ancient Greece products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient Greece unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as a study guide and interactive project/simulation. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient Greece!This bundle includes the following products:**Please c
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2nd - 5th
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Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief Unit - Digital Print Bundle
Percy Jackson and the OlympiansThe Lightning Thief Unit - Digital Print Bundle: This unit includes everything you need to teach The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. With more than 440 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google Slides, PowerPoint presentation slides, print and digital assignments, historical context, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive and dig
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6th - 9th
Fourth Grade Ancient Rome Activity | Virtual Field Trip | Google Slides
Join Aly on an adventure to learn about Ancient Rome - its culture, language, and geography. Students will learn some everyday Latin phrases, explore the reason civilizations choose to live next to a river, and the architecture and art that the Ancient Romans are famed for.Includes:Google Drive folder1 x Google Slide presentation36 Slides➯ Make sure to follow me to be the first to know about new products - CLICK HERE➯ Get free content and support at annaglews.com or on IG @AnnaGlews➯ Money off?
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3rd - 6th
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War of 1812 CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of War of 1812 products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any War of 1812 unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on War of 1812.This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews and rev
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2nd - 4th
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It's Ancient Greece | Step by Step Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Over 2,500 years ago, the Greeks created one of the most advanced civilizations in ancient history! Our It's Ancient Greece! Paragraph Packet will take students step-by-step through the writing process to write a well-developed informational paragraph about what they learned during their unit on Ancient Greece.**This Paragraph Packet is the perfect writing addition to your Core Knowledge or CKLA unit on Ancient Greece, but can be used with any Ancient Greece unit as well!Our Paragraph Packets a
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Ancient History Mega Bundle of Timeline Display and Sorting Activities
Eight great timeline, display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events the following ancient civilizations:Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient Persia The Ancient Hebrews. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the eight individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The timeline
Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Mayan Civilization Mesoamerica Board Game Project
Students will create a board game to demonstrate their learning about the Mayan Civilization in a fun and creative way. Examples of topics include the social pyramid, the writing system, the calendar, religious beliefs, and much more. This Board Game resource includes detailed, step-by-step directions and requirements for students, including required content topics. An extensive range of templates are also provided including board game templates, game card templates, spinner templates, game piec
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest Ancient Egyptian leader: Cleopatra, Tutankhamun or Ramesses II. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leaders A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conc
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Inca Mesoamerica Project Graphic Novel Comic Strip Activities Google Slides
Explore the fascinating world of the Inca civilization with "Machu Picchu Mischief," an immersive and engaging graphic novel project designed for middle school students! This comprehensive resource offers a dynamic learning experience, featuring colorful Google Slides versions and printable black and white versions. How this resource works: ✔ Students will first read the directions, then the enticing graphic novel synopsis, followed by character descriptions that bring the story to life.✔ They w
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Activities Choice Board Maps Virtual Field Trip GRAPES DBQ
History Research Project | Write & Perform a History Skit | Perfect for Any Unit
Make History Come ALIVE! Students love to work in groups to come up with a short History Skit that retells a famous event from History. You can use this resource for ALL History Units! Students must work together for this fun History activity and memorize their skit in order to perform it confidently. History Skit Research Activity includes:- Skit Project assignment sheet- Skit Script Paper- Grading Rubric- Recording sheet for groups topicsEnjoy and happy teaching!❤ Click HERE to view 750+ reso
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3rd - 8th
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It's Ancient Rome | Step by Step Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
From the Julius Caesar to the Colosseum, Ancient Rome is one of the most important civilizations in history! Our It's Ancient Rome! Paragraph Packet will take students step-by-step through the writing process to write a well-developed informational paragraph about what they learned during their unit on Ancient Rome. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work!**This Paragraph Packet is the perfect writing
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Ancient Civilizations | Paragraph Packet BUNDLE | Informative Writing
It's Ancient India | Step by Step Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Students love learning about the mysteries that surround Ancient India! Our It's Ancient India! Paragraph Packet will take students step-by-step through the writing process to write a well-developed informational paragraph about what they learned during their unit on Ancient India. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work!**This Paragraph Packet is the perfect writing addition to your Core Knowledge or CK
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Ancient History Timeline Display and Sorting Activity Bundle
Four great display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the four individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The research and sorting activities are differentiated into two levels: with dates and without dates. Lower
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3rd - 7th
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Bundle - Map Reading Activities Simulation Project Test
Tired of using boring curriculum? Then use a Mesopotamia Unit that is engaging for students and provides flexibility for teachers that covers Mesopotamian geography, the Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian & Persian Empires!This unit is perfect for veteran and new teachers! It includes 14 activities to engage, excite and support middle school students. Let World History Rawks plan, so you can Rawk! Activities included Theme based Bell Ringers helps students build their writing skills while study
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6th - 7th
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Mesoamerica DBQ Document Based Questions Essay Writing DOLLAR DEALS
Discover Mesoamerica with this Comprehensive DBQ Teaching Resource: Unlock the vibrant history, culture, and achievements of Mesoamerica with this essential Document-Based Question (DBQ) teaching resource. This resource contains an authentic excerpt from a primary source.What's Inside? 100% EDITABLE TEXT IN GOOGLE DOCS!: Adapt and personalize the DBQ to suit your classroom needs, enhancing engagement and enabling customized learning experiences.★ Primary Source Excerpt: A captivating selection f
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Activities Choice Board Maps Virtual Field Trip GRAPES DBQ
Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient India CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of Ancient India products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient India unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient India!This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews a
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient History Mega Bundles 1 & 2 | 3rd & 4th Grade | 160 hours of Activities
A mega bundle of reading, writing and research activities about Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews. In total there are 160+ hours of NO PREP activities perfect for Social Studies or ELA.The third grade or fourth grade bundle contains:Eight timeline, research and sorting activitiesThirty-three close reading activitiesSeventeen biography writing unitsSeven discussion based writing activitiesEight in
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3rd - 4th
Olympics Craft, Crown coloring & other end of year & Summer activities
An Olympics workbook of 15 Summer Olympic crafts and printable activities designed specifically for the Paris 2024 games. To help children learn in a fun way about the Ancient games, modern games, France, Sports, Athletes & more.Includes 40 pages of templates, coloring, fun facts, games etc, that will keep kids busy & engaged during summer school.Suitable for Kindergarten to Grade 5.Younger students will need help with some crafts.Activities are:Flag coloringTorch craftOlympic Ring craf
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K - 5th
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Medieval Feudal Japan Board Game Project
Students will create a board game to demonstrate their learning about medieval Japan in a fun and creative way. Examples of topics include feudalism, the cities of Kamakura and Edo, women samurai, military training, Zen Buddhism, and more. This Board Game resource includes detailed, step-by-step directions and requirements for students, including required content topics. An extensive range of templates are also provided including board game templates, game card templates, spinner templates, game
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6th - 8th
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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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