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Ancient history Common Core RL.7.1 resources
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
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4th - 7th
Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 10 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 10 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅Be sure to check out the previews of ea
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5th - 8th
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects
This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
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4th - 7th
The Odyssey Unit Activities - Character Analysis - Epic Hero Odysseus
The Odyssey by Homer - Qualities of an Epic Hero ! These Odyssey activities are an engaging way for students to look closely at key characters from Homer's Odyssey. A must for your Odyssey unit, this activity asks students to review the qualities of the epic hero, and use those qualities to closely examine the character of Odysseus. This is a great activity to increase comprehension and understanding.✅To complete this assignment, students first review the qualities of an epic hero. Students illu
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4th - 8th
Greek Mythology Unit Stations - Greek Mythology Projects - Greece Myth Unit
Perfect for an Ancient Greece Mythology Unit or Greece Interactive Notebook, this resource contains 7 different full text Greek myths with corresponding Greek Mythology comprehension questions and summary activities. These mythology questions and summary activities ask students to read through the text and pull out key facts and important details. Students cycle through each station, completing the activities as they go.Each station contains a full text myth, comprehension question page, and sum
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4th - 7th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Reading Questions
For the novel Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, The Lightning Thief Chapter Questions supplies homework, facilitate guided reading groups, or stimulate reading analysis for each chapter. The document has 22 assignments - one for each chapter of the book - and each assignment includes 7-8 questions aligned to CCSS ELA skills. The Lightning Thief Chapter Questions - Snapshot of Included Resources:22 Literary Analysis Assignments7-8 Questions per AssignmentVisualization Section22 Mini-Quizzes
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey.As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the publicly
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The Alchemist Novel Study & Reading Guide + Ancient Egypt 15 Lesson Unit Bundle
UPDATED APRIL 2024 TO INCLUDE AN ANSWER KEY FOR THE ALCHEMIST!This product includes The Alchemist Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions + 15 lessons on Ancient Egypt, which can be using before, during and/or after a reading of The Alchemist. For specific previews, descriptions and reviews of all the products, you can check them out individually.This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, comes with a variety of worksh
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6th - 12th
Boy of the Painted Cave: Literature Unit
This unit is a collection of questions and activities to enhance your study of Justin Denzel's Boy of the Painted Cave. The study guide portion consists of short answer essay questions that focus the student on plot and character development. An answer key is included for the study guide. Vocabulary charts encourage using the context to define a word and writing prompts make connections to science and history.
I have included my Cave Art Presentation and Activity. This is an introductory
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5th - 7th
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Greek Mythology Informational Body Diagram Posters, Gods Research Activity
This Activity includes 137 pages of body diagram posters!Check the product video for the detailed information and a lesson plan advice! PLEASE NOTE:This is a DIGITAL FILE INSTANT DOWNLOAD only,printable in an array of standard frames sizes.No physical product will be shipped.After checkout you will be directed to a page to download your files.They will also be accessible at all times by viewing your Etsy purchase page.Refunds cannot be given after the items are downloaded.[FOR HELP WITH DIGITAL
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A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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The Golden Goblet: Literature Study
This unit is a collection of questions and activities to enhance your study of Eloise Jarvis McGraw's The Golden Goblet. The study guide portion consists of short answer essay questions that focus the student on plot development. An answer key is included for the study guide. Writing prompts and suggested activities make connections to history.
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Teacher's Guide
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Study Guide answer key
Egyptian Myth - narrative writing/comic strip activity student page
Egyptian Gods - resea
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5th - 7th
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Themes of Greek Myth Jigsaw - Group Activity or Independent
NO PREP jigsaw activity with 4 Greek myths: Cronus, Medusa, Prometheus, Theseus & the Minotaur! Includes the myths, students facing worksheets, and teacher slides.Directions:Assign each group a Greek myth to read and then identify the theme. Students will then find evidence to support their theme. After all information has been collected, they will put it together on a Google slide to present to the class.This activity is a great supplement to any The Lightning Thief unit.Learning Targets:I
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Themes of Greek Myths Unit
Jason and the Argonauts: Guided Reading Packet
An adaptation of the classic tale of the ancient Greek adventurer, Jason. The packet includes critical thinking questions that allow students to monitor comprehension and make inferences. It also includes several extension activities for early finishers.
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5th - 8th
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Isis & Osiris Ancient Egyptian Myth Reading & Comprehension Questions
The Egyptian myth of Isis & Osiris has been a favorite in my classroom since I began teaching! This thrilling tale tells the story of two brothers and their fight over the throne of Egypt. This product includes: A two page retelling of the myth of Isis and OsirisReading comprehension questions (5 multiple choice, 3 short answer, 1 chart-style question) An answer keyThis resource can be used as either a traditional worksheet, or digitally through TpT Digital Activities.
Grades:
6th - 8th
A Journey to Ancient Greece
A Journey to Ancient Greece consists of six Ancient Greece reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: The Birthplace of Western CivilizationIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Greek civilization. They will learn about:• The geography of Greece• The ancient Greek monarchies• The significance of Greek ci
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5th - 7th
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Greek Mythology 12 Olympians Social Media Profile Project - Editable Template
Bring mythology and the twelve Olympians into the 21st century through this fun social media profile project! Students will use and editable template to create an online profile for one of the twelve Olympians.This project can be used in multiple ways--for introducing the Olympians, while working through a unit on Greek mythology, or even as an end-of-unit assessment over Ancient Greece.Students will independently find and read articles about their Olympian, summarize those articles, and then us
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7th - 10th
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Fictional Reading Comprehension and Creative Writing Unit: The Flying Dutchman
This fictional reading comprehension passage with questions contains a 3 1/2-page adaptation of the legend, "The Flying Dutchman." The text is followed by a creative writing unit that will allow your students to have fun while learning! This assignment is accompanied by a sample prewriting story map and includes the elements of a legend and the parts of a plot. "The Flying Dutchman" will also assist your students with vocabulary acquisition and retention. It contains a context clues worksheet f
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7th - 9th
Also included in:Â Fiction and Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions
Ancient China Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages For History
Enhance your students' understanding of Ancient China with this historical reading comprehension passage! Add this reading to your social studies lessons, if you are teaching your class about the Qin Empire, the Han Dynasty, Science and technology, and the teachings of Confucius.This resource comes with:A page for a reading passage.A page for comprehension questions. An answer sheet for teachers.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach
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5th - 8th
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Rome and Byzantine Empire Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages History
Enhance your students' understanding of Rome and the Byzantine Empires with this historical reading comprehension passage! Add this reading to your social studies lessons. This resource comes with:A page for a reading passage.A page for comprehension questions. An answer sheet for teachers.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have any comments or questions about anything. I am always happy to help in any way that I c
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Sparta Athens Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages
Enhance your students' understanding of Ancient Greece with this historical reading comprehension passage! Add this reading to your social studies lessons, to teach your class comparing Athens and Sparta!This resource comes with:A page for a reading passage.A page for comprehension questions. An answer sheet for teachers.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have any comments or questions about anything. I am always h
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5th - 8th
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The African Empires Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages History
Enhance your students' understanding of The African Empires with this historical reading comprehension passage! Add this reading to your social studies lessons, if you need to teach your students about the Ghana Empire, the Mali Empire, and the Songhai Empire.This resource comes with:A page for a reading passage.A page for comprehension questions. An answer sheet for teachers.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have
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5th - 8th
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The Silk Road Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages For History
Enhance your students' understanding of The Silk Road a with this historical reading comprehension passage! Add this reading to your social studies lessons!This resource comes with:A page for a reading passage.A page for comprehension questions. An answer sheet for teachers.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to reach out if you ever have any comments or questions about anything. I am always happy to help in any way that I can!THANK YOU SO
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5th - 8th
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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?
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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