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Adult education ancient history activities
World History Complete Curriculum (800 Resource Pages/185 Activities/18 Units)
Your entire year of lesson planning DONE and packaged up in one easy-to-navigate, organized digital folder. This curriculum has every guided reading article, comprehension question, simulation, activity, game, mapping activity, primary source, critical thinking activity, internet activity and skill building activity that you need for the entire year. Student will love these tried and true activities and they will help prevent both teacher and student burnout - guaranteed!! Eliminate the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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61 High Interest Low Level Reading ComprehensionPassages Bundle 1
61 Reading Passages with 61 Comprehension Assessments BUNDLE61 High Interest, Low Level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers and are aligned with the middle school and high school standards English Language Arts. This resource contains seven versions of the lessons:1. Form Fillable PDF for upload or email to students for digital distance learning. Works great for digital language arts centers as well.2. One Page PDF of Passages - for packets or
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Paleolithic Cave Paintings Worksheet (Prehistory) + GoogleApps Version
Paleolithic Cave Art Worksheet teaches students about Paleolithic cave paintings, through map skills and primary source document analysis. This short activity focuses on the locations of the cave art and explores the theories that attempt to explain why paleolithic humans might have painted the walls of these caves. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. **Includes Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave some money by getting this
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Egypt: Egyptian Mythology & Spiritual Beliefs
All the foundational information your students need to build their knowledge, interest, and skills upon. Concise information in point form with stunning images and thought-provoking questions. **The Egyptian's connection with death and resurrection was central to their worldview. Their spiritual beliefs were shaped by their natural world and provided guidance to their lives.Google App Links are on the Teacher Instructions Sheet!Topics covered in this lesson include:♦ The Nature of Egyptian Relig
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle
Maya Calendar Pack
A digital download of the materials required for both making and learning how to read the 52 Maya calendar round. Includes a template of the calendar, with 5 separate rings to cut out, information on how to use it and a quiz.A great teaching aid in understanding how the Maya calendar works. The template can be printed for each child and they can make their own calendar to keep!Consists of 4 A4 sheets.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Fall of Rome Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Activity
We've got you covered tomorrow with this ready to print collaborative, critical thinking activity. Use on a Monday or Friday for a SURE FIRE boredom-busting pre-reading activity. I've used this for 8 years as the lead in to our section on the factors that led to the fall of the Western Roman empire. Printable handouts, Powerpoint/Google Slide Images, best practice tips, and answer keys are all provided. The Activity:Rome is burning - Literally and figuratively. There is economic unrest, p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Great Pyramid 3D Model Craft
A perfect craft project for your students when you are teaching about the Egyptian pyramid and/or Egypt. All you need is a pair of scissors, glue and this template to make one of the seven wonders of the world.Thanks for viewing and hope you enjoy! You may also be interested in the following: Eiffel Tower Paper Cutting Craft Arc de Triomphe Paper Cutting Craft Empire State Building Paper Cutting Craft Paper Cutting Craft-The White House Paper Cutting Craft-The Taj Mahal Paper Cutting Craft: Big
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: World Landmarks Paper Cutting Craft: Bundle Resources
What Is a Myth? (Presentation + Guided Questions + Handout + Key)
Before embarking on a mythology unit, it's important to establish exactly what a myth is. This presentation (available in three different formats) makes the basics of a myth clear for students grades 6-12. Using high-quality images of examples from world mythology, this presentation defines a myth, cites the functions of a myth, gives seven common elements of myths, categorizes myths into three basic groups (etiological, historical, and psychological), and provides reasons for modern students to
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Comparing and Contrasting Hinduism and Buddhism
Guided Reading articles to help teach the background and basic tenants of the Hindu and Buddhists faiths. This activity includes two guided reading activities with questions and answer keys to help you teach, reteach, review, supplement or assess the Hindu and Buddhist faiths and how they developed in India. Students then move to the comparison activity where they will either collaboratively or independently complete a Venn Diagram-type chart to help you assess their understanding. This activ
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History of Astronomy- Famous Astronomers, Geocentric, Heliocentric
This PowerPoint is an updated version of the old power point, it has all of the same information, but goes into more depth with 67 more slides of information, activities, assessments, and small projects to do during the unit. This should now take a good couple of weeks to cover in depth and to complete all of the activities. It not only details the major events in the history of astronomy, examining the famous astronomers, such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Keppler, Galileo, It covers the ma
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Dinosaurs Skeletons
This set contains 40 images. Each dinosaur includes skeleton image in color and black line version, also includes mud silhouette for each dinosaur skeleton in color and black line version. Images saved at 300 dpi in png files.Dinosaurs included are:- Allosaurus- Brachiosaurus- Brontosaurus- Parasaurolophus- Pterodactyl- Spinosaurus- Stegosaurus- Tyrannosaurus Rex- Triceratops- VelociraptorPLEASE NOTE: These are not exact dinosaur skeletons are graphical representation only.Check out these rel
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Science Mega Growing Bundle 1
Ancient Greece Webquest
This is a MASSIVE webquest designed for students to learn about Ancient Greece by visiting the BBC Bitesize website, reading information on various topics, and recording answers to prompted questions.
Topics include (one whole page for each!):
-- the Ancient Greeks.
-- the Olympic Games.
-- Living in an Ancient Greek Family.
-- Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes.
-- Ancient Greek Culture.
-- Ancient Greeks at War.
-- Ancient Greeks Changing the World.
This webquest could be administered across mul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Aztec, Maya, Inca, Mesoamerica Unit | Printable & Digital
Aztec, Inca, Maya Mesoamerican Ancient Civilization unit (History and ELA-aligned) - 40 reading response and writing activities (Printable & Digital) including student printables, lesson plan, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides, grading rubric, 10 reading response and writing activities to pair with links to 29 nonfiction texts for Social Studies or ELA classroom activities, distance learning, Google Classroom activities. or History Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15).Aztec,
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K - 12th, Adult Education
Shi Huangdi & the Qin Dynasty Reading & Stations Activity: Print & Digital
This two-part activity starts with a one-page biography of the life of Emperor Shi Huangdi. It discusses how he came to power, the coup against him initiated by Lao Ai, how he unified China, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the system he put in place, legalism. It is a great way to cover a lot in a little bit of time. Key terms or words are in bold and can be discussed further in class if you would like.The second part is a 4 stations activity with questions on the contributions of th
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece: Golden Age of Athens and the Peloponnesian War
All the foundational information your students need to build their knowledge, interest, and skills upon. Concise information in point form with stunning images and thought-provoking questions. **For a brief shining moment in history the cultural heart of the Western World was Athens. From this city, democracy, philosophy, culture, and the arts were the centre of this society. This all came to a violent end when war erupted with Athen's eternal rival Sparta.Google App Links are on the Teacher Ins
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Bundle
Ancient Rome: Birth and Spread of Christianity
All the foundational information your students need to build their knowledge, interest, and skills upon. Concise information in point form with stunning images and thought-provoking questions. **The beginnings of Christianity began slowly but once it began rolling it spread quickly. Against the backdrop of the Roman Empire this new religion found converts and would ultimately change the very civilization that had sought to repress it.Google App Links are on the Teacher Instructions Sheet!This pr
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Bundle
Ancient Greek Olympics Activity (Greece) + Google Apps version
Ancient Greek Olympics Activity begins with students reading informational text about the ancient Greek Olympics. Students continue by writing a newspaper article from one of three point of views. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment. ** Added Google Apps version of worksheet for distance learningSave some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans and assessment. Go to Ancient Greece Unit BundledRela
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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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)
The Persian Empire | Ancient Civilizations | Digital Learning Pack
The Persian Empire was the greatest empire the world had ever seen. Great leaders like Cyrus the Great and Darius I helped to grow the empire with an innovative ruling style. Give your students the opportunity to examine the different aspects of Persian society that allowed it to thrive with this amazing pack of resources. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The Persian Empire" Digital Learning Pack includes:1) Students will first compare the two powerful rulers of Persia, Cyrus the Great
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Kosher vs. Non-Kosher Animals of the Bible Interactive Activities
Get 10 different interactive activities and use as either a whole class activity or small group activity. 100 teachers have purchased this activity pack.Need a quick time filler, a substitute lesson, or an activity on kosher food that involves student participation, discussion, and fun, instead of just a slide presentation or packet that students watch passively?Whether you need one lesson or a whole unit on kosher animals, whether you teach young or older students, you will find several interac
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
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The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Infotext (Ancient Rome) Distance Learning
The Punic Wars & Roman Imperialism Informational text Analysis teaches students about all three Punic wars and General Hannibal’s trail of victories throughout Rome. Text continues with Rome’s imperialism and its effects on the future empire. This can be used in class or as homework as it’s a completely stand alone assignment.Save some money & make it easy on yourself by grabbing this amazing product, along with the entire Ancient Rome unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Early Human Migration | Ancient Civilizations | Digital Learning Pack
As human civilization advanced, early humans began to move around the world. See where these people traveled and the new technology they created in order to survive new climates with this great pack of resources. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Early Human Migration" Digital Learning Pack includes:1) Students will first use an interactive map to color the migration of humans across the world. Students will use a key to color different regions around the world. Next, students will answ
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Greece: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
All the foundational information your students need to build their knowledge, interest, and skills upon. Concise information in point form with stunning images and thought-provoking questions. **Alexander Great is an individual who had a tremendous impact on the world. His stunning military achievements and opening up Europe to a much greater world would change the course of human history. The blending of cultures begun by his invasion of Asia would enrich the Western World for centuries to come
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Bundle
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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.
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