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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 activities
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 Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
This Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle has over 350 pages of Egypt projects and activities. It contains Ancient Egypt reading passages, an Ancient Egypt timeline, comprehension questions, an Ancient Egypt map, foldable activities, projects, graphic organizers, and more! ✅Be sure to click on the previews for detailed descriptions and images of exactly what is included in this package.✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE OF EGYPT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AT A REDUCED PRICE! This is a HUGE value w
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4th - 7th
Ancient India Unit with Learning Stations and Interactive Project
This resource contains six ancient India learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or ancient history learning center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and assignments. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D interactive lotus flower filled with their learning. They’ll add inform
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Projects and Activities - Reading Passages - Map - Test
Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook unit - This 140+ page package of Mesopotamia activities contains everything you need to teach a complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit! This includes reading passages, research activities, foldable activities, questions, graphic organizers, and more. Perfect for your Mesopotamia or Ancient Civilizations unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simply print and teach!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Interactive Notebook Activities - Greece Map Test
There are over 450 pages in this COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit Bundle of Ancient Greece activities. It is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook units with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology projects, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, task cards, unit test, and more! ✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE
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4th - 7th
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Ancient Greek Mythology - Interactive Notebooks
This 650+ page COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit and Mythology Interactive Notebook Bundle is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit or Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook Units, with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, projects, and more!Two COMPLETE BUNDLES are included in this downl
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5th - 8th
Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
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4th - 7th
Ancient Greece Unit - Athens and Sparta Projects - Greek City State Activities
This 70+ page Ancient Greece unit resource on Athens and Sparta contains information about these city states. A great addition to your Ancient Greece Unit, Ancient Civilizations Unit, or Greece Interactive Notebook, it contains Athens and Sparta questions, activities, and foldables. Very little teacher prep is required to use this package – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to an Interactive Notebook.The contrasting qualitie
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4th - 7th
Early Humans Worksheet for Early Finishers or an Emergency Sub Plan
This Early Humans or Prehistory Worksheet is perfect for an emergency sub plan or early finisher activity during your prehistory or early humans unit! Both fun and educational, this no-prep handout contains four activities: a mystery word challenge with vocabulary words, a drawing activity, a map activity about human migration, and a word search. Simply make a double-sided copy of this early humans worksheet for all of your students and you are good to go! It will likely take students between 30
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5th - 8th
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Greek and Latin Roots for 4th 5th 6th Grade Morphology Activities Games Wall
Easily introduce students to morphology and Greek and Latin roots with this root of the day resource. I like to print the posters on colorful card card stock and put 5 in a plastic sheet taped to the wall. I introduce a new root each day when we come in from recess.Each day, a student flips takes the 1st card and moves it to the back. The class uses a graphic organizer to record their work. They write it, define it, think of examples, illustrate it, and use it. This no-prep activity takes only
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4th - 7th
Egyptian Religion Gods Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity BUNDLE
Engage social studies students with this high interest Ancient Egypt Religion and Mythology BUNDLE. A terrific variety of Reading Comprehension, Primary Source Analysis, and Activities guide student discovery of ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices. Here's all that's Included:ANCIENT EGYPT RELIGION: Reading Passage introducing the ancient Egyptian view of the world, their deities, the temple, priests and priestesses, everyday worship, and the afterlife. Comprehension Check in Grap
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6th - 9th
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
Sumer Ancient Mesopotamia City States Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
Read about the rise of Sumerian Civilization in Ancient Mesopoamia. Learn why Sumer’s location in the Fertile Crescent was attractive for settled agriculture. Discover Sumerian inventions. Trace the power shift from priests to kings. Explore what a city-state looked like.Replace or Supplement your Textbook with these Complete, Fully Researched Informational Text Reading Passages and Comprehension Checks.ALL Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats. Convert the PPT file to Google Slides for uplo
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6th - 9th
Medieval Feudal Japan Map & Reading Activity Geography
Are you looking for a no prep lesson to introduce Japan? Then use this mapping, reading & writing activity! Let your students label important locations, regions & the spread of ideas & Buddhism then read a passage & answer questions about geography & the spread of religion & ideas.What you get!Instructions provide ideas for a successful lessonPDF Map Activity with reference mapsReading and Writing Activity with word bankExample MapGoogle Slides Presentation - Objective an
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient and World History Map Activities BUNDLE
Phoenicians Informational Test Reading Comprehension and Map Activity
Navigate your students through the culture and achievements of Ancient Phoenicia. Discover Phoenicia's dominance of Mediterranean sea trade for hundreds of years and why they were called the "Purple People." Explore Phoenician achievements in navigation, manufacturing, and writing. Check out these BENEFITS:Replace or Supplement your Textbook with this Fully Researched Informational Text Reading Passage. Provided in a fun 8-page Booklet Format and 4-page Full-page Format. Easy printing instructi
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6th - 9th
Reading Comprehension Google Forms Greek and Latin Roots for 4th 5th 6th Grade +
Google Forms Greek and Latin Root Words Quiz ⭐ These SELF GRADING Google Classroom Forms are perfect for busy teachers! This resource can be used as a quiz or as digital task cards.This resource is one google form quiz of 15 roots. It includes aud, opt, port, vid, scribe, phon, mis/mit, auto, bio, chron, bene, geo, ject, loc, and man. I teach my class many more, but this quiz is a quick assessment to gauge whether or not they are retaining what they have been studying.✦✦ NOTE: This product is
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt: Religious Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife BUNDLE
Make ancient Egypt come alive for your students. Using colorful illustrations, illustrated stories, fun quizzes, and hands on activities allow your students to discover how ancient Egyptian religious beliefs influenced their burial practices.Recognizing a Pharaoh is a FREE 8-slide introduction on Egyptian rulers. It covers the 1st ruler who joined Upper and Lower Egypt into one country and how using both political symbols and religion cemented the legitimacy of both his and all the other future
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6th - 8th
Mesoamerica Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This Mesoamerica Vocabulary bundle contains our Mesoamerica Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and our Mesoamerica and Early American Civilization Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This Mesoamerica and Early American Civilization Word Wall contains 28 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Israel Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This Ancient Israel Vocabulary bundle contains our Ancient Israel and Judaism Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and our Ancient Israel Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This Ancient Israel and Judaism Word Wall contains 24 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the definition, and a historica
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Egyptian Afterlife Simulation Game | Low-Prep | 6th Grade History
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Ancient Egypt with the "Egyptian Afterlife Simulation Game"! Designed to align with Ancient Egypt History Social Science Content standards, this engaging and interactive game transports students to the heart of ancient beliefs and practices, making history come alive in your classroom. This "Dungeons and Dragons" style simulation game is sure to keep your students engaged for multiple days in a row.This Game Includes:5 Rounds of Thrilling Gamepla
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6th, Not Grade Specific
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ESL Beginners Activities Ancient Egypt Vocabulary in Pictures Great for SPED
These differentiated vocabulary anchor flow charts and activities will allow all students, including English Language Learners and Special Education Students, gain access to the concepts and content of Ancient Egypt. Puzzles are a great way to practice new vocabulary. The differentiated activities will engage all levels. Use the vocabulary anchor charts and vocabulary retention activities for lessons, homework, fast finishers, or bell ringers. Note: This is a sampling of my Ancient Egypt Pic
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4th - 12th
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Mesopotamia Society Social Structure Reading Comprehension Activity BUNDLE
Everything you need to teach about Ancient Mesopotamia Social Structure and Everyday Life. Engage with the Social Pyramid, Mudbrick Houses, Mudhif Marsh Houses, Clothing and Jewelry, Education, and the Role of Women. Read 7 short Passages each with a dedicated Comprehension Check. Then, strengthen Vocabulary with 5 Student-Favorite Vocabulary Activities. These Reading Passages and activities are perfect as warmup bellringers. Work them in alongside your main lesson to cover more total material
Grades:
6th - 9th
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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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