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11th grade ancient history centers
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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Was Ancient Sumer a Civilization? A Stations Activity (Early Humans Unit)
Make sure to check out my Early Humans Unit BUNDLE for more exciting lessons for this unit!Ancient Sumer was arguably the world's first real civilization. Allow students to use these station cards to find information about Sumer in order to determine whether Sumer was a civilization or not. Begin the activity by looking at the definition of "characteristic," as there are seven distinct characteristics that make up a civilization. Place the seven station cards around the room and allow students t
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient History BUNDLE: First Semester (Three Units)
World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
This BUNDLE contains the following:40 historical events in 3 PART CARDS FORMAT40 historical events in TIMELINE CARDS format with reading booklet for reference PLEASE SEE THE INDIVIDUAL FILES FOR THE PREVIEW.We always use our printables at home in our homeschool journey. To see how it works, you are more than welcome to follow us!Follow my Pinay Homechooler BlogFollow my InstagramFollow my Pinterest
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4th - 12th
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30 High Interest: Low Level Reading & Comprehension Passages Ancient History
30 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 for ancient history and English Language Arts. The passages are cross-curricular and can be used to provide reading practice for struggling readers as well as to teach history concepts to students who have trouble accessing the reading levels of tradition textbooks.This resource contains:A form Fillable PDF. Works gr
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient India: Hindu Creation & Traditional Stories: Reading Passages + Activity
This is an excellent lesson that comes with traditional Hindu stories, featuring stories on Brahma and the creation of the world, the Indian God Ganesh, and the Indian God Krishna (known as the Blue God). The stories are all age appropriate and engaging, and students of all ages will find them interesting and rewarding.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving Bun
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
The Legacy of Ancient Greece: A Stations Activity!
Learn about the Legacy of Ancient Greece through this fun and exciting STATIONS ACTIVITY! Everything you need is included in this product. Your students will enjoy getting up and moving, all while learning about the many legacies the Ancient Greeks had on our modern world. Includes six station cards, a two page worksheet, and answer key! Laminate the cards and keep for years to come. You can place around the room and have groups of students visit each station and fill out their worksheet, OR pla
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient History BUNDLE: Second Semester (Three Units)
World History: Ancient Times Timeline Cards and Booklet
Learn about the historical events of the ancient times with this Montessori-inspired (Elementary) timeline cards and reading booklet as reference. This learning pack contains40 timeline cards of the ancient times (occurred between the period of 5000BC to 500BC.a 40 pages of reading booklet for reference3 pages of timeline sheets that can be assembled to form as a guide. The paper size of this is in A4Each timeline cards has a date, a picture and a short description of the events. Use the timel
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
The Flight of Icarus - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 4-5 students. This is a Greek tragedy and is based on the story of Daedalus and Icarus. Daedalus is an inventor and very very smart. He builds King Minos a labyrinth and, after it is finished, the king decides to get rid of him. He locks Daedalus and Icarus in the labyrinth that Daedalus made him. Daedalus know the labyrinth well and he and his son escape. They go into hiding and come up with a plan to get away from the island where King Minos lives.
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4th - 12th
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Aztec Math Bingo! Los Números Aztecas! Great Native American Lessons & Games!
Calculate like Los Aztecas--the warriors of Mesoamerica! Crush Common Core with this high interest cross-curricular strategy! Teach Spanish numbers, Native American history, and math all in one game! Pertinent math concepts include real, rational, and natural numbers, integers, commutative and associative properties, additive identity, multiplication, place value, powers and exponents. Social science concepts include ethnomathematics, ethnocentricism, cultural anthropology, Aztec culture, Az
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6th - 12th
Fact or Cap? Ancient Greek Government
This FACT OR CAP activity will be a hit with your students and help them understand the components that make up Ancient Greek Government. In this engaging activity, students will analyze multiple sources to decide whether or not myths about Ancient Greece's government are fact (real) or cap (fake). This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF)Student Answer Sheet (PDF)6 myth resources (PDF) Answer Key (PDF)This is a great resource to use after you have introduced the basic concepts o
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5th - 12th
Greek Mythology Word Wall Vocabulary Cards
This packet contains 24 Greek Mythology Word Wall Card with Definitions. I really enjoyed creating these and learned so much. I made the cards a little bigger than usual, and put the definitions on the front this time. I created them this way so that I might use them maybe in a Bulletin Board or could have my students play games with them. I really liked the way they came. There are so many characters in the unit, I placed as many as I came across. As always Greek Mythology is always fun!
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4th - 12th
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Latin American Civilizations Stations Bundle
This resource bundle includes 7 enriching stations that students will navigate through to learn about the cultures of the Mayan, Inca, and Aztec civilizations. Instructional slides will help you preview the lesson while the Teacher Guide offers step-by-step instrcutions on how to execute this effective cultural lesson. Students will work through the stations with the student handout that will culminate in a jigsaw activity with a wrap-up assessment.
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7th - 11th
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Ancient China Achievements Hands On Activity
This lesson is a thoroughly experiential and engaging series of activities in which students actually produce some of the achievements of Ancient Chinese Civilization. Students print using a “printing press” made of block stamps, they produce paper, calligraphy and even a compass. They go around workstations in your classroom performing these activities. A worksheet is provided here with all the instructions students and the instructor needs. A sample station in which paper is produced is provid
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3rd - 12th
Ancient River Valley Civilization Stations, Worksheet, Slideshow, and More
This comprehensive bundle guides students on an exploration of the Ancient River Valley Civilizations of the Bronze Age. From Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt to the Indus River Valley and Yellow River Valley Civilizations, this bundle includes a slideshow, graphic organizer, worksheet, and a centers activity.What's Included:Interactive Slideshow Lesson: The slideshow follows each of the 4 civilizations. Each civilization has a warm up and relevant activities. Detailed Graphic Organizer: In this gr
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6th - 12th
Hades Goes to Court for Kidnapping - Small Group Greek Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a short version of the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone and tricked her into becoming his wife. In the script, Hades is in court accused of kidnapping Persephone and forcing her to live with him in the underworld. Demeter, Zeus, and Persephone are also there. Zeus is serving as the judge even though he is Persephone’s dad. They discuss what Hades did – including the way he tricked Persephone into eating something that ties her f
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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THE IDES OF MARCH CRYPTOGRAM
HAVE FUN DECIPHERING THIS INFORMATIVE PUZZLE!
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Indus River Valley Civilization's Disappearance Stations Activity PLUS SPANISH
Immerse your students in a historical mystery with this interactive activity! This activity includes both Spanish and English versions.This activity challenges your students to be detectives. They will explore four distinct clues at individual stations, each offering a unique perspective on why the Bronze Age Indus River Valley civilization met its mysterious end. This resource includes an overview of the historical background of the civilization, a two-page worksheet, and four pages of clues th
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Rome & Greece Government Paired Passage 4-6 Compare Write ELA History
Unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive paired text set focusing on the governments of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Perfect for 4th-6th grade readers, this resource provides engaging texts, guided close reading features, and critical thinking exercises to deepen understanding and promote analytical skills.Each text in this set is meticulously crafted to provide a clear overview of the governmental structures of both Rome and Greece. With lines at the side of each
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Pandora's Box - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater for 4 students. It is a Greek legend about how trouble came into the world via Pandora's Box. In the script, Zeus is angry with Prometheus and Epimetheus because they gave man fire. He chains Prometheus to a rock and then makes a plan to punish Epimetheus as well. First he has Hephaestus make him a new daughter and names her Pandora. Then he introduces them to each other and suggests they marry. Epimetheus knows there must be a trap but falls in love. They
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Language of Symbols: Universal Symbols
Welcome to "The Language of Symbols: A 5-step Reading Comprehension Series." In this captivating journey, we explore the depths of symbolism across various domains.Join us as we embark on an enlightening exploration of symbolism, from its definition and types to its interpretation and analysis. Discover the power of universal symbols and gain insight into their contextual usage. Unravel the mysteries of authorial intent and explore the symbolic characterization that brings literature to life. Fi
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: The Language of Symbols: Reading Centers Bundle
Book of Genesis Bible Study
"In the beginning God Created the heavens and the Earth"Dive into the rich and intricate world of the Book of Genesis with this comprehensive teaching bundle! Engage your students with a collection of thought-provoking lesson plans, interactive activities, discussion prompts, and worksheets that explore the profound themes, characters, and narratives found within the first book of the Bible. This resource is designed to captivate students' imaginations while fostering a deeper understanding of t
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3rd - 12th
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30 High Interest: Low Level Reading Passages - Ancient History: Google Drive
30 Reading Passages with 30 Comprehension Assessments30 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 for ancient history and English Language Arts. The passages are cross-curricular and can be used to provide reading practice for struggling readers as well as to teach history concepts to students who have trouble accessing the reading levels of tradition textbooks
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient Rome & Greece SOCIETY Paired Passage Compare Write ELA History Role 8-12
Unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive paired text set focusing on the societies and social structures of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Perfect for 8th-grade readers and adaptable for high school students, this resource provides engaging texts, guided close reading features, and critical thinking exercises to deepen understanding and promote analytical skills.Each text in this set is meticulously crafted to provide a clear overview of the societies and social str
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Analyzing Greek Myths Frayer- Plot, Conflict, and Theme
Are you diving into Greek mythology in your social studies or ELA class?! Complete a Frayer to analyze different myths! In this activity, students will look at parts of plot to help determine the theme of myths. This could be used as guided practice, independent work, stations, or centers! The best part is this is COMPLETELY EDITABLE and can be used with any myth! You can pick them, or leave it up to the students to find a myth that interests them!PLEASE NOTE: Ideas for myths are included, but t
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5th - 12th
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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.
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