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High school ancient history centers under $5
Ancient Civilization Mesopotamia Station l Doodle Note Style l 6th grade history
Introducing our engaging and student-centered educational resource, packed with content that brings the Ancient Civilization of Mesopotamia to life! This interactive activity unfolds across six meticulously crafted stations, each exploring the vital components of GRAPES: geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of this ancient civilization.Within each Mesopotamia station, you'll discover richly detailed readings accompanied by captivating visuals, charts, stati
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Stations or Gallery Walk with Doodle Note Style Graphic Organizer
Are you ready to take your students on a captivating journey through the mesmerizing world of Ancient Egypt? Look no further—our "Ancient Egypt Stations" resource is the key to your students falling in love with Egypt! Dive into the Wonders of Ancient Egypt:Step into a world of content-rich exploration as your students explore the heart of Ancient Egypt's history. Discover 6 Interactive Stations:Unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt's geography, uncover remarkable achievements, explore its intr
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4th - 9th
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Ancient India Stations, Centers, or Gallery Walk: Print & Digital Resources
This content-rich Ancient India Stations activity is student-centered and interactive. The activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient India. The stations cover key aspects of the Indus River Valley (Harappan Culture), Aryan, Mauryan, and Gupta Empires.Here's what's included:Readings come with pictures, artifact graphics, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading. A separate graph
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4th - 9th
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Ancient Greece Stations l Ancient Greece Activities & Worksheets l Geography
This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. It has seven stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, and contributions to the democracy, economy, and religion (Greek mythology) of Ancient Greece. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and five different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
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4th - 10th
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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)
Ancient Egypt Mummies & Mummification Religion Reading Comprehension & Activity
Ancient Egyptian religious afterlife beliefs and mythology required the deceased to maintain his or her appearance even in death. Enter the development of the elaborate 70-day Ancient Egypt mummification process. This resource provides historical background and complete instructions for a 6-week carrot mummification project. NOTE: Carrots are low smell compared to other possible mummifying foods like meats or apples.TIP: If you start your mummification process as you start Egypt, your carrot
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6th - 10th
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MS-LS1-2
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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Achievements of the Gupta Empire Stations Activity- Ancient India Unit
STATIONS ACTIVITY! Get your students up and moving, all while learning about the many achievements of the Gupta Empire! This activity includes six information sheets that can be placed in different areas of the room and a two-page worksheet that students fill out along the way. Topics include: literature, universities, painting & sculpture, metalwork, mathematics, and roads. Laminate these sheets and keep them for years to come!! Feel free to modify and pass information sheets around to stud
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient History BUNDLE: Second Semester (Three Units)
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)
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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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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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
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
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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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
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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Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension & Text Evidence Scavenger Hunt
Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Text Questions Scavenger HuntIs your class learning about Ancient Mesopotamia? Are you looking for a fun way to introduce this topic or help students understand the main ideas related to ancient history? This resource is for you! This scavenger hunt sends students on a secret mission throughout the classroom to find 10 hidden reading passages with 10 questions they must answer on their student answer sheet. Students then must use the question answers to unscramble the
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5th - 10th
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African Kingdoms Choice Board
Let your students choose how they show mastery surrounding the topics of the West African Kingdoms while integrating writing and literacy skills through this choice board.
African Kingdoms Choice Board includes 6 Differentiated activities covering the African Kingdoms
• R.A.F.T. Writing Prompts (10 total)
• Thinking Maps (4)
• 5 Finger Retell
• Travel Agency Flyer
• Acrostic Poem
• Want Add—Griots!
Plus 4 Bonus Activities!: The Journey of Mansa Musa Comic Strip, Cinquain Poetry, Africa C
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4th - 10th
Also included in: African Kingdoms Unit Bundle
World Religions Choice Board
Let your students choose how they show mastery surrounding the topics of Major World Religions while integrating writing and literacy skills through this choice board.
7 Differentiated activities covering the World Religions
• R.A.F.T.
• Thinking Maps
• Magazine Cover
• Acrostic Poem or Cinquain Poetry
• Museum Exhibit
• Unit Cover Page
Two different formats and work sheets are included.
Format A—each student will use the choice board to select which activities they want to complete. Th
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4th - 10th
Also included in: World Religions Bundle
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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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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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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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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