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Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities

Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities

This resource contains six Mesopotamia learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each ancient Mesopotamia learning station (or 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 activities all about ancient Mesopotamia. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D ziggurat to showcase their learning. They’ll “bui
Preview of Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World

Created by
Run Play Explore
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient Mesopotamia civilization through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated re
Preview of West Africa Empires Stations or Centers Ghana, Mali, Songhai (Print & Digital)

West Africa Empires Stations or Centers Ghana, Mali, Songhai (Print & Digital)

This content-rich activity is student-centered and interactive. There are two choices: a printable 8-station with close reading activity or a Google Ready Online Investigation activity. The readings detail the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, religion, decline, and key vocabulary for the West African Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separ
Preview of Ancient Egypt: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Egypt: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Egypt through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions11 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated read
Preview of Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Egyptian Gods Pharaohs Pyramids

Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Egyptian Gods Pharaohs Pyramids

Created by
Fishyrobb
Students will explore life in ancient Egypt while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features with this interactive book.TOPICS INCLUDE:the Nile riverUpper and Lower EgyptKing Menes and the double crowndaily life in ancient Egyptpharaohsgods and goddessesmummiespyramidsWHAT YOU WILL GET12-page printable bookCut-and-glue titlesAncient Egypt vocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer Full color, digital vers
Preview of Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Early Man through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
Preview of Greek Mythology: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Greek Mythology: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Greek Mythology through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions17 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for eac
Preview of Ancient Greece: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Greece: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Greece through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions10 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated rea
Preview of Medieval China Stations - Reading Centers Activity Print & Digital Resources

Medieval China Stations - Reading Centers Activity Print & Digital Resources

This product has two choices: A content-rich printable stations activity and a Google Ready online reading investigation activity Both choices are student-centered and interactive. The activity has with close readings detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, religion, decline, and key vocabulary for the Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Chinese Dynasties. Readings come with pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the
Preview of Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient Civilizations through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels fo
Preview of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7

Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7

Created by
Linda McCormick
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
Preview of Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient China through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
Preview of Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Rome through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readin
Preview of Ancient Egypt Informational Text Posters

Ancient Egypt Informational Text Posters

Created by
Kathy Ryan
This series of 11 Informational Text Posters written in simple language will help your students learn basic facts about various topics of Ancient Egyptian history. Key vocabulary is highlighted in bold text, so students can identify the content words. Topics include: King Tut Cleopatra Egyptian Pyramids The Great Sphinx Hieroglyphics Mummies Sarcophagus Camels Ancient Egyptian Cats Howard Carter Step Pyramid I've also included a cover page and a scavenger hunt. Students can use the posters to
Preview of Website Sleuths- Mesopotamia (Fertile Crescent) | Web Search Activity

Website Sleuths- Mesopotamia (Fertile Crescent) | Web Search Activity

Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt/webquest/ internet search activity on Ancient Mesopotamia/the Fertile Crescent. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions on this ancient civilization. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent Interactive Notebook Activities as well. Please note that this resource is also included in my Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent Web Search
Preview of Greek Mythology Coloring Posters - Gods & Heroes Coloring Pages - SimpleLitColor

Greek Mythology Coloring Posters - Gods & Heroes Coloring Pages - SimpleLitColor

Greek gods! Greek heroes! Greek mythology characters! Each is a poster (10"x 15") that can be printed on 11"x17" paper or two 8.5"x11" sheets taped together. This Greek myth resource includes the 12 Olympians, 10 Greek heroes, and 12 other Greek gods and characters.This download includes 34 coloring posters for the following characters:AchillesAphroditeApolloArachneAresArtemisAtalantaAthenaBellerophonDaedalusDemeterDionysusErosHadesHelen of Troy HephaestusHeraHerculesHermesHestiaIcharusJasonMela
Preview of Ramses the Great Reading Passage & Worksheets

Ramses the Great Reading Passage & Worksheets

Created by
Shelly Rees
Your students will enjoy learning all about Ramses the Great of Ancient Egypt with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on Ramses the Great, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about this Ancient Egyptian Pharoah. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you subscribed to the Ma
Preview of Greek Gods- Greek Mythology - Scavenger Hunt- Read The Room- Grades 3-6

Greek Gods- Greek Mythology - Scavenger Hunt- Read The Room- Grades 3-6

Created by
Linda McCormick
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 20 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Greek gods and heroes. Depending on the level of your students you can break it up into more sessions. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:20 Fact Cards5 student worksheets answer keyAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.1-6.1If you're looking for more about Greek Myths check out this
Preview of Website Sleuths Ancient Egypt (Religion and the Afterlife) | Web Search Activity

Website Sleuths Ancient Egypt (Religion and the Afterlife) | Web Search Activity

{Ancient Egypt, Egypt, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Egypt unit, Egypt unit, Ancient Egypt activities; Egypt Web Search}Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity on religion and the afterlife in Ancient Egypt. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions on this ancient civilization. Space is provided under each question for students to write the answers in their own words. An answer key is also provided for teacher con
Preview of Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible

With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient India through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
Preview of Greek Mythology Task Cards

Greek Mythology Task Cards

Created by
Purple Palmetto
Get a little "MAD" with these MYTHOLOGY task cards. Enrich your students' knowledge of mythology with these fun activities. Use at stations for students, as an “early finisher” activity, partner work, or hang up task cards as a Mad Myth Hunt around the classroom.These creative task cards include facts about mythological gods, goddesses, monsters, and more. Students can complete a variety of tasks including poetry writing, using dialogue, persuasive writing, alliteration, personal writing, dra
Preview of Alexander the Great Reading Passage and Worksheets

Alexander the Great Reading Passage and Worksheets

Created by
Shelly Rees
Your students will enjoy learning all about Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on Alexander the Great, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about this fierce leader. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you have never used Close Re
Preview of Website Sleuths- Ancient Egypt Web Search Bundle | Web/ Internet Search

Website Sleuths- Ancient Egypt Web Search Bundle | Web/ Internet Search

{Key Words: Ancient Egypt, Egypt, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Egypt unit, Egypt unit, Ancient Egypt activities; Egypt Web Search}Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with these web scavenger hunt activities on life in Ancient Egypt. In each activity, students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions on this ancient civilization. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook Activities. This bundle fe
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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.