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9th grade ancient history cultural activities
Chinese Zodiac Reading Passage and Activity | Lunar New Year Activity
This Lunar New Year and Chinese Zodiac resource is a great way to connect Chinese history with the holiday of Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year! This no-prep reading passage and activity can be incorporated as part of your Ancient China unit or as a stand-alone activity to help your students celebrate Lunar New Year.With this resource, your students can read about the history the Chinese zodiac and how it connects to Lunar New Year in a two-page reading passage. Then, students can learn about t
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
World Mythology Unit
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly, as well as organized and numbered all folders and activities for ease of use. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.Introduction FolderContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageIdeas for Introduction Videos and ArticlesInter
Grades:
8th - 12th
West Africa Empires Griot Battle : African Fable Interactive Lesson ELA & CCSS
This is a super fun Common Core ELA and Social Science Lesson! Students read the primary source Epic of Sundiata which is an excellent way to teach about geography, leadership, economy, and achievements of the African Empire of Mali under Sundata. Students use a plot diagram to dissect the key elements of the story (an answer key is included). Students get to read one of six African fables as a group while using a storyboard graphic organizer to take it down to five key scenes.Students practice
Grades:
6th - 10th
Ancient Egyptian Art and Egypt Geography Nile River Primary Source DBQ Activity
Enrich your study of Ancient Egypt Geography and Agriculture with SIX Primary Source DBQ Analysis Activities – plus two bonus DBQs!Read and analyze an excerpt from the Hymn to the Nile. Then, examine 5 separate tomb paintings depicting agriculture and fishing in Ancient Egypt. Finally, compare paintings for 2 BONUS analyses! Complete Answer Keys included! Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional re
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6th - 9th
Cave Art Project
This exciting 2-day lessons allows to students to pretend that they are living in the Stone Ages! On Day 1 went on a Virtual Tour of the Lascaux Caves and learn about cave art. On Day 2 students will create their own cave art designs and then explain what they drew and why. Students will be given multiple ideas for things that they may draw. Teachers can use the included rubric to easily grade their students artwork and then hang it on their classroom walls to make their classroom look like
Grades:
K - 12th
Hieroglyphic Printable Worksheet Set of Three
Use these three Pun-tastic joke pages to engage students in the decoding of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
Pages each consist of a full Hieroglyphic alphabet guide, the lead of a joke written in English, and then the punchline written in well spaced, easy to read Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Above each Hieroglyphic character involved in the punchline is a line for writing the English character represented.
These sheets are great if students need a filler activity/extra credit sheet to complete a
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
What's not to love about ancient Egypt gods and mythology?! Feel safe as your students uncover the dramatic story of conflict between Osiris and Seth. Excite as they discover the role of each god at the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony. Discover the relationship between Egyptian gods and Egyptian geography.Enjoy the FUN of Egyptian Mythology without the stress of mature themes that students uncover during online research. Share the dramatic stories, but with MIDDLE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE TEXT AND GRA
Grades:
6th - 9th
Ancient Civilizations: Greece, Rome and the Empire of Mali Pack
Not only is this pack full of ready made assessments and teaching tools, it also includes a Unit Plan with links to PowerPoints that will help you teach about the Ancient Civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Empire of Mali!! (not included in the preview)
This pack, that I created based on the VA 3rd grade SOLs, includes the following items:
-Ancient Greece Info Poster
-Ancient Greece Info (half page posters for notebooks- 2 per page)
-Ancient Rome Info Poster
-Ancient Rome Info (half page post
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3rd - 10th
Byzantine Icon Art Research and Activity
This is a FUN and ENGAGING activity to do within your Byzantine Empire unit study! This activity takes students through a detailed Power Point on the icons of the Byzantine Empire. Then, students will have the opportunity to complete an art project on an icon of their choice! There are 10 different formats to choose from! You can have your students choose their medium...Colored pencils, oil pastels, water colors...Either way, they will turn out GREAT and makes for a CREATIVE classroom wall d
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4th - 11th
Ancient Egypt Mythology and Gods Book of the Dead Primary Source DBQ Activity
Discover the Egyptian Mythology Book of the Dead and Afterlife, including the Weighing of the Heart Ceremony, with this fun Primary Source DBQ. Enrich students' knowledge of Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, Mythology, and Religion as they analyze artwork and magic spells from 5 Key Episodes of the Book of the Dead. Mix and Match each DBQ to meet your needs. Use in stations, as part of a gallery walk, or for extra credit. Ready to Go, with no additional resources required. Files are provided
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6th - 9th
Greek & Roman Art History-Ancient World Middle & High School Bundle
Art History-Ancient World Bundle Ancient Art and Architecture Growing Bundle allows you to lock in now for this price and receive all the new products for no additional cos for those who lock in now!!!This bundle will expand and the price will increase!!!Art History-Ancient World Bundle includes:1. Greek Architecture PowerPointArt History- Greek Architecture- Art HistoryGreek Architecture! Greek Architecture!I love Greek Architecture! Who doesn't love Greek architecture!? Greek Architecture ha
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Dynastic Cycle/Mandate of Heaven Worksheet
This worksheet features diagrams of Ancient China's Dynastic Cycle and the major important points regarding the Mandate of Heaven. On the margin is a short writing assignment to check for understanding.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Greek Art & Architecture Powerpoint and Handout Bundle
Architecture/Greek Art and Architecture Bundle - PowerPoint and handoutGreek Art and Architecture has been an incredible influence in Western Art. These PowerPoints explore the achievements of Greek Art and highlights the key works that changed the history of art.2 Art History PowerPoints- 1 Greek Architecture(24 slides)Architecture- Ancient GreekI love Ancient Greek Architecture! Who doesn't love great architecture!?Architecture - Greek PowerPoint is a great instructional resource for the art
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
History of the Olympics: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)
Enhance your teaching with this comprehensive and interactive Google Slides lesson on the Summer and Winter Olympics! Ideal for educators looking to enrich their curriculum, this engaging presentation teaches about the rich history of the Olympic Games, from their mythological beginnings in Ancient Greece to the spectacular global event we celebrate today.Discover an invaluable resource for busy teachers. This lesson is meticulously crafted to provide a thorough understanding of both the Summer
Grades:
6th - 10th
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)
Incan Quipu STEM Challenge
Quipu means "knot" in the language of the Inca. The quipu is a series of colored, knotted strings of wool, each tied to a main string. The type of knot, the placement of the knot, and the color of the string each had meaning to the Inca. Not many people could understand this meaning.Students will create their own quipu knot alphabet, quipu, and pass a message to a friend in class. Your classmate MUST be able to translate your message correctly. If both of you succeed, you will have won the STEM
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: STEM Challenge Bundle
Plato- Allegory of the Cave Common Core Lesson
Plato's "Allegory of the Cave" is a great piece of literature to introduce students to Ancient Greek philosophy, and it has the added bonus of promoting education in a thought-provoking way.
This Common Core aligned activity includes a condensed version of "The Allegory of the Cave," which matches a memorable eight minute cartoon video that can be accessed on YouTube (web address provided in the worksheet). Additionally, there is a Common Core-styled activity sheet that provides a variety of s
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8th - 12th
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Greek Story Vases art lesson/templates (All School)
This project helps the student to brainstorm different greek vase designs. This tool can be used as an asssesment to be given before beginning a project on greek vases. This worksheet can be used as a substitute lesson, works well with a History lesson or in conjunction with a narrative. This lesson also includes 6 Grecian vase forms that can be used as a starting point or in a limited supply scenario.
Grades:
3rd - 10th
Roman Emperors : Biography and Social Media Project
Have students research an Ancient Roman Emperor, and take it a step beyond the typical creation of a quick biographical poster. Have students use the information they have learned to create a social media presence for their emperor! Students will create a Facebook profile, Twitter Account/Feed and Instagram Feed. Includes lesson plan/directions, and blank student outlines for the project. Links to digital copies for easy use on google classroom (provided on downloadable lesson plan) and physica
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5th - 12th
Romulus, Remus, and Rome. A play about the beginnings of the Roman Empire.
This play is a modern take on the classical tale of Romulus and Remus complete modern humor and pop culture references. Students will learn many facts about the creation myth of the Roman Empire and have fun doing it!
Grades:
4th - 9th
Africa's Great Civilizations Episodes 1 and 2 (with answer key)
This film guide, will guide students through the first two episodes of the PBS series Africa's Great Civilizations. In this series students will learn about the African continent's history and impact on civilizations globally starting with Human existence and leading through the exploration of religions in Africa. Each episode is just over 50 minutes making this activity perfect for two standard class periods. There are 38 questions total ranging in style from fill in the blank to true/false
Grades:
8th - 12th
Alphabet / Alfabeto - mayan glyphs
Have students write their name in Mayan Glyphs, hang them up around the room and have the students decipher the names! Super fun gallery walk idea!
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7th - 12th
African Mythology
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.This unit for African mythology includes:Lesson Plan OverviewContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageAfter Reading Textual Analysis WorksheetOptions for Additional Videos and ReadingsA
Grades:
8th - 12th
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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?
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