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Ancient history cultural activities for Microsoft PowerPoint
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
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8th - 12th
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
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
Italy! Pompeii - Lesson + Images | Mosaic Art Project - K - 5
Italy! Pompeii – The Italian City Frozen in Time introduces students to the Roman city of Pompeii, buried in ash during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD preserving the city and its people. The city was rediscovered more than 1500 years later giving us a vivid picture of life in the time of ancient Rome. From the preserved remains of the city, we know how the citizens of Pompeii lived, how they spent their leisure time, and how they decorated their homes, often with beautiful mosaics that are
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K - 5th
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
Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
WOW your students with the LET’S EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS BUNDLE, a set of seven interactive PowerPoints that will bring your studies of continents and cultures to life. They’ll love the animated slides, video and music clips, and amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content and 25% savings. Each presentation contains 32 slides (plus image credits) with multiple layers of text and photos that cover everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. H
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2nd - 5th
Aztec Calendar Stone Bundle – Full Explanation Slides – 15 pages
Aztec Calendar Stone Bundle – Full Explanation Slides – 15 pagesThese 15-slides exquisitely details the Aztec Calendar Stone. Your students will learn over 40 specific details, how to read the Aztec Calendar, and the dimensions of the most popular Mesoamerican image. Four pages of quizzes and assessments are also included. Your students can learn about the Aztecs through their most famous image: the Calendar Stone (which is not a calendar). The image is included in whole and broken up piece by
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Water in Religion, Mythology , Art and Beauty / A Brief Introduction
This resource is a presentation on the history of art, religion, beauty, and mythology. It examines the role and the concept of water in the main religions of the world, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism.This resource also examines the concept of water in mythology and art and the study of beauty. This presentation opens the door for many learners in different fields of study.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
What is Mythology? A Basic Introduction to the World Mythology.
This resource is a basic introduction to the basics of world mythology.No easy or obvious answer. It is a difficult concept to define.Working Definition to start with:Myth: traditional stories or tales that a society tells itself that encode or represent the worldview, beliefs, principles, and often fears of that society.This presentation introduces the major scholars who studied mythology and tried to present an understanding of the myths. The titles in this presentation include the following :
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Greek Mythology and The Story of Creation / A Presentation about Mythology
This presentation introduces students to the story of Creation according to Greek Mythology through several pictures and illustrations that enable the students to comprehend and grasp the names and the characters of Greek mythology. In Greek mythology, the story of creation is often associated with the gods and goddesses, and it varies across different sources and traditions. One of the most well-known accounts comes from Hesiod's "Theogony," a poem that describes the genealogy and origins of th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Trojan War / A Summary Presentation about the Main Events & Characters
This presentation covers the events and the main characters of the Trojan War. In simple language, this presentation introduces the setting, the background, and the main characters and events of the Trojan War. This presentation is the ideal way to introduce and summarize the events of the Trojan war to all learners. It is ideal for a quick review and revision classes for the students studying classic literature and Mythology.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Mexico PowerPoint
A PowerPoint with basic facts about Mexico. Great for making a Social Studies-Language Arts link when reading Mexican folk tales or other stories. Includes geographic and cultural elements. Great for use with my other country PowerPoints for compare and contrast purposes. Fully editable.
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PreK - 3rd
Nordic Mythology / A Brief introduction
This resource introduces the learners to the world of Nordic Mythology, its origins, and its impacts on the literature and the culture of other nations. The titles in this presentation include the following:Where did the Norse come from?The Basics of Nordic MythologyThe Norse WorldValhalla Gods and Lesser DeitiesThis resource serves as an introduction to the students to study and discover the rich world of Norse mythology.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Flying Carpet to Syria
A complete lesson plan helping K-8th graders to have a detailed understanding of Syria and the Syrian culture. We include an introduction to etiquette to prepare them to work with other students from Syria. No more cultural barriers to effective and efficient business and expat assignments.
Lesson Plan includes:
Country Overview
People
Transportation
Homes
Clothing
Snacks/ Food
Etiquette
Music
Dance
Language
Art
Stories
Games
Environment
Economy
What to Know About Italy & Italians by Tour
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1st - 8th
Spanish Cinco de Mayo Mexico Chichen Itza Ancient History Reading Project
Let your students travel the globe with Geoexplorers projects! This project takes your students to Mexico where they can learn about the amazing pyramids of Chichen Itza. They will love building their own miniature “El Castillo” temple they can take home with them! Also included is a reading passage with comprehension questions, vocabulary matching, and printable stationary that they can write their own story on. Each Geoexplorer project comes with a passport template and passport stamp so your
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4th - 7th
Clay: A Greek Coil Pot
Challenge students to create their own Greek Urn using the coiling method! This lesson includes step-by-step instructions, worksheets, rubric, history, examples and more!
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Creation Myths
Encourage students to investigate different ancient cultures by comparing and contrasting their creation stories. Unit includes teaching power point, note sheets, graphic organizers, activities and quiz.
How can I use this?
• As an introduction to ancient civilizations and mythology
• As a comprehensive unit
What is included?
• teacher implementation notes
• student handouts and quiz
• teaching powerpoint
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5th - 7th
Greek Architecture
Architecture-Greek Architecture*******New and Improved Design,Slides, and Revisions added!!!!!!*******************Greek Architecture has been a huge influence on western culture, include our most treasured monuments! Architecture - Greek PowerPoint is a great instructional resource for the art teacher, art history class, or ancient/world history teacher interested in teaching about Greek art and culture. Included in this PowerPoint is an overview of the key developments in Greek architecture,
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5th - 12th
NORSE RELIGION & MYTHOLOGY
Do you know that the names of the days of the week in English come from Norse Culture and Tradition? This presentation takes the learners on a journey to explore the impact of the Norse religion and mythology on our thought and culture. This resource is a presentation about Norse Mythology and religion and the Gods. This presentation gives the learners an idea about the culture and the influence of this culture on modern thought and culture.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Hand Fans PPT - History, The Silk Road, Culture, Styles and Multiple Activities!
Are you looking for an engaging unit to teach how the Silk Road and sea routes between Asia and Europe have influenced the cultures of the world? Here is a comprehensive resource of the origin of the 2 types of Hand Fans: the rigid fan and the folding fan. Each type of fan has its history, uses, status symbols, and meanings for different nations. In this packet, we explore Hand Fans Around the World: - Chinese Fans, Japanese Fans, Korean Fans, European Fans, and Spanish Fans. The first inve
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3rd - 7th
Roman Baths
This Roman Bath PowerPoint introduces students to the history of Roman baths, such an important part of daily Roman life. Students will be introduced to the Roman aqueduct, the ready source of their water supply, as well as the names of baths' rooms bathing implements, and other interesting facts about the bath houses. Works well as a mini-lesson on Roman culture for Latin and social studies students, and as enrichment material for the gifted and talented.
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6th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Greek Mythology in The Modern World
This presentation is an interesting journey between the world of Greek Mythology and the Modern World.This presentation shows the influence that Greek Mythology has on our modern world and how we still use names derived from this mythology. This presentation is an excellent and interesting way of presenting the topic of Greek Mythology and relating it to our modern world.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Let's Explore the Continent of AUSTRALIA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AUSTRALIA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Australia and Oceania. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 6 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Australia contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outli
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
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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.
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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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