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Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity
In this engaging Alexander the Great DBQ Investigation, students analyze the life and times of Alexander the Great to understand the two sides to his historic legacy. Students begin by examining song lyrics of a popular song to understand Alexander the Great's role in history, then engage in a five-document activity, including a map analysis and primary sources, to learn both sides of his legacy. Students record thoughts and answers on an analysis document, complete a graphic organizer assignme
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5th - 8th
AP World History Paleolithic & Neolithic Lesson Plan Bundle
This is a two day lesson plan that has students analyzing documents of the Paleolithic Era and Neolithic era, and practicing thesis statement work. The bundle includes a lesson plan writeup with a step by step guide as to how to carry out the lesson, Jared Diamond's article, "The Worst Mistake in Human History", Paleolithic/Neolithic notes (correlate with PowerPoint), Paleolithic/Neolithic PowerPoint, and Paleolithic/Neolithic Documents. PDF versions of each of the handouts are included to keep
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Rome and Christianity Complete Lesson Plan Bundle
This bundle includes a complete lesson plan, a DBQ, and PowerPoint that work together to build a powerful World History lesson on early Christianity in Ancient Rome.This bundle includes:A complete lesson plan - This lesson plan uses both the DBQ and PowerPoint to analyze the change over time of Christianity’s status in the Roman empire.Document Based Question Ancient Rome & Christianity - This DBQ explores the spread of Christianity in Ancient Rome through 9 primary and secondary source docu
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8th - 12th
World History Document Activity-River Valley Civilizations
This activity uses documents to teach the basics about the ancient river valley civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus River valley and Shang China.
There are 11 documents, including maps, charts and pictures. In addition, students need to use the documents to support historical statements. There is also a Fill-in-the-Blank activity as well. A Key is included.
Save money by buying this in a bundle with Classical Age Empires document activity.
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7th - 12th
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Chinese Philosophies & Warring States Period: Primary Source Gallery Walk
In this lesson, students will analyze Chinese Philosophies through excerpts of primary sources, including, The Analects, Tao Te Ching, Daodejing, and Legalist articles, to understand how each contributed to and “healed” China during and after the Warring States Period. This lesson includes:Lesson Plan for quick and easy implementationWarring State Period Article - two-page secondary summary article Chinese Philosophies Posters & Primary Excerpts for Gallery Walk (Legalism, Buddhism, Daoism,
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6th - 12th
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Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024 Reading Comprehension Passages
Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon 2024. Explore China's rich cultural heritage surrounding its Lunar New Year traditions, including the Chinese Zodiac. Discover how each major Lunar New Year, aka Spring Festival, tradition is drawn from Ancient Chinese Folktales. Learn how Lucky Foods are homophones for desirable qualities, such as prosperity and good fortune. Perfect ELA/SS Cross Curricular Activity and Primary Source DBQ. What's Included:Eighteen 1/2-page Reading Passages detailing
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5th - 10th
The Greco-Persian Wars | Digital Learning Pack
Have you been searching for an activity and presentation on the Greco-Persian Wars but can't seem to find what you are looking for. Check out this visually stunning pack that will grab your students attention. Students will see depictions of battles that will help your students get a better understanding of what warfare was like during this era. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greco-Persian Wars" Distance Learning Pack includes:A graphic organizer about three major players in the war;
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Deluxe Unit Activity Bundle
NYCDOE Passport to Social Studies Grade 6: Unit 2 Lessons 1-8 PP Slideshow
This is the beginning of Unit 2: First Humans, Neolithic Revolution, and the Early River Valley Civilizations.
The slideshow is NOT fully completed, and goes up to Lesson 8. Lesson 9 is not included. If there are any documents that are mentioned that are outside resources that you are interested in, feel free to reach out to me and I will be more than happy to share!
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6th
MesoAmerica Bundle: Inca, Maya, & Aztec {History Guru}
Bundle:ACTIVITIES, BELLWORK/ BELLRINGERS, GUIDED READINGS, LEARNING GOAL CHART, DBQ’S, READING STRATEGIES, VOCAB, & MUCH MOREStandards: SS.6.W.2.10 Emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America; SS.6.W.2.3 Identify the characteristics of civilization.Civilizations:-Inca-Maya-AztecsReadings on: -MesoAmerica-Human Sacrifice-Farming-Culture-Pyramids-Explorers-Etc.Activities on:-Religion-Games-Calendars-Explorers-Etc.DBQ's on:-Farming-Lifestyle-Explorers-Human Sacrifice-EtcLear
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5th - 10th
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Greek Philosophers | Digital Learning Pack
Do you need an activity to help your students understand the thoughts and ideas of the Greek philosophers that helped to guide future governments. This activity is great for providing a foundation of intellectual thought for your students! Give your students everything they need to fully comprehend the legislative process with this great pack of resources. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greek Philosophers" Distance Learning Pack includes:A graphic organizer where students analyze thre
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Deluxe Unit Activity Bundle
Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius BUNDLE of Interactive Activities and Lessons
Engage your students in the ancient world of Pompeii through interactive activities that encourage them to think like archaeologists and historians! These resources are versatile and can be used for standardized test prep, a substitute lesson plan, practicing Document-Based Question (DBQ) skills, whole group instruction, or in student-paced mode. Your students will hone important English Language Arts (ELA) skills such as finding and citing text evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific
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6th - 8th
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Origins of the Renaissance | Digital Learning Pack
Do you need your students to visualized all of the important aspects of Renaissance culture? This vivid and graphic activity will immerse your students into the Italian City-State. Students will be given the opportunity to examine what made Italy the center of European Culture during this time. Give your students everything they need to understand the origins of the Renaissance with this great pack of resources. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Origins of the Renaissance" Distance Learn
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Renaissance and Reformation | Deluxe Bundle
The First People | Ancient Civilizations | Digital Learning Pack
Early humans emerged thousands of years ago and took many different forms. Help your students organize and understand the changes and advancements that took place over time with this engaging activity. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "The First People" Digital Learning Pack includes:1) Students will first define key terms about early man. Terms include; prehistory, hominin, tool, Paleolithic, society and hunter-gatherer. Next, students will compare and contrast four different types of
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Classical Rome DBQ for World History
This DBQ (Document-based Question) includes 8 primary and secondary source documents for student analysis, in response to the prompt, "Analyze the political and cultural achievements and legacy of Classical Rome." The documents include visual representations of Roman sculpture and mosaics, secondary sources commenting on the relationship between Greek and Roman scholarship, and primary sources such as excerpts from the Laws of the Twelve Tables and the writings of Polybius.
The file includes t
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9th - 12th
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History Alive! Ancient Greece HyperDoc
This DISTANCE LEARNING hyperdoc unit was created specifically to pair with the History Alive! Ancient Civilizations Textbook (Geography and Settlement of Ancient Greece, The Rise of Democracy, Life in Two City-States, Fighting the Greco-Persian Wars, The Golden Age of Athens, Alexander the Great and His Empire, The Legacy of Ancient Greece).This HyperDoc includes additional resources (YouTube videos & virtual tours) and standardized test prep questions.**Quizizz slides are PLACE HOLDERS. Tea
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6th - 8th
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Greek Foundations of Democracy | Digital Learning Pack
Are you looking to start a foundational unit on government and need to study the principles of Greek democracy. This activity was designed for a unit on the foundations of democracy and gives students the ability to compare different political philosophies with the trial and error of Greek Democracy. Digital and Paper Copies Included!This "Greek Foundations of Democracy" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) A graphic organizer that asks your students to examine the three major players in the fou
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Foundations of Democracy | Deluxe Unit Activity Bundle
Primary Source Analysis: Women in Ancient Greece and Rome
This is an extensive DBQ with source analysis on Women in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. This includes 10 document excerpts - each one a primary source on women in either Ancient Athens, Sparta, or Rome. It also includes a chart for reviewing and analyzing the documents as well as comprehension questions. This can be used as a DBQ outline leading to an eventual essay, or can be used simply for document analysis. I did not have my students write essays - just a thesis statement and outline as i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Unit on Ancient Greece and Rome
Byzantine Empire Independent Readings and Questions (Bundle of 3)
This bundle includes three lessons. Each one includes a reading and document-based questions. The topics they cover are:The Hagia Sophia (and its role in the Great Schism) ConstantineBelisariusYou can see additional information about each one in their individual links in the shops, as well!These are all great for substitute plans as they are print and go, but they can also be used to assign homework or independent work if you need to catch up on planning/grading etc.
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8th - 10th
Exploring Ancient Greek Culture in 12 Stations
Description:Explore the vibrant culture of Ancient Greece with this dynamic lesson, "Exploring Ancient Greek Culture - 12 Stations". Students will engage in an interactive exploration of 12 information stations placed around the classroom, each delving into a different aspect of Ancient Greek life. From the bustling city-states to the tactics of warfare, students will uncover the richness of Greek culture while honing their critical thinking skills through diverse sources of information. Lesson
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7th - 10th
World History Document Activity: Persia and Greece
This document activity focuses on the ancient civilizations of Persia and Greece. It includes a webquest with QR codes and reading comprehension questions. There are six documents in total. Students also need to use the documents to support historical statements. The activity ends with a "Fill-in-the-Blank" activity.
Save money by buying this in a the "World History Document Activities Bundle," which includes the Ancient River Valley Civilizations document activity, Rome and Han Document Activ
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7th - 12th
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Influence of The Enlightenment | Digital Learning Pack
Enlightenment NO PREP Distance Learning Pack. This document based activity will give your students the opportunity to analyze real quotes from some of the most influential political philosophers. Students will love to engage with these resources to see where some of their most important freedoms come from.This "Influence of The Enlightenment" Distance Learning Pack includes:1) A graphic organizer that asks students to identify different freedoms that were studied by the key enlightenment philos
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Foundations of America | Deluxe | Digital Learning Bundle
Constantine Jigsaw FBI investigation
One of my all time favorite activities, this Constantine Investigation activity has it all:-Five Primary and Secondary Sources with comprehension questions-A Fun Skit Assignment where students pretend to be FBI agents-A Debate at the end to debrief and discuss who the real Constantine was-Answer keys includedAfter dressing up as an FBI agent yourself to give a preview of the activity (script included), break students into 5 different groups and have each group read/"investigate" a source/"witnes
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Teaching Asian History With Primary Sources
This bundle includes five primary-source-focused lessons centered around Asian history, including thee Document-based question sets and two primary source analysis activities for Chinese belief systems. It also includes a historical source analysis tool that can be applied to any of the sources in these assignments to create an additional level of source understanding.
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9th - 12th
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History Alive! Ancient India HyperDoc
This DISTANCE LEARNING hyperdoc unit was created specifically to pair with the History Alive! Ancient Civilizations Textbook (Geography and Early Settlement of India, Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro, Learning About World Religions: Buddhism, Learning About World Religions: Hinduism, The First Unification of India, and The Achievements of the Gupta Empire).This HyperDoc includes additional resources (YouTube videos & virtual tours), Quizizz review links, and standardized test prep questi
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6th - 8th
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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.
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