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Ancient history literature circles for Microsoft OneDrive
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK: Magic Tree House #1 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
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This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#1) DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Prehistoric Times where they learn about dinosaurs! This book would be perfect for use with a Dinosaur Unit!!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of
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1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Ancient & World History DIGITAL Interactive Notebook BUNDLE
Ancient & World History DIGITAL Interactive Notebook 9 Unit BUNDLE This is a bundle of World History Digital Notebooks. These digital resources are compatible with Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and note-taking apps like Notability. The activities can also be printed and used as note sheets. Each unit has a complete answer key, which is written in the same format as the activities. This makes it easy to copy the notes for absent students or students with learning disabilities. In ad
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5th - 7th
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Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Mega Pack
Create an explosion of reading excitement with the "I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79" Mega Pack! This novel is written for a fourth grade reading level but could easily be used in grades 3-5, and with advanced 2nd grade readers.
This product download includes:
Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-4
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Reading Comprehension Chapters 5-7
Quiz Chapters 5-7
Reading Comprehension Chapters 8-10
Quiz Chapters 8-10
Reading Comprehension Chapters 11-16
Quiz Chapters 11-16
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2nd - 5th
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z with Easel Assessment
Mythology PowerPoint - What Everyone Should Know From A-Z PowerPoint and Easel Assessment. Slides on what is a myth, classical mythology, and the main characters and myths of Greek and Roman mythology. Photos of statues and ruins, coins and ancient art, as well as interesting facts about the gods, goddesses, and heroes of ancient Greece. Build background knowledge before starting any mythology unit. 69 informational slides, 50 question/answer slides, and 25 Easel Assessment pages.Includes inform
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5th - 8th
The Scarlet Stockings Spy {Unit ONLY}
The Scarlet Stockings Spy is a wonderful Historical Fiction picture book to use in your classroom when you teach the American Revolution or Literary skills.I have created a five day suggest lesson plan with everything you need except for the book and one other American Revolution historical fiction text.I covered RL.3 & RL. 6 using this text.In this bundle you will find:Vocabulary Cards (18 words)Student Vocabulary bookHistorical Fiction SheetCharacter Traits SheetCharacter Traits graphic or
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3rd - 6th
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MUMMIES IN THE MORNING: Magic Tree House #3 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#3) Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Ancient Egypt, where they encounter a ghost-queen, a mummy, mirages, and much more!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of teaching topics! Great for the whole class or for literature circles!
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1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
THE KNIGHT AT DAWN: Magic Tree House #2 Book Companion
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MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4
OR Save $9 on 8 Book Companions with this MEGA BUNDLE: Books 1-8
This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#2) The Knight at Dawn by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Medieval Times, where they encounter a party at a castle, guards, a crocodile filled moat, a KNIGHT and much more!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons
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1st - 5th
Also included in:Â Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
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
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2nd - 5th
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Book Study
* Follows Common Core Standards *Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Book StudyThis 24-page book study (a total 49 pages including answer key) walks students through the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker. Students will be taking notes, answering open-ended questions, summarizing, visualizing, and using the cloze method. Students will be practicing a variety of reading comprehension skills and strategies.This packet assisted my students greatly in comprehending what they we
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2nd - 4th
Who Was King Tut? | 13-Day NO PREP Unit Study | Lesson Plan, Quizzes, Activities
Need an engaging way to introduce your students to King Tut? Look no further than this 170+ page 13-day NO PREP Who Was King Tut? book companion and research project!Perfect for upper elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource covers every aspect of King Tut's life—from birth to death and beyond—through cross-curricular activities. Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), reading passages (reading), comprehension quizzes
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Who Was...? Where Are...? Ancient Egypt BUNDLE | 22-Day NO PREP Unit Study
SL Greek Myths and Stories Bundle – Curriculum & Games – Greek Gods & Heroes
Save 30% when you purchase curricula and games for select Greek myths and stories as a bundle! Students can learn more about:Greek GodsThe 12 OlympiansGreek & Roman IdiomsMonsters From Greek MythsReading passages and rebuses with curriculum include: An Achilles Heel Between Scylla and CharybdisDamon and Pythias The Golden Touch One Hundred Lyrics - "No. 39" (Greek poem)Pandora's Box The Sphinx's Riddle The Sword of Damocles The Trojan Horse Wonderful Weaver Greek Myths and Stories Bundle –
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3rd - 6th
The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key
45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or
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6th - 9th
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Interactive
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: create a character web, compile a list, compare/contrast, debate, and fill in a chart. Students will learn about: idiom, allusions, theme, syllogism, similes, effective writing, plants,
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6th - 9th
Magic Tree House #16 Bundle: Hour of the Olympics + Ancient Greece Fact Tracker
Transport your students to the ancient arenas with our immersive novel study on Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics. And don't stop at the finish line! Dive deeper into history with the enlightening Ancient Greece & the Olympics Fact Tracker. This bundle seamlessly blends Jack and Annie's athletic adventures with the rich tapestry of Ancient Greek civilization and Olympic traditions. With interactive reading sessions, activities, and a dash of Olympic spirit, it's perfect for educator
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2nd - 4th
The Americas: Native Peoples DIGITAL Interactive Notebook
The Americas and their Early Peoples DIGITAL Interactive Notebook UnitThis is a complete digital interactive notebook unit with assessments for Native American civilizations in the Americas for world history. This 20+ page unit includes activities in Google Drive and a complete answer key. Microsoft OneDrive users can also use this file. Instructions are included on how to move the file. This file is also compatible with note-taking apps like Notability.Each student page is included in both
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient & World History DIGITAL Interactive Notebook BUNDLE
Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Interactive
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
Ancient & Imperial China & the Mongols DIGITAL Interactive Notebook
Early & Imperial China DIGITAL Interactive Notebook UnitThis is a complete digital interactive notebook unit with assessments for both Ancient and Imperial China in world history. This 50+ page unit includes activities in Google Drive and a complete answer key. Microsoft OneDrive users can also use this file. Instructions are included on how to move the file.This unit now includes light printable pages. Each student page is included in both a colored version and a light printable version
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient & World History DIGITAL Interactive Notebook BUNDLE
Ancient Egypt Gods and Goddesses Quiz Show PowerPoint Game Jeopardy Style
Ancient Egypt Game Show PowerPoint. This Jeopardy style game focuses mostly on Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, but also includes topics of Tombs, Egyptian Life, Nile River, and Symbols. Fun review game for your ancient Egypt unit! Give the question to the answer, like on the TV show. EDITABLE. You may edit for your own classroom needs. You can change up the questions and answers to fit your own question set.Did you know that you can use PowerPoints like this in video conferencing or Zoom for remote
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3rd - 6th
The Egypt Game | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This activity pack for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 56 pages of standards-aligned reading response activities. Focuses include character analysis, figurative language, reading for details, point of view, and more.All activities have the Common Core code listed in the bottom corner, providing focus. Graphic organizers are easily adapted for every learner. Creative projects and tasks will keep your students engaged. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BO
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3rd - 6th
Israelites & Early Christianity DIGITAL Interactive Notebook
Israelites & Early Christianity DIGITAL Interactive Notebook UnitThis is a complete digital interactive notebook unit with assessments for the Israelites and Early Christianity in world history. This 55+ page unit includes activities in Google Drive and a complete answer key. Microsoft OneDrive users can also use this file. Instructions are included on how to move the file.***Please note: The activities included in this unit are the same as the ones in my printable interactive notebook.
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient & World History DIGITAL Interactive Notebook BUNDLE
The Alchemist Novel Study & Reading Guide + Ancient Egypt 15 Lesson Unit Bundle
UPDATED APRIL 2024 TO INCLUDE AN ANSWER KEY FOR THE ALCHEMIST!This product includes The Alchemist Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions + 15 lessons on Ancient Egypt, which can be using before, during and/or after a reading of The Alchemist. For specific previews, descriptions and reviews of all the products, you can check them out individually.This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, comes with a variety of worksh
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6th - 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?
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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