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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 projects
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Unit Projects Prehistory Greece Egypt Mesopotamia Rome
Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Mythology Unit 5 Etiological Myths
Student engage in critical thinking, critical reading, critical discussion, and critical writing as they investigate etiological myths from cultures around the world. Students read assigned myths and self-select myths. Students collaborate to research myths and culture and participate in a panel discussion presentation. Students write their own etiological myth. All activities include grading rubrics
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9th - 12th
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Ancient Rome's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
This is a discussion based writing unit about who was the greatest leader from Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Did You Know; Ancient Greeks project (advanced writers)
The Did You Know booklets are designed for more advanced students between G1 - G2 for independent additional studies. Each project is built around one specific area of learning. Every project encourages the development of comprehension, inferencing, scanning and information finding. The aim is to keep literacy as fun and as interesting as possible!In this project, you will find 5 tasks relating to the world of the Ancient Greeks. Your students will learn about the different periods of the Ancien
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Greatest Leader of Ancient Persia Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest leader from the history of Ancient Persia: Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great or King Xerxes I. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about each figureTwo prompt sheets for students to write an
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Persia Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient Civilization Slide Project - Potential Year-End Culminating Assessment
This comprehensive project covers many of the standards for World History Civilization studies. I created it and use it as an end of the year assessment for my students as it covers so many standards. This works so much better than a test. Students must show their understanding of maps, geography, climate, timelines, rise of a civilization, political systems, legal systems, social hierarchy, economic systems, language, belief systems, architecture, crops, livestock, clothing, warfare, inventi
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about Ancient Egypt. The unit focuses on key facts about the history of the ancient civilization that dated from 3100 BC until the Roman invasion of Cleopatra's forces in 30 BC. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for the draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for studen
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3rd - 4th
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Greatest Development of Ancient China Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about what development of Ancient China was both the greatest and most influential of the period: The Silk Road, The Terracotta Army or the Great Wall. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual developmentsA fact sheet to record key facts about each developmentTwo promp
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Most Influential Ancient Greece Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential figure from Ancient Greece: Aristotle, Alexander the Great or Socrates. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduc
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Confucius Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Ancient China's Confucius. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Types:
Also included in:Â Confucius Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Most Influential Ancient Hebrew Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential person from the history of the Ancient Hebrews: Abraham, Moses or King David. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual figuresA fact sheet to record key facts about each figureTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduct
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Hebrews Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient Persia Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about Ancient Persia. The unit focuses on key facts about the civilization, from the founding by Cyrus the Great, through to the eventual conquering by Alexander the Great. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade. A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity also come with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out
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3rd - 4th
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Moses Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Moses and the story of the Exodus. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students t
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Moses Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient Egypt's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest Ancient Egyptian leader: Ramesses II, Cleopatra or Thutmose III. The unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusion
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient Hebrews Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about the Ancient Hebrews. The unit focuses on key facts about their life as nomads, the story of Moses and the Exodus, the Hebrew Bible, and the influence of the Ancient Hebrews on the world today. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade. A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity also come with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which
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3rd - 4th
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Darius the Great Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Ancient Persia's third ruler, Darius the Great. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets f
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Darius the Great Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Cyrus the Great Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Ancient Persia's first ruler and founder, Cyrus the Great. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prom
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Cyrus the Great Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Qin Shi Huang Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Ancient China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Qin Shi Huang Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient China Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about Ancient China. The unit focuses on key facts about the ranging dynasties, the advancements made, and famous figures from the time period. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade. A crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity also come with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriti
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3rd - 4th
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Abraham Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Abraham from the Book of Genesis and the founding of Judaism. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo p
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Abraham Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Code of Hammurabi Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about the code of Hammurabi, which was created in Ancient Babylon, in the region of Ancient Mesopotamia. The unit focuses on key facts about the ancient king and his famous code of laws. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade. A crossword puzzle also comes with the resource to consolidate learning.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Ancient Greece Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about Ancient Greece. The unit focuses on key facts about the history of the ancient civilization that dated from the 8th Century BC, until its downfall by the Roman Republic in 142 AD. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet fo
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Types:
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 3rd & 4th Grade
Creative History Slideshow for Ancient Egypt, Kush, India, and China
This project covers the topics of Ancient Egypt, Kush, India, and China. The students create a slideshow using the checklist and topics provided. Students must also cite their sources and then present their slideshow to their classmates. This comes with the direction for each slide, a few sample slides, and the list of topics to pass out to the students.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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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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