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8th grade ancient history research $5-10
Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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The Legacy of Rome; Rome and the Modern World
Have your students creatively present the contributions to the Roman Empire to the modern world. The Roman Empire was a source of many ideas and achievements that have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Some are physical, while others are philosophical and linguistic. Use a Roman head graphic outline to help your student see how Rome affected the world today. Example included. This is a simple package that includes one page of instructions, the form for the head, and ten student
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6th - 12th
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Virtual Museum Project using GRAPES for Middle School History and Social Studies
Teachers want to make real-world connections to their lessons. This easy to use project is just that. The students assume the role of a Museum Curator. They learn what a curator does and what museums are doing to gather interest to their site. Students conduct research on a topic, using the GRAPES acronym (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure) or with other topics specific to their unit of study. This is perfect for teachers who need something that exte
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6th - 9th
Ancient History Research Project Bundle
Choices, choices, choices!!! In this inquiry based learning project students can choose between 7 formats, but grades are based on the same rubric criteria.This research project is Common Core writing and literacy aligned, and was recently completely updated.
This works as a biography or teacher assigned topic project. Students write a focus question, gather primary source quotes, write an informational text paragraph with evidence, create timelines, create five class questions and provide visu
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4th - 12th
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World Religions Guided Research Project
World Religions research project. This product has everything you need for your class to complete their world religions research projects (except the researched information). You can use this guided research project with any religion of the world.
Go beyond your typical state report! This research project will guide your students to learn and write about their chosen religion's:
History
Major Tenets
Practices & Beliefs
Sacred Writings
Symbols
Days of Observation
Norms
Culture
Modern Rel
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Guided Research Project BUNDLE
Greek Mythology Bundle
Teach students the beauty of Ancient Greece by getting them into Greek Mythology. End the unit with a couple of fun Greek Projects! These Greek activities cover Greek Vocabulary, Greek God/ Goddess Cards, and Greek Graphic organizers. This BUNDLE contains:
Greek God Research Assignments
Greek God Cards
Greek Goddess Cards
Greek Vocabulary Activities using the Frayer Model
Greek God Research
Incorporating Technology
Rough Draft Sheets
Final Draft Sheets
Peer Edit Sheet
Suggested Writing Prompts
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5th - 12th
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History Fair Project for Middle School (Ancient to Early Modern History)
Do you wish to spice-up your History classes for Middle School students and make them think like historians? Do you intend to enhance students' understanding of history topics while developing their key soft skills? Then this History Fair Project for Middle School students is for you!The project includes all of the following:Introductory PowerPoint presentation to get students familiar with the project. Sample student works are included, too.Detailed instructions and purpose for all written comp
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient History for Middle School: Full Course (Complete Bundle)
Islamic Golden Age Project
This is a project to learn about developments during Islam's Golden Age! Specifically, it focuses on important Muslim thinkers during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. This is a GOOGLE SLIDES project and is intended to be assigned digitally! This is a great way for students to celebrate the important and often overlooked historical contributions of Muslims. Students pick between 5 important Muslim thinkers. They are then guided through researching and writing. The resource includes a rubric and
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5th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Activities BUNDLE — The Myth of Medusa and Perseus
TWO best-selling activities from GravoisFare for studying and writing about the Myth of Perseus and Medusa.⚡The Myth of Perseus and Medusa Circlebook Report⚡⚡Medusa Collaborative Poster⚡THE MYTH OF PERSEUS AND MEDUSA: CIRCLEBOOK REPORTThe story includes the origin of Perseus, his meeting with Hermes and Athena, and his adventures with the Graeae, the nymphs, and Medusa. 27 mix-and-match circlebook templates allow you to customize the circlebooks to meet the needs of your students. Check out the
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4th - 8th
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Greek God Research Poster Project | Greek Mythology Research Posters
Looking for an engaging way of teaching research, works cited and footnotes? Get to know the Greek Gods and Goddesses while learning how to cite sources. Combine creativity with research and learning about Greek Mythology.Included:• Detailed Teacher Guide that outlines the overview, standards, time needed, teacher preparation materials, and ideas for during and after the project• 17 Slide PPT or Google Slides™️ presentation teaching Footnotes and Works Cited• Printing Instructions• Rubric• Stude
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Egypt and Mesopotamia Inquiry-Based Learning
Egypt & Mesopotamia Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts is a collection of 15 research prompts for the time periods. Students will explore this time period through: • analyzing primary and secondary source materials. • proving generalizations to be true using inquiry-based learning strategies. • completing a summative performative task that is intended to demonstrate their research and proof. The 15 research prompts are tested and proven to be rigorous research opportunities that will
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts in History
Ancient China - The Past Revealed, Projects and Worksheets
Did the Chinese really discover America in 1421?Can you see the Great Wall of China from the moon?What did the Huang River have to do with the civilization of Ancient China?What is the importance of the Silk Road?Why did Chinese girls have their feet bound?These and other fascinating questions will be answered as you and your students explore the wonders of Ancient China. The unit is geared for use in many different academic settings. While the curriculum itself is presented mainly for sixth or
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4th - 8th
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Plan a Budgeted Trip to an Ancient Civilization: End of Year Project
Embark on an educational adventure with this comprehensive lesson package designed for 6th-grade classrooms. This engaging and interactive project takes students on a virtual journey to explore the modern-day locations of ancient civilizations while honing their research, budgeting, and presentation skills.This project can be assigned individually or in pairs. You can assign civilizations or allow students to choose their civilization from the following: MesopotamiaIsraelEgyptIndiaChinaGreeceRom
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6th - 12th
Pi Day Exploration and Presentation Project Bundle 6-12
Celebrate Pi Day in your high school classroom with this comprehensive Exploration and Presentation Project Bundle! Engage your students with a fun and educational dive into the world of Pi (π), combining mathematics, history, and technology. This bundle provides everything you need to guide your students through the significance of Pi, its historical background, calculation methods, real-world applications, and fun facts, culminating in creative student presentations.This Bundle Includes:Detail
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: March Events & Easter Extravaganza Education Bundle
Ancient Civilizations + Human Origins and Evolution BUNDLE
Get a deal on these two jam-packed, ready-to-print resources on human origins, evolution, ancient civilizations, and archaeology! These units align with the Grade 7 curriculum in BC, however they are suitable for any classroom learning about the subject matter.These resources are also available separately.Enjoy!
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6th - 9th
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NO Prep BUNDLE of Ancient Egypt Pharaoh Worksheets Research Tools
Research the lives and times of EIGHT of Ancient Egypt's most important and influential pharaohs with this BUNDLE of research tools (three pages each). These NO PREP, PRINT-AND-GO worksheets are the perfect tools for students to research, plan, and prep for biographical essays, presentations, and reports on the rulers of Egypt.Included:- Akhenaten- Cleopatra- Djoser- Hatshepsut- Nefertiti- Ramses II- Thutmose III- TutankhamunTake a look at the previews to get a good idea of the worksheets. The r
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6th - 9th
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Around the Ancient World End of Year Project: 6th Grade Ancient History
This project is great for an End of Year project!If you know you will be out for a day this project can work for sub plans during research or slide creation days after initial instructions.This can be a great observation lesson if you limit students to researching a single civilization you are currently studying, with the G.R.A.P.E.S. lesson and the Google Slides lesson included in the bundle!This project can be completed individually or in small groups of 2 or 3. If you assign this as a small g
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Around the Ancient World Project- End of Year / Back to School
Greek and Roman Inquiry-Based Learning
Greek and Roman Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts is a collection of 15 research prompts. Students will explore this time period through: • analyzing primary and secondary source materials. • proving generalizations to be true using inquiry-based learning strategies. • completing a summative performative task that is intended to demonstrate their research and proof. The 15 research prompts are tested and proven to be rigorous research opportunities that will accompany any middle or high
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Inquiry-Based Learning Prompts in History
GREEK MYTHOLOGY — 40 Data Disks: Research Activity, Hands-on Bulletin Board
A "Revolutionary" new product by GravoisFare! Students will love learning about the exciting stories of 40 Famous Figures of Greek Mythology and responding to what they learn by creating a Turn-to-Learn Data Disk for each of these larger than life gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines, monsters and creatures. These ready-to-go templates offer students a variety of choices for what they would like to research and report. DATA DISKS! DATA DISKS! DATA DISKS! Click to see the complete product lin
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4th - 8th
Greek Mythology Activities BUNDLE — The Myth of Pandora's Box
TWO best-selling activities from GravoisFare for studying and writing about the Myth of Pandora's Box.⚡The Myth of Pandora's Box Circlebook Report⚡⚡Pandora Collaborative Poster⚡THE MYTH OF PANDORA'S BOX CIRCLEBOOK REPORTGreek myths are always a crowd pleaser in the elementary classroom, and having your students create a hands-on project to record their learning is a sure-fire way to spark excitement. Students will love reading the fascinating tale of Pandora—the first woman of Greek myth. Check
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4th - 8th
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Roman Emperors Research Tri-Folds
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Roman Emperors Research Tri-Folds
Grades 6-12
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Research the idiosyncrasies of Ancient Rome’s most notorious Emperors. You can design your own Tri-Fold (after printing) by creating your own headings. You can also have students create them for a more inclusive activity. The Tri-Folds are the perfect companion activity a Unit on Ancient Rome. Works well for bulletin board display, an end project, book report or traditional essay alternative.
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6th - 12th
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Ancient & Modern Olympics bundle
Ancient Greek Olympics QuizModern Olympic Games Assembly
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2nd - 12th
Year 7 Ancient History | Year 7 Australian Curriculum BUNDLE HASS
Year 7 HASS bundle. Ancient History, Australian Curriculum, HASSIt includes Ancient China and Ancient India Independent Research Project, and Geography Water Wise research assignment. for Year 7 Australian Curriculum.This bundle includes both of the Year 7 Asian history research projects. One with a focus on China and the other India.If you would like to view the previews please follow the links to the individual products.Related Products★ Year 7 Geography Research Project, Australian Curriculum
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Civilizations Research & Presentation Project (FREE Research Helper!)
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS - RESEARCH & PRESENTATION PROJECTImmerse your students in an engaging and interactive research project! Students will receive a well-organized and detailed Student Research Helper that will take them on a journey through their chosen civilization. Give your students a hands-on-learning experience by guiding them as they learn about their chosen civilization. Not only will the students immerse themselves in their chosen culture, but the The Student Research Helper is a w
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6th - 9th
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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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