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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 research
Ancient Greek Gods Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with seven individual activities about the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloHeraArtemisThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also c
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the key events and eras of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about ancient civilization whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Close Reading Act
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Artemis Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek Goddess of the hunt, wilderness and childbirth, Artemis. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Act
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3rd - 4th
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Code of Hammurabi Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the code of Hammurabi, which was created in Ancient Babylon, in the region of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Hammurabi's Code and Ancient History whilst working on their comprehensio
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Apollo Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the mythical Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy and healing, Apollo. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms
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3rd - 4th
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Hades Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek God of the dead and the underworld, and the the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this
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3rd - 4th
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Athena Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek Goddess of war, wisdom and craft, and the the daughter of Zeus, Athena. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A G
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3rd - 4th
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Poseidon Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek God of the sea, earthquakes and horses, and the the sibling of Zeus, Poseidon. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resou
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3rd - 4th
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Zeus Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension about the Greek God of the sky, thunder and lightning, and the the king of the gods, Zeus. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Greek Gods whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:
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3rd - 4th
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Ancient Olympics Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Olympic Games whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Nonfiction Close Reading Bundle Volume I Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Ancient Hebrews Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with five individual activities about key events or key figures from the Ancient Hebrews, also known as the Israelites. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:An Overview of the Ancient HebrewsAbraham & the Birth of JudaismMoses & the Exodus StoryKing David & King SolomonJesus of NazarethThe NO P
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5th - 6th
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Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the ancient king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Moses & the Exodus Story Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Moses and the story of the Exodus. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Israel and the Ancient Hebrews whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Close Readin
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Rome Close Reading Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Eight Google Forms close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about some of the key events and key figures from Ancient Rome. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.The individual resources look into:An Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarCleopatraAugustusMark AntonyConstantineHannibalSpartacusIncluded in each resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with cro
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5th - 6th
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Ancient India Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with six individual activities about key events or key figures from Ancient India. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:An Overview of Ancient IndiaThe Indus Valley CivilizationSiddhartha Gautama & the Birth of BuddhismThe Birth of HinduismAshoka the GreatThe Taj MahalThe NO PREP informational text act
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5th - 6th
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Hades Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Greek God of the dead and the underworld, and the the brother of Zeus and Poseidon, Hades. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous god whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Rome Close Reading Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
Eight Google Forms close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about some of the key events and key figures from Ancient Rome. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.The individual resources look into:An Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarCleopatraAugustusMark AntonyConstantineHannibalSpartacusIncluded in each resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with cr
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3rd - 4th
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King David & King Solomon Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about King David and King Solomon of Ancient Israel and Ancient Judah. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Israel and the Ancient Hebrews whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resour
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5th - 6th
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Jesus of Nazareth Close Reading Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the central figure in Christianity, Jesus of Nazareth, who became known as Jesus Christ. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about ancient history whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this reso
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3rd - 4th
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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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Abraham & the Birth of Judaism Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Abraham from the Book of Genesis and the founding of Judaism. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient Israel and the Ancient Hebrews whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:
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5th - 6th
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Ancient China Overview Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task that gives an overview of Ancient China. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about Ancient China whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Close Reading ActivityA PDF Printable
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5th - 6th
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Poseidon Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Greek God of the sea, earthquakes and horses, and the the sibling of Zeus, Poseidon. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous god whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resou
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5th - 6th
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Artemis Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Greek Goddess of the hunt, wilderness and childbirth, Artemis. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about the famous goddess whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms
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5th - 6th
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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?
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