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Free ancient history research
Greek Mythology Research Assignment
In this research assignment students research different gods, goddesses, creatures and humans from Greek Mythology. I had my students work individually at home and I had them pick names from a hat. You can have them work in groups and do it in class using laptops if you wish. Some of my students prepared PowerPoint presentations, some made posters and others just made a speech.
I started teaching the epic poem The Odyssey to my high school students and I found out that most of them had very lit
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6th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Research Project
This project is best used as a beginning for a unit on Greek Mythology. I have students use this template for their research of two Greek God/Goddesses. Students choose thier research subjects from a list of 12. I have students use online websites to research.
Once the research has been completed you can take it a step further and have students do a poster/ gloster or powerpoint on one of the God/Goddesses they chose.
This project is a sort term inquiry research project.
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5th - 8th
Dinosaur Research Paper
This is a Research Paper created to gather information about Dinosaurs. It is designed for elementary students and has been used in a 1st Grade classroom. This can be completed with book information or can be used as an online web search. Personally, I have used the Dinosaur Train website on PBS kids. It contains all of the information needed to complete the Research Paper and is very kid-friendly!
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1st - 6th
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Greek Myth Research and Craft Freebie Sampler
Step up your Ancient Greek history or Ancient Greek mythology unit with a wide variety of fun research and creative crafts! These crafts promote research and creativity for a fun brain-break, study aid, and can even be used as classroom décor!Download this sampler for a preview of all of the Greek Myth research and craft lines in my store.In this freebie downloadable you will find a Zeus freebie sampler for the following products:Coloring Pages / Posters (available for purchase HERE)Pennant Bann
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4th - 12th
Project Template - Historical Figures
This project required students to research a historical figure and fill out a "profile" for the fictitious "World History Meetup Group." The premise? Somehow these historical figures have found themselves in 2019 and they need help and support to understand what's going on in the world today!With their profiles as a foundation, students participated in a variety of games, activities, and formal discussions AS their historical figures. This approach helped students engage more in the learning
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6th - 12th
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Constantine 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 famous Emperor of Ancient Rome, Constantine the Great. 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 figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Activity
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Close Reading Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
Greek Gods Choice Board Project
Ancient gods and goddesses have a tremendous influence on our world today. Help students discover how the qualities of gods and goddesses are reflected in the products that we use, the stories that we tell, and sports and entertainment. Student choice and self-driven research lead to greater engagement and ownership. This is a wonderful culminating activity for The Lightning Thief or any study of Ancient Greece.
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4th - 9th
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Sargon of Akkad Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A free Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Sargon the Great, who conquered the whole of Ancient Mesopotamia when he became the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire. 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 on their compr
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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
Introduction to Ancient Egypt WebQuest
Project based on student taking the role of a junior archaeologist researching Ancient Egypt. Students "dig" through the websites provided to make interesting discoveries. They create a journal to report their findings so that others can learn about these exciting finds.
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5th - 7th
Ancient Greek Gods & Goddesses Worksheet
Students can learn and research different Gods/Goddesses in Ancient Greece with teacher created QR Codes, stations, or website links that can be placed around the classroom for a fun activity or an independent extension activity.
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5th - 8th
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Greek Mythology and the Constellations
This is a Webquest that encourages student exploration and research. There are so many references to Greek mythology in our world and connections to be made across disciplines. While studying the constellations and meteor showers in science, or investigating musical instruments from antiquity, this study can help enrich student understanding of the broad scope of influence that the ancient Greeks had on our universe. Students will explore topics related to the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
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4th - 8th
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Geography of Greece - Ancient Greece Unit
Perfect worksheet for students' individual research on Greek geography. A perfect introduction for a Unit about Ancient Greece. Students have to work with various maps of Greece and discover different cities, ancient city-states, islands, seas.
1st page - Questions (e.g. What is the capital of Greece? Find and write names of the seas that are near and around Greece. What were the advantages for Ancient Greece of being a mountainous peninsula?)
2nd page - Outline map of Greece
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2nd - 9th
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Ancient Greece Scavenger Hunt
This item may be used at the beginning of a unit on Ancient Greece. It worked well in my English class, but it could also be used in Social Studies courses. Students may be asked to conduct the scavenger hunt online or they could use textbooks.
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7th - 12th
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Contributions of Ancient China FREE Worksheet
Pair this FREE worksheet with the Virtual Contributions of Ancient China gallery walk. Students will practice taking notes on their choice of four inventions or contributions from Ancient China. Then students will evaluate which was the most important contribution of Ancient China. This activity could lead to a fun debate as students discuss their differing opinions! Two worksheet options available: with and without sentence stem.
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3rd - 10th
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Homer 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 one of the key figures from Ancient Greece and author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer. 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 figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!*COVID-19* - This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Inspire and engage your students in studying Ancient Egypt!For thousands of years, people from around the world have been fascinated with the ancient civilization of Egypt. From the development of construction techniques never seen before to advancements in agriculture
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5th - 8th
Killing Julius Caesar Historical Fiction Reading and Argumentative Essay
This is a historical fiction reading with a follow up argumentative essay of the murder of Gauis Julius Caesar on the Ides of March. The story takes the perspective of Caesar's great friend and ultimate betrayer, Brutus. Liberties are taken with historical fact to create an engaging read. The reading is about seven pages long which most middle school students can read in about 30 minutes. It is probably a 7th or 8th grade reading level. The story highlights Brutus' torment as he realizes th
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7th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Project -Diorama
FREE project outline
Greek Mythology Diorama
Perfect Project to reinforce concepts taught during ancient Greece or a mythology unit.
Grades 3-6
It's in word so you can easily change and adopt it to your classroom!
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3rd - 5th
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Ancient Greece City States Activity Worksheet
Student Mission: Uncover the Epic Tale of an Ancient Greek City-State!Prepare for an exciting journey as you embark on a quest to unveil the history of an Ancient Greek city-state. In this assignment, your mission is to gather essential background knowledge, and then explore your chosen city-state's pivotal role in the tumultuous Peloponnesian Wars (460–445 BCE & 431–404 BCE).Next, you'll adopt the role of a historian, speculating on behalf of your city-state's future. Your task is to bring
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7th - 12th
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Ramesses II 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 powerful pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Ramesses II. 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 figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms ActivityA PDF P
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5th - 6th
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Roman Emperor Campaign
For this activity, students will become a campaign manager for the emperor of their choice as they take part in an election to become the next leader of the country. This is not something emperors are used to doing. As the campaign manager, it is the student's job to present the emperor in the most positive way possible in order to earn him votes from the people. Use what you know about the emperor’s achievements, leadership style, personality, and other qualifications and create a campaign post
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6th - 12th
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Lesson :The Life and Death of the Greek philosopher Socrates
This lesson is intended to allow students the opportunity to use primary and secondary source documents to learn about Socrates' beliefs and decide for themselves if he was a threat to ancient Greek society. Students will read about his beliefs, trial, and death from his own words and that of his most loyal student, Plato.
After working in four stations, students will write a brief essay that states their opinion about Socrates death sentence, and whether the Greeks acted justifiably.
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6th - 9th
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Early Human Visual Timeline Project and Rubric (adaptations)
This is an assessment task for students to demonstrate the adaptations of early humans from 3 million years ago to 10,000 years ago. Timeline will show a progression of behavioral adaptations for survival.See my Surviving the Stone Age Survival Guide Projecthttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Surviving-the-Stone-Age-How-to-Make-A-Survival-Guide-for-Early-Humans-4159140
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5th - 7th
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Ashoka the Great Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A free Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the famous emperor of Ancient India, Ashoka the Great. 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 resource:A Google Forms Close Rea
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3rd - 4th
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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.
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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.
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