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9th grade ancient history simulations
The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to d
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Nile River Simulation | Ancient Egypt Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Nile River Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Egypt unit! In this Nile River activity with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live along the Nile River, set up a farm, trade their goods, and learn about the geography of the Nile River through different scenarios!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You do
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Prehistory Simulation | Early Humans Survival Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Survival Simulation will be the highlight of your Prehistory or Early Humans unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live, the type of shelter they will build, the skills they will have, and whether they will work alone or with others. As they acquire goods, find food, or migrate, students will encounter challenges that may have been faced by early humans.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Prehistory, Stone Age, and Early Humans Activity Bundle
Ancient Greece Government Simulation Activity | Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
This Ancient Greece Government Google Slideshow and Simulation will help your students understand monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy in an interactive and meaningful way! No-prep required with this resource...simply present the slideshow to your students and give them either a printed or digital copy of the included graphic organizer. The slideshow guides you and your students through each type of government, one at a time. There are at least five slides included for each of the four ty
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6th - 9th
Panhellenic Games Simulation | Ancient Greece Olympics Activity | Greek Olympics
This no-prep, game-based Ancient Greece Olympics Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient Greece unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will "compete" in 8 popular events from the Panhellenic Games and answer trivia questions about the Greeks and Ancient Olympics!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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Mohenjo Daro Simulation | Ancient India Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Mohenjo-Daro Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient India unit! In this Mohenjo-Daro activity with printable and digital options, students will make decisions about how they wish to construct a city in the Indus Valley, with outcomes based upon what has been discovered at the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation | Ancient Rome Simulation
This no-prep, game-based Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Rome unit! In this Roman Empire activity with printable and digital options, students will take on the role of archaeologists to look for artifacts in different locations from throughout the Roman Empire.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Knighthood Simulation | Middle Ages Simulation Activity about Medieval Knights
This no-prep, game-based Knighthood Simulation will be a highlight in your Middle Ages or Medieval Europe unit! In this Middle Ages activity with printable and digital options, students will learn the process of how someone became a knight in Medieval Europe!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to do this simulation, simpl
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6th - 9th
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Maya Aztec Inca Ancient Civilizations Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery Bundle
Make learning about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca ancient civilizations engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of the ancient Americas through crime scene investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on Mesoamerica, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:M
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5th - 10th
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Alexander the Great Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Alexander the Great's death with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Greece, the Hellenistic age, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Alexander the Great and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive backgroun
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Alexander Atlantis Trojan War
Achievements of Ancient Persia | Persian Empire Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Achievements of the Persian Empire Simulation will be a highlight in your Mesopotamia unit! In this Persian Empire activity with printable and digital options, students will serve as administrators to a Persian ruler and complete a variety of professional duties related to the government, the economy, taxation, use of the Royal Roads, and construction of Persepolis through different scenarios.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lo
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6th - 9th
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King Tut Ancient Egypt Activity Pharaoh CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of King Tut's death with this engaging and educational investigation activity for lessons about ancient Egypt, ancient civilizations, and world history! Students will learn about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive ba
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | King Tut Nile River Pyramids
GRAPES Design a Civilization Activity | Ancient History Social Studies Project
Teach the GRAPES of Civilization in your classroom with this creative activity that tasks students with designing their very own unique civilization! This resource contains printable project worksheets in color and black and white versions. Organizer worksheets feature each of the G.R.A.P.E.S. of Civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Civilizations can be rooted in the real world, or fantasy! Will your students declare themselves emperor of th
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Resource Activities Value Unit Bundle
Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
These interactive Ancient China Activities are the perfect supplement to your textbook or your existing school curriculum about Ancient China! This bundle includes several engaging and no-prep activities from our complete Ancient China unit bundle that will excite your students and add some variety to your lesson planning!Save 20% by purchasing these resources together!This bundle is a great fit for you if you just want a few Ancient China activities, but don't want word walls, slideshows, bell
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6th - 9th
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Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Ancient Phoenicia: Ancient Phoenician Trade Routes Simulation
Ancient history doesn't have to be dry and boring! Bring it to life with this easy and fun historical simulation. In this activity, students take on the role of a ship captain on the lucrative ancient Phoenician trade routes. At each trading port, they will trade one load of goods for another load of goods which are in demand at the next port. The rate of trade is determined by the roll of the dice. Will the trade be a success or a failure? Will their ship sink before they can make the next port
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greek Olympics Simulation - 8 Hands On Games!
Are you looking to FASCINATE your students through a learning experience that builds meaning about the Olympic games and entertainment of Ancient Greece? As History teachers, we have the opportunity to create experiences for our students to learn through creative experiential learning. Students love competition, and this learning experience has adapted to be a competition.Allow your students to DISCOVER ways the Ancient Greeks held the Olympics. I use this lesson to bring some extreme ENGAGEMENT
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K - 12th
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Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Ancient China Terracotta Warriors Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the Terracotta Warriors and ancient China engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of the creation of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Warriors through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient China, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life.A visually engaging case file with comprehensi
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5th - 10th
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Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transiti
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Persian War Simulation
Students interact in this Persian War Simulation.Students are given a problem within the war & question what they would do. They are given the details of what happened in the conflict and the outcome. Students love the references to the movie, 300.Includes:- Interactive & Visually Stimulating Powerpoint (with Presenter Notes)- Helpful Video Clip Guide - Student Simulation Chart - Battle of Thermopylae Trivia (Used for Ancient Greek City State Competition)Content includes:- Herodotus- Ion
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7th - 12th
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Maya Civilization Ancient Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
What caused the collapse of the Maya civilization? Your students will try to crack the greatest mystery of Mesoamerican history with this engaging and educational investigation activity! Perfect for lessons on ancient Mesoamerica civilizations and world history, this resource makes history come to life. Students will learn about the Maya civilization and its rise and mysterious unsolved collapse through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking!A visually
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5th - 10th
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Trojan War Ancient Greece Activity Iliad Homer CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Did the Trojan War really happen? Was there truth behind Homer's Iliad? Your students will explore leading theories with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about Greece, the Iliad, and the ancient world! Students will learn about the Trojan War, Mycenean Greece, Homer, the Iliad, and more through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Alexander Atlantis Trojan War
Inca Civilization Machu Picchu Ancient Americas Activity CSI Mystery of History
Make learning about the Inca civilization of the ancient Americas and Machu Picchu engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of Machu Picchu through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes history come to life.A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the Inca civiliz
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5th - 10th
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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?
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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