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11th grade ancient history webquests
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) Google Docs Included
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) - This 10 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of Julius Caesar during Ancient Rome. It contains 31 questions from a great history website. It comes with a Google Docs version and a PDF version to allow the teacher versatility in the classroom.Your students will learn about the life of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events related to the life of Julius Caesar in An
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5th - 12th
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Stonehenge - Webquest with Key
Stonehenge - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of Stonehenge. It contains 17 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the mystery of Stonehenge. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the settling of Stonehenge. Specifically, your students will learn about the phases of construction, theories, and much more! A great tool to teach the history of Stonehenge.
The teachers key is detail
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6th - 11th
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Ancient Greece Webquest
This is a MASSIVE webquest designed for students to learn about Ancient Greece by visiting the BBC Bitesize website, reading information on various topics, and recording answers to prompted questions.
Topics include (one whole page for each!):
-- the Ancient Greeks.
-- the Olympic Games.
-- Living in an Ancient Greek Family.
-- Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes.
-- Ancient Greek Culture.
-- Ancient Greeks at War.
-- Ancient Greeks Changing the World.
This webquest could be administered across mul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Silk Road- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
The Silk Road Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is a 10 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 26 questions based on a Crash Course World History video, the History.com website, and the Ancient History Online Encyclopedia.
Students will first be introduced to the concept of the Silk Road by watching a video on YouTube from the History Channel series "Mankind, A History of Us" which will explain what the Silk Road was and how
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8th - 12th
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Genghis Khan and the Mongols- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
Genghis Khan and the Mongols Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is a 12 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 30 questions based on a Crash Course World History video, and the History.com website.
Students will begin this assignment by watching the Crash Course video: Wait For It...The Mongols! The video will discuss nomadic cultures and why the Mongolians specifically were such a successful group. Genghis Khan and his role of
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8th - 12th
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Aztecs - Webquest with Key (PDF and Google Doc Included)
Aztecs - Webquest with Key - This 14 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of the Aztecs and the Aztec empire. It contains 51 questions from the history.com website.Your students will learn about the history of the Aztecs and the Aztec Empire. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the Aztecs. Specifically, your students will learn about the early history of the Aztecs, Aztec culture and society and the eventual fall of the Aztec empire by Her
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5th - 12th
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Fall of Rome Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the collapse of the Roman Empire. I use this worksheet to help students understand the different reasons the Roman Empire fell apart.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/fallofrome.htmClick here to view the website.The prima
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5th - 12th
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Indus River Valley Webquest
Students use the internet to explore the Indus River Valley. The webquest serves as a great introduction to the Indus civilization. The worksheet asks students to complete a series of graphic organizers and questions about the Indus civilization.
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Rome- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
Ancient Rome Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is an 18 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 46 questions based on a Crash Course World History video and the History.com website.
Students will begin this assignment by watching the Crash Course video:The Roman Empire. Or Republic. Or...Which Was It? The video will begin by describing the societal structure of Ancient Rome, the function of the Roman Senate, The Roman Consuls,
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8th - 12th
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The Fall of the Roman Empire- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
The Fall of the Roman Empire Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is a 14 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 29 questions based on a Crash Course World History video and an online article.
Students will be introduced to the Fall of Rome by watching the Crash Course video: Fall of The Roman Empire...in the 15th Century. The video will detail the sacking of the city of Rome in the 5th century by Germanic tribes and explain why t
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8th - 12th
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Northern and Central Kingdoms and Empires of Africa Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about different civilizations Northern and Central Africa by completing an internet-based worksheet. The webquest uses the following great website to let students learn about five different kingdoms and empires of Northern and Central Africa. View the website below.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/africa/
The following African civilizations are covered in the webquest:
1. Kush/Nubia
2. Carthage
3. Aksum
4. Central Africa Kingdoms/Great Zimbabwe
5. Islamic Af
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6th - 12th
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Indus Valley Civilization- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
Indus Valley Civilization Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is a 10 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 25 questions based on a Crash Course World History video, the Ancient History online encyclopedia, and Ancient History.org.
Students will begin this assignment by watching the Crash Course video: Indus Valley Civilization. The video will first introduce the idea of civilization: What does it require to be recognized as a
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7th - 12th
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Great Wall of China in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Great Wall of China. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on China and the Great Wall. The worksheet helps students learn about why the Great Wall of China was built and how it was used. The video is great for visual learners and helps breaks up class time so stu
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
Ancient China: Confucius in Four Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about Confucius. The video clip is only four minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient China and Chinese philosophies. The worksheet helps students understand importance and impact of Confucius. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused th
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
Roman Gladiators Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about Roman gladiators. I use this worksheet to help students better understand gladiator fights, and that some Romans were opposed to the gladiator fights.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/gladiators.htmClick here to view the
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Primary Source Worksheets Bundle (Ancient Times to 1800s)
The Crusades in the Middle Ages WebQuest Activity (Google Comp)
The Crusades in the Middle Ages WebQuestIs your class learning about the Middle Ages and the Crusades? In this WebQuest activity students will use articles, videos, and photographs to research the Crusades with the links provided. This Web activity is a great way to facilitate student research and fact finding through quality and reliable historical sources. The worksheet is no prep, easy to use, and google compatible.With this resource, your student will be able to understand and master concept
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Islam and the Middle Ages in Europe Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Classical Greece- Webquest and Video Analysis with Key
Classical Greece Webquest and Video Analysis with Key- this is a 10 page document that contains a webquest and a completed teachers key for easy marking. It contains 30 questions based on a Crash Course World History video and the History.com website.
Students will begin this assignment by watching the Crash Course video: The Persians and the Greeks. The video will first introduce students to the Persian Empire, which was seen as the historical rival of classical Greece. Their homeland, religio
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8th - 12th
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Slavery In Ancient Rome Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about slavery in Ancient Rome. I use this worksheet to help students better understand how enslaved people were treated in Ancient Rome.This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/slaveryrome.htmClick here to view the website.The primary
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5th - 12th
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Geography Cartography Map WebQuest
Geography WebQuest introduces students to cartography, including the history of map making, how maps are made, common features of maps, types of maps and map projections, and surveying and remote sensing. Reading level of article is linked through Newsela and can be adjusted to 3rd, 5th, 7th, or 12th grade abilities.Activity can be used as an introduction to cartography, a stand alone geography lesson, or to support the AP Human Geography curriculum. Terms and topics covered include:cartography
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6th - 12th
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Genghis Khan - Webquest with Key
Genghis Khan - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the life and history of Genghis Khan. It contains 16 questions from the history.com website and includes an answer key for ease of assessment.
Your students will learn about the life and significance of Genghis Khan. It covers all of the themes and events of the settling of the life of Genghis Khan. Specifically, your students will learn about his early years, his conquests, and much more! A
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5th - 11th
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Egyptian Mummification WebQuest Activity (Google Comp)
Egyptian Mummification WebQuestIs your class covering ancient civilizations? Are you looking for a fun way to learn about the mummification in Egyptian civilization?This WebQuest helps student to understand the process of mummification in ancient Egypt. Articles, videos, and photographs, students will research Egyptian Mummification with the links provided on the WebQuest. A great way to facilitate student research and fact finding through quality and reliable historical sources. The activity is
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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World Religions BUNDLE - WebQuests & PowerPoints
World Religions Bundle - 3 WebQuests (Buddhism, Hinduism, & Islam) & 4 PowerPoints (Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, & Chinese Belief Systems)In each WebQuest, students will visit a History.com website and answer the accompanying questions. This is an excellent edition to your Ancient India, Islam, or World Religions unit!Using Google Classroom? No problem! A link to a Google Slides version of these resources is included in the Terms of Use section of this product. There you will find lin
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6th - 12th
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Pompeii: Ancient Rome Primary Source Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to use a primary source document to learn about the destruction of Pompeii. I use this worksheet to help students better understand the Roman reaction to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. This worksheet also complements Louis Untermeyer's "Dog of Pompeii,".This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is print off the primary source from the following website for classroom use or direct students to the website to answer the worksheet questions:http://www.eyew
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece: Athenian Democracy in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about democracy in the city-state of Athens. The worksheet helps students better understand Athenian democracy in Ancient Greece. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
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Ancient history activities to try
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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.
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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