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Ancient history webquest pdfs
Ancient Egypt - Webquest with Key (History.com)
12 page webquest and teachers key related to Ancient Egypt. It contains 28 questions from the history.com website and is great for introducing or reviewing the history of Egypt.Your students will learn about the different kingdoms, dynasties and rulers of Ancient Egypt. Specifically, your students will learn about the important people, events and themes of life at the time and will have an understanding of life for Ancient Egyptians and their culture and beliefs. A great tool for covering the
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Israel Webquest Activity
This resource is meant to be an introductory activity for students at the beginning of a unit studying the Ancient Israelite civilization. It can be used to introduce a unit or review before a test. All questions are written in such a way that they can be answered rather quickly using a computer.UPDATED: Now with two pages including images, map, and timeline! Also, an answer key has been added to better help you and your students!This should preferably be used in a middle school classroom. I le
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations BUNDLE Webquest Activities
Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars - Webquest and Map Assignment with Key
Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars - Webquest and Map Assignment with Key - This 10 page document contains a webquest and mapping assignment with a teachers key related to the basic history of the Punic Wars and their significance in the history of Rome. It contains 26 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history of each of the three Punic Wars and their significance to Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the Punic Wars. Speci
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5th - 10th
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Greek Mythology DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Ancient Greece
The Greek Mythology DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, and more. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short pa
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5th - 8th
Middle Ages DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The Middle Ages DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Middle Ages, Medieval Times or the Dark Ages, the Hundred Years War, society and the Black Death. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 s
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5th - 8th
Ancient Rome - Webquest with Key (Roman Empire)
Ancient Rome - Webquest with Key (Roman Empire) - This 10 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to Ancient Rome. It contains 29 questions from the history.com website.Your students will learn about the significant history and rulers of Ancient Rome. Specifically, your students will learn about the important people, events and themes of life in Ancient Rome and will have an understanding of the important historical events in the history of Ancient Rome. A great tool for cover
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle
The Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle is perfect for middle school social studies classes. It includes over 186 pages of resources to use in your classroom along with 11 days of detailed lesson plans! In this unit, students will learn about the characteristics of daily life and the history of dynasties in ancient Egypt. Students will examine the geography of the region in web quest, take notes in an interactive notebook, read informational text, perform a class skit, analyze primary sources and more!Res
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5th - 8th
Egyptian Hieroglyphics Activities | Web Search Scavenger Hunt | Writing
(Hieroglyphics; Ancient Egypt; Egyptian Hieroglyphics; Writing Hieroglyphics)This bundle includes two of my Ancient Egyptian activities using hieroglyphics. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook Activities. 1. Website Sleuths- Egyptian HieroglyphicsYour students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity on Egyptian hieroglyphics. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to ten questi
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3rd - 7th
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Great Wall of China - Webquest with Key
Great Wall of China - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basic history of the Great Wall of China. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website.Your students will learn about the early history and creation of the Great Wall of China. It covers all of the major people, themes and events that impact the history of the Great Wall of China. Specifically, your students will learn about the creation of the Great Wall of China, how it c
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4th - 9th
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Mummies of Ancient Egypt Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The afterlife was an important part of Ancient Egyptian culture. One of the ways they prepared for the afterlife was to try and preserve the body as long as possible. They did this through a process called embalming. These embalmed bodies are called mummies. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about mummies. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the
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5th - 7th
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt WebQuest - Ancient Civilizations- Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Pyramids and their role in ancient Egyptian history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Who were buried in the pyramids?Where were the pyramids generally found?Describe step pyramids and explain their purpose.This is a great way to increase your stude
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Website Sleuths: Maya, Inca & Aztec Bundle | Web/ Internet Search Activity
Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity about the Maya, Incas, and Aztecs.. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions about each of these three ancient civilizations (sixty questions total).This resource contains the following three resources at a discounted bundle rate:Website Sleuths- The MayaWebsite Sleuths- The IncasWebsite Sleuths- The AztecsSpace is provided under each question for students to write the a
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Unit | Activity Pages | Interactive Notebook Activities
My "Less Mess" Ancient Egypt Unit Activity Pages/Interactive Notebook Activities are ready to use whether you are using interactive notebooks in your classroom or not! They can even function as worksheets if needed. Make learning about pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, Hatshepsut, King Tut, gods and goddesses, mummification the Three Kingdoms of Egypt, etc. come ALIVE! For notebooks, they allow for two simple steps: cut around the border and glue it in. That’s it! They are perfect for teachers
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4th - 7th
King Tut WebQuest - Ancient Egyptian History - Ancient Civilizations
This is a webquest designed to give students historical background knowledge about King Tut and his role in ancient Egyptian history. During the internet hunt they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet as well as reading for information. I've included a writing assignment and word search for fast finishers or reinforcement.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your st
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Early Humans Webquest (Hunter-Gatherers, Fire, Cave Art, Hominids, etc.)
These two pages are meant to be introductory activities for students at the beginning of a unit studying the Early Humans (introducing topics such as hunter-gatherers, beginnings in Africa, hominids, fire, hunting practices, cave art, etc.). It can be used to introduce a unit or review before a test! All questions are written in such a way that they can be answered rather quickly using a computer.Included are two different webquest sheets, both focusing on introductory material such as:- Pre-His
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4th - 7th
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Ziggurats -A Webquest-Ancient Mesopotamia- Ancient Civilizations Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Ziggurats and their role in the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Why were the ziggurats built?Where were they built?and many other questions.This is a great way to increase your students ability to use technology as p
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5th - 8th
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Archaeology & the Stone Age Unit | Activity Pages | Notebook Activities
My "Less Mess" Archaeology & the Stone Age Activity Pages/Notebook Activities are ready to use whether you are using interactive notebooks in your classroom or not! Make learning about archaeology, fossils, artifacts, Mary Leakey, cave art, hunter gatherers, stone tools, modern humans, farming, the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, specialization, the Paleolithic Era, the Neolithic Era, etc. come ALIVE!For notebooks, they allow for two simple steps: cut around the border and glue it in. Tha
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4th - 7th
The Aztec Empire Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Aztecs were one of the three dominant and advanced civilizations in the Americas prior to the arrival of Europeans. The Aztec Empire was located in central Mexico. It ruled much of the region from the 1400s until the Spanish arrived in 1519. This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Aztecs and their role in history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the
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5th - 8th
Hammurabi's Code DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Mesopotamia
The Hammurabi’s Code DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Hammurabi’s Code, Babylon, Mesopotamia, laws and significance today. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short passages, then answe
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5th - 8th
Website Sleuths- Mesopotamia (Fertile Crescent) | Web Search Activity
Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt/webquest/ internet search activity on Ancient Mesopotamia/the Fertile Crescent. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions on this ancient civilization. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent Interactive Notebook Activities as well. Please note that this resource is also included in my Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent Web Search
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4th - 7th
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Three Greek Philosophers Important People Analysis BUNDLE
This resource can be used as a webquest or as a review for a study on ancient Greece. Three of the most important figures in Greek history are illustrated with great clip art from Prince Padania as well as great questions and fill-in-the-blanks for analyzing these people. These pages can be given as notes, and they can also be attached to the review sheet as an aid. All questions are written in such a way that they can be answered rather quickly using a computer. These can also be used to supple
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5th - 8th
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Greek Mythology Ancient Greece Webquest
This resource is meant to be an introductory activity for students at the beginning of a unit studying Greek mythology. It can be used to introduce a unit or review before a test. All questions are written in such a way that they can be answered rather quickly using a computer.Gods:- Zeus- Poseidon- Hades- Athena- Dionysus- Hermes- Ares- Aphrodite- Apollo- Artemis- Demeter- Persephone- HeraUPDATED: Now with two pages including new images! Also, an answer key has been added to better help you and
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations BUNDLE Webquest Activities
Map activities Middle/High Ancient Japan Virtual Field Trip Interactive activity
Looking for fun and engaging map activities for Middle/High School? Then this ancient Japan virtual field trip will engage your students from start to finish. It includes 4 different activities: 2 virtual field trips, webquest, and a vacation map project. Everything is available in digital and print ready format. Absolutely NO PREP!WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS ANCIENT JAPAN VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP:4 different interactive activities: ⭐ virtual field trip using google earth™ of Osaka Castle with response
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7th - 10th
Mayan - Webquest and Map Assignment with Key (History.com)
Mayan - Webquest and Map Assignment with Key - This 10 page document contains a webquest and map assignment related to the history of the Mayan civilization in Mesoamerica. It covers all of the major elements related to the Mayan civilization, including: geography, religion, culture, advancements, and collapse. It contains 24 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the overall history of the Mayan civilization. It covers all of the major geography, themes and ev
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5th - 10th
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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.
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