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3rd grade ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 resources
Greeking Out Podcast ALL SEASONS Student Notes Bundle | Greek Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.The myths covered in Season 1 include:Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and the Sun Char
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3rd - 8th
Constantine Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Constantine the Great who ruled Rome between 306 AD and 337 AD. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
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3rd - 4th
Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
WOW your students with the LET’S EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS BUNDLE, a set of seven interactive PowerPoints that will bring your studies of continents and cultures to life. They’ll love the animated slides, video and music clips, and amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content and 25% savings. Each presentation contains 32 slides (plus image credits) with multiple layers of text and photos that cover everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. H
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2nd - 5th
Greeking Out Podcast Season 1 Student Notes Bundle | Greek Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.The myths covered in Season 1 include:Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and the Sun Char
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3rd - 8th
Ancient Rome Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Ancient Rome. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn extension writing activityAn answer shee
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3rd - 4th
Theseus and the Minotaur Podcast Listening Student Notes | Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 2, Episode 1: Theseus and the Minotaur. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.In this episode of Greeking Out we follow Theseus on his
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Great Pyramids Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about robot exploration of the Great Pyramids, original building materials of the pyramids and conspiracy theories about the pyramids. This bundle is designed to go along with the What's So Special About The Great Pyramids of Giza? episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episode.1. Active
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Olympic Games Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Ancient Olympics that were held in Ancient Greece. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the games whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions
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3rd - 4th
Art of the Ancients - 5 Hands-on Projects of Greece, Rome, China, Mali, & Egypt
Explore ancient civilizations with these hands-on projects and explorations. This e-download includes project handouts, directions, and supply lists. Every project is scalable to a full classroom setting, co-op small group, or independent art project. Use just these printed materials or expand on the projects with clay, glass, playdough, paint, silk, etc.Included: Ancient Rome - Mosaic ProjectAncient Greece - Pottery Painting & DesignAncient Egypt - Papyrus ProjectAncient China - Silk Hanfu
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1st - 4th
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5-ESS3-1
Ancient Rome BOOM Cards™ Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A BOOM Cards™ close reading activity about the ancient civilization of Ancient Rome. The reading comprehension NO PREP activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resource allows students to learn key facts about the famous time period whilst working on their comprehension skills in a fun and interactive way.Included in this resource:A PDF with a link to the BOOM Cards™ ActivityA PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearc
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3rd - 4th
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Greek Gods Close Reading Comprehension Book | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A book with seven close reading passages with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks that look at the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek mythology.The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the Greek gods whilst developing their comprehension skills. They are also perfect for working alongside popular novels such as Percy Jackson or Who Let the Gods Out.This book cont
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3rd - 4th
A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
GREECE: Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle
Take an in-depth look at the symbols, language, geography, and ancient culture of Greece—at a savings of 25%—with the books, activities, and poster in the Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle. Book Resources Included:Snapshots of Greece introduces the location, national flag, ancient history, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Greece, along with common phrases in Greek. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crossword vocabulary/comprehension review.Introduce the official lang
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2nd - 5th
MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Bundle
Enrich your study of Mexico —and save 20%—with the Discovering Mexico Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots Of Mexico book, colorful Symbols of Mexico poster and SIX cross-curricular activities. Book and Poster Resources:Snapshots of Mexico introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, ancient civilizations, and landmarks of Mexico, along with common Spanish phrases. Symbols of Mexico Poster brings six cultural symbols to life with colorful photos. Cross-Curricular Activit
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2nd - 5th
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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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 Egypt Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Ancient Egypt. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient Egypt whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn extension writing a
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
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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