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10th grade Women's History Month ancient history resources for Easel Activities
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn!Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students i
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6th - 10th
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Gods & Goddesses of Hinduism Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Your students will love r
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4th - 10th
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Women's History - Symbol Supported Picture Reading Comprehension for Special Ed
These Women's History Month symbol biographies are great for special education and non-to-beginning readers. Symbol picture support helps students be more successful at reading! Now also available on Google Slides as Digital Worksheets for distance learning.These ten reading passages are all about famous women including: Susan B Anthony, Mother Teresa, Amelia Earhart, Sacagawea, Princess Diana, Anne Frank, Whitney Houston, Helen Keller, Sally Ride, and Eleanor Roosevelt (also check out Black His
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PreK - 12th
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African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers
This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Greek and Roman gods and goddesses Worksheet Chart Graphic Organizer Activity
Introduce or review the Greek god and goddesses and their Roman equivalents. This chart goes great with my Greek gods & goddesses: The Olympians | Google Slides™ Presentation OR my Introduction to Greek Mythology Powerpoint. Four options and key included.The chart is organized into four columns: (1) Greek name, (2) Roman name, (3) Realm & Responsibilities, and (4) Symbols. A BONUS SHEET related to vocabulary derived from Greek and Roman god and goddess names is also included.CLICK HERE F
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4th - 10th
Otzi: CSI Investigation - Print and Digital
One of the most interesting stories of Early Man is Otzi the Iceman! Students love learning about Otzi and where he was found, examining the theories behind what happened to him, and based on their research, coming to their own conclusions. It’s the perfect CSI-type activity to engage students in the learning, research, and writing process! Use this lesson towards the end of your Early Man unit to make 6th grade social studies rock! As fun as this activity is, you’ll probably love that it requ
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
Aztecs Activity Gallery Walk an Introduction to the Aztec Civilization
Skip the lecture and engage students in this Aztecs gallery walk activity. This introductory unit activity gets students up and moving as they explore the culture of the Aztecs. Students work collaboratively, make notes about aspects of the Aztec culture and conduct an initial analysis of the Aztec culture which can be re-examined as students go deeper into the study of MesoAmerican civilizations. Great for early in your study of the Aztecs or to review students' understanding of the Aztec cu
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6th - 10th
Also included in: World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity
Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups.Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read concise
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
The Punic Wars and The Expansion of Rome
The Punic Wars and the Expansion of Rome - Lessons and Activities:The main objective of this lesson is for students to describe the causes, strategies used, and results of the Punic Wars.Includes 17 slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass NotesDiagramVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionThere are 4 different combinations/options for the Activity.Activity Option 1 – Students use the Reading: The Punic Wars: Rome vs. Carthage (700 words) and complete and worksheet with
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle
HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis
Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy.
BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
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5th - 10th
Ancient China Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty DBQ
This popular DBQ looks at looks at ancient China in the “Golden Age” of the Tang and Song Dynasties through 9 primary or secondary source documents including 4 images, 2 maps and one chart. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and ends with a final essay question. This DBQ:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson. An answer key is included. Thi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Ancient China Shang Dynasty DBQ
This DBQ looks at the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China and how civilization developed through geography, Oracle Bones and Guangs through 4 primary or secondary source documents including a map and images. Each document has at least one constructed response question using the documents. This DBQs is:addresses the Common Core Standardsfollows New York State social studies testing required formatis useful as homework, test review or substitute teacher lesson.An answer key is included.The DBQ is updat
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece DBQ
This popular DBQ has students explore the spread of Hellenistic culture through Alexander the Great's conquests and policies through 6 primary or secondary source documents (one source is an image and one is a map) with constructed response questions followed by an essay question using the documents.I teach Alexander the Great for my Global History I course, and I knew this DBQ would be useful as it combined primary and secondary sources with analyses of maps and images. It follows the format of
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
The Persian Wars - DBQ Activity
The Greco-Persian Wars - DBQThe main objective of this activity is to have students determine how the Greeks won the Persian Wars by analyzing various maps and sourcesTo start the lesson, there is an 11 slide PowerPoint that contains:Background information on the Persian WarsKey figures of the Persian Wars: Darius I, Xerxes I, Miltiades, and LeonidasA Comparison of Persian and Greek SoldiersAn explanation of the Greek phalanx tacticChart of key battles of the conflict: Marathon, Thermopylae, Sal
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle
Women Scientists Webquest Activity | Women in Science Women's History STEM
Highlight women scientists and STEM leaders with this webquest activity during Women's History Month, or throughout the school year!This webquest makes it easy to teach about women STEM leaders from a diverse range of backgrounds who have influenced the world!Students will explore student appropriate educational articles and an interview video to learn about the work of Marie Curie, Sally Ride, Katherine Johnson, Chien-Shiung Wu, Mary Jackson, Rachel Carson, and Dorothy Vaughan. Students will th
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5th - 12th
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Women's History Month Spanish Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities
March is Women's History Month and March 8th is International Women's Day! These Spanish reading comprehension passages and activities are great comprehensible input for Women's History Month or anytime! Each reading describes a notable Women's History Leader and includes their name, illustration, birthday, where she is from, profession, notable facts or accomplishments, and footnotes for vocabulary help.These are written to be comprehensible for beginner and intermediate level students. They in
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8th - 12th
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Women's History Month | The Role of Women in the Past, Present and Future
Women's History Month is a month of great importance to all of us. This month should serve to commemorate each contribution and each victory of women and to reflect on the importance they have within society and the obstacles that still remain to be overcome.This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It can be used for both Women's History Month and International Women's Day. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do Page. p1: - Introduction. p2: - Why Do We Celebrate Women's History
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Women's History Month | For All Ages | English + Spanish
Roman Geography Digital Task Cards
These digital task cards are the perfect way to kickstart your Ancient Rome unit! In this activity, students will tackle five different tasks to explore the geography of Italy and the Ancient Romans. With venn diagrams, maps, and drag-and-drop features, the Roman Geography Digital Task Cards will engage your students and encourage them to think critically about the impact of geography on the lives of the Romans.This lesson includes:- Teacher lesson plan- Link to Google Slides- Five task card act
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6th - 10th
Chinese Dynasties Archeological Dig Activity World History China
Make learning about the Chinese Dynasties and Ancient China fun and engaging with a classroom Archeology Dig!Allow students to experience an Archeological Dig site in their investigation of the Ancient Chinese Dynasties with this fun activity! Includes a powerpoint overview of each dynasty and a prompt for students to begin each "dig" for the contributions of the dynasties. About this ResourceCards can be cut out, laminated, and used year to year! Also includes student handouts, a brainstorm
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6th - 12th
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Women's Suffrage Biography Project for US History and Women's History Month
Students will research specific facts about one of the leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement and create a poster about them for American History class. This also makes for a great Women's History Month project! Students will create a scaffolded research project about famous women in history Susan B. Anthony, Mary Church Terrell, Ida B. Wells, Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, & Elizabeth Cady Stanton. These women in history biography templates are great for helping all students access grade le
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8th - 11th
Womens History Month 10 Women in STEM Biography Research Activity Cubes Project
Students will celebrate and learn about 10 of the most accomplished Women in STEM with this creative Biography Research Activity Cube! Give to your students for homework, or to complete as a Women's History Month research project. This is a perfect activity for early finishers or to expand on your students' historical and scientific knowledge. Students can choose, decorate and complete six side templates to create their own unique cube combination with 10 women and 8 research activities to choos
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1st - 12th
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Geography's Effect on Early Settlement in Early Civilizations Activity & Writing
Teaching about the Early Settlement of Ancient Civilizations?
Want to address the impact of Geography on Settlement?
This Geography's Effect on Early Settlement Activity is what you need!
Introduce students to the geographic features in early settlement with this Big Paper Activity and Writing Prompt. As students analyze images with guiding questions, they prepare for a writing activity that will help them better understand the settlement of the early civilizations.
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6 Image Cards
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6th - 11th
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Ancient Egypt DBQ
Students use this DBQ to look at Ancient Egypt through trade routes, natural resources, geography, art, technology, religion, labor, architecture and science through 7 primary or secondary source documents. These documents include one map, two images and two photos and explore works from the Hymn of the Nile, the Book of the Dead, and The Satire of the Trades. Each document is followed by at least one constructed response question and a summary essay question using the documents wraps up the DBQ
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: World History Mega Bundle - Buy My Store
Mapping the World Social Studies Skills Practice Activity
Mapping the World Social Studies Skills Practice ActivityUse this skills practice activity to introduce students to maps and world geography or to review skills at the beginning of a World History course.Introduces students to the skill of cartography and examines the importance of cartographers and cartography for accurate historical understanding.Includes pages (for presentation) to introduce activity, to present vocabulary terms, to wrap up activity, and to overview lesson concepts.Pages incl
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5th - 10th
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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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