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9th grade ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 resources
Egyptian Religion Gods Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity BUNDLE
Engage social studies students with this high interest Ancient Egypt Religion and Mythology BUNDLE. A terrific variety of Reading Comprehension, Primary Source Analysis, and Activities guide student discovery of ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices. Here's all that's Included:ANCIENT EGYPT RELIGION: Reading Passage introducing the ancient Egyptian view of the world, their deities, the temple, priests and priestesses, everyday worship, and the afterlife. Comprehension Check in Grap
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6th - 9th
Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
This bundle includes all (currently 45 products!) of my best-selling Greek Mythology Resources!!! This is a growing bundle so any NEW Greek Mythology additions you get for free as I add them!!!☆☆☆ SAVE 30% by buying the bundle!☆☆☆ ❋❋ 662 pages of material ❋❋❋Click on the previews below to see all the products!What is Mythology Lesson PlanCollaborative Vocabulary Activity that helps students understand what a Myth isIncludes lesson plan, myths, student notes, instructional strategies and resour
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6th - 12th
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Lightning Thief Unit - Digital Print Bundle
Percy Jackson and the OlympiansThe Lightning Thief Unit - Digital Print Bundle: This unit includes everything you need to teach The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. With more than 440 pages, slides, and digital and print resources, there will be absolutely no prep required. This digital and print novel unit includes eye-catching Google Slides, PowerPoint presentation slides, print and digital assignments, historical context, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive and dig
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6th - 9th
Sumer Ancient Mesopotamia City States Reading Comprehension Passages Activity
Read about the rise of Sumerian Civilization in Ancient Mesopoamia. Learn why Sumer’s location in the Fertile Crescent was attractive for settled agriculture. Discover Sumerian inventions. Trace the power shift from priests to kings. Explore what a city-state looked like.Replace or Supplement your Textbook with these Complete, Fully Researched Informational Text Reading Passages and Comprehension Checks.ALL Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats. Convert the PPT file to Google Slides for uplo
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6th - 9th
Phoenicians Informational Test Reading Comprehension and Map Activity
Navigate your students through the culture and achievements of Ancient Phoenicia. Discover Phoenicia's dominance of Mediterranean sea trade for hundreds of years and why they were called the "Purple People." Explore Phoenician achievements in navigation, manufacturing, and writing. Check out these BENEFITS:Replace or Supplement your Textbook with this Fully Researched Informational Text Reading Passage. Provided in a fun 8-page Booklet Format and 4-page Full-page Format. Easy printing instructi
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6th - 9th
Mara, Daughter of the Nile Marapalooza Mayhem! Novel Study Bundle!
The Mara, Daughter of the Nile Marapalooza Mayhem! Novel Study Bundle! Save $12 by buying all four of my Mara resources at once!
Marapalooza Mayhem! Novel Study Bundle includes the following:
Teacher Presentation file: Topics to be discussed with students daily as the class progress through the reading of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Topics are as follows:
• Hatshepsut
• Cast of Characters
• Egyptian Vocabulary
• Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
• Literary Devices: Foreshadowing, Show, Not Tell, Se
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6th - 9th
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Mesoamerica Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This Mesoamerica Vocabulary bundle contains our Mesoamerica Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and our Mesoamerica and Early American Civilization Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This Mesoamerica and Early American Civilization Word Wall contains 28 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Israel Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This Ancient Israel Vocabulary bundle contains our Ancient Israel and Judaism Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and our Ancient Israel Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This Ancient Israel and Judaism Word Wall contains 24 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the definition, and a historica
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6th - 9th
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Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018)
Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to compare their lives to a teenage boy 20,000 years ago. Explore the words of wisdom that the Chief teaches his son and evaluate whether or not they are still applicable today. Ask students to think about how weaknesses and strengths sometimes depend on perspective and how Keda's relationship with Alpha helps him make the long journey home to his proud parents.Check the preview file for high resolution
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8th - 12th
ESL Beginners Activities Ancient Egypt Vocabulary in Pictures Great for SPED
These differentiated vocabulary anchor flow charts and activities will allow all students, including English Language Learners and Special Education Students, gain access to the concepts and content of Ancient Egypt. Puzzles are a great way to practice new vocabulary. The differentiated activities will engage all levels. Use the vocabulary anchor charts and vocabulary retention activities for lessons, homework, fast finishers, or bell ringers. Note: This is a sampling of my Ancient Egypt Pic
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4th - 12th
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Cause & Effect: The Rise of the Roman Empire
Students will read about eight factors that contributed to Rome's rise to power and complete a graphic organizer. Vocabulary is presented prior to the reading to assist students with unfamiliar terms. Extension activities are also provided requiring students to engage in more complex reasoning skills. Answer key included. Thought provoking and engaging. Students enjoy this lesson and helps with understanding why the Dark Ages were dangerous.
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5th - 9th
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Mesopotamia Society Social Structure Reading Comprehension Activity BUNDLE
Everything you need to teach about Ancient Mesopotamia Social Structure and Everyday Life. Engage with the Social Pyramid, Mudbrick Houses, Mudhif Marsh Houses, Clothing and Jewelry, Education, and the Role of Women. Read 7 short Passages each with a dedicated Comprehension Check. Then, strengthen Vocabulary with 5 Student-Favorite Vocabulary Activities. These Reading Passages and activities are perfect as warmup bellringers. Work them in alongside your main lesson to cover more total material
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6th - 9th
History of Ancient/Medieval Japan: Beauty & Fashion Trends in the Heian Period
Looking for engaging lessons on the Heian Period of Medieval Japan? Look no further!This set of 11-page Medieval/Feudal Japan worksheets for the history classroom explores the Beauty and Fashion Trends of Medieval Japan during the Heian Era. Just seeing the picture of a Japanese woman with painted black is enough to catch the attention of any middle school or high school history student!Analyzing the beauty and fashion trends in Medieval Japan during the Heian Era is a great way to teach about J
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7th - 10th
Japan - Heian Period Narrative Reading
A great assignment that mixes ELA and History:The fictional reading is a tale of two young nobles who fall in love in the Heian period of Japan, passing love notes under cherry blossoms. The story mentions cultural achievements and other facts while offering students an imaginative look at history. There is a regular version of the reading and a differentiated version where keywords are bolded.This purchase includes both versions of the article, matching definition questions, and multiple choice
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6th - 12th
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China - Yuan Dynasty Narrative Reading
A great assignment that mixes ELA and History:The fictional reading is a tale of a young boy working in his family's tea shop during the Mongol's time in China. He has to serve a Mongol soldier and contemplates Confucius' teachings. The story mentions cultural achievements and other facts while offering students an imaginative look at history. There is a regular version of the reading and a differentiated version where keywords are bolded.This purchase includes both versions of the article, matc
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6th - 12th
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China - Ming Dynasty Narrative Reading
A great assignment that mixes ELA and History:The fictional reading is a tale of a monk pondering China's past and how it was formed from both good and bad times. The story mentions cultural achievements and other facts while offering students an imaginative look at history. There is a regular version of the reading and a differentiated version where keywords are bolded.This purchase includes both versions of the article, matching definition questions, and multiple choice questions. There is als
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6th - 12th
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Indus Valley Student Engagement Story
This is the PERFECT activity to interactively introduce your Indus Valley or Ancient India unit. This reading is intended to be read aloud to the students by the teacher. It introduces Indus Valley civilization by covering all the G.R.A.P.E.S. aspects of Ancient India, as well as common terms such as reincarnation, monsoons, nirvana, caste, etc. To make it interactive, 7 of the words are highlighted throughout the text. Students get assigned, or volunteer, for each term. As the teacher reads the
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt bilingual worksheets for ESL grades 6-12
Are your middle school and high school ESL students learning about ancient civilizations? Do you need a way to support for MLs in their Social Studies classes? Or do you need a no-prep resource about ancient Egypt, mummies, and King Tut with bilingual, English-Spanish, instructions and vocabulary? Look no further!! This resource has everything you need to teach, support, and assess understanding of the ancient Egyptian society, its religious practices and the mysteries surrounding King Tut's dea
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6th - 12th
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Mythology Unit 5 Etiological Myths
Student engage in critical thinking, critical reading, critical discussion, and critical writing as they investigate etiological myths from cultures around the world. Students read assigned myths and self-select myths. Students collaborate to research myths and culture and participate in a panel discussion presentation. Students write their own etiological myth. All activities include grading rubrics
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9th - 12th
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Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent bilingual worksheets for ESL grades 6-12
Are your middle school and high school ESL students learning about ancient civilizations? Do you need a way to support for MLs in their Social Studies classes? Or do you need a no-prep resource about Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent with bilingual, English-Spanish, instructions and vocabulary? Look no further!! This resource has everything you need to teach, support, and assess understanding of the origins of human civilization in ancient Mesopotamia--designed specifically for Spanish-speaki
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6th - 12th
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Mesoamerica Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive | Olmec Aztec Inca Maya
Have you been looking for meaningful Mesoamerica Vocabulary Activities? This resource contains 7 different vocabulary activities that can easily be posted on Google Classroom! These no-prep activities are not only fun and engaging, but they feature proven strategies to help your students build their vocabulary. This resource includes the following:Teacher Guide (PDF with directions and answer keys)Vocabulary + Definition List (PDF + Google Doc)Quizlet Vocabulary Set LinkVocabulary Chart (Google
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
African Empires Vocabulary Activity Set and Word Wall Bundle
This African Empires Vocabulary bundle contains our African Empires Vocabulary Activities for Google Drive and our African Empires Word Wall. The words used in each resource are the same and go great together!This African Empires Word Wall contains 32 words and is available in both a color version and a (mostly) black and white version. These easy-to-read cards are ready to print and display in your classroom! All cards include the word itself, the definition, and a historical image or photograp
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6th - 9th
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Mythology Unit Bundle
This is a growing bundle of my Mythology Unit Resources!
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7th - 10th
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A Day in the Life Activities: Journey Through 9 Classical Civilizations Bundle.
Journey back in time to explore the vibrant and complex worlds of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive bundle of lessons, "A Day in the Life of Classical Civilizations." This enriching resource offers over 35 pages of meticulously crafted material, immersing your students in the daily lives, customs, and gender dynamics of ordinary people from nine influential classical civilizations: Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, Egypt, China, Gupta, Maya, Mauryan, Greece, and Rome.What's Include
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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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?
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