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9th grade ancient history resources under $5
Ancient Greece Geography Map Activity (Print and Digital Resource)
This activity will help students better understand the geography of Greece and its impact on Ancient Greek civilizations. They will label and color the blank map version and then answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the Printed Versions:*Ancient Greece map for students to label, color, and answer 10 questions (1 page map, 1 page directions/questions, uneditable pd
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6th - 10th
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Ancient China Map Activity Lesson (Print and Digital Resource)
This activity will help students better understand the geography of Ancient China. They will label and color the blank map version and answer a few questions. Alternatively, students can just color on the coloring page version. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the printed versions:*Blank Ancient China map for students to label, color, and answer questions (1 page map, 1 page directions, uneditable pdf)*Blank Ancient China map for students to label, co
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Bundle for Chinese Dynasties (Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, & Han)
Ancient India Caste System: Informational Text, Worksheet, & Sorting Activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED?1. A one-page informational text that describes key information about the caste system (PDF & Easel)2. A worksheet that checks for understanding of content found in the informational text (PDF & Easel)3. A caste pyramid sorting activity that is great for interactive notebooks (PDF & Easel)4. Answer Keys (PDF) WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? “This was the perfect resource both for teaching and reviewing the Hindu Caste system with my students. I especia
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4th - 9th
Ancient Egypt Map Activity (Print and Digital Resource)
Students will learn about important places in the Ancient Egypt civilization as they label and color a map. It's also a great way to incorporate geography in your lesson.What's included with the printed version:Blank Ancient Egypt map for students to label and color (1 page, uneditable pdf)Map Key (1 page, uneditable pdf)Ancient Egypt map for students to just color (1 page, uneditable pdf)Informational Reading (1 page, uneditable pdf) Animated PowerPoint shows each location and the key - perfect
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6th - 10th
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Ancient China Dynasties Activity | Han, Qin, Zhou, Shang, Tang in Ancient China
This engaging activity on Ancient China Dynasties teaches the major contributions of the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Shang, and Tang dynasties in an engaging and informative way. In this China resource, student groups work together to fill out a graphic organizer timeline that shows these major dynasties of Ancient China. This lesson includes student-friendly text for each of the dynasties and a large graphic organizer for their team to record their information! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a hug
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5th - 9th
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The Legacy of Ancient Rome Google Slideshow and Activity
Help your students understand the impact and legacy of Ancient Rome with this printable and digital activity! This no-prep resource includes a detailed Google Slideshow that teaches about 12 different innovations of the Romans and an analysis activity that helps students make connections between Ancient Rome and modern society.To use this resource, begin by presenting the slideshow or sharing it with your students. Then, students will work on the corresponding graphic organizer. On the graphic o
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Greece Postcard Activity for Athens and Sparta (Print and Digital)
Students will read about the Ancient Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta and then create a postcard.This download includes:*Information sheets for Sparta and Athens (2 pages; uneditable PDFs)*Student Instructions (2 different versions, 1 page each; uneditable PDFs)*Blank postcard template (1 page; uneditable PDF & digital versions- students type into text boxes; PowerPoint and Google Slides versions; not editable in PowerPoint or Slides )*Pre-made postcards for students to color and write
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Bundle
BC AD BCE CE Timeline Activity for Google Drive and PDF
If you are looking for a simple and effective way to teach BC AD and/or BCE CE to your students, you are in the right place! This no-prep resource for Google Drive + PDF not only teaches students about BC/AD + BCE/CE, but also gives them opportunity to practice!This resource includes:Teacher Guide (PDF)Student Handouts (Information Sheet + Worksheet, with answer keys)Editable Google SlideshowEditable Google Doc versions of the Student HandoutsSelf-Grading Google Forms (one version for BC/AD and
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Back to School Bundle | Activities, Posters, Timelines
Ancient Greece Government Simulation Activity | Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
This Ancient Greece Government Google Slideshow and Simulation will help your students understand monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy in an interactive and meaningful way! No-prep required with this resource...simply present the slideshow to your students and give them either a printed or digital copy of the included graphic organizer. The slideshow guides you and your students through each type of government, one at a time. There are at least five slides included for each of the four ty
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6th - 9th
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Aztec Resources Bundle: Interactive Notebook Independent Work Packet
GRAPES Posters for Ancient Civilizations, History, Geography
Post these colorful G.R.A.P.E.S posters in the classroom, or use as a notebook insert! This product includes a notebook insert/all-in-one poster, as well as the individual posters for each letter. G- GovernmentR- Religion A- AchievementsP- PoliticsE- EconomyS- Social StructureThis product is also included in my GRAPES Resource Bundle. Make sure to check those out if you're interested in receiving the bundle discount.Why GRAPES?This is a great way to organize your learning of civilizations! GRAP
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â GRAPES History Resource Bundle
Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia Stations - Doodle Note Style GRAPES Worksheet
Introducing our engaging and student-centered educational resource, packed with content that brings Ancient Mesopotamia to life! This interactive activity unfolds across six meticulously crafted stations, each exploring the vital components of GRAPES: geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of this ancient civilization.Within each Mesopotamia station, you'll discover richly detailed readings accompanied by captivating visuals, charts, station signs, and maps t
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5th - 9th
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Empire of Alexander the Great Map Activity (Print and Digital)
This activity will help students better understand the magnitude and location of Alexander the Great's empire. Students will label and color a map and then answer a few questions. It's a great way to incorporate geography in your Alexander the Great lesson.What's included with the printed version:*Map for students to label, color, and answer 8 questions (1 page map, 1 page directions/questions, uneditable pdf)*Map for students to label and color (1 page, uneditable pdf)*Map Key (2 pages, unedita
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6th - 10th
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Ancient Rome Doodle Notes Set 1 for Geography and Founding of Rome
This Ancient Rome doodle notes set covers the geography of Italy, the impact of geography on Ancient Rome, the story of Romulus and Remus, Latin settlements, Etruscan rule, and the establishment of the Roman Republic. Students will enjoy coloring and doodling as they take notes to learn about how geography impacted Ancient Rome and about the founding of the city of Rome. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and suggestions (3 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to
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6th - 10th
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First Day of School Activity for Ancient Civilizations or Ancient World History
This first day of school activity is one of the most fun and engaging ways to start your Ancient Civilizations class! With this activity, students have the chance to connect with you and their classmates while completing prompts that pertain to Ancient Civilizations topics! To give you more flexibility, all of the prompts are editable in PowerPoint, and there is also an enrichment activity and digital version!To use this activity, students will receive a bingo-inspired grid, which they must try
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Back to School Bundle | Activities, Posters, Timelines
Oh, Confucius! What do you mean? Students analyze Confucianism quotes!
In this hands-on resource on Confucius, Confucianism, and Ancient China, students analyze 8 different quotes stated by Confucius that get to the core of his beliefs. These quotes form the basis of the philosophy named after him, Confucianism. Students interpret each of the 8 quotes, then translate them to understand "what Confucius meant" with his words!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!Once finished, stu
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5th - 9th
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Create-Your-Own Civilization Project | NO PREP | Digital | Student-Paced | Fun
Looking for a civilization project idea?This is a Social Studies or History unit project that involves each student (or student pairs) creating their own civilization using their knowledge of the parts of an organized civilization. It is totally creative, student-paced, fun and at the same time rigorous.WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT IT? Best part? It requires no prep! This file provides an outline-style packet that allows students to be as creative as they want to be, but all the while using their knowle
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3rd - 12th
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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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Middle Ages Coat of Arms Project
This Medieval Coat of Arms project is great for a unit on the Middle Ages or for a back-to-school "get to know each other activity"! Included is a directions page that gives the historic background of Coats of Arms and heraldry, as well as simple instructions for students on how to create a Coat of Arms. Next is a fantastic printable Coat of Arms template to use in class and a rubric to help with grading.An editable Google Drive version is now also included! This version can be completed all onl
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3rd - 9th
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Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire Sorting Activity
This is a great Ancient Rome cooperative learning or individual activity in which students analyze 20 reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire and match them to the category that best describes it (Social, Political, Economic, or Military). After classifying each reason for Rome's decline, students analyze their results to determine what had the biggest and smallest impact on Rome's ultimate collapse. I like to have my students work together on this so that they can argue and defend their choice
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5th - 10th
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Features of a Civilization Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
This doodle notes set covers eight features of a civilization including advanced cities, division of labor, organized government, complex religion, social classes, art & architecture, public works, and system of writing. It's a great lesson to use before teaching about the first Early River civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and suggestions (3 pages, uneditable PDF)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in
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6th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Instagram Activity for Google Drive | Greek Gods and Goddesses
This Greek Mythology activity is a great way for students to demonstrate their understanding of the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece in a creative way! In this no-prep activity for Google Slides, students will be creating a selection of Instagram-styled posts for five of the gods or goddesses of Ancient Greece. In each post, students will include an image, caption, and relevant hashtags that help explain who that god or goddess is.Please note that this resource does not teach students about
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Greek Mythology Mini Unit Bundle | Greek Gods and Goddesses Activities
Ancient Roman Mosaics 10 Art designs Roman Empire
This set is for 10 Ancient Roman Art Mosaic designs from the Roman Empire.Each Design comes in color, grey tone, and black and white line drawing so your student can color and design the patterns in their own unique way.These were created as 8inch by 8inch squares and are a 300 dpi high resolution so can be printed out pretty large. I've added a blank Mosaic as was suggested *Thank you!!* This will allow your students to design their own mosaic creation. Let them know its ok to color in half or
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4th - 9th
Minoans and Mycenaeans | Ancient Greece Inquiry Activity
Who were the Minoans and Mycenaeans? If you want to teach about the Minoans and Mycenaeans in a way that promotes inquiry, you will love this printable and digital Ancient Greece activity! This activity uses different images related to the geography and history of the Minoans and Mycenaeans to spark students' curiosity and critical thinking skills. Students will analyze the eight "mystery clues" and document their observations and predictions in the provided chart as they try to answer the quest
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6th - 9th
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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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