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Women's History Month ancient history guided reading books $5-10
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Comprehension Questions
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee ShetterlyThis resource is for the wonderful book, Hidden Figures, that tells the stories of African American women who worked as mathematicians for NASA. There are comprehension questions for each chapter. The questions can be used for whole group or small reading groups.You may also like:A Good Kind of Trouble Novel StudyStamped Comprehension QuestionsClean Getaway Novel StudyHispanic Heritage Reading Passages
Grades:
5th - 8th
Jane Goodall Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Jane Goodall, a famous scientist best known for studying chimpanzees in the wild.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Is Jane Goodall?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Jane Goo
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: Women in History Activity Pack BUNDLE
Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity.What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Greek Mythology Bundle: Greek Gods, Greek Myths, Greek Mythology
Your students will love this Greek Mythology BUNDLE! It includes two mini books and name tags for their desks!Save over 30% by buying this bundle!This bundle is perfect for grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade!First start with the Greek Gods Mini Book to introduce the unit. Then sue the second Greek Myths Mini Book to further explore mythologies. Then have them choose their own name tags featuring Greek Myths so they can put in our their desks or workstations. This is perfect to wrap up the unit and make s
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PreK - 2nd
Amelia Earhart Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Amelia Earhart, a famous pilot and the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Amelia Earhart?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About A
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K - 1st
Ruby Bridges Activity Pack {K-1}
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Ruby Bridges, the first African-American to attend an all white school in the south.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Ruby Bridges?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Ruby
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Wilma Rudolph Activity Pack {Kindergarten/1st Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten - 1st Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics. Great for cross-curricular lesson planning, Black History Month, and Women's History Month!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Wilma Rudolph?- Book Mark C
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K - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Fairytale Reading Passages - 20 Short Stories from Around the World
These fairytale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own fairy tale stories to read! If you've checked out every single fairytale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page short stories!What Teachers Said About Other Resources in this Product Line:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language w
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3rd - 5th
Bessie Coleman Womens History Month Craft Bulletin Board Biography Project
Looking for an engaging Black History Month project and reader for younger students (K-2)? After learning about Bessie Coleman in the simple reader, and with the aid of the shared reading text, students will create their own pilot's license, and write about Bessie on one of the optional writing templates.Buy this as part of a bundle crafts and readers celebrating the lives and achievements of 6 influential Black Americans and SAVE!!What's Included (Check out the links for greater details and pre
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K - 2nd
Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards CCSS Reading Comprehension Questions/Vocab
As I studied ancient Egypt with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, I must admit, it was very difficult to come up with material to supplement this unit. The things I found were either too mature or too dry. This book is a fantastic resource for a unit on King Tut or ancient Egypt, so I just had to make a study guide. Included in this study guide are:* Vocabulary for each chapter without the definitions (to allow students to define the words)* Questions for each chapter (both literal and inferential)*
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Women's History Month Beginning Biographies and Comprehension Work for 2nd Grade
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH and INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAYBIOGRAPHIES for SECOND GRADEThis set of supplemental materials focuses on the contributions of several celebrated women and can be used in multiple contexts, such as: Women’s History MonthA Biography Genre StudyA Close Look at Courageous Characters A Study of Growth Mindset and PerseveranceSpecial Note: Portions of this resource can also be used to support Black History Month. (Wilma Rudolph, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Mary Kenner, Marie Brown,
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2nd
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths Social Studies and ELA Connections
Students submerge themselves into both Ancient Greek culture and history with the D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths guided reading, and they love it! For my unit on Ancient Greece, I married both sixth grade ELA and Social Studies together to create this packet.
Every day started off with reading a passage from the book, and while listening students were expected to answer questions that focused on ELA skills, and social studies connections. Each reading and discussion on average lasted only 10 m
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5th - 9th
Red Pyramid Unit Quizes
This is a unit containing 4 reading comprehension quizes for the novel "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan. Included are questions that you can use after reading Ch.1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-41 to assess your students' comprehension of the novel and understanding of the basic Ancient Egyptian facts presented.
If you would like to be able to edit this quiz, please purchase and email me at kristenaszwed@gmail.com.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient Mali Mini Book | Activities | Discussion Questions
ANCIENT MALI MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers. This book is perfect to use with a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are included.**UPDATE** Two printing option
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece, Rome and Mali Mini Books Bundle (Special Request)
The Egypt Game by Snyder Novel Guide
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Novel Guide is great for teaching about world history, the ancient Egypt, critical thinking, cause and effect, coming of age, character analysis, new vocabulary, and much MORE! Newbery Honor Book; This novel guide includes: Chapter by Chapter Comprehension Questions Background informationCharacter AnalysisCause & Effect ActivityNovel Themes ActivityNew Vocabulary ActivitiesEssay topicsWord SearchAnswer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching World histo
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
Rosa Parks Activity Pack {K-1}
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Rosa Parks and her important role as a civil rights activist.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Rosa Parks?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Rosa Parks" in full color and
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K - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Ancient India Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A bundle with six close reading passages focused on the key events and people of Ancient India. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes six individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient IndiaThe Indus Valley CivilizationSiddhartha Gautama & the Birth of BuddhismThe Birth of HinduismAshoka the GreatThe Taj MahalEach activity
Grades:
5th - 6th
Mara, Daughter of the Nile Novel Study: Chapter Summary Guide
The Mara, Daughter of the Nile Novel Study: Chapter Summary Guide was created to aid students who are challenged by the reading level and vocabulary presented in Mara, Daughter of the Nile in an effort to make the plot of the story more accessible. The summaries are clustered into groups of five reading selections, so only one summary need be disseminated to students each week of the unit. They are as follows:
• Chapters 1 – 5
• Chapters 5b – 9
• Chapters 10-13
• Chapters 14 – 17
• Chapters 18
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6th - 9th
Ancient Civilizations Close Reading Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Four Google Forms close reading activities about Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient Mesopotamia & Ancient Greece. Each has an informational text and comprehension and grammar questions, and are followed by an extension task. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format with a crossword & wordsearch, allow students to learn key facts about ancient history while working on their
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5th - 6th
Gods of Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A bundle of 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 fifth grade or sixth 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 bundle co
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5th - 6th
Editable Multilingual U.S. History Resources for Middle School: Colonial America
Unlock an Inclusive Learning Experience with Our Multilingual U.S. History Resources! Dive into the rich history of colonial America with our comprehensive set of 8 social studies nonfiction articles, meticulously translated into English, Spanish, and French. Designed to cater to diverse reading abilities, this resource includes 72 editable texts, each adapted to three different Lexile levels, ensuring every student can navigate the complexities of colonial America with confidence and ease. What
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6th - 8th
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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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