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Adult education ancient history handouts
Distance Learning - Ceramics (E-Day) "Who-What-When-Where" Ceramics History!
The "handouts" included in this download have been uploaded to Google Drive, (The Google folder link is included in the "Google-links.docx" file) and made into "Drag and Drops" used with Google Drive for Remote/Distance Learning Days. Just "Make a copy" to your Drive and share with your students!Additional Visual Arts E-Learning Activities can be found here.If your Ceramics students are like mine, you know that students do NOT wish to spend studio time learning about ceramics history! But as art
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Maya Calendar Pack
A digital download of the materials required for both making and learning how to read the 52 Maya calendar round. Includes a template of the calendar, with 5 separate rings to cut out, information on how to use it and a quiz.A great teaching aid in understanding how the Maya calendar works. The template can be printed for each child and they can make their own calendar to keep!Consists of 4 A4 sheets.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Fall of Rome Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Activity
We've got you covered tomorrow with this ready to print collaborative, critical thinking activity. Use on a Monday or Friday for a SURE FIRE boredom-busting pre-reading activity. I've used this for 8 years as the lead in to our section on the factors that led to the fall of the Western Roman empire. Printable handouts, Powerpoint/Google Slide Images, best practice tips, and answer keys are all provided. The Activity:Rome is burning - Literally and figuratively. There is economic unrest, p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Greek Mythology Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Pack: The Odyssey, Gods, etc
Students will learn about the Titans, the Olympians, the monsters, terminology, and these stories: Hercules and the Twelve Labors, Prometheus and the Theft of Fire, Narcissus and Echo, Perseus and Medusa, Theseus and the Minotaur, Flight of Icarus, The Tragic Hero Oedipus, King Midas and His Touch, Jason and the Argonauts, and The Odyssey. These crossword and word search worksheets cover Greek Mythology in a fun and engaging way! These are great for early finishers, bellringers, and sub plans!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan, and this assignment does all the fact-finding and conspiracy evaluations for me. In addition, this assignment is important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient History Crossword Word Search BUNDLE Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome, Greece
Greece: NOTE: This pack does not contain puzzles on Greek Mythology. Those puzzles can be found when you click here.In this pack, your students will learn about Athens vs. Sparta, The Olympics, Marathon, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, and so much more!Rome: In this pack, your students will learn about the Roman Gods, the founding of Rome, Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and so much more!Egypt: Students will learn about Ancient Egyptian culture and mythology including: Cleopatra, the Great
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient India Art Project, Warli Art
Ancient India Art Project, Warli Art has 37 pages.•Warli Art is an Ancient and Living, Folk Art form from India.•It started by Ancient Indians in the village of Warli in the state of Maharashtra.•Warli Art was basically Wall Art as people painted scenes from their daily life on the walls of their houses. During ancient times they used different Natural materials to draw and paint on mud plastered walls•The human figures are basically 2 triangles and a woman has a bun and bangles to make her look
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bundle - Plato and the Allegory of the Cave
This bundle includes the following items: 26-slide PowerPoint (also listed individually on my TpT store)Handout for students (best to email b/c it contains hyperlinks)Worksheet (contains 10 multiple-choice and 5 short-answer questions)This professional, 26-slide PowerPoint presentation is intuitively designed with the teacher in mind. Plato's metaphysics and epistemology are presented in a clear, logical manner using both the Allegory of the Cave and the Divided Line metaphor. Several images are
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Digging for the Truth
This unit is designed around the History Channel series Digging for the Truth (Season 1) and includes student questions and answers for the following films. Great for every history class!
* Mystery of the Anasazi
* Giants of Easter Island
* The Search for El Dorado
* Secrets of the Nazca Lines
* The Lost Tribe of Israel
* Passage to the Maya Underworld
* Quest for King Solomon's Gold
* The Iceman Cometh
* The Holy Grail
* Hunt for the Lost Ark
* Pompeii Secrets Revealed
* Nefertiti:
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Who Were the 12 Disciples? Worksheets Quiz Bible
Here is a creative way to introduce the 12 Disciples of Jesus in the New Testament. My "Who Were the 12 Disciples?" worksheets give you an introduction quiz, asking your class to name the disciples (with answers included). Following this quiz, you will find worksheets featuring two disciples per page and then each sheet filled out with information on each disciple. Get to know who these 12 men were that closely followed Jesus and what became of them. This activity would be ideal on the high scho
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Confucius: Famous Quotes Activity
Students are given a worksheet with many famous quotes from Confucius. They then have to try and figure out what he is trying to say. Don't worry there is a teacher key that will help you explain the quotes to your students. Quotes like "He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger." There are 10 quotes in all on the worksheet. This was a really fun activity.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Art History: Egyptian Art - Old, Middle & New Kingdoms
This is a 54-slide PowerPoint I've used with my classes where I've collected from a variety of resources. It reads extremely well, and has a very nice assortment of pictures! It's a little too brief for an AP-level art history class, but PERFECT for an entry-level high school, AP, or 100 college-level class!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient History: Egypt Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Pack
Students will learn about Ancient Egyptian culture and mythology including: Cleopatra, the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Eye of Horus, Tutankhamen, Nefertiti, Isis, Anubis, Osiris, and so much more! Puzzles are great for early finishers, bellringers, and sub plans!This Puzzle Pack Includes:Two different crossword puzzles (two versions of each - with and without word banks)One word search (two versions - with and without clues)Answer keysEverything is in PDF formatClick here to follow the store for
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Norse Mythology Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Pack
Students will learn about Odin, Freyja, Thor, Loki, Valhalla, Fenrir, the Prose Edda, and so much more! Puzzles are great for early finishers, bellringers, and sub plans!This Puzzle Pack Includes:Two different crossword puzzles (two versions of each - with and without word banks)One word search (two versions - with and without clues)Answer keysEverything is in PDF formatClick here to follow the store for information on new products (added weekly), and sales!You Might also Like:RomeAncient Rome C
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Europa en el siglo XV- Hojas de trabajo
¿Deseas explorar la fascinante época del siglo XV en Europa, antes de la llegada de los españoles a Puerto Rico?¡Embárcate en un viaje a través del tiempo con nuestras hojas de trabajo y presentación digital sobre la Europa del siglo XV! Hemos creado el material perfecto para ti: un conjunto de hojas de trabajo, cuidadosamente diseñadas para sumergirte en este perÃodo crucial de la historia europea.¿Qué encontrarás en nuestras hojas de trabajo? 1- Lecturas acerca de: "Europa en el siglo XV" y "C
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4th - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â "Bundle" Europa en el siglo XV
Ancient History: Rome Crossword Puzzle and Word Search Pack
In this pack, your students will learn about the Roman Gods, the founding of Rome, Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and so much more!This Puzzle Pack Includes:Two different crossword puzzles (two versions of each - with and without word banks)One word search (two versions - with and without clues)Answer keysAncient Rome terms glossaryAncient Greece to Rome Gods conversion textTeacher's GuideEverything is in PDF formatClick here to follow the store for information on new products (added weekly), an
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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(1-10) World History Key Terms and People - Ancient Greece to Early Russia
World History vocabulary matching worksheets including:1) Ancient Greece2) Judeo-Christian Traditions3) Democracy in England4) The Enlightenment5) Rise of Islam6) Islam Expands7) Ottoman Empire8) The Mongols9) The Byzantine Empire10) Early Russia
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Caste System
This activity/assignment is a great resource (and companion reading) for learning about the Caste System and the significance of the Caste System in regards to Hinduism. The Caste System is a two page reading that details the 4 main Varnas and the Dalits/Untouchables. This activity includes...
- reading comprehension questions
- vocabulary from context
- a diagram to explain the caste system
- an extension activity, a graphic organizer to compare and contrast the feudal system and the caste sys
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The 10 Plagues of Egypt Activity Bundle for 7-12 grade Bible Class
God told Moses to go tell Pharaoh (king of Egypt) to let his people go. When Pharaoh refused, God showcased his power by sending ten plagues on Egypt. God went face to face against the gods of Egypt, to show the whole world that he was the one true God. When we compare the phrases and visuals used in the plague account, we also see a great similarity to the creation account in Genesis 1. Through the plagues, God is de-creating Egypt, to show that he is the one true God, the God of creation itsel
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Ancient Rome & Greece Government Paired Passage 4-6 Compare Write ELA History
Unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive paired text set focusing on the governments of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Perfect for 4th-6th grade readers, this resource provides engaging texts, guided close reading features, and critical thinking exercises to deepen understanding and promote analytical skills.Each text in this set is meticulously crafted to provide a clear overview of the governmental structures of both Rome and Greece. With lines at the side of each
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Google Earth Activity Pack: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome
.A great way to introduce the chapter, wrap up the chapter, buffer some time between your last bit of notes and the test, close out Friday or liven up Monday, these student-centered, technology-based, engaging activities will have you covered. I love these to start and end units or break from the notes. These make for easy planning on a Monday or Friday. I've found that these activities help students engage, collaborate, build their skills and knowledge of the content and they actually enjoy
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Ancients Behaving Badly: Alexander the Great Disc 1.4 WITH ANSWER KEY! : )
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Nuat9XItEJI
This History Channel series, sheds light on the "bad" behavior of famed historical figures like Attila the Hun, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great. With the aid of CGI animation, on-location reenactments and expert interviews, the series also explores the lives of Cleopatra, Caligula, Hannibal and Nero, and paints a portrait of their leadership styles.
Disc 1 Episode 4
This biography is great fo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Ancient Greece- Text and Exercise Sheets
Ancient Greece was the first civilization in Europe. It developed around the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. Many powerful cities , great thinkers and scientists emerged in ancient Greece. It was also the birthplace of democracy.
Contents : 9 pages
-Aegean civilizations
-City states
-Persian wars
-Peloponnesian War
-Macedonian rule
-Roman rule
-Daily life in ancient Greece
-Philosophy, science and arts
-Religion
-Democracy and politics
-Exercises
-Key
The sample contains a complete n
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Aliens Built the Pyramids- Conspiracy Theory -Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
You and your students can travel through time and space to visit ancient Egypt, Peru, and Easter Island during these podcasts! Consider three civilizations that were so innovative, that modern people have yet to understand exactly how (and why) they built: the Pyramids, Nazca Lines, and Moai Statues. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigorous notes of relevant evidence provided. Students can work
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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.
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