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11th grade ancient history handouts
The Roman Colosseum & Gladiators in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Activities
Students will be able to explore the Roman Colosseum, including why it was constructed, its history, what it was used for, past and present. Students will be exposed to a variety of different media (visual and print) to help them gain a greater understanding of the Roman Colosseum and its place in history.Updated August 2023 with a PowerPoint!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
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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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
How to Write Cuneiform. Cuneiform Writing Assignment. Fun Activity!
This is a fun cuneiform writing assignment where students learn how to write some basic cuneiform. Through the use of Old Persian Cuneiform, students create a "stele" with their name, age, and an image of themselves. It's a fun art project which only needs some copy paper, scissors to cut the paper into "steles," and colored pencils, markers, etc. Example is included.
Have fun!
Cuneiform Writing is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States Licen
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7th - 12th
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Olympics in Ancient Greece, Then and Now: Reading Passages, Compare & Contrast
These Olympic worksheets introduce students to the Olympics that originated in Ancient Greece and continue during modern times. This Common Core aligned resource is perfect for whole group, small group, or individual student annotations.....And the fact that it is NO PREP makes it even better!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!UPDATED IN DECEMBER 2022 with a new Brainpop log in and a PDF copy of the product in case there is formatting issues. Any spelling or grammar errors have been
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Disney's Hercules Movie Watching Graphic Organizer
Students fill in the graphic organizer as they watch Disney's Hercules. Students identify characters from the movie and answer questions specific to each character. Students will need some background knowledge in Greek and Roman Mythology. This lesson is best used as a follow up or end of unit activity. Answer key not provided.
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6th - 12th
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:Â World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Greek Myths: Medusa, Perseus, Athena, Theseus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read and complete work dealing with three Greek Myths, including Athena's punishment to a vain Medusa; Medusa's demise at the hands of Perseus; Theseus and the Minotaur. After reading each myth, students will complete work, including identifying and character traits, for each of the ancient stories.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of Les
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
The Mystery of King Tut in Ancient Egypt: Reading Passages, Comprehension
This lessons focuses on the life, the very mysterious death, and the treasure of King Tut. In the course of the lesson, students will read about how: How King Tut came to be PharaohA fictional news article dealing with his mysterious deathThe 'curse' that surrounded those who discovered and entered his tombAs well as a video clip chronicling recent scientific discoveries done his the boy King's remains.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Mesopotamia Map Activity- Fertile Crescent (Assyria, Babylon, Sumer)
This Mesopotamia Coloring & Labeling Activity is a great resource to enhance your unit! Each student will make their own, personalized map of the Fertile Crescent of Mesopotamia, and learn about the geography and landmarks of the region! They will label and color their blank map, and answer follow-up questions related to the geography of Mesopotamia. A link to Google Compatible directions, questions, and a sample map has also been added.Included:- A Blank Map- Map Directions (with suggeste
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5th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations / World Maps BUNDLE- Color & Label Activities!
Persian War Simulation
Students interact in this Persian War Simulation.Students are given a problem within the war & question what they would do. They are given the details of what happened in the conflict and the outcome. Students love the references to the movie, 300.Includes:- Interactive & Visually Stimulating Powerpoint (with Presenter Notes)- Helpful Video Clip Guide - Student Simulation Chart - Battle of Thermopylae Trivia (Used for Ancient Greek City State Competition)Content includes:- Herodotus- Ion
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7th - 12th
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Chinese Han Dynasty & Silk Road Activity | Ancient China India Roman Exploration
Want a fun activity for teaching about the Silk Road and the Chinese Han Dynasty? This easy-to-use resource will introduce your content, address standards, and practice important Social Studies skills. Visit the Han Dynasty and allow students to investigate the different locations involved in the Silk Road Trade Route with this easy to implement lesson resource!Resource IncludesPresentation InformationActivity Information CardsStation Analysis CardsStudent HandoutsContent Topics CoveredChinaInd
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civ - Middle Ages History Interactive Lessons Bundle Walking Tours+
Geography & Environment in Ancient India: Reading Passages + Comprehension
In this lesson, students will explore the dramatic and influential weather and landscape of ancient India, and how this directly effected where the first settlements of the civilization evolved (always near a river). In addition, students will read about the annual Monsoons that can be both highly productive or seriously detrimental to the people and economy of India.Updated March 2024 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizat
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Philosophers of Ancient Greece: Socrates, Plato, Sophocles, Aristotle: Readings
Students will be introduced to the four main philosophers of ancient Greece (Sophocles, Socrates, Plato and Aristotle). Students will critically examine two notable quotations from each philosopher, asking what they felt the message of each idea meant. Next, students will write and share whether they agree with each of the philosophical thoughts. Lastly, students will read an article from a fictional newspaper that details the trial and ultimate death of Socrates.Updated December 2023 to include
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
GRAPES Graphic Organizers for History, Social Studies
These GRAPES graphic organizers are perfect for providing students with the tools they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class. Great for notes, projects, anchor charts, and more. Check preview for details!Key Features:1, 2, & 3 page layoutDigital google slide version and printable PDFsColor and black and white optionsGoogle slide versions are partially editable so you can add your own questions or descriptions before printing or assigning digitally.Blank graphic o
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in:Â GRAPES History Resource Bundle
Egypt Art History Drawing Egyptian Style Figures
This worksheet is designed as a short exercise in drawing human figures in the style of the Ancient Egyptians. The Ancient Egyptians used a 'canon of proportions' which dictated how the figure would be drawn. Students draw a 'modern' representation of an Egyptian figure, using the sample and grid to guide their proportions. Marking scheme is included on worksheet.
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5th - 12th
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The Caste System of Ancient India: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will be introduced to the Caste System of ancient India, which was their version of a social pyramid. Students will learn about the different roles people of India played, and the responsibilities that are included in these classes. Lastly, students will take part of an experiential exercise that will allow them to assume the roles of different castes.Updated February 2024 to include a PDF version of the lesson!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
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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Athens vs. Sparta: Lesson and Debate Activity
It's the battle of the Greek city-states in this fun lesson! Students complete a reading and a chart about the Athenian and Spartan city-states, then are guided through a structured debate activity to determine which society was more successful overall. Students are assigned city-states and debate topics such as whether democracy or totalitarianism is a better governing system, whether Sparta or Athens was best for women and low-class citizens, and which society we should look to as the represen
Grades:
8th - 11th
The Inventions of Ancient China: Making Inferences: Reading Passages + Activity
In this lesson students are introduced to the numerous inventions to originate in ancient China (including gunpowder, the wheelbarrow, the calendar, and many others). Students will make their own inferences to determine the importance of these inventions (then and now) and will be expected to relate it to our current modern era, and how these technologies have made life easier throughout history.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle?
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
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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The Life, Death & Effect of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages
Students will be able to identify who Julius Caesar was and how his death was an advantage and disadvantage for Rome by reading an article on Julius Caesar and what led to his death. After wards students will look at a reading from the textbook that will point out the events that occurred after his death. Students will look at this information and determine its effect on Rome. Students will answer aim to check for learning and will use their notes to later answer a question in ASC format as ext
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
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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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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