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Ancient history handouts for Microsoft PowerPoint
Ancient India Geography + Monsoons Lesson Guided Notes and PowerPoint Activity
In this Ancient India Geography notes and PowerPoint lesson activity, students learn about the geography, climate, and monsoons of modern and ancient India. First, students complete a two-page guided note worksheet with the included 18-slide PowerPoint presentation. A map activity is also included in the guided notes for students to locate and identify locations as the notes are completed. Next, students complete a close-reading assignment about a ship-wrecked sailor that shows the ancient Ind
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5th - 8th
Mesopotamia & Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and Notes PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt PowerPoint and notes activity lesson, you receive a 50-page PowerPoint presentation and a 4-page guided notes packet for instruction on the Fertile Crescent, the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian Civilizations (and much more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle here!Students are instructed on the origins of life near the Tigris and Euphrates River, the development of Ancient Sumer, Hamm
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5th - 9th
Islam Golden Age Achievements! Guided Notes for 10 Islamic Achievements!
In this Islam Golden Age notes and PowerPoint resource, you receive a 22-slide PowerPoint and engaging guided notes to teach 10 of the major accomplishments of Islamic caliphates during the Islamic Golden Age. Students walk away knowing more about the creation of the Arabic numeral system, the Astrolabe, the game of Chess, the role of Islamic banking, plus many, many more! A 22-slide PowerPoint, guided notes, mini-picture project, and full key are included!This resource is included in my Islam
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5th - 8th
Mesoamerica and Native Americans PowerPoint + Notes Activity PLUS Teacher Guide
In this Mesoamerica and Native American tribes PowerPoint and Guided Notes activity lesson, you receive a jam-packed 23-page PowerPoint presentation and a 3-page guided notes packet for instruction on the native people of North, Central, and South America (including the Iroquois, Algonquin, Mound Builders, Olmec, Inca, Aztec, Maya, and more)! This unit PowerPoint is synced to go hand-in-hand with my Native American bundle and my Mesoamerica bundle here!Students are instructed on the origin, hi
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5th - 9th
World History Unit Bellringers Bundle | 11 Bellringer Sets for World History
World History Part 1 Unit Bellringers Bundle | 11 Bellringer Sets for World HistoryThis World History Bellringer Unit Bundle contains 11 bellringer unit bundle sets for Ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages in Europe, Feudal Japan, Medieval China, Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, the Renaissance, Ancient India, Ancient China, Early Map, and Mesoamerica. Some daily bellringers are recap and review questions, others focus on primary source analysis, and still others focus on fill-in-the-blank, intri
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5th - 8th
Standard of Ur and Life in Mesopotamia Primary Source Analysis Activity
Ancient Mesopotamia & Standard of Ur! Students understand life in Mesopotamia!In this highly-engaging activity, students interact with primary sources to learn about life in ancient Mesopotamia. Students examine the Standard of Ur in multiple ways to understand the life, culture, and values of ancient Mesopotamia.☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia activities unit located here bundle!Students are introduced to the Standard
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5th - 8th
Islam Guided Notes! Teach the Founding, Tenets, and Beliefs of Islam!
In this Islam guided notes student activity, you receive a 32-slide PowerPoint and engaging guided notes to teach all the basics on the Islamic religion. Students walk away knowing the history of its founding, the basics of the Islam belief system, and understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam, the split between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and many unique elements to the Islamic faith.This resource is included in my Islam and West Africa Unit Bundle!This resource includes a paper in-class version
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5th - 8th
Greek & Roman Art History-Ancient World Middle & High School Bundle
Art History-Ancient World Bundle Ancient Art and Architecture Growing Bundle allows you to lock in now for this price and receive all the new products for no additional cos for those who lock in now!!!This bundle will expand and the price will increase!!!Art History-Ancient World Bundle includes:1. Greek Architecture PowerPointArt History- Greek Architecture- Art HistoryGreek Architecture! Greek Architecture!I love Greek Architecture! Who doesn't love Greek architecture!? Greek Architecture ha
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
PLATO & ARISTOTLE | Contributions to Western Political Thought | Print & Digital
By analyzing important quotes from Plato's The Republic and Aristotle's Politics students will be able to understand the ideas these famous Greek philosophers had on western political thought. Both printable and digital versions are included. Perfect for distance learning. Buyer Feedback: "The quotes are a good balance between challenging and accessible for my 10th graders. Very helpful in meeting standards. Thanks." CarolThis activity begins with an introductory, editable PowerPoint presentatio
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9th - 12th
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Greek Art & Architecture Powerpoint and Handout Bundle
Architecture/Greek Art and Architecture Bundle - PowerPoint and handoutGreek Art and Architecture has been an incredible influence in Western Art. These PowerPoints explore the achievements of Greek Art and highlights the key works that changed the history of art.2 Art History PowerPoints- 1 Greek Architecture(24 slides)Architecture- Ancient GreekI love Ancient Greek Architecture! Who doesn't love great architecture!?Architecture - Greek PowerPoint is a great instructional resource for the art
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
4 River Valley Civilizations Map & Close Read Overview Lesson - Print & Google
This no-prep lesson give students an overview of the 4 River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ancient India and China. This is a perfect introduction to your unit. Students take notes, label and analyze a map and engage in a close reading. Homework is included. You get a print and Google version. The Google version includes a read-aloud option for your struggling readers. This lesson is perfect as an overview of the topic, as an introduction, a review, or a sub-lesson.What you get:=>
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6th - 9th
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Social Studies World History Teacher Back to School Toolkit
This Back to School toolkit bundle is designed for Social Studies World History teachers. There are 20 included resources, and each represents a phenomenal way to start your school year! If you are looking for my US History toolkit, check out the listing here (there are only a couple of minor changes).Included in the US History bundle are . . .1.) Why Study History? First Day of School Activity for World and American History!2.) World History Unit Bellringers Bundle | 11 Bellringer Sets for Worl
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5th - 8th
Ancient India and China PowerPoint, Cloze Notes, and Activity
Looking for an engaging and concise resource for Ancient History? This lesson incorporates key concepts about early civilizations in China and India. It briefly covers the Zhou and the Qin in China and the Mauryans in India. It also discusses Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism and the development of writing systems.★ Here's What You Get:★ A PowerPoint Presentation (editable)Cloze Notes (editable, with a blank template for adding more content)Exit Ticket (editable)Writing in Ancient China Folda
Grades:
7th - 10th
Ancient Mediterranean Sea Trade and the Phoenicians
Powerpoint with over 50 slides (maps, notes, pictures, activities) covering an introduction to the Ancient Mediterranean Sea Trade and the effects of the Phoenicians.
It's a nice introduction to the Ancient Greeks and Persians, a good bridge between the River Valley Civilizations and Old World Trade Routes.
Map of Ancient Mediterranean included, corresponds with the powerpoint slide.
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6th - 11th
Greek Mythology One Pager Activity| App Activity
One pagers are a great review to use in the classroom! My students love to use on pagers because it gives them freedom on how their one pagers look.In a one pager, students complete the required items on a checklist to fill up one side of a paper.This resource covers: oAphroditeoApollooAresoArtemisoAthenaoHadesoHephaestusoHeraoHermesoHestiaoPoseidonoZeus** The one pager directions are editable. Feel free to add, change, or remove to fit your classroom needs. There is not specific answer key, onl
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations One Pager Activities
Gupta Empire – The Golden Age of India
Gupta Empire – The Golden Age of IndiaIncludes:- 10-slide PowerPoint (ESL friendly text & customized graphics)- Easy-to-read teacher directions- 2-page interactive notes to accompany PowerPoint - Answer key included for interactive notes- 1 Venn Diagram to compare and contrast Mauryan and Gupta empires. (Optional use)***************************************************************************** Related Products:**Ancient India – Complete Unit**Geography of India - ENGAGING, CHALLENGING lesson
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4th - 8th
Ancient & Classical Greece PowerPoint Presentation and Notes: Digital & Print
This 54 slide PowerPoint presentation on Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic Age summarizes all of the main information to lecture on the subject. It discusses the geography, the Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations, the Dark Age, Solon, Cleisthenes, Themistocles, all of the great philosophers and mathematicians, the Persian Wars and the Peloponnese War, society, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and more! Multiple Editable Formats: Microsoft Documents and PowerPoint, PDF, and Google Slides and
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8th - 12th
Mauryan Empire – Emperor Ashoka
Mauryan Empire – Emperor AshokaIncludes:- 3 informational readings covering Mauryan empire, King Ashoka, and the fall of the empire (ESL friendly text, definitions, graphics)- Easy-to-read teacher directions- 1 infographic explaining the lasting affects of the Mauryan empire- 2-page graphic organizers- Answer key included***************************************************************************** Related Products:**Ancient India – Complete Unit**Geography of India - ENGAGING, CHALLENGING lesson
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4th - 8th
Assyrians and Persians, Importance of Ancient Empires - Powerpoint and Handouts
Over 55 slides (notes, pictures, maps, graphic organizer, writing activity) on the Assyrians and Persians with a focus on the characteristics and effects of Ancient Empires.
Includes two handouts on Cyrus the Great and Zoroastrianism, good for homework or a classroom activity.
Nice powerpoint to precede a unit on the Ancient Greeks. Includes maps and dates of later Persian Empires that can help introduce the Silk Roads.
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6th - 10th
Mesoamerica Bell Ringers Warmups | 14 Editable Warmups for Inca, Maya, Aztecs
This Mesoamerica and Aztec, Inca, Maya Unit bellringer set is an outstanding way to start class each day during your unit on Mesoamerica. This brand new product line includes 14 unit-specific bellringers for a unit on Mesoamerica, the Aztec, Inca, and Maya people. Some daily bellringers are recap and review questions, others focus on primary source analysis, and still others focus on fill-in-the-blank, intrigue, or inference questions. Each bellringer is designed to promote deep conversation, su
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5th - 8th
Aryan Invasion – Ancient Indian History
Aryan Invasion – Ancient Indian HistoryIncludes:- 12-slide PowerPoint (ESL friendly text & customized graphics)- Easy-to-read teacher directions- 2-page interactive notes to accompany PowerPoint - Answer key included for interactive notesThis product includes information about the Aryan invasion/migration to the Indus valley region. ***************************************************************************** Related Products:**Ancient India – Complete Unit**Geography of India - ENGAGING, CH
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4th - 8th
Ancient Rome Bellringers and Warmups for Ancient World History
This Ancient Rome Unit bellringer set is an outstanding way to start class each day during your Ancient Rome and Roman Empire unit. This brand new product line includes 16 unit-specific bellringers for a unit on the creation of the Roman civilization, the Twelve Tables, Roman Geography, Roman culture and mythology, Julius Caesar, the Rise of Christianity, and much more. Some daily bellringers are recap and review questions, others focus on primary source analysis, and still others focus on fill-
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5th - 9th
Ancient Rome One Pager Activity| App Activity
One pagers are a great review to use in the classroom! My students love to use on pagers because it gives them freedom on how their one pagers look.In a one pager, students complete the required items on a checklist to fill up one side of a paper.This resource covers: -Geography of Ancient Rome -Origins of Rome -The Punic Wars-The Twelve Tables -Ancient Rome Government -Patricians and Plebeians-Julius Caesar -Augustus** The one pager directions are editable. Feel free to add, change, or remove t
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations One Pager Activities
The Ancient World PowerPoints: Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, India, Greece & Rome
This bundle contains PowerPoint presentations that help you teach pre-history and the ancient world effectively. Each presentation has plenty of visuals and is engaging.Topics: Pre-History (Paleolithic & Neolithic), Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Ancient Middle East, Ancient China, India, Greece, and Rome. Multiple Formats: Each presentation comes as a PDF, Microsoft PowerPoint and Documents, and Google Slide and Document. they are editable!Some Subtopics: Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hunter-Gatherer
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8th - 11th
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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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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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