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Ancient history handouts for Microsoft Word
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!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of Les
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Greek Myths: Pandora's Box & Prometheus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson, students will be able to determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details. Student will two this through two Greek myths - Pandora's Box and Prometheus. After identifying the theme and the details that support it, students will compare and contrast the two central characters and express this through a Venn diagram and a complete paragraph.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundl
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
The Beginnings of the Ancient Roman Republic: Rome Reading Passages
Students will have a brief introduction to ancient Rome. Students will have short reading, accompanied by a series of comprehension questions. Students will be to describe different geographic features of Italy and Rome, and compare that to other civilizations we have studied this year. Also, students will begin to identify to characteristics of a republic.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
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?
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit: Bundle of 24 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Land Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading Passages
Students will be able to understand the effects of the ice age on the levels of the oceans waters, identify the Bering Strait, and understand that a land bridge between Asia and North America existed at the Bering Strait. Maps of these routes are included throughout the lesson.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!ContinentsGeography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, PolesLand Bridge The
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7th - 12th
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The Fall of Ancient Rome & the Roman Empire: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will explore the different contributing factors that led to the Fall of the Roman Empire. Students will examine the causes and ultimate effects that led, over to, the decline of the worlds strongest and most influential empire.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit - Bundle of 16 LessonsAncient Rome Mini-Unit: Coloss
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Fill in the blank China map
Fill in the blank China map that has students locate and fill in ten geographic features from ancient China. This assignment correlates with TN 6th grade social studies standards. This is made in Microsoft word and is fully editable, there is an answer key provided along with a modified version where students only have to fill in five of the features. I also have another map of China where the features are already labeled students just have to identify them, I use that map for some of my differe
Grades:
6th
Comparing the Code of Hammurabi to the Laws of Today
This lesson looks at 5 of the laws from the Code of Hammurabi, king of ancient Babylon. It then asks students to put these laws in their own words and to compare them to the laws of today. The objective is to have students understand: 1. The history of laws, why laws are important, and 2. That laws evolve over time and reflect the changing values of society. Hopefully there is an understanding that "An Eye for and Eye" is not always the best way to enforce laws.
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6th - 9th
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Daily Life in Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will build questioning skills by thinking about what daily life was like in Rome. Students will also understand how Romans lived in the city versus in the country. Students will also read a mock article written from the point of view of a newspaper writer living in ancient Rome.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit
Grades:
6th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Greek Myth: The Story of Echo & Narcissus: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read a myth ancient Greece - the story of Echo and Narcissus. Students will be asked to identify character traits and textual support. Also for each, students will be practice different strategy for each; summarizing the text and identifying the theme. A teacher model for the strategy is is included within the lesson. Lastly, students will complete graphic organizer comparing the characters of Narcissus and Echo, and then are expected to express these similarities an
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Ancient India: The Caste System Activity
Have your students learn about the Caste System in India from a historical and MODERN DAY perspective!This lesson combines history with REAL WORLD learning to show students that HISTORY MATTERS! Have your students do an introductory image paired reading that explains what the caste system is and how it began. Then move on to a GROUP WORK activity where students read a FASCINATING NONFICTION ARTICLE that shows how the caste system still affects India today! Your students will be STUNNED and INT
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7th - 12th
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Roman Republic vs U.S. Government Activity Sheet
Worksheet comparing the government of the Roman Republic to the U.S. government today. Excellent for class lesson or review.
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Mayan Empire: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
This is an introductory lesson to the Mayan Empire. Students will read about how and why the Aztecs came to settle where they did; how they began to flourish as a civilization; and their mysterious disappearance from the Yucatan Peninsula. Students will also read about the famed Mayan ball courts. Throughout the readings, students will complete comprehension questions to determine their level of understanding.
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6th - 10th
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Ancient China Map Activity - Label and Color Worksheet
This product is a great way to introduce your students to your unit lessons on Ancient China! Give yourself an easy, no prep worksheet to just print and let your students immediately get going on coloring and labeling Ancient China. This Ancient China map activity can give students time to work independently or in groups using their textbooks or an online source to learn about the geography of China that will impact its development as a civilization. Here is what you will get:An easy, no prep wo
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Complete Unit Notes BUNDLE - Map Activity Included!
Pandora's Box & Narcissus: Ancient Greek Myths: Reading & Comprehension Passages
In this lesson students will read two myths of ancient Greece - the story of Pandora's Box and the story of Narcissus. For each, students will be asked to identify character traits and textual support. Also for each, students will be practice different strategy for each; summarizing the text for Narcissus and identifying the theme for Pandora. A teacher model for each strategy is is included within the lesson. Lastly, students will complete graphic organizer comparing the characters of Narcissus
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Movie Guide: History Channel Lost City of the Inca
This documentary claims to be 50 minutes long, but is really only 40. It serves as a nice introduction to Machu Picchu, the history of the Inca who built it, how they got conquered and looks a little bit at the stone cutting techniques used to build Machu Picchu and other Inca structures. Movie guide has 18 questions in English that follow the film chronologically and a couple of topics for further discussion. This documentary bounced around a bit, but students will receive a decent overview of
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Easy Ancient Americas Summaries
These easy summaries can be used with an ancient civilizations unit. They are designed for English Language Learners and low readers. This series includes nine summaries: The Geography of the Ancient Americas, The Olmecs, The Maya, The Aztecs, The Inca, The Geography of the Southwest, The Anasazi, The Geography of the Mound Builders, and The Hopewell, Adena, and Mississippians.
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6th
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Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Rome: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will be able to identify the Gods of ancient Rome, and the characteristics of the primary Gods. Students will read a Roman myth that includes some of these Gods. Lastly, students will be able to identify and match these Roman Gods to their Greek counterparts.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesLife and Politics in Ancient Rome - Mini-Unit of 8 LessonsAncient Rome Unit - Bundle of 16 Lesso
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
Fall of the Byzantine Empire DBQ
Students look at the fall of the Byzantine Empire from the Byzantine perspective and the Ottoman Empire's perspective. Students use the documents to determine what exactly happened at the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
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9th
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Theme in Greek Myths: Ancient Greece: Apollo, Cupid, Daphne, Zeus: Reading
Students will be able to identify the theme within a story and find evidence to support that theme. Students will then work independently to read the 2 myths and find their themes and the evidence.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Greece Unit - Bundle of LessonsAncient Greece and Ancient Rome Units - Bundle of 40 LessonsAncient Greece Mini-Unit - Olympics, Battle of Troy, the Gods, Alexa
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle: Egypt, Rome, Greece: Comprehension Activities
How to Read a Timeline: Ancient History: Activities
This lesson introduces students to how to read a timeline, specifically how to determine BCE, CE and what comes before and after the year 0, historically. Students create a timeline for themselves and for a partner in order to understand this often confusing difference.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!Geography of Early HumansEnvironmental Factors of Early Human Settlements - DifferentiatedLand Bridge Theory of Migra
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in:Â Early Humans Bundle: Stone Age, Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Land Bridge, Sumer
Indus River Valley Civilization
FULL PERIOD lesson handout with MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES covering the main points of the Indus River Valley Civilization.
WE GOT MAPS, WRITING SKILLS, DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, EVEN A PLAY!!! Kids love reading plays!
Hit all the major points your AP and your students want in a lesson with image and text analysis but also mixing it up with a fun little play to get that participation up!
As with all "The Handout Betch" lessons, this lesson was designed:
- to align with CCSS Standards
- to be used for
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies/ELA Cave of Lascaux Paintings Reading Comprehension Paleolithic
I'm using this with my 6th grade students. We are learning about Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages. (can be used as an reading comprehension text for grades 4,5,6)
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Three page informational text, from the discovery, to the closing, and its significance.
Four images
Five comprehension questions
Grades:
4th - 6th
Fun with Phoenician
Students will answer a simple questionnaire using the ancient Phoenician alphabet. Students can experience the simplicity of Phoenician, as compared to other ancient forms of writing.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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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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