"It's all Greek to me" usually means that it is hard to understand, but we are going to flip it around and use the Greek alphabet to learn new things! These secret code worksheets use Greek letters to create secret messages. Each message tells students a new fact about the Greek alphabet. Topics include:Age of the Greek alphabetInteresting facts about itUses of Greek letters in math and scienceWhere the word "alphabet" came fromThis resource could be used for:An ancient Greece unitIndependent ac

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Ancient History, Critical Thinking, Other (World Language)

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3rd - 5th

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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CCRA.L.2

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Ancient Greece Olympics - Reading Comprehension & Writing - 2nd/3rd Grade

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Beachside Science

This set includes 1 passage to read with 1 reading comprehension sheet and 1 opinion writing prompt to go with it. The writing prompt also has a draft sheet to help your student plan their writing. The packet is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders. This could be done in the classroom, as homework, or as an independent work packet. The set is about The ancient Greek Olympics.If you would like to view another of my 2nd grade worksheet packets, you can find one on bugs here and ocean theme here! If yo

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Ancient History, European History, Social Studies - History

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

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Ancient Egypt v. Ancient Rome Venn Diagram EDITABLE 15 key ideas

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MrsTeacherStore

Students place the 15 provided key ideas in the appropriate sections of the Venn Diagram comparing Ancient Egypt & Ancient Rome. This can be done digitally or by printing out the key ideas for students to cut and glue onto the Venn Diagram. All of these resources were created using Google, so they are easily editable and can be assigned through Google Classroom.Key Idea Topics Include:ReligionWriting SystemGovernment SystemSociety Structure& More!In this resource, there are:Google Docs:

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Ancient History, Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History

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3rd - 8th

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Activities, Homework, Printables

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ARISTOTLE Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet Secret Code

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Printables and Worksheets

If your students love solving puzzles, let them answer this Aristotle word search. This fun puzzle is a great tool to help your students learn and improve their knowledge and vocabulary.After finding all the words, your students can uncover the secret message by writing the unused letters on the blank spaces. They need to start from the underlined letter and move from left to right through each row, going down.The hidden words are placed in various directions - horizontally across or backward,

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Ancient History, Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

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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.

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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.