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Ancient history homework for Microsoft Word
Cuneiform and the Code of Hammurabi (Double Worksheet!)
This is an exciting double-worksheet for your students to complete while studying ancient Mesopotamia. The first section of the sheet has students write their names in Cuneiform and then a secret message to another friend in class. The friend then has to decode the message.The second part has students read excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi and then answer critical thinking questions about the Code.These can be split up or given as one assignment!************************************************
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4th - 12th
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Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity Worksheet
This mapping activity is on the Ancient River Valley Civilizations. Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions Ancient River Valley Civilizations.Students will label and color different aspects of Ancient River Valley Civilizations such as; cities, seas, important physical features and shade the area for each of the four main River Civilizations. This map
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution Cause and Effect Activity
The primary goal for the student is to understand the impacts of the Agricultural Revolution on the development of civilizations and human life. To achieve this goal students will identify the causes of the Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution and the effects that resulted.  Next the students will examine two effects in closer detail. Then they will demonstrate their learning by composing a paragraph answering the essential question: “How did the events of the Agricultural Revolution impact devel
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Map Activity
This document includes instructions and a blank map of Egypt. Students will use resources such as textbooks, atlases, or the internet to complete the map. Students will color the map, then label certain cities, bodies of water, and landforms. This activity combines geography and mapping skills and ancient history.
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5th - 8th
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Informational Text - Ancient Rome: The Pax Romana (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the great period of peace in Ancient Rome, the Pax Romana. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #10: The Roman Empire or Republic?
Timelines Worksheet Ancient Civilization
These two worksheets are designed to be done together. Students read the timeline and answer questions based on the timelines. It provides students with the opportunity to practice reading and gathering information from timelines. A couple of questions call for students to use both timelines, setting them up for learning about multi-tier timelines. This is good for B.C./A.D. practice.
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5th - 8th
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Informational Reading Text - Ancient Africa Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
A bundle of 8 assignments about the ancient civilizations of Africa, the culture, the leaders, and the rise and fall of these kingdoms. See the preview slide for a complete listing.Supplemental Assignments:"10 Key Historical Topics" assignment that can be used as an end of the unit project, assessment, or as a research project to introduce your unitA crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings.A venn diagram/comparison chart to compare empiresA great way to introduce the subject. The readi
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7th - 12th
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This Day in History - March 15: The Ides of March: Caesar is Murdered
This is an informational reading article about the murder of Julius Caesar. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text/Vocab Activity - The Egyptian Pyramids (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article and vocab activity about the pyramids of ancient Egypt. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan anytime! MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Anytime Sub Plans - Bundle #2: Save $6! (no prep)
Informational Text - Ancient Rome: The Fall of the Roman Empire (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the fall of the Roman Empire. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #12: The Fall of the Roman Empire
Ancient China Timeline - NO PREP
Directions for students to create a timeline about inventions and dynasties in Ancient China. The timeline covers the Shang Dynasty to the Han Dynasty.
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- a student worksheet for students to complete
- teacher answer key
The student worksheet has content about inventions and the dynasties that occurred from 1600 BC - 400 AD included on it.
The handout can be used without any preparation.
This handout gives students directions to create and correctly label a timeline based on inve
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6th - 10th
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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
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4th - 6th
Info Reading Text - Ancient Civilizations: Paleolithic vs. Neolithic (no prep)
A simple informational reading article comparing Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. Questions and answers follow the reading. Perfect for an introduction or summary on the topic. Also makes a great sub plan! MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Crash Course World History Mini Bundle: #1: Agricultural Revolution
Seven Wonders of the World w/ 10 Comprehension Qs: Main Idea, Details, Map Skill
4 Page Minilesson titled "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." A map is included so students can see where the wonders are located. On a word document, you will get a colorful image of each wonder next to each informational paragraphs. (Some preview/thumbnail pictures came out black-and-white because I was having trouble making them small enough to upload.) Ten literal reading comprehension follow, which assess main ideas, finding details, vocabulary, and map skill. The minilesson will make a g
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6th - 9th
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Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Cold Case? The Murder of Otzi the Iceman
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Cold Case", the murder of Otzi the Iceman, and how forensic scientists figured out details of this murder from 5000 years ago. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, forensics, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site.
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7th - 12th
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Julius Caesar Murder Report
This activity was designed for our Ancient Rome unit. The students read information about Julius Caesar and create a murder report, as if they witnessed the event. The fill out a police type report along with adrawing of what they saw. The students really liked this activity!
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5th - 10th
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Informational Text - Early Middle East: Phoenicians (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the Phoenicians and their impact on the Middle East. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
Info Reading Text - Ancient Japan: Early History and Culture (No Prep/Sub Plans)
A reading assignment about the history of ancient Japan and its early history and culture. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Ancient Japan Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Ancient India Timeline NO PREP
NO PREP
Directions for students to create a timeline about the time period of Ancient India. The timeline covers events like the Indo-Aryans moved into India and Asoka comes to rule.
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- a student worksheet for students to complete
- teacher answer key
The student worksheet has content about ancient India from 1750 BC - 750 AD included on it.
The handout can be used without any preparation.
This handout gives students directions to create and correctly label a timeline based on e
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6th - 9th
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"Ancient Greece for Middle School Students" Book/Article Collection
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the wonders of Ancient Greece with "Ancient Greece for Middle School Students." This comprehensive guide is tailor-made for young minds, offering engaging and in-depth articles on various facets of this fascinating civilization. Each topic is carefully curated to provide middle school students with a captivating exploration of Ancient Greece, from its geography and daily life to the legendary tales of Greek mythology and the epic military exploits of Al
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6th - 8th
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Informational Text - Ancient Egypt: Social Structure (No Prep)
A reading assignment about Ancient Egyptian social structures. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Informational Text - Ancient Egypt Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
Roman Empire Mapping Activity
This product is a mapping activity on the Roman Empire. Students will label and color different aspects of the Roman Empire. The Map also includes 7 processing questions with a key. Please check out the preview for what the students will have to map.This product also contains a blackline political maps of the Roman Empire. I typically make the map a 11x17 making it easier for students to label.This is a rigorous map project that makes the students learn about the location and extent of the Roma
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Historical Mapping Activities BUNDLE
Ancient Greek Philosophers Bundle: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
This is an informational reading article about the life, teachings, and philosophy of Aristotle, Plato and Socrates, as well as an article on Greek philosophy. Great article for a social studies or philosophy class. Also great for sub plans or extra credit! Included is a simple comparison/contrast chart and venn diagram if you are looking to add some depth to these readings. The information is from the History Channel's website, the
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8th - 12th
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"Black Ships Before Troy" Literature Test (Common Core 6-8 Exemplar Text)
"Black Ships Before Troy," (by Rosemary Sutcliffe) is a modern retelling of the classic Greek adventure, "The Iliad." The kids absolutely love this Common Core exemplar text for 6th-8th grade, even the boys that are reluctant readers get drawn into the battle scenes and acts of courage. This document is a culminating test that should be given out after reading the text. Included are affix questions, figurative language, context clue, comprehension, and essay questions that are pulled directly
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5th - 9th
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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.
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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.
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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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