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4th grade ancient history independent work packets

Preview of Early Societies to 1500 CE Workbook (Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies)

Early Societies to 1500 CE Workbook (Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies)

This workbook covers the Grade 4 Early Societies to 1500 CE unit in the Ontario Social Studies 2018 curriculum (Heritage and Identity). In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to early societies and their cultures. Students will delve into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Medieval England, Six Nations, Inuit, and the Inca Empire. They will explore aspects of these societies, including t
Preview of Pyramids Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Egypt

Pyramids Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Egypt

Created by
TeachWithBri
Take a Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Egypt and Explore the Great Pyramids! With this Pyramid Virtual Field Trip, students can learn all about ancient Egypt, the Pyramids, and more! Perfect for middle school, high school, and upper elementary!This great resource is the PDF version of this lesson. To purchase the Google Drive version designed for Google Classroom and for use with google slides, please see my store at the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/TeachwithbriThis PRINT
Preview of Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Achilles

Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Achilles

Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Achilles. Students will read a one page story about Achilles, the brave Greek warrior with a hidden weakness. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as author's purpose, vocabulary, figurative language, cause and effect, theme, and character traits. Some questions require more than one answer. Some questions have more than one pa
Preview of Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: Ancient Greece - Hercules

Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions: Ancient Greece - Hercules

Introduce students to the most famous hero in ancient Greece with this fun, engaging reading passage. Students will work through a four page story detailing each of the twelve labors of Hercules. 10 text dependent multiple choice questions are included. Students will practice critical reading skills including identifying character traits, determining cause and effect relationships, analyzing figurative language, making inferences, using context clues, identifying theme, summarizing, and drawing
Preview of Ancient Maya Civilization Study - Mayan | History & Social Studies Activities

Ancient Maya Civilization Study - Mayan | History & Social Studies Activities

Created by
Yvonne Crawford
Ancient Maya, This Kid's Life in History is a booklet that focuses on how a child lived daily life in a different time and country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Aapo who lived in Ancient Maya and speaks the Mayan language. Included:1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ancient Maya2. A 2 page letter from Aapo that describes his life in Ancient Maya3. Facts about Ancient Maya and discussion questions4. Ancient Maya Word Search Puzzle5. Ancient Maya Secret Code
Preview of Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Medusa

Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Medusa

Practice valuable close reading strategies with this fun Greek myth based on Medusa and Perseus. Students will read a one page story about the adventures of Medusa and Perseus. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as finding character traits, figurative language, cause and effect relationships, synonyms, identifying genre, text structure, identifying theme, and main idea. Some questions require m
Preview of Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: King Midas

Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: King Midas

Practice valuable close reading strategies in your classroom with this fun Greek myth based on King Midas. Students will read a one page story about King Midas and his famous golden touch. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions. Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as author's purpose, vocabulary, point of view, character traits, literary devices, finding key words, making inferences, and identifying theme. Some questions require more
Preview of Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity

Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity

Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
Preview of Ancient Mayan Civilization Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom

Ancient Mayan Civilization Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom

Created by
TeachWithBri
The Ancient Mayan culture of Mesoamerica and central america were a rich ancient civilization with a calendar, glyphs, architecture and more! Explore in this virtual field trip with ready to use worksheets about the Mayans, their pyramids, Chichen Itza, and more! No prep! No planning! Just assign and explore!Students will:Watch videos to learn about the cultureExplore ruin sites of Mesoamerica in 360 VR tours with Google EarthComplete website readings to learn moreExplore a 360 interactive map o
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Civilization Study

Ancient Mesopotamia Civilization Study

Created by
Yvonne Crawford
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a time and place in history? Are you curious about how kids lived their lives in Ancient Mesopotamia?Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Ancient Mesopotamia through the eyes of a Mesopotamian boy named Udish, who lived in Mesopotamia thousands of years ago. Students will see what it was like to live in an important country during a different time in history. Learn about Babylon, Sumer, and more. Great for Distance Learning!Included i
Preview of Pandora's Box Greek Myth Passage & Questions - Printable & Distance Learning

Pandora's Box Greek Myth Passage & Questions - Printable & Distance Learning

Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Pandora.Students will read a one page story about Pandora and how she accidentally released all the evils into the world by opening her famous box. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as character traits, point of view, narrative elements, making inferences, determining cause and effect, vocabulary, figurative language, identi
Preview of Great Wall of China 3 Dimensional diorama art project

Great Wall of China 3 Dimensional diorama art project

The Great Wall of China will come to life as your students recreate this ancient wonder out of paper! By printing out the sheets on different colors of paper, you gain the view of perspective (areas in the foreground are darker, areas in the background are lighter). Students practice fine motor skills as they piece together the "puzzle" and create their own 3-dimensional view of the Great Wall. If you like this project, check out my other World Cultures activities, like my paper Stonehenge proje
Preview of Maya, Aztec, and Inca Workbook- Google 1:1 Compatible and Student-Centered!

Maya, Aztec, and Inca Workbook- Google 1:1 Compatible and Student-Centered!

Created by
Tony the Tourist
This Mesoamerica: Maya, Aztec, and Inca student-workbook is brought to you by Tony the Tourist! It is completely student-centered and makes independent learning a breeze. The workbook is also Google 1:1 compatible. Reading skill building activities (including Summarize, Main Idea, Annotations, and Guided Notes-Taking) are included throughout the workbook to enhance literacy development.This workbook is easy to use in hybrid classrooms, with at-home learners, or fully in-person classes. And as a
Preview of Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas: Informational Reading Passages & Worksheets

Mayans, Aztecs, and Incas: Informational Reading Passages & Worksheets

Created by
Enhance SEL
The Mayans, The Aztecs, and The Incas: Informational Reading Passages & WorksheetsMultiple Choice QuestionFill in the BlankShort ResponseOne PagerTrue & False Coloring PageAnswer Keys IncludedUsage ideas:Social Studies LessonReading NonfictionPartner WorkGuided InstructionIndependent WorkEnrichmentReteachingHomeworkSubstitute FolderPreview for entire resource availableAdditional S.S. Resources:Three Branches of GovernmentChecks & BalancesBill of RightsThe Statue of LibertyThe Washing
Preview of Great Pyramids of Egypt Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom

Great Pyramids of Egypt Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom

Created by
TeachWithBri
Venture to Egypt and Cairo to explore the Great Pyramids. Learn about the Nile and he history and geography of the Pyramids, Egypt, and the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. Perfect for middle and high school students or upper elementary with ready to go lessons, activities, links, and more! No Prep, No Planning, Just Go Explore!How a TeachWithBri Field Trip works:Students click the links to explore each siteAs they explore the site they work on guiding digital worksheet pagesStudents will:Watch vide
Preview of Ancient Civilizations Digital Resource Bundle Distance Learning

Ancient Civilizations Digital Resource Bundle Distance Learning

This Ancient Civilizations digital resource is a bundle that includes Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, and Ancient Aztecs. You can check out the video preview of the Ancient China resource to get an idea of the types of activities included in these resources. This resource is for use with Google Slides and can be added to Google Classroom.These Ancient Civilizations resources include links to some outside sites like Youtube. Please check out the individual resources included in this b
Preview of Reading Passage and Comprehension: Life in Ancient Greece

Reading Passage and Comprehension: Life in Ancient Greece

Give students an introduction to ancient Greece with this engaging, informative reading passage. Students will learn the basics about the life and times of the ancient Greeks. This passage can stand alone, or can lay the foundation for a more thorough study on ancient Greece.Students will learn:★ Where is Greece? (includes a map)★ How many people lived in Greece?★ What did they eat?★ What about the kids? (discusses schooling in ancient Greece)★ What language did they speak? (includes a chart on
Preview of Ancient China: Trade, Goods, & the Silk Road- Reading Passages & Activities!

Ancient China: Trade, Goods, & the Silk Road- Reading Passages & Activities!

Created by
Tony the Tourist
This Ancient China reading resource is a great addition to your unit on China. It focuses on Ancient China's economy through trade. Use it for a close-read activity, during independent learning centers, or to keep in your emergency sub-folder! This resource is easy to use with independent learners, reading groups, or for whole-class instruction. This resource is also included in a student workbook on the history of Ancient China that is part of an entire unit bundle. CLICK HERE to check out
Preview of Mesoamerica Close Readings: an introduction to the Maya, Aztec, and Inca- FREE!

Mesoamerica Close Readings: an introduction to the Maya, Aztec, and Inca- FREE!

Created by
Tony the Tourist
Use this reading activity to introduce a lesson on indigenous peoples, to practice literacy skills, or to learn about the history of Mesoamerica! This resource is a piece to a larger MESOAMERICA UNIT. It provides clear student directions and is easy to assign for independent learning, but is also great to use for whole-class instruction and read alouds. If you like this 5-page student resource, it is included in a larger student workbook where you can find reading passages and reading skills
Preview of Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Graphic Organizers

Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Graphic Organizers

These Ancient Rome non fiction reading comprehension passages and questions include 5 full units with 1 reading passage and 4 worksheets per unit. There is also a Google Classroom™ compatible digital option for each unit and instruction on how to assign the lessons to your students. Answer keys are included.Each unit includes:Reading passageComprehension quiz (multiple choice)Comprehension check (short answer)Comprehension questions (long answer)Key details graphic organizerAnswer key for all 5
Preview of Ancient River Valley Civilizations BUNDLE- China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, & India!

Ancient River Valley Civilizations BUNDLE- China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, & India!

Created by
Tony the Tourist
Teach the four River Valley Civilizations- Mesopotamia, Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient India- without stress, and without the need for a textbook! This bundle provides full units with reading comprehension passages, interactive activities, lesson plans, and more. No-Prep is needed.All units are easy to use with independent learners, teacher-guided instruction, or a mix of both.**Please note: Resources are not editable. For a better understanding of the lessons provided in this bundle,
Preview of 8 WEEK TOPIC BUNDLE ON ANCIENT EGYPT

8 WEEK TOPIC BUNDLE ON ANCIENT EGYPT

Created by
Topic Timesavers
An 8 week bundle on Ancient Egypt covering the following:The location of Ancient Egypt and the River NileFarming and floodingThe pharaoh and ancient Egyptian societyHomes, food and clothingPyramids, tombs, mummification and the afterlifeFunerals and godsThe tomb of TutankhamunTopic review and modern EgyptThese lessons are designed for Key Stage 2 and home schooling.
Preview of World History Bundle: Informative Text, Questions, and Assessment

World History Bundle: Informative Text, Questions, and Assessment

Created by
Mr G Powell
This bundle contains 12 assignments over the following World History topics:· Achievements of Ancient Egypt· Achievements of Ancient Mesopotamia· Agriculture and Metallurgy – Catalysts of Civilization· Ancient Meso and South American Civilizations· Ancient River Civilizations· Characteristics of Civilization· From Hunters-Gatherers to Agriculture· Historical Figures of Ancient Egypt· Historical Figures of Ancient Mesopotamia· Methods of Historical Inquiry· The Mayan and Aztec Civilizations· Time
Preview of The Egypt Game by Snyder Novel Guide

The Egypt Game by Snyder Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Novel Guide is great for teaching about world history, the ancient Egypt, critical thinking, cause and effect, coming of age, character analysis, new vocabulary, and much MORE! Newbery Honor Book; This novel guide includes: Chapter by Chapter Comprehension Questions Background informationCharacter AnalysisCause & Effect ActivityNovel Themes ActivityNew Vocabulary ActivitiesEssay topicsWord SearchAnswer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching World histo
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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.

How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?

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.