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12th grade ancient history independent work packets
Virtual Field Trip to the Mars Rover for Google Classroom
3...2...1.... Venture to Mars and explore in 360 NASA's Mars Rover! A perfect lesson for middle or high school science or astronomy classes! Students will explore the Rover and its history and findings in 360 and VR and complete lessons and activities with readings, videos, and more!This GOOLE DRIVE VERSION is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered fro
Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Mega Bundle Digital Versions 50 Trips for only 40
Pyramids Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Egypt
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
Grades:
4th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Geography and Mapping Activity
Ancient Mesopotamia: Geography and Farming Reading This Geography and Farming lesson allows students to discover the region of Mesopotamia, the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, and the Fertile Crescent. Geography is essential to understanding any and all early civilizations. Therefore, this lesson briefly touches on the Mesopotamian region and geography while also describing how geography affected the settlement of the early Mesopotamians. What's Included?Lesson Plan Reading Blank Black & White
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6th - 12th
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History of Halloween Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom
Explore the origins of Halloween with your middle school or high school social studies or history class with this October Fall lesson about the History of Halloween and Halloween around the world virtual field trip with TeachWithBri. 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 videos about the history of Halloween and the original Celtic festivalExplore the evolution of H
Grades:
5th - 12th
Ancient Civilizations Virtual Field Trip Pack for Google
Journey back in time to learn all about the ancient civilizations in this discount virtual field trip bundle pack! Perfect for middle and high school social studies and history classes! Trips include the Great Pyramids of ancient Egypt, Stone Ages Lascaux Cave, the Colosseum of Ancient Rome, Machu Picchu South America, Easter Island, The Great Wall of China, Ancient Mayan Temples and More! This lesson is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field tri
Grades:
5th - 12th
Google Slides: The Hero's Journey Notes and Interactive Slides Activities
Teach students about the monomyth and the hero's journey using this interactive Google Slide package. 38 page tool that includes:-introductory review of Joseph Campbell and archetypes.-A visual map of the Monomyth-The three stages of the hero's journey-An individual breakdown of each step of the journey with explanation-Visuals that compliment each explanation and are used to anchor their understanding-Carefully selected examples that are relatable for students- Integrated charts for students to
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7th - 12th
Also included in: Archetypes and Mythology Bundle
Flat Earth- Conspiracy Theory- Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
I used to hate it when students would bring up conspiracy theories like Flat Earth, as I thought it was my job to convince them that minute why this was unreasonable, and I didn't always have facts to do that! I didn't realize that I was missing a major opportunity to engage their interest. Now, I have a plan, and this assignment does all the fact-finding and conspiracy evaluations for me. In addition, this assignment is important because it is skill-based, and it targets evidence and analysis s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The History of the Olympics (Greek History) reading and questions
If you want your students to learn about the history of the Olympics, this is your resource. It covers its origins in early Greece up through the modern games. Students will using readings, charts, clip art, and pictures in order to complete the assignment.****Now updated to include an answer key.
Grades:
5th - 12th
The Rise of Islam (600-632) - Interactive Google Slides presentation
This interactive (see below) presentation provides context to the rise of Islam. It covers the geography of the Arabian peninsula, bedouin life, Khadijah, the life of Muhammad, the Hijrah, Mecca, Yathrib into Medina, beliefs and practices, five pillars of Islam, and the links to Judaism and Christianity, among other things.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've created many interactive Google Sli
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6th - 12th
Ancient World History Map Activity For Middle School & High School
This map activity asks students to research and find historical sites around the world and note the modern country they are located in. Then, students are to label the country and ancient site on the map.This activity would be easy for a substitute. It can be accomplished by using textbooks, classroom resources, atlases, the internet and general classroom knowledge. For more interesting activities to engage your students and save you time, check out The Awesome Shop.
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Athens PAT Prep Workbook - Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies
Ancient Athens and Athenian Democracy PAT Prep Booklet - Alberta Grade 6 Social StudiesContains all relevant material to review Ancient Athens and Athenian Democracy PAT Prep Booklet Units in the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum for the Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) including practice PAT questions.6.2.1 appreciate the relationship between the values of a society and the model of government adopted within a society (PADM) 6.2.2 value the role of participation by citizens in diverse democrat
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: Alberta Grade 6 PAT PREP Booklets (4 Workbooks) Bundle
Ancient World History Word Search BUNDLE- No Prep!
Are you looking for an engaging and hassle-free way to introduce your students to the vocabulary of Ancient World history? This Ancient History Word Search BUNDLE is the perfect solution for teachers looking for a quick, ready-to-print activity to kickstart their unit or keep students engaged during free time. Topics include: Early ManMesopotamiaAncient EgyptAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient GreeceAncient RomeThe Middle AgesThe RenaissanceAztec, Inca & MayaEarly Exploration Ancient Histor
Grades:
5th - 12th
Hatshepsut - The Woman Who Became King DOCUMENTARY TRANSCRIPT + ACTIVITIES
STAGE 6 - HSC ANCIENT HISTORY PERSONALITIES Option A: Egypt - Hatshepsut This resource is a great way to start the Hatshepsut unit for HSC Ancient History unit on Hatshepsut. It features:An hour long documentary, found on YouTube for freeTranscript with timestamps, so students can read along with the documentary (catering for low-literacy level students) 30 Comprehension Questions for students to answer while watching (questions also have timestamps for where answers are found in the video)4 Ext
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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The 10 Plagues of Egypt Activity Bundle for 7-12 grade Bible Class
God told Moses to go tell Pharaoh (king of Egypt) to let his people go. When Pharaoh refused, God showcased his power by sending ten plagues on Egypt. God went face to face against the gods of Egypt, to show the whole world that he was the one true God. When we compare the phrases and visuals used in the plague account, we also see a great similarity to the creation account in Genesis 1. Through the plagues, God is de-creating Egypt, to show that he is the one true God, the God of creation itsel
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
World History Sub Plans No Prep Five Day Sub Plans Early History
World History no prep five day sub plans: Early History Topics. Are you looking for a solid five day sub plan that requires no prep and can be easily printed and sent to your sub? This packet is perfect for your classroom! In the day and age when teachers need to always be ready for an absence, this packet will keep you prepared and keep your students busy! Never stress about keeping your students busy while you are away again! The World History No Prep Early History Sub Plans include:Know, Want
Grades:
4th - 12th
Ancient Rome: Informational History Passages, Worksheets, & Research Packet
Ancient Rome:Step back in time to ancient Rome with educational materialsVaried worksheet formats and engaging passagesVocabulary pages for definitions and illustrationThree research worksheets guiding note-taking and source referencingAnswer keys provided; bonus SEL & life skills activity includedStep back in time to ancient Rome with our educational materials, featuring engaging passages, varied worksheet formats, vocabulary pages for definitions and illustration, and three research worksh
Grades:
4th - 12th
Ancient Japan: Informational Passages, Worksheets, & Research Packet
Ancient Japan:Explore the captivating history of ancient Japan with educational materialsEngaging passages and varied worksheet exercisesVocabulary pages for definitions and drawingThree research worksheets guiding note-taking and source referencingAnswer keys provided; bonus SEL & life skills activity includedExplore the captivating history of ancient Japan with our educational materials, featuring informative passages, varied worksheet exercises, vocabulary pages for definitions and drawin
Grades:
4th - 12th
Ancient Inca: Complete Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Unravel the Mysteries of the Incas: A Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle!Transport your students to the breathtaking heights of the Andes Mountains and into the heart of the fascinating Inca Empire! This captivating bundle of reading comprehension worksheets delves into the unique culture, achievements, and enduring legacy of the Inca people.Explore a Range of Engaging Topics:Conquering Challenges: Discover how the Incas mastered a harsh environment, showcasing their ingenuity in archite
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Tiberius Sempronius Gracchus: Significant developments
Used in the Ancient History HSC. The resource contains a range of activitites for students to complete either independetly or as a teacher guided series of activities.
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11th - 12th
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Scramble for Africa Packet: No-Prep Informational Passages & Worksheets
Scramble for Africa & Partition of Africa:Delve into the era of colonial competition with our comprehensive educational resource packet on the Scramble for Africa. Explore the political, economic, and social ramifications of European colonization.Worksheets cover various aspects of the partition of Africa, with questions designed to reinforce learning and critical thinking.Vocabulary pages allow students to define terms related to colonialism and visualize them through doodles.Research promp
Grades:
4th - 12th
Human Rights, The History and How We Can Best Protect Them- Google Assignment
This Google Slides assignment covers NJ's Middle School Civics Standard: 6.3.8.CivicsHR.1: Construct an argument as to the source of human rights and how they are best protectedIn this assignment students will explore background on Human Rights by viewing a short video clip and responding to questions. (Video link is in assignment)Students will then complete notes comparing how various documents throughout history contributed to the development of the idea of Human Rights. (Notes link is in assi
Grades:
6th - 12th
Mummies; Secrets of the Pharaoh Video Quiz
Part historic journey and part forensic adventure, Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs follows researchers and explorers as they piece together the archeological and genetic clues of Egyptian mummies. These relics of the past create a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. In addition to increasing our understanding of the culture, religion, medicine, and daily life of the Egyptians thousands of years ago, scientists today are reconstructing mummy DNA to gain insight in
Grades:
5th - 12th
British Empire Packet: No-Prep Informational Passages, Worksheets, & Vocabulary
British Empire Expansions and Colonial Rule:Explore the vast history of the British Empire's expansions and colonial rule with our comprehensive educational packet.Informational passages provide insights into key events, territories, and impacts of British imperialism.Worksheets feature diverse question formats, encouraging critical thinking and deepening understanding of colonialism.Vocabulary pages allow students to define terms related to empire-building and express their understanding throug
Grades:
4th - 12th
Aliens Built the Pyramids- Conspiracy Theory -Listen, Short Answer, & Paragraph
You and your students can travel through time and space to visit ancient Egypt, Peru, and Easter Island during these podcasts! Consider three civilizations that were so innovative, that modern people have yet to understand exactly how (and why) they built: the Pyramids, Nazca Lines, and Moai Statues. You are busy, so the detailed summary I provide means that you do not have to listen to the podcast to assess student work. There are rigorous notes of relevant evidence provided. Students can work
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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?
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