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Ancient history independent work packets for Google Apps
The Silk Road Reading Comprehension and Answer Key - Print & Digital
This Silk Road reading comprehension activity is perfect to use during your Ancient China Unit to cover all important aspects of the Silk Road! This resource includes a ready-to-print PDF and a Google Doc digital version for your convenience! Great for both in-person and distance learning! This resource is also available as a station activity.Students are provided with four pages of content reading on the following topics:1. What was the Silk Road?2. What was traded on the Silk Road?3. How did t
Grades:
5th - 7th
Prehistory and Early Humans Google Drive Interactive Notebook
This Prehistory digital resource for teaching about features a set of 10 fully-editable interactive pages on the Stone Age for Google Drive! The pages cover the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras with a variety of links, graphic organizers, and more! These super-engaging pages can be completed all online with laptops, tablets, or any other device that supports Google Drive! Prehistory topics covered in these pages include: The Hominids: Australopithecines, Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Neanderthal, &a
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1: Google Drive Digital Resources Interactive Notebook Bundle
Industrial Revolution Study Guide Activity Packet: Timeline, Map, & People
This thorough packet on the Industrial Revolution is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Industrial Revolution for your World History classroom. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on the Industrial Revolution, followed by
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 2 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Ancient Mayan Civilization Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Virtual Field Trip Pack for Google
Renaissance Era Study Guide Unit Packet: Art, Map, Timeline, & Activities
This thorough packet on the Renaissance is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the art, writing, and humanist philosophy of the Renaissance era. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Renaissance followed by the standar
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Prehistory Study Guide and Unit Packet
This thorough packet on the Prehistory is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of Prehistory from the Paleolithic Age to the first civilizations. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on the Prehistoric Era, followed by the stand
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
Ancient River Valley Civilizations Study Guide Unit Packet Worksheets Activities
This thorough packet on Ancient Civilizations is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus River Valley, and Ancient China. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on these ancient civilizations,
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
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:Â Virtual Field Trip Mega Bundle Digital Versions 50 Trips for only 40
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece Study Guide Unit Packet: Worksheets, Activities, Map, Reading
This thorough packet on Ancient Greece is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of Athens, Sparta, the Olympics, Alexander the Great, and more. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short introductory reading on Ancient Greek history, followed by the standa
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
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
World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
This fantastic bundle includes unit guide packets for all your World History 1 units! These thorough and engaging packets help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about each unit in World History. Each independent work packet is 9-pages on all every aspect of the unit. Each also includes standards-based Essential Questions to guide your entire units! This bundle includes Unit Guide Packets on: PrehistoryRiver Valley CivilizationsAncient GreeceAncient
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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
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
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Great Pyramids of Egypt Virtual Field Trip for Google Classroom
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
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Global Virtual Field Trip Pack to the Seven Continents for Google
Ancient Rome Study Guide Unit Packet Worksheets, Timeline, & Map Activities
This thorough packet on Ancient Rome is a perfect unit guide to help students understand all of the key concepts, people, and events they need to know about this era in World History! The 9-page independent work packet includes engaging pages on all every aspect of the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, and more. There's also standards-based Essential Questions to guide your whole unit! It starts off with a short overview reading on Ancient Rome, followed by the standards-based esse
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Study Guide and Unit Packet Bundle
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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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Archetypes and Mythology Bundle
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
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia: Part 4 - The Akkadian Empire & The Epic Of Gilgamesh
Ancient Mesopotamia: The Akkadian Empire & The Epic of GilgameshNeed learning resources that are not only engaging to students but flexibly designed for the complex digital, hybrid, and brick and mortar classrooms of today? Make your teacher's heart happy with this learning resource packed with in-depth content, visually stimulating graphics and animations, mood music, student guided notes, and a lesson assignment! This lesson takes students on a journey through the Akkadian Empire and the c
Grades:
6th - 10th
Egyptian Technology and Inventions
In this lesson, students will uncover the remarkable technological achievements and inventions of Ancient Egypt. Through interactive slides, they'll explore innovations such as the pyramids, papyrus paper, and the shaduf irrigation system, examining their significance in shaping Egyptian society and economy. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how these advancements revolutionized ancient civilization and left a lasting legacy on human history.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Ancient Chinese Philosophy Student Handout
In this lesson, students will embark on a journey through the rich tapestry of Ancient Chinese philosophy using a carefully curated handout. Through this printed packet work, students will explore foundational philosophies such as Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, as well as key thinkers like Confucius, Laozi, and Han Feizi. By engaging with the handout, students will analyze primary sources, excerpts, and quotes, gaining insights into the core beliefs, values, and practices that shaped Ancien
Grades:
6th - 8th
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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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