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Preview of Cognitive Abilities Test Study Guide and Practice Tests (CogAT) Bundle

Cognitive Abilities Test Study Guide and Practice Tests (CogAT) Bundle

Created by
Little Victories
Your students are gifted! But, standardized tests are scary! Especially when it's a student's first time using a Scantron and the stakes are high! Help your students show how smart they are by preparing them for the CogAT!This product has everything you need to prepare your students for Cognitive Abilities Test in second or third grade! You will get 2 mock tests, each with 8 questions that are modeled after the test tasks.Students will gain confidence filling out the CogAT style Scantrons.In a
Preview of Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)

Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)

Created by
TeacherTravis
Romeo and Juliet Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013) challenges students to analyze characters, their decisions and the concepts that may otherwise be viewed and quickly forgotten. Explore the justice handed out by the Prince, give students a chance to think like a director, and think like writer and change one scene from Shakespeare's famous play. Think critically about Romeo and Juliet's love, how it affected their houses and if their woes were worth it.Notes on different versio
Preview of The Barren Grounds Lessons and Novel Study

The Barren Grounds Lessons and Novel Study

Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning**** This Product is featured in my blog: Students Succeed with The Barren Grounds and Misewa Saga **** This no-prep, 6 weeks, learning resource novel study, includes a 35 page student response and answer key (70 pages in total). This unit uses comprehension strategies: Summarizing, Connection, Visualization, Questioning, Character Description, Infer and Transformation to attain deep understanding.This novel study unit is suitable for: a whol
Preview of The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)

The Great Gatsby Movie Viewing Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2013)

Created by
TeacherTravis
This 2013 version of The Great Gatsby is a must view after students have read the famous novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Challenge your students to create their own meaning of this eventful tale, set in the 1920s, by connecting them to their own experiences and ideas. Prompt students to discuss the strengths and weaknesses that make Gatsby such a fascinating character. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resourc
Preview of Map Test - Ancient Civilizations Maps - Ancient History Maps - 6th Grade

Map Test - Ancient Civilizations Maps - Ancient History Maps - 6th Grade

Map test sets will help your students further understand ancient civilization location and geography. These ready-to-use ancient history maps include both labeled and blank maps for student practice along with map tests that align with 6th grade social studies, ancient civilization content. Every ancient civilization unit should include map study. With these ancient civilization maps, you are now set for each and every unit, all year long.Help expand your students’ understanding of ancient locat
Preview of Eureka/Engage NY 3rd Grade Bundled Math Modules 1-7: No Prep, Skill Builder

Eureka/Engage NY 3rd Grade Bundled Math Modules 1-7: No Prep, Skill Builder

We have bundled our Efficient Skill Builders to supplement Eureka/Engage New York Grade 3 Math. This is a yearlong, no prep interactive math notebook to supplement Third Grade Modules 1,2,3,4,5,6, and 7 Eureka/Engage New York Curriculum. We created this interactive guide to focus students’ attention to vocabulary and concept development. At the top of each page is the module and lesson number with the student friendly objective. Also, the 1 page format is a great time saver allowing students to
Preview of The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR - 1959)

The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google (NR - 1959)

Created by
TeacherTravis
The Diary of Anne Frank Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (NR - 1959) challenges students to take a deeper look at this famous heroic story of Anne Frank. Ask students to connect with Anne, her family, the Van Daans and Mr. Dussell by connecting their own personal experiences to the events and characters in the movie. Note: Question 16 asks students to take a virtual tour online and react by responding to the prompts. If students won't have the capability to access this website please skip thi
Preview of 3rd Grade Social Studies VA SOL Study Guides

3rd Grade Social Studies VA SOL Study Guides

Created by
Adrienne Wiggins
3rd Grade Social Studies Study Guides aligned to Virginia Standards of Learning Objectives. 15 Pages! Each VA SOL objective has it's own page to include the standard, explanation, example, and visuals.Only a PDF Version is included in this download.There are many ways to purchase and provide these study guides for your students:Study Guides Individual by Subject:Language Arts (Google Slides) (PDF Version)Math (Google Slides) (PDF Version)Science (Google Slides) (PDF Version)Social Studies (Googl
Preview of The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)

The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014)

Created by
TeacherTravis
The Maze Runner Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2014) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Thomas, Alby, Newt and Gally in an attempt to analyze their decision making. Explore the relationship between Thomas's and Gally's intentions and outcomes. Ask students to consider if Dr. Ava Paige's means justified her ends. This movie is an adaptation of James Dashner's 2009 dystopian novel of the same name.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if
Preview of Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook

Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook

This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
Preview of Industrial Revolution Study Guide Activity Packet: Timeline, Map, & People

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
Preview of Ancient Greece Test! 38 questions to accompany the unit from History with Mr E!

Ancient Greece Test! 38 questions to accompany the unit from History with Mr E!

In this Ancient Greece test, you receive an Ancient Greece assessment with 30 multiple choice questions on content covered in the Ancient Greece Unit, a 5 question section on Greece geography, and 3 short answer questions that get to heart of the content! 38 questions in total! ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Enjoy!** An Answer Key is Included! **** This product is in a Microsoft Word file to allow you
Preview of The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide(PG13 - 2012)

The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slide(PG13 - 2012)

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TeacherTravis
The Hunger Games Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2012) challenges students to deconstruct the concepts and analyze the decisions made by the characters in a film based on the 2008 dystopian novel by Suzanne Collins. Explore the relationship between Katniss and Peeta and determine if it was true love or just part of an act. Ask students to compare President Snow's control over Panem with a government students have studied in history. Check the preview file for high resolution sample q
Preview of "DIY DOODLES" Super Kit - Big Bundle of Doodle Note Templates

"DIY DOODLES" Super Kit - Big Bundle of Doodle Note Templates

Created by
Math Giraffe
Use doodle notes for every lesson all year long!Hundreds of doodle note templates of all types and varieties that you can use for any subject are now all collected in one place (and discounted!)This super bundle of templates lets you teach any lesson with brain-boosting doodle notes. It includes tons of customizable pages, cards, and prompts that you can print and distribute as they are (no prep!) or add to / edit the text before printing.Options are included for introducing new concepts with vi
Preview of Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005)

Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005)

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TeacherTravis
This Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Movie Guide (PG-2005) helps students analyze the concepts and characters in C.S. Lewis's classic story. Challenge students to learn from Edmund's journey throughout the film and explore Peter and Susan's struggle with self-confidence. Note: The final question asks students to compare the characters and concepts in the film with their counterparts in the Bible. This extension activity can be skipped if it is too involved or not desi
Preview of Greeking Out Podcast ALL SEASONS Student Notes Bundle | Greek Mythology

Greeking Out Podcast ALL SEASONS Student Notes Bundle | Greek Mythology

Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guides.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.The myths covered in Season 1 include:Jason and the Quest for the Golden FleecePhaethon and the Sun Char
Preview of Renaissance Era Study Guide Unit Packet: Art, Map, Timeline, & Activities

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
Preview of CogAT Verbal Reasoning BUNDLE for Subtests 1-3 Grades 2 and Up

CogAT Verbal Reasoning BUNDLE for Subtests 1-3 Grades 2 and Up

Created by
Little Victories
Will your students take the CogAT this year? Help them show how smart they are!The Cognitive Abilities Test is used throughout the country to identify students who are gifted and qualify students for private schools. This product will help them prepare for the first 3 subtests: Subtest #1: Verbal Classification Subtest #2: Sentence CompletionSubtest #3: Verbal AnalogiesNO ADDITIONAL PREP REQUIRED! Just teach each subtest as shown in the presentation and practice with the provided questions!This
Preview of A Cry in the Wild Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1990) [Hatchet]

A Cry in the Wild Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1990) [Hatchet]

Created by
TeacherTravis
This is the movie based on the famous Newbery Honor winning book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen in 1986. Challenge students to analyze Brian's experience and evaluate his behavior and the lessons he learned. Connect Brian's experiences and choices to what your students would've have done in his position. Explore the literary tool of flashbacks and discuss what value they bring to the story.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your stude
Preview of CogAT Quantitative Reasoning BUNDLE for CogAT Tests 4 - 6 for Grades 2 and Up

CogAT Quantitative Reasoning BUNDLE for CogAT Tests 4 - 6 for Grades 2 and Up

Created by
Little Victories
Will your students take the CogAT this year? Help them show how smart they are!The Cognitive Abilities Test is used throughout the country to identify students who are gifted and qualify students for private schools.This product will help them prepare for the 3 Quantitative Reasoning Subtests:Subtest #4: Number AnalogiesSubtest #5: Equation BuildingSubtest #6: Number Series NO ADDITIONAL PREP REQUIRED! Just teach each subtest as shown in the presentation and practice with the provided questions!
Preview of 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Fact Files - Year Long History BUNDLE

2nd Grade Core Knowledge Fact Files - Year Long History BUNDLE

**SAVE 30% with this Fact File BUNDLE!!These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Sequence and CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts), but will also work for any elementary class that studies the history units outlined below. They are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each note page includes approx. 3 important facts from the corresponding lesson on a slide to project f
Preview of The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)

The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)

Created by
TeacherTravis
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) is an ideal movie to teach your students about perseverance. Challenge students to weigh the tough decisions made in this movie and explain what they would have done in the same situation. Explore the mindset and mantra Watney demonstrates throughout the movie and how it contributed to his success. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consis
Preview of CogAT Study Guide BUNDLE for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

CogAT Study Guide BUNDLE for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

Created by
Little Victories
Will your students take the CogAT this year? Help them show how smart they are!The CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) is used throughout the country to identify students who are gifted and talented. It's also used by private schools and other programs for admittance decisions.This product will help them prepare for every subtest in on the CogAT!Subtest #1: Verbal AnalogiesSubtest #2: Sentence CompletionSubtest #3: Verbal ClassificationSubtest #4: Number AnalogiesSubtest #5: Number PuzzlesSubtest #
Preview of Fact Files - Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook and Study Guide

Fact Files - Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook and Study Guide

These Fact Files are the perfect accompaniment to the 2nd Grade Core Knowledge Sequence, or any class that studies Ancient Greece. They are a wonderful way to introduce elementary-aged students to note taking from which they may study for their upcoming unit tests. Each lesson includes 3 Facts on a slide to project for students to copy, as well as no prep, just print, ½ sheets that students can simply glue into a notebook.Everything (except the composition book) is included to get your student
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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.