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4th grade ancient history task cards
Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Rome Reading Stations & Graphic Organizer Worksheet: Digital & Print
This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has seven stations detailing the (GRAPES) geography, achievements, social classes, leadership (government and laws), economy, and religion of Ancient Rome. The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. An answer key is included! Teacher instructions and 5 different activity ideas for the same Common Core readings are
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4th - 10th
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Early Man (Hunter-gatherers and settlers) Comparison Activities
This product includes flash cards that review key vocabulary term. For each flash card, the definition is provided and an example sentence is included. It also includes a cut and paste sorting activity that helps students classify details that relate to hunter-gatherers, settlers, or both. To further process the information, I have included two graphic organizers to compare the two groups (a Venn Diagram and a Double Bubble Map). Finally, for the students who are more advanced, I have included 6
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Civilization Geography Scavenger Hunt & Task Card Bundle- Differentiated
*** Updates: I've updated all the task cards sets and have added labeled maps and blank maps as well as resources for differentiation!
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find my six best selling units for ancient civilization geography scavenger hunts for 20% off the individual listed price:
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Tomb - STEM Activity
Explore ancient Egypt with this Mummy, Sarcophagus and Tomb STEM activity. Students will gather their information to design and build a model of an ancient Egyptian tomb. This activity includes wrapping a mummy, the importance of including amulets, the sarcophagus and the burial chamber. This is a STEM challenge like no other. Your students will be immersed in the history, science and engineering designs of the times.With assessment rubrics included, teachers will find that this resource has eve
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3rd - 6th
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3-5-ETS1-3
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Primary & Secondary Sources DIGITAL Task Card Set (upper elementary)
Use your Google Drive to review the skill of identifying primary or secondary sources of information using a fun, interactive DIGITAL task card format! (Card sets can easily be printed if that method is preferred!) Students will scroll through 15 colorful task cards to demonstrate their knowledge on identifying types of sources. By providing 15 real world examples of primary and secondary sources on bright cards, students will have multiple opportunities to strengthen the skills associated with
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient India Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards - - Differentiated
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.Included you will find:13 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features in India.A labeled and blank mapTask cards that can be used as a wordbankAn answer keyAn answer sheet for student recordingA separate list of the questionsA PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discus
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4th - 8th
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Ancient China Geography Scavenger Hunt and Task Cards - Differentiated
Don’t just ask your kids to label a bunch of stuff on a map! Make them develop their map skills and their ability to follow directions by having them identify physical features using a clue.
Included you will find:
13 Task Cards that ask students to find the major physical features in Ancient China
An answer key
An answer sheet for student recording
A separate list of the questions
A PowerPoint Presentation of the cards for whole group discussionA PDF of the cards
A labeled map and a blank map
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4th - 8th
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Smallpox History, Science and Math Lesson The Aztecs, Ancient Egypt & Greece
This is a completely cross-curricular class lesson for History (Ancient, Middle Ages, and US History), Science, and Math! This product is a collaboration of history, science, and math teachers! Here’s what’s included:⭐A fun introduction handshake spread of disease simulation with lesson instructions, discussion questions, and lesson introduction reading. Students simulate/experience how diseases spread exponentially!⭐A Science Behind Smallpox reading with a graphic organizer!⭐A History Behind Sm
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Civilizations Bloom's Taxonomy Task Card Bundle
*** If you purchase these items as a bundle, you will save 20%!!!
Absolutely engage all learners with this Bloom’s Taxonomy bundle! Inside you will find 397 task cards that will challenge your students to work with ancient history!
This set is great for an end of unit review, early finishers, and stations. Students are asked to finish tasks at each of the levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy all the while working with the vocabulary, geography, people, and events of ancient history This can be used w
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Rome Activities Bundle Digital Resources Google Slides {Print & Digital}
Ancient Rome was one of the most influential ancient civilizations. We use many of their contributions still to this day! A Digital Version for Google Classroom has been added to this bundle. What's inside:Daily Life in Ancient Rome Activity Pack (PDF)A Digital Version for Google ClassroomPowerPoint PresentationBulletin Board KitUnit Test in Google FormsTeacher DirectionsTask CardsTimeline ActivityAnswer KeysDaily Life in Rome Activity Pack includes 20 reading passages, organizers, 3 case files
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2nd - 4th
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Greek Mythology Who Am I? Activity
Challenge your students to identify Greek gods, goddesses, monsters, and other mythological legends. This activity contains twenty-five colorful Who Am I? riddles along with extra task cards for students to create riddles and graphics of their own. Use as a fun review game for my Greek Mythology Multiple Choice Test or as an independent station activity. Other Mythology products you might like:Greek Mythology Poster SetMythology Bundle - Six Products in All!Mythology "Words Up" Activity (Versi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology Bundle (6 Products In All!)
Greek Mythology Task Cards
Get a little "MAD" with these MYTHOLOGY task cards. Enrich your students' knowledge of mythology with these fun activities. Use at stations for students, as an “early finisher” activity, partner work, or hang up task cards as a Mad Myth Hunt around the classroom.These creative task cards include facts about mythological gods, goddesses, monsters, and more. Students can complete a variety of tasks including poetry writing, using dialogue, persuasive writing, alliteration, personal writing, dra
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology BUNDLE - Four Awesome Products!
Ancient Greek Columns Bundle (Task Cards Included)
This is a great unit to teach Ancient Greek Columns and Greek Architecture on the elementary level. It meets the standards for Georgia's third grade social studies SS3H1. This combines several of my Greek Columns products together to save you some money. In this bundle, you will find:
Student workbook-2 formats
Teacher workbook-2 formats
1 Notebook Foldable
1 Scavenger Hunt Activity
Task Card set-24 cards in all
Word Wall set-17 cards
Posters-10 full color posters 4.25x 5.5
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3rd - 5th
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Ancient Civilizations Scavenger Hunt Bundle: China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome
Are you looking for an engaging way for your students to learn about ancient civilizations without sitting and taking notes? This scavenger hunt bundle is just what you need! To use these scavenger hunts, simply hide the informational cards around your classroom and have students search the room to answer questions on their recording sheet. Your students will learn about the art, buildings, food, important figures, inventions, and way of life in China, Egypt, Greece, and Rome. These scavenger hu
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3rd - 5th
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Engaging Questions for Primary Sources (Photos of Artifacts)
This activity was created as a way to teach and/or assess your students when discussing primary sources, especially in regards to photographs of objects and artifacts.The worksheets are adapted using the standard primary source questions that are generally used for engagement with students. I have also included pictures of some ancient artifacts and not so ancient artifacts (though they might be to your students). It should be noted that not all questions will be able to be answered just by l
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2nd - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity
A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia including the Akkadian Empire, Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire and Persian Empire. There are 38 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Hammurabi's Code and the conquering of the region by Alexander the Great. The posters look great as a display in the classr
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient History 5th Grade & 6th Grade Activity Mega Bundle
Greek Mythology Who Am I? Activity (Monsters/Creatures Edition)
This is a fun activity for the Greek Mythology Monster enthusiasts in your classroom! Product includes 24 Who Am I? Riddle Cards. Monsters/creatures mentioned include: Argus, Scylla, Medusa, Nemean Lion, Phoenix and more! Game can be played as a whole class, with a partner, or independently at an activity station. Great for your early finishers who love a challenge! Also included in this product are three bookmarks, a mini poster, Student Answer Sheet, a Teacher Notes page, and an answer k
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Task Cards
These task cards are great to use for elementary teachers teaching Greek mythology. The cards are colorful and the graphics kid friendly. A great supplement when teaching Greek mythology or the novel Perseus Jackson and the Olympians. These task cards include the following:ZeusHeraPoseidonHadesAphroditeApolloDemeterAthenaHephaestusArtemisAresHestiaHermesDionysusCerberusPegasusMinotaurTrojan HorseMount OlympusThis download includes:Teacher directionsSuggested usesTitle cardStudent direction card2
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2nd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Google Forms Greek and Latin Roots for 4th 5th 6th Grade +
Google Forms Greek and Latin Root Words Quiz ⭐ These SELF GRADING Google Classroom Forms are perfect for busy teachers! This resource can be used as a quiz or as digital task cards.This resource is one google form quiz of 15 roots. It includes aud, opt, port, vid, scribe, phon, mis/mit, auto, bio, chron, bene, geo, ject, loc, and man. I teach my class many more, but this quiz is a quick assessment to gauge whether or not they are retaining what they have been studying.✦✦ NOTE: This product is
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt SCOOT Game | Task Cards
This Ancient Egypt Scoot Game is a fun activity that will get your students up and moving while reviewing Ancient Egypt. This game is part of a larger unit found here. Do NOT purchase both. This game includes directions, 24 game cards, a student answer sheet, and an answer key.Have more than 24 kids? No problem! Brain Break cards are included, so everyone can play!** Use as intended, or as Task Cards in a social studies center. **Looking for additional SCOOT games? Science, Social Studies and E
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Rome Timeline Display Research and Sorting Activity
A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Rome. There are 25 posters or cards that include many of the key events and periods from the founding of Rome to the end of the empire. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Rome. The displays and cards come both with dates and without dates, so the students can research the dates online before sorting th
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient History 5th Grade & 6th Grade Activity Mega Bundle
Ancient Egypt Timeline Display and Sorting Activity
A great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of Ancient Egypt. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 30 posters or cards that include many of the key events and periods from the first settlements in the Valley of the Nile to the end of the empire under Cleopatra. The posters look great as a display in the classroom and the cards are a brilliant introduction to Ancient Egypt. The displays and cards
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Ancient China SCOOT Game | Task Cards
This Ancient China Scoot Game is a fun activity that will get your students up and moving while reviewing Ancient China. This game is part of a larger unit found here. Do NOT purchase both.Inside: 24 game cards, a student answer sheet and answer key.Have more than 24 kids? No problem! Brain Break cards are included, so that everyone can play!**Use as intended, or as Task Cards in a social studies center.**Looking for additional SCOOT games? Science, Social Studies & ELA Scoot games!
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2nd - 5th
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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.
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