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11th grade ancient history task cards
GRAPES Lesson and Activities for History, Social Studies
These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history! Check preview for details! All digital versions are Google Slides resources.INCLUDED:Presentation: Introductory GRAPES presentation with 25+ slides including definitions, examples, graphics, and key
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: GRAPES History Resource Bundle
Ancient Mesopotamia Task Cards Activity
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about ancient Mesopotamia.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about ancient Mesopotamia. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 18 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
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1. Task Cards
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Task Cards and Activities Bundle
Ancient Mesopotamia - Escape the Ziggurat!
In this ready-to-use Escape Room, students will close read a three-page article and analyze nine images to solve riddles, answer questions, and ultimately crack the code to escape the ziggurat!This lesson includes:1. An article to close read, charting the Cradle of Civilization from the Sumer Period through King Hammurabi2. 7 Escape Room Tasks3. 8 Primary sources and 1 secondary source (images)4. Teacher Notes for quick implementation and easy instruction5. Answer Key for riddlesThe activity can
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6th - 12th
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Ancient History Whodunnit Activity Bundle - Printable & Digital Game Options
***THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPDATED WITH A GOOGLE SLIDES INTERACTIVE VERSION INCLUDED. REDOWNLOAD IF YOU HAVE IT ALREADY***Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up social studies class! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice impor
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Civilizations Task Card Activities China, Egypt, Greece, India, Rome etc
This Ancient History Task Cards bundle includes all of the products listed below:
Important: All these products sell for $33; as a bundle they are 30% off, for $23.10!
This product includes the following 11 topics:
♦ Chinese Dynasties
♦ China
♦ Egypt
♦ Greece
♦ India
♦ Rome
♦ Incas
♦ Aztecs
♦ Maya's
♦ Mesopotamia
♦ Vikings
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6th - 11th
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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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Chinese Philosophies & Warring States Period: Primary Source Gallery Walk
In this lesson, students will analyze Chinese Philosophies through excerpts of primary sources, including, The Analects, Tao Te Ching, Daodejing, and Legalist articles, to understand how each contributed to and “healed” China during and after the Warring States Period. This lesson includes:Lesson Plan for quick and easy implementationWarring State Period Article - two-page secondary summary article Chinese Philosophies Posters & Primary Excerpts for Gallery Walk (Legalism, Buddhism, Daoism,
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6th - 12th
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Escape Ancient China Review Task Card Game Activity
This game is an interactive approach to ancient China that includes topics on the Confucius, Buddha, the Great Wall of China and more! Students will love uncovering clues, answering cards and figuring out how to escape from dehydration as they find their path back onto the Silk Road and scape with their life! This activity includes scenario card, primary source map, 32 task cards, 4 clues, and answer keys. Use this as enrichment, review, test prep or for small group. Earn TPT credit by leavin
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8th - 12th
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World History Scavenger Hunt Collaborative Activity Growing Bundle High School
This growing bundle of scavenger hunt activities is designed to introduce students to key content topics in your on-level world history course. The scavenger hunts each feature 7-10 reading passages and/or document based questions. Using an answer recording sheet, students must answer questions that require they hunt down the relevant passage or source to find the correct answer. Each correct answer has a clue word that leads students to a final set of letters to be unscrambled. The first studen
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9th - 11th
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The Ultimate Lesson Planning Tool for Historical Thinking Skills
Every discipline is defined and known by the questions it generates and the way it goes about dealing with those questions. Historical thinking and inquiry is no different.When it comes to questions, you GET WHAT YOU ASK FOR, and this exactly why having 'the right questions' is so essential.These task cards are based on the 'habits of mind' of thinking historically. This set of 63, includes:a) Historical Significance (3 Question Variations...)b) Movie in My Mind (3 Question Variations)c) The Wha
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Ancient India Task Cards Activity (Buddhism, Hinduism, Chandragupta Maurya)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about Ancient India.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about Ancient India. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 18 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on Ancient India:
1. Task Cards
2. Cootie Catchers
3. Accordion Boo
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6th - 11th
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Ancient Chinese Dynasties Task Cards Activity
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about the many Ancient Chinese Dynasties.
This product contains 13 cards with multiple choice questions about the thirteen included Chinese dynasties. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 13 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on Ancient China:
1. Task Cards: Ancient Chi
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6th - 11th
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Classical Age Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of the Classical Age while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Classical Age Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in the Classical Age in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Philosophy and LiteratureArt and ArchitectureGovernment and PoliticsScience and
Grades:
7th - 11th
Ancient Age Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient Egypt while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient Egypt Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient Egypt in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Civilizations and EmpiresReligion and MythologyDaily Life and SocietyArchitecture, Art
Grades:
7th - 11th
Prehistoric Age Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of the Prehistoric Age while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Prehistoric Age Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in the Prehistoric Age in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Paleolithic EraMesolithic EraNeolithic EraArtifacts and ArchaeologyHuman
Grades:
7th - 11th
Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient Mesopotamia while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient Mesopotamia in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Mesopotamia CivilizationSumerian City-StatesReligion and MythologyInv
Grades:
7th - 11th
Ancient Greece Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient Greece while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient Greece Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient Greece in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Greek MythologyCity-States (Polis)Athenian DemocracyOlympic GamesGreek PhilosophersA
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7th - 11th
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Ancient Maya Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient Maya while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient Maya Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient Maya in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Maya CivilizationMaya City-StatesReligion and MythologyWriting and GlyphsCalendar and Astr
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7th - 11th
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Ancient India Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient India while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient India Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient India in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Indus Valley CivilizationVedic PeriodMaurya EmpireGupta EmpireReligion and PhilosophyAl
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7th - 11th
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Ancient Persia Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient Persia while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient Persia Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient Persia in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:Persian EmpireKings and LeadersCulture and SocietyWars and ConflictsReligion and Bel
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7th - 11th
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Ancient China Task Cards Activity (Silk Road, Confucius, Terracotta Warriors)
These task cards are a great way for students to learn about Ancient China.
This product contains 18 cards with multiple choice questions about Ancient China. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 18 cards are also available in a non-multiple choice option as well.
Important: Check out my other products on Ancient China:
1. Task Cards: Ancient China
2. Task Cards: Chinese Dynasties
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6th - 11th
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Ancient China Quiz: Task Cards
Ready to challenge your students' knowledge of Ancient China while getting them up and moving about? Introducing the Ancient China Quiz!This resource is perfect for reinforcing key concepts in Ancient China in a fun and interactive way. Encourage your students to put their knowledge to the test and deepen their understanding with this exciting quiz!Featuring 25 multiple-choice task cards covering 5 categories:DynastiesPhilosophy and ReligionGreat Wall of ChinaSilk RoadInventions and DiscoveriesA
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7th - 11th
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Cards Against World History-A Game of Historical Genius!
Attention, World History Teachers! Get ready to revolutionize your classroom with a game that combines historical genius and sheer excitement: Cards Against World History!*This is the original product that was introduced several years ago. I have discounted the price because of other sellers who rebranded this ideaDesigned specifically for AP World History courses, this game is a dynamic and versatile resource that can be tailored to various levels of World History classes. Whether you're intro
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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GEOGRAPHY, ANCIENT HISTORY, TRADING ALONG THE SILK ROAD, PAST AND PRESENT
Let Your Students Experience Traveling the Ancient Silk Road & Learn About The New Current Silk Road.Trading Along The Silk Road focuses on the geographical theme of "movement" of goods, people, ideas, and technology. Students will work in cooperative groups and will travel the Silk Road. This lesson allows them to travel through ten different countries and learn about the (1) trading routes (2) government (3) religion (4) available and needed resources, and other experiences of those who tr
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6th - 12th
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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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