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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 worksheets
Early Humans Worksheet for Early Finishers or an Emergency Sub Plan
This Early Humans or Prehistory Worksheet is perfect for an emergency sub plan or early finisher activity during your prehistory or early humans unit! Both fun and educational, this no-prep handout contains four activities: a mystery word challenge with vocabulary words, a drawing activity, a map activity about human migration, and a word search. Simply make a double-sided copy of this early humans worksheet for all of your students and you are good to go! It will likely take students between 30
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Stone Age and Early Humans Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Test
Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in:Â Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Ancient Egypt Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT EGYPT IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOWEgipto en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualInclude Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach b
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient China Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT CHINA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)China en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient China in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
** PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning)**ANCIENT GREECE IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Grecia en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Rome Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
****ANCIENT ROME IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Roma en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción, educación especial y lenguaje dualAncient Rome Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based,
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Stone Age Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning)Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Lonnie Dai Zovi and Dr. Annette Maestas is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of the Stone Age civilization, all students will develop English language ski
Grades:
4th - 8th, Adult Education
Medieval Feudal Japan Map & Reading Activity Geography
Are you looking for a no prep lesson to introduce Japan? Then use this mapping, reading & writing activity! Let your students label important locations, regions & the spread of ideas & Buddhism then read a passage & answer questions about geography & the spread of religion & ideas.What you get!Instructions provide ideas for a successful lessonPDF Map Activity with reference mapsReading and Writing Activity with word bankExample MapGoogle Slides Presentation - Objective an
Grades:
6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient and World History Map Activities BUNDLE
Greeking Out Podcast Season 1 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
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Ancient Greek Gods Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with seven individual activities about the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloHeraArtemisThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also c
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5th - 6th
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Constantine Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Constantine the Great who ruled Rome between 306 AD and 337 AD. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Rome Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Ancient Rome. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn extension writing activityAn answer shee
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018)
Alpha Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2018) challenges students to compare their lives to a teenage boy 20,000 years ago. Explore the words of wisdom that the Chief teaches his son and evaluate whether or not they are still applicable today. Ask students to think about how weaknesses and strengths sometimes depend on perspective and how Keda's relationship with Alpha helps him make the long journey home to his proud parents.Check the preview file for high resolution
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Coming of Age Movies | For Older Students | 8 Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 35%
Theseus and the Minotaur Podcast Listening Student Notes | Mythology
Incorporate and practice the speaking and listening standards during your Greek Mythology unit by listening to National Geographic Kid's podcast Greeking Out - Season 2, Episode 1: Theseus and the Minotaur. Keep students engaged in listening to the kid-friendly podcast by using these student notes and listening guide.Check out Season 1, Episode 1 of the podcast with this FREEBIE for Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece - download now.In this episode of Greeking Out we follow Theseus on his
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
The Indus Valley in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
The Indus Valley Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of the Ancient Indus Valley civilization, all students will develop Engli
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Japan - Heian Period Narrative Reading
A great assignment that mixes ELA and History:The fictional reading is a tale of two young nobles who fall in love in the Heian period of Japan, passing love notes under cherry blossoms. The story mentions cultural achievements and other facts while offering students an imaginative look at history. There is a regular version of the reading and a differentiated version where keywords are bolded.This purchase includes both versions of the article, matching definition questions, and multiple choice
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6th - 12th
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China - Yuan Dynasty Narrative Reading
A great assignment that mixes ELA and History:The fictional reading is a tale of a young boy working in his family's tea shop during the Mongol's time in China. He has to serve a Mongol soldier and contemplates Confucius' teachings. The story mentions cultural achievements and other facts while offering students an imaginative look at history. There is a regular version of the reading and a differentiated version where keywords are bolded.This purchase includes both versions of the article, matc
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6th - 12th
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China - Ming Dynasty Narrative Reading
A great assignment that mixes ELA and History:The fictional reading is a tale of a monk pondering China's past and how it was formed from both good and bad times. The story mentions cultural achievements and other facts while offering students an imaginative look at history. There is a regular version of the reading and a differentiated version where keywords are bolded.This purchase includes both versions of the article, matching definition questions, and multiple choice questions. There is als
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6th - 12th
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A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient Olympic Games Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Ancient Olympics that were held in Ancient Greece. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the games whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Activity Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the key events and eras of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about ancient civilization whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this resource:A Google Forms Close Reading Act
Grades:
5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Ancient Egypt Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Ancient Egypt. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient Egypt whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn extension writing a
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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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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