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8th grade ancient history Common Core W.6.4 resources
Early Man Interactive Notebook Worksheets World History Activities
Interactive notebooks are an extremely effective instructional strategy to engage students and keep them interested in content! This is why it is one of my favorite ways to teach topics related to Early Man. In this interactive notebook, students will have the opportunity to learn about the Stone Age, Early Man, Lucy the Australopithecus, the Paleolithic and Neolithic era, Cro-Mangon and Neanderthals.What’s Included 3 formats: Spiral Bound Template, Composition Notebook Template, and Binder Form
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
ANCIENT ROME: World History Travel Brochure Research Summary Project
Have you ever wanted to take your class to Ancient Rome? Now you can without spending a dime! On this virtual field trip, students will become the travel guides. Through summaries and pictures, students will create a travel brochure that highlights 10 major locations of the Ancient Roman Empire. This creative project includes writing, research, and graphic design. What's Included:Student instructions to help explain all aspects of the projectA map of the Roman Empire to locate each stop of th
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5th - 12th
Ancient Mesopotamia Geography Reading Comprehension Passages Map Activity BUNDLE
It all started in Ancient Mesopotamia! Discover how the Geography of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created the Fertile Crescent and influenced the development of the Cradle of Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia.Files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files into Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom. Refer to my detailed Terms of Use below for additional information.Here's all that's Included:5 Informational Text Readin
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Egypt Geography Reading Comprehension Passages and Map Activity BUNDLE
Discover how the Geography and Climate of Egypt and the Nile River influenced settlement and agriculture in Ancient Egypt. Examine Egyptian Tomb Art. Learn how Camels adapt to their desert environment. TONS of Content Variety!Replace or Supplement your existing Textbook!All files are provided in PDF and PPT formats.Convert PPT files to Google Slides for upload to your student-only, password-protected Google Classroom.Click the PREVIEW button above to see everything that's included.Here's all tha
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K - 9th
Egyptian Religion Gods Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Activity BUNDLE
Engage social studies students with this high interest Ancient Egypt Religion and Mythology BUNDLE. A terrific variety of Reading Comprehension, Primary Source Analysis, and Activities guide student discovery of ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices. Here's all that's Included:ANCIENT EGYPT RELIGION: Reading Passage introducing the ancient Egyptian view of the world, their deities, the temple, priests and priestesses, everyday worship, and the afterlife. Comprehension Check in Grap
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6th - 9th
"The Destruction of Pompeii" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments
"The Destruction of Pompeii" illustrated Article and Power Point tell the story of Pompeii's last days and exposes students to primary and secondary history sources, as well as, asks them to make a decision, in a paragraph, about why or why not some residents chose not to flee the volcanic eruption. Activities, as well as, Multiple Choice and Document Based Question Assessments also included.Lesson includes: - 7-Page Illustrated Article- 65-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice /
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5th - 9th
BCE/CE Personal and Historical Timeline Activity + Rubric
Google Classroom friendly timeline assignment! I use this assignment with my 6th grade social studies students to help them understand the BCE/CE timeline by using BMB (before my birth) and AMA (after my arrival). This assignment and rubric are 100% editable. Students fill out the chart including the year, historical information, personal information, pictures and BMB / AMA. There are also two hyperlinked resources included to help students find historical events, average annual income, and pric
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5th - 8th
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Roman Achievements? - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the innovations that we are fairly certain belong to the ancient Romans. They point out that the Romans make it difficult to be certain though, because they took credit for almost everything ever invented - examples included. Activities, and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 50-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows stu
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5th - 9th
Prehistory & Ancient History Lesson Plans, Tests, Activities & Project Bundle
Use these 6 resources before, during, and at the end of teaching a unit on Prehistory and Ancient History. You can use them to:* Assess what your students already know about the topic.* Give students an introduction to archeology.* Provide your students with charts that include information about 6 time periods — great for students reading below grade level — and blank charts students can use to take notes about those 6 eras of prehistory and ancient history.* Let students demonstrate what they h
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5th - 8th
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"The Roman Legacy" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point examine the lasting contributions of the Romans to the world. Activities, and Document-Based Question Assessments Included.- Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Reading - 46-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / DBQ Assessments + Answer Keys- Primary Source: from "The Twelve Tables of Law"- Common Core-Aligned - DBQ Short Answer Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short ans
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5th - 9th
"The Roman Empire" - A Brief Overview - Article, PowerPoint, Activities, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point give the reasons for the end of the Roman Republic, continuing on to the reasons for the end of the Western Roman Empire, including the major accomplishments in between, as well as, the legacy of Rome. Activities and Assessment included. Makes a great intro lesson.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 37-Slide Power Point Presentation + Roman Empire Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessments + Answer Keys - DBQ Scoring Rubr
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5th - 9th
Hieroglyphics & Rosetta Stone Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print documentor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Need help tying in the Co
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4th - 10th
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"The Strengths of the Roman Republic" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assess
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the elements of Roman culture that allowed the Republic to prosper and influence the world for centuries. Philosophy, Politics, Government, Law, Technology, Language, Literature, Art. Activities and Assessments included.Lesson includes:- 5-Page Illustrated Article- 53-Slide Power Point Presentation- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessments + Answer Keys- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily grade each other's short answers)
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5th - 9th
"The Roman Empire Falls" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The Article and Power Point briefly trace the causes and the course of the Fall of the Western Roman Empire. Activities plus Multiple Choice and DBQ Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 24-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key- Short Answer - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - "Historical Examination" Form- Reflective Wr
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6th - 9th
Creating a Greek God
This lesson is used as part of a bigger unit on the power of storytelling where Greek mythology provides a wonderful literary basis. This lesson allows students to study the structure of a myth along with getting creative writing practice. After studying what in the plot of a Greek myth makes it so memorable, students are going to create their own myth to share.
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Inventions Research Essay
This research essay packet contains everything you and your students will need to plan, research, draft, revise, and publish an informative essay about an invention from one of the ancient civilizations! I use this as an ELA project that ties into 6th grade SS, but it could be used on its own as well. Included in this purchase:student directions introduction organizerbody paragraph research organizerconclusion organizerworks cited templatepeer revising checklistgrading rubricBONUS extension acti
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5th - 8th
Create Your Own Civilization Writing Project - Drafting
This is the 2nd step in the Create Your Own Civilization writing project - drafting. This is a full, thorough graphic organizer which guides students step-by-step through writing a 5-paragraph informative essay on the civilization they have created.
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6th - 8th
Create Your Own Civilization Project - Self Revision
This is the 3rd step in the Create Your Own Civilization project - self revision. I used this around the same time students were completing their peer editing. This is a comprehensive checklist for students to use when students are self-editing and requires them to use textual evidence from their own paper. It is created in Word in the event you would want to change/add anything you want your students to look for!
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6th - 8th
Create Your Own Civilization Project - Peer Editing
This is the 4th step in the Create Your Own Civilization project - peer editing. I used this right before we typed a final "published" piece. This is a comprehensive checklist for students to use when editing each others' papers. It is created in Word in the event you would want to change/add anything you want your students to look for!
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6th - 8th
Choice Board-Japan Unit
Multiple activities to be completed during Japan unit. Students have a choice in what activities they would like to complete. Rubric included.
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6th - 10th
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Making History Project
Making History engages students in the research, creation, and analysis of artifacts from ancient civilizations! The attached Google Doc includes step-by-step instructions to help scaffold the project for students. Research artifacts from ancient civilizationsCreate a prototypeWrite a display plaque connecting their research to the artifact
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5th - 10th
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Evaluating the Egyptian Connection with Mesoamerica Writing Assignment
This is opinion paragraph writing assignment. Students read through evidence suggesting Mesoamerican civilizations had contact with Egypt and then write a paragraph about whether they support this theory or not. You can use this in conjunction with a unit on any Mesoamerican civilization: Olmec, Aztec, Mayan, and Inca. It might be a good writing assignment at the end of a unit covering all the Mesoamerican civilizations. The prompt, instructions, and the grading rubric are all included here. The
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6th - 9th
Student Workshops & Author Reading(s)
Mr. Burns, a school administrator and best-selling author of Bloodline of Kings, a YA historical fiction novel, is offering free student workshops to 4th-12th grade students. Workshops are aligned to CORE standards, and professional development hours are available to participating staff. Find out more below, or on www.pacific-books.com/bloodlineofkings______________________________For ten years, Mr. Burns, a school administrator, has wondered how to better help kids understand a simple Truth: th
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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