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Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Challenges Pyramids STEM Challenge Project Craft
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3,
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3rd - 6th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Create A Monster Activity - Ancient Greece Myths Projects
Ancient Greek Mythology Unit - Create Your own Monster from Greek Mythology Project - This Ancient Greece Mythology resource contains everything students need to create their own monster from Greek Mythology. Using the templates and graphic organizers provided, students develop, illustrate, and write about their own Greek Monsters. This Ancient Greek Mythology resource package is an excellent addition to your Ancient Greece unit, and is an engaging activity to practice creative writing and chara
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient Rome Activities Project STEM Challenges Worksheets Roman Empire Republic
Ancient Rome STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Rome! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Rome STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, fin
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3rd - 7th
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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages Gods Ancient Greece Myths Unit
Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Passages and Annotations for Upper Elementary and Middle School2 versions included for all reading passage files: Digital Google Slides {Google Classroom Compatible}Printable PDF VersionDesigned for Upper Elementary and Middle School students! Perfect for Distance Learning and/or the Digital Classroom6 Passages on 12 Greek Gods & Goddesses Covered in this Unit: Aphrodite, Ares, Apollo, Artemis, Zeus, Hera, Hestia, Athena, Poseidon, Hephaestus, Demeter, &
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Greece Activities Project Craft Activity STEM History Olympics Challenge
Ancient Greece STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Greece! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 3 Greece STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, &
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient Rome Doodle Notes Set 1 for Geography and Founding of Rome
This Ancient Rome doodle notes set covers the geography of Italy, the impact of geography on Ancient Rome, the story of Romulus and Remus, Latin settlements, Etruscan rule, and the establishment of the Roman Republic. Students will enjoy coloring and doodling as they take notes to learn about how geography impacted Ancient Rome and about the founding of the city of Rome. What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and suggestions (3 pages)*Blank doodle notes for students to
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6th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Greece Informational
This passage is a brief overview of Greek Mythology. 30 questions (matching, multiple choice, identify) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. *This is meant to be used as an overview to the basics of what Greek Mythology is. It is NOT in-depth, but meant to be used used as a quick introduction/review. I use it when I am doing a review of what it is with my students because they have already had an in-depth study of mythology in 6th gra
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
Egypt Booklet (A Country Study!)
This "All About Egypt" booklet can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! Each page contains a basic fact and related illustration. All graphics are in an outline format so that it's ready to be colored like a mini-coloring book.
This coloring booklet gives all the general/basic information about Egypt, including:
-geography
-Egyptian flag
-The Nile River
-ancient Pharaohs
-the Sphinx/Great Pyramid of Giza
-camels
-religion
-mummification
-hieroglyphics
-common Ara
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K - 4th
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Greek Mythology Google Slideshow and Flashcards | Greek Gods and Goddesses
If you need to teach your students about who's who in Greek Mythology, this Intro to Greek Mythology can help! This digital resource includes a Google Slideshow featuring 14 of the different gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece (the 12 Olympians along with Hades and Hestia), along with a editable graphic organizer for Google Docs and some printable flashcards to help your students review what they learned! The 14 gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece included in this resource include the followin
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Greek Mythology Mini Unit Bundle | Greek Gods and Goddesses Activities
Ancient Mesopotamia Activities STEM Project Challenges Cuneiform Ziggurat
Ancient Mesopotamia STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Mesopotamia! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Mesopotamia STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, tria
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3rd - 6th
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Design a Roman Gladiator: A Rome Activity - Create your own Gladiator
Design a Roman Gladiator: A Rome Activity - Create your own Gladiator
Bring ancient Rome into your classroom with this activity where students design their own gladiator Gladiator: Two versions of this sheet are included - one with the outline of a gladiator, and one blank worksheet if the students want to draw their own gladiator.
Also included is writing organizer which encourages your students to think about how the gladiators must of felt being forced to fight. A great topic for class dis
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Map Activity & Scavenger Hunt: Where in the World Geography
Explore the captivating geography of Ancient Mesopotamia through this engaging and student-driven activity that combines fun with interactive learning. Your students will embark on a journey of discovery as they uncover the essential geographical elements of this ancient civilization. Here's how the adventure unfolds:Map Creation: Students take the reins as they craft their own physical map of Mesopotamia, meticulously labeling its key features. This hands-on activity encourages a deeper unders
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4th - 8th
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Create-Your-Own Civilization Project | NO PREP | Digital | Student-Paced | Fun
Looking for a civilization project idea?This is a Social Studies or History unit project that involves each student (or student pairs) creating their own civilization using their knowledge of the parts of an organized civilization. It is totally creative, student-paced, fun and at the same time rigorous.WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT IT? Best part? It requires no prep! This file provides an outline-style packet that allows students to be as creative as they want to be, but all the while using their knowle
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3rd - 12th
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Reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire Sorting Activity
This is a great Ancient Rome cooperative learning or individual activity in which students analyze 20 reasons for the Fall of the Roman Empire and match them to the category that best describes it (Social, Political, Economic, or Military). After classifying each reason for Rome's decline, students analyze their results to determine what had the biggest and smallest impact on Rome's ultimate collapse. I like to have my students work together on this so that they can argue and defend their choice
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5th - 10th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Hammurabi's Code Reading Comprehension Code of Hammurabi
This passage briefly explains Hammurabi's Code. 28 questions (matching, true/false, and decipher the code) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Article (1100-1200 Lexile) *10 Matching Questions*10 True/False Questions*8 Decipher the Code Questions (quotes from Hammurabi's Code for students to interpret)*Color and BW Versions*Keys Included This is part of my
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations
Features of a Civilization Doodle Notes and Digital Guided Notes
This doodle notes set covers eight features of a civilization including advanced cities, division of labor, organized government, complex religion, social classes, art & architecture, public works, and system of writing. It's a great lesson to use before teaching about the first Early River civilizations in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China.What's included with the printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and suggestions (3 pages, uneditable PDF)*Blank doodle notes for students to fill in
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6th - 10th
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Aztecs Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Mesoamerica
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers topics on the Aztecs including daily life, religion, Aztec warriors, Tenochtitlan, overview, and Spanish Conquest. The individual listing have more information and previews. Each product has a color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:*Daily Life*Religion*Aztec Warriors*Tenochtitlan*Spanish Conquest*OverviewPart of my Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension BundleAlso part of my Ancient Civilizations MEGA BundleYou may also be interested in
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Roman Mosaics 10 Art designs Roman Empire
This set is for 10 Ancient Roman Art Mosaic designs from the Roman Empire.Each Design comes in color, grey tone, and black and white line drawing so your student can color and design the patterns in their own unique way.These were created as 8inch by 8inch squares and are a 300 dpi high resolution so can be printed out pretty large. I've added a blank Mosaic as was suggested *Thank you!!* This will allow your students to design their own mosaic creation. Let them know its ok to color in half or
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4th - 9th
Ancient China Timeline Activity | Printable Timeline with Chinese Dynasties
Are you looking for ways to make your Ancient China Unit more hands-on and engaging, while also teaching your students about the history of Ancient China? If so, this printable Ancient China Timeline Activity is the resource you need!In this interactive timeline project, students will be constructing a timeline that features short reading passages and images that pertain to the Xia Dynasty, Shang Dynasty, Zhou Dynasty, Warring States Period, Qin Dynasty, and Han Dynasty.First, students will tape
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient China Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient India STEM Challenges | Irrigation System Monsoons Stupa Activities
Ancient India STEM & STEAM ChallengesCross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient India! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 India STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has photo examples, a list of materials needed, directions to get students started, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials
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4th - 7th
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Julius Caesar Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient Rome
This passage briefly describes the life of Julius Caesar. 17 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' learning. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 17 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Ancient Rome Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Civilizations Roman
The Silk Road Reading Comprehension Worksheet Ancient China Middle Ages
This passage gives a brief overview of the Silk Road. 12 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Includes: Article covering the Silk Road (1100-1200 Lexile)12 questions- matching, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my Ancient China Reading Comprehension Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Reading Comprehension Informational Text Worksheet Bundle
Gilded Age Reading and Worksheet on Robber Barons & America Activity
This great Gilded Age Reading and Worksheet is a simple overview of the important aspects of this era in US History. It includes a 1-page reading about the basics of the Gilded Age, including key figures, what the era was like for immigrants and Robber Barons, and more! The worksheet features questions designed to gauge your students' understanding of the reading and the Gilded Age. An editable Google Doc version of the reading and worksheet is also included along with an answer key for your con
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5th - 9th
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Paper Templates for Greek Theatre Masks
As a teacher, I've struggled to find Greek Theatre mask projects that work for the motor development of my students. Paper plate masks were too limiting and often seen by my students as juvenile. More complex projects were either too difficult or messy, and what started off as a planned two day activity would regularly stretch into a whole week of classes. I created this product because of this challenge: I wanted a mask activity that would be quick and put the focus on character creation rather
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6th - 12th
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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.
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