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12th grade Women's History Month ancient history resources for GATE
Women in the Civil War: Station Rotations (Primary Sources & Informational Text)
Diversify your syllabus. Get your secondary students up and moving using these Women in the Civil War Station Rotations. This adaption of a DBQ gets students into exploring authentic female sources and perspectives. Students will take an inquiry stance-- all stations help students answer the essential question, "How did the Civil War Challenge and Change the Role of Women & Notion of 'Womanhood' in American Society?”(Looking for "Women in the Civil War" for grades 4-7? Click here)One wom
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8th - 12th
8 Amazing Female Inventors
Bet you didn't know that windshield wipers were invented by a WOMAN! Mary Anderson came up with the idea in the early 1900s -- a time when women were often not viewed as capable of scientific ideas. Let's hear it for those women who were pioneers in their fields!!! Read more about women inventors in this packet that contains 8 high-interest passages with coordinating activity sheets. The activity sheets address analytical thinking, vocabulary, language formulation and text-dependent comprehensio
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6th - 12th
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Women's History Month - Female Astronauts
30 investigations of female astronauts: Christina Koch, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Valentina Tereshkova, Stephanie Wilson, Eileen Collins, Joan Higginbotham, Kathryn Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, Judith Resnik, Anna Lee Fisher, Margaret Rhea Seddon, Peggy Whitson, Svetlana Savitskaya, Ellen Ochoa, Kalpana Ochoa, Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Samantha Christoforetti, Christa McAuliffe, Catherine Coleman, Helen Sharman, Laurel Clark, Anousheh Ansari, Roberta Bondar, Anne McClain, Yi So-yeon, Liu Yang, Naoko Yama
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Space BUNDLE
International Women's Day Trivia Worksheets - Questions + Answer Key
Enhance your classroom experience this Women's History Month with these dynamic International Women's Day Trivia Worksheets!Tailored for middle and high school students, this engaging activity features 40 thought-provoking questions highlighting the pivotal roles women have played throughout history. From groundbreaking scientists to influential activists and visionary leaders, each question offers a captivating glimpse into the diverse achievements of women worldwide.With the included Answer Ke
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6th - 12th
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Mesopotamia Website and Inquiry Questions for a Project Based Learning Activity!
Students love this website project! To add depth and complexity to your unit on Mesopotamia, students start by picking an inquiry question from the ones provided or create their own based on their interests. They can work individually, in pairs, or small groups to create a website using Google Sites, Canva or any other platform that you have taught them to use. What should be included is on the assignment page, but you can tell students that these are some ideas to include or ideas that they hav
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mythology (From the -Ologies Series)
From the -Ologies Series The study of mythology is important for a variety of reasons. Mythology holds the key to the understanding of the religions and philosophies of the ancient world. It provides the earliest definitive literary record of the ideals, motives, and manners of the ancients. Just as importantly, the knowledge of myths enhances the appreciation of the literature and art of the classical and modern periods. The objective of this book is to introduce students to various mythologies
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: “-Ologies” Bundle for the Middle-Grade Social Studies
Ancient Egypt Website Project - Inquiry Questions Included!
Students love to learn about Ancient Egypt and yearn to learn more. There are 39 inquiry questions for students to choose from regarding social structure, innovations, civilization, and cultural practices; they research what interests them. Students then can create a website using Google Sites, Canva, or any website generator. They can work in teams (which my students loved) and share what they have learned with others in the class. I have included a link to Google Slides to project or share wit
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language Arts
FREE Greek Alphabet Wall Display Gifted Language ArtsIf they already know the alphabet, try posting this one above your whiteboard instead! It includes upper and lower case symbols, English (Latin) equivalences, and pronunciations. It prints in landscape format with two letters per page and fit just perfectly in a horizontal row over my board as traditional alphabet displays do--but with a real wow effect that makes everyone entering the room stop and actually look at the letters. Letters are
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient World Bundle for Middle-School Social Studies
Included in this bundle for middle-grade social studies classes are 4 resources to aid in the study of ancient civilizations.Archaeology: From the “-Ologies” SeriesAncient Egypt Bingo BookAncient Greece Bingo BookAncient Rome Bingo BookArchaeology: From the “-Ologies” SeriesThis book introduce students to the various civilizations and acquaints them with their fantastic achievements. Students gain an appreciation for and an understanding of these and other cultures which are different from their
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4th - 12th
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Analyzing Her Words
38 printable or digital pages analyzing the words of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Borders and the Wall, Immigrants, Health Care, Education, Housing, Money in Politics, the Media’s Focus, Change, Fixing the Broken System, Courage, Economic Dignity, the Power of the Rich, Challenging Those in Power, Creating a Moral Society, Being Imperfect, Class and Race, Protecting Those without a Voice, Opening Doors for Those who Follow, Eliminating Poverty, Saving our Planet, Cynicism, Honesty, Capitalism, So
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6th - 12th
Romulus and Remus Movie Poster Lesson and Activity
Looking for a lesson on Romulus and Remus? Use this lesson to help students understand the infamous origin story! This resource covers: -Romulus and Remus Origin Story of Rome You will love this resource because it- Gives students the opportunity to apply their knowledge - An engaging activity -Students how their creativity with history! What is included in this resource-Lesson plan -Movie poster planning worksheet -Optional Venn diagram activity -Exit ticket worksheet This lesson is based on
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6th - 12th
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Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent & Egypt World History Quote Responses/Warm Ups
Quote responses are an engaging warm up or critical thinking activity for the World History/Social Studies classroom. Included in this package is 19 quotes organized into 3 categories: Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent, Ancient Egypt, and Misc. Quotes that can be used throughout the year.These quotes can be used at a variety of academic levels in a many different ways. In the document are both teacher directions and project-able student directions. There is also a sample quote response to share with
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6th - 12th
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Digital Quote Responses/Warm Ups for World History/Social Studies
Quote responses are an engaging warm up or critical thinking activity for the World History/Social Studies classroom. Included in this package is over 50 quotes organized into 8 categories: Mesopotamia/Fertile Crescent, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Middle Ages and Misc. Quotes that can be used throughout the year.These quotes can be used at a variety of academic levels in a many different ways. In the document are both teacher directions and projec
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6th - 12th
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"Everyday Use" Short Story Vocabulary Word Search Words Only (by Alice Walker)
These are ten words from Alice Walker's "Everyday Use."Here are the words:RIFLING - Searching in a rough or quick mannerDOCTRINES - Principles; teachingsOPPRESS - To keep down by unjust use of powerCOWERING - Drawing back or huddling in fearFURTIVE - Attempting to avoid noticeSIDLE - To move sideways, especially in a shy wayDINGY - Gloomy, shabby, or dirtyTOTTERING - Moving unsteadily, as if about to fallALCOVE - A recessed cut-out in a room’s wallHOMELY - Lacking in physical beauty or proportio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Compare and Contrast - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
25 printable or digital pages of compare and contrast inspired by the ideas and actions of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: compare standing vs kneeling during the National Anthem, compare feeling fear and anger, compare being focused vs unfocused, compare friends vs strangers, compare speaking vs hearing, compare young people vs old people, compare being happy vs unhappy, compare being in control vs out of control, compare college life vs high school life, compare failing vs succeeding, compare being
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6th - 12th
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - Divergent Thinking Activities
22 printable or digital pages of divergent thinking inspired by the ideas of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Students respond to questions: Where do you see walls each day? How can we help a homeless person? Why do people come to America from other countries? How can immigrants show that they love America? What parts of the nature need our help? What special things are considered “American”? What freedoms do you have in America? How does the government collect money from people? Why do people shoot ot
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4th - 12th
Women who changed the world
Women who changed the worldA book of 40 crosswords puzzles that help students learn more about some of the women who changed the world in science, technology, the arts… from the USA to UK to New Zealand to Kenya to the People’s Republic of China…Contents:Authors 1Authors 2Film and theatre 1Film and theatre 2Leaders in sportMusicians and singersPolitical leaders 1Political leaders 2Science and technologyWomen in governmentAgatha Christie,Amelia Earhart,Angela MerkelBenazir BhuttoCarla del PonteCa
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece: Odyssey PowerPoint Project Directions
These are printable instructions for an independent project students can complete after reading the Odyssey. This PowerPoint project requires them to summarize the novel, list the locations Odysseus traveled to, create a map and reflect on the character qualities that Odysseus embodied.
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece and Rome Quote Responses/Warm Ups for Social Studies Classrooms
Quote responses are an engaging warm up or critical thinking activity for the World History/Social Studies classroom. Included in this package are 22 quotes organized into 3 categories: Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and Misc. Quotes that can be used throughout the year.These quotes can be used at a variety of academic levels in a many different ways. In the document are both teacher directions and project-able student directions. There is also a sample quote response to share with students.Each
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6th - 12th
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Ancient India & China Quote Response Warm Ups for Social Studies Classrooms
Quote responses are an engaging warm up or critical thinking activity for the World History/Social Studies classroom. Included in this package are 19 quotes organized into 3 categories: Ancient China, Ancient India, and Misc. Quotes that can be used throughout the year.These quotes can be used at a variety of academic levels in a many different ways. In the document are both teacher directions and project-able student directions. There is also a sample quote response to share with students.Eac
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6th - 12th
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Geography of Rome Brochure
For this assignment teachers must use the "Ancient Civilizations" textbook produced by Holt, Reinhart and Winston.
In this creative activity students will create brochures to advertise Rome. Students will use their creative sides to make their brochures attractive and effective at persuading people to travel to ancient Rome. While creating this brochure students will learn about the geography of Rome. It is recommended that teachers use this activity as a way to introduce ancient Rome or to in
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5th - 12th
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Alexander the Great Extension Reading: Racial Fusion
Completely editable extension reading considering the notion that Alexander the Great had a policy of racial fusion. There are embedded links to other materials to encourage students to broaden their understanding of the administration of the extended empire of Alexander the Great up to the banquet at Opis.
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10th - 12th
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Mesopotamia Civilization Inquiry Questions
Students love inquiry questions to dive deeper into learning. These questions are some of the many that students can choose to research about Mesopotamian civilization!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Relevant Recommended Reading for High School Students as of April 2023
Here is another relevant list of books for high school students that I wish my "high school self" could have had access to in my quest to "figure out life" at that age. Please encourage your students to visit their public library system read them on their own if book titles are banned in your school district.
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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