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Preview of 4th & 5th Grade Mayan Number System - Inquiry-Based Gifted/Talented Math Project

4th & 5th Grade Mayan Number System - Inquiry-Based Gifted/Talented Math Project

Created by
MB Creations
This 4th & 5th grade inquiry-based math project about the Mayan Numeral System is perfect for engaging gifted and talented students. The math problems involve reading, writing, and adding Mayan Numerals. Students will think creatively as they design a hidden picture and build a secret code. Fourth and fifth-grade students will enjoy learning more about the Maya as they participate in these print and digital activities.Check out the Contents of this Maya Math Project:✏️ Project Responsibiliti
Preview of Ancient Greece The Twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses

Ancient Greece The Twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses

Created by
Mark Aaron
This is a two-page printable/worksheet that introduces the twelve most important Greek gods and goddesses to students. Students match the god or goddess with his/her description and personality. Finally, there are extension questions after each answer so students can investigate interesting facts or stories about each god as homework or as part of further study of the Greek gods. Answers provided. Please see the Preview to get an idea of the format. Looking for more than just one activity on An
Preview of HISTORY DETECTIVE:  Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your detectives will make a claim and defend their claim regarding Queen Hatshepsut's death and legacy. BACKGROUND: Hatshepsut was a royal princess, the eldest daughter of the great general Tuthmosis I and his consort Queen Ahmose. Pharaoh Hatshepsut enjoyed
Preview of Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade

Ancient Greek Philosophers of Ancient Greece Activities Middle School 6th grade

Interactive? Check! Engaging? Check! Deep thinking? Check! Your students will love learning about Classical Greek philosophers with this set of three activities that focus on six philosophers of Ancient Greece. They'll learn about Hypatia, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Euclid, and Thucydides in original one-page biographies, and then they'll create trading cards about the philosophers. In the third activity, they will select three of the philosophers and create an imaginary conversation they would
Preview of Ancient Egypt Puzzles

Ancient Egypt Puzzles

Your unit on Ancient Egypt will include more critical thinking fun with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep three pack includes three critical thinking matrix grid, brain busters. Two of them are personalized for every single student! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look! NOW available in a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE of Greek & Egypt Logic PuzzlesSet includes 3 Logic Puzzles. This set includes: Egyptian Pets! is a personalized puzzle.
Preview of Social Studies Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft 3D Model

Social Studies Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft 3D Model

Created by
Ziggle Learning
If you're studying ancient Greece, this 3D paper model will bring your topic to life. This is a hands-on project ideal for 4th grade and above, using materials that are easily available.You can differentiate with the craft by using the smaller, easier version or the larger, more challenging version. The smaller size is 3.5in x 3in and the larger size is about 4in x 7in. The smaller size has three pieces to join, and you can simplify this further by leaving out the steps. The larger version has f
Preview of Greek Philosophers Activities Socrates Plato Aristotle

Greek Philosophers Activities Socrates Plato Aristotle

Students actively engage in an investigation of the ideas and lives of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle with this set of informational texts and activities. Ready-to-use with background information and student directions for 5 activities. Great for distance learning.This resource includes: - Background Information and Key Ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle- Student directions for 5 analysis activities (great for stations)- Teacher's guideThis purchase is for one teacher only. This resource
Preview of Greece - Peloponnesian War - Athens vs. Sparta - Depth and Complexity

Greece - Peloponnesian War - Athens vs. Sparta - Depth and Complexity

Depth and Complexity lesson on the Peloponnesian War. Students are asked to complete four different tasks on the worksheet. 1) “Language of the Discipline” - Define five vocabulary terms in their own words. (Sparta, Athens, Peloponnesian peninsula, truce, and plague) 2) “Details” – Place details into the corresponding “web” on which they belong – Athens or Sparta. 3) “Patterns” – Place a list of eight different events from the Peloponnesian War in the correct order. 4) “Different Perspective
Preview of Ancient Greece Logic Puzzles | Greek Unit Activities

Ancient Greece Logic Puzzles | Greek Unit Activities

Your unit on Ancient Greece will include more critical thinking fun with these challenging logic puzzles! This NO prep four pack is an enriching supplement to your own lessons on Ancient Greece. Set includes four critical thinking activities. One of them is personalized for every single student! Perfect for early finishers, challenge board, after testing, and more! Have a look! Save money and buy the Egypt & Greek Bundle at a GREAT savings. Set includes 4 Logic Puzzles and a Surpris
Preview of Ancient Greek Architecture Project

Ancient Greek Architecture Project

This is a printable independent study project that requires students to research Greek and Roman architecture. Some of the tasks will require students to draw and label Greek columns, find modern day examples, and compare the two architectural styles. Related Products Ancient Mesopotamia: Museum Display Project Anceint World Religions Project Unit Reflection Form. Ancient Greece: Odyssey PowerPoint Directions Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Pleas
Preview of History of Rome Activities - Roman Legacy and Contributions of the Roman Empire

History of Rome Activities - Roman Legacy and Contributions of the Roman Empire

You could have your students read something dry and boring about the legacy of the Roman Empire and its contributions to our modern world, but why would you when you can do this instead? Your students will love how interactive this lesson is. You'll love how much they learn about the contributions and legacy of Ancient Rome.You'll get two hands-on activities that bring Ancient Rome to life.The Roman Empire's influence on art, architecture, government, citizenship, language is as fascinating as i
Preview of Greek & Latin Root Words

Greek & Latin Root Words

Created by
Kathy Adams
Engage students in a creative thinking activity as they apply knowledge of Greek and Latin root words. This project culminates in a completed dictionary and gallery tour. Students apply research skills, critical and creative thinking, sensory language, imagery and record information in a visual format to create a one of a kind dictionary. They will then share their new product on a gallery tour. Students Will: ~ Analyze Greek and Latin roots ~ Practice Depth and Complexity (Language of the Disc
Preview of Ancient Rome Money: Background and Lesson Plan

Ancient Rome Money: Background and Lesson Plan

Created by
Mark Aaron
A comprehensive document containing background informaton for the teacher on the money system used in ancient Rome along with a complete lesson plan for having students apply the lesson to a mathematical task, which is a mythical Roman shopping list. This is a great activity to do as part of your study of ancient Rome or even as a stand-alone mathematics lesson plan. This Work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 License. Looking for more to help you teach abo
Preview of Greek Mythology Review Games - Set of 3

Greek Mythology Review Games - Set of 3

This packet contains three different games that can be used to review general Greek mythology stories. While there are many retellings of the Greek myths, with slight variation of details among them, this packet relies on the stories told in D’Aulaires Book of Greek Myths. Geared for students in grades 6 – 8, this packet offers a fun way to review previous lessons and to prepare for the National Mythology Exam given in the last week of February, hosted by Excellence Through Classics. Games 1
Preview of Indus River Valley - Create Your Own City [No Prep]

Indus River Valley - Create Your Own City [No Prep]

The Indus River Valley was known for their centrally planned cities. To reinforce this concept, the Create Your Own City worksheet tasks students with creating their own city! Students are given different building types, sizes, and told that a certain number of each building is required in their city. This product gets students thinking about how cities are planned! Some great questions to go along with this product: - Do you want your jail next to your elementary school? - What challenges
Preview of Rivers of Ancient Civilizations Tigris Euphrates River Systems Research Activity

Rivers of Ancient Civilizations Tigris Euphrates River Systems Research Activity

Ancient River Systems do not need to be boring! Your students will have a terrific time with this creative lesson plan that invites students to explore the three major rivers (two river systems) of the civilizations of Egypt, Kush, and Mesopotamia. Can you imagine if there had been marketing in Mesopotamia? They'll look at old ads for land developments (primary sources!) and write their own ad to persuade people in these ancient civilizations to move to their area!There's research, there's persu
Preview of A-Z Vocabulary Book: Ancient Egypt

A-Z Vocabulary Book: Ancient Egypt

Created by
Hello Literacy
Give your elementary students an opportunity to understand terms and phrases related to Ancient Egypt (Common Core Anchor Standard RIT.4 & 9, and social studies standards related to culture, geography & civilizations) --whether you teach them or they embark on a digital or media exploration on their own, they will be researching familiar and unfamiliar terms related to an important world civilization. This A-Z book is a great contextualized way to teach the Common Core reading and langu
Preview of 6th grade GATE Ancient Egypt Report

6th grade GATE Ancient Egypt Report

Created by
Amelia Stockton
This project is intended to supplement/enhance a unit of study on Ancient Egypt. The report should consist of 5 parts (based on the outline): 1. A Title page 2. A written report based on the outline 3. A visual component (a map, drawing, diagram, etc) 4. A completed Depth and Complexity matrix for the topic 5. A bibliography This packet includes a cover sheet that gives topic options and tips for how to gather information, a sample outline, a sheet that helps students narrow their topic into
Preview of Egypt's Empire Depth and Complexity Digital Journal Questions

Egypt's Empire Depth and Complexity Digital Journal Questions

This digital product includes Google Slides with depth and complexity questions for students to answer after learning about Ancient Egypt's Empires.Each slide poses a question based on Sandra Kaplan's depth and complexity framework:Language of the DisciplineDetailsPatternsRulesRelate Over TimeMultiple PerspectivesTrendsUnanswered QuestionsBig IdeasAcross DisciplinesEthicsKey Ideas:Middle KingdomNew KingdomTradingQueen HatshepsutPharaohsGolden AgeAnd Much more!Product Details:Google Drive Ready10
Preview of The Nile River Depth and Complexity Digital Journal

The Nile River Depth and Complexity Digital Journal

This digital product includes Google Slides with depth and complexity questions for students to answer after learning about The Nile River.Each slide poses a question based on Sandra Kaplan's depth and complexity framework:Language of the DisciplineDetailsPatternsRulesRelate Over TimeMultiple PerspectivesTrendsUnanswered QuestionsBig IdeasAcross DisciplinesEthicsKey Ideas:DynastiesGeographyFertile SoilHieroglyphicsArt MuralsUpper & Lower EgyptAnd Much more!Product Details:Google Drive Ready1
Preview of Life in Ancient Egypt Depth and Complexity Digital Journal

Life in Ancient Egypt Depth and Complexity Digital Journal

This digital product includes Google Slides with depth and complexity questions for students to answer after learning about Life in Ancient Egypt.Each slide poses a question based on Sandra Kaplan's depth and complexity framework:Language of the DisciplineDetailsPatternsRulesRelate Over TimeMultiple PerspectivesTrendsUnanswered QuestionsBig IdeasAcross DisciplinesEthicsKey Ideas:PyramidsSocial RolesReligionFamilyGods and GoddessesAnd Much more!Product Details:Google Drive Ready100% EditableNo pr
Preview of The Nile River Depth and Complexity Digital Journal

The Nile River Depth and Complexity Digital Journal

This digital product includes Google Slides with depth and complexity questions for students to answer after learning about The Nile River.Each slide poses a question based on Sandra Kaplan's depth and complexity framework:Language of the DisciplineDetailsPatternsRulesRelate Over TimeMultiple PerspectivesTrendsUnanswered QuestionsBig IdeasAcross DisciplinesEthicsKey Ideas:Nile River ValleyFarmingIrrigationFertile LandDesertsAnd Much more!Product Details:Google Drive Ready100% EditableNo prep!Ali
Preview of Flood Stories: Comparing Epic of Gilgamesh and Noah's Ark

Flood Stories: Comparing Epic of Gilgamesh and Noah's Ark

Created by
Inquire2Inspire
In this lesson students will do a close reading, annotation, and use a Double Bubble Thinking Map for comparing and contrasting the two stories to answer the question, "What can flood stories reveal about values in ancient cultures?" Give half the class excerpts from the Gilgamesh story and the other half excerpt from the Bible story. Students will work with a partner. The end of the lesson is an optional writing assignment or formative assessment. There is an optional extension great for GATE
Preview of Mesopotamia Website and Inquiry Questions for a Project Based Learning Activity!

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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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.