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Ancient history homeschool curricula for GATE
Printable Interactive Old Testament Bible Story Bundle
Teach your kids the Bible stories with this HUGE set of Printable Old Testament Scripture Story Characters!New to printable scripture stories? You can try them out for FREE here: FREE Scripture Story PrintablesThis set of printable graphics was handmade with felt, and then meticulously digitized to create high quality printable images for your Bible storytelling. The printable set goes perfectly with The Jesse Tree Advent as it includes all the characters and images you need to tell stories lead
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PreK - 6th
4th & 5th Grade Mayan Number System - Inquiry-Based Gifted/Talented Math Project
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
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4th - 5th
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The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
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PreK - 6th
Aztecs Activity Gallery Walk an Introduction to the Aztec Civilization
Skip the lecture and engage students in this Aztecs gallery walk activity. This introductory unit activity gets students up and moving as they explore the culture of the Aztecs. Students work collaboratively, make notes about aspects of the Aztec culture and conduct an initial analysis of the Aztec culture which can be re-examined as students go deeper into the study of MesoAmerican civilizations. Great for early in your study of the Aztecs or to review students' understanding of the Aztec cu
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6th - 10th
Also included in: World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
Viking Ship Craftivity Template
Paint or color, cut, and assemble this fun Viking Ship craftivity during your history unit.
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You can visit my blog to see more details on how we used a similar template to create an adorable art piece.
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Viking Man (Leif Eriksson) Craftivity Template
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1st - 5th
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
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5th - 10th
Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Save 20% with this ancient civilizations bundle, which includes an Ancient Greece PBL, Ancient Egypt PBL, Ancient China PBL, and Ancient Rome PBL. These PBLS are a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a research and making real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. These PBLs are self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability to work at their own pace and
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3rd - 5th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Egypt Social Studies PBL
This interactive PBL activity puts your students in the shoes of a museum curator designing an authentic Ancient Egyptian museum experience!Ancient Egyptian Museum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a commercial to entice potential guests. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, mea
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Greece Social Studies PBL
These ancient civilization activities put your students in the shoes of a travel agent preparing to send their clients back in time to Ancient Greece!Time Travel to Ancient Greece is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a sales pitch to potential clients. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, designing, and working on financial skill
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
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
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5th - 9th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Rome Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Roman creating a product and advertising it in the Forum at Ancient Rome!Ancient Roman Forum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in an oral speech advertising to other Ancient Romans. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that stu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Viking Man Craftivity Template
October 9th is Leif Eriksson Day!
Paint or color, cut, and assemble this fun Viking Man craftivity during your history unit or study of Leif Eriksson.
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You can visit my blog to see more details on how we used a similar template to create an adorable art piece.
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Viking Ship Template
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1st - 5th
Social Studies Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft 3D Model
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
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4th - 8th
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Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project (Roman Empire)
Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project gives students an opportunity to research the reasons for the downfall of the Roman Empire after over a 1000 years of rule. This package includes a PowerPoint that introduces the lesson and runs through the directions of the project, project directions paper with a rubric/checklist, template for the mini-book and as an added bonus, a PowerPoint Lecture of the four main causes of the downfall of Rome. This fun and engaging project is a wonderful opportunity to int
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7th - 12th
Mayan Activities Glyphs
Engage students in the writing and glyph system of the Mayan culture with the 4 ready-to-use station activities included in this product. Students read informational text about Mayan glyphs and codices. Students engage in one or more of the 4 activities. Great to set up at centers or use for differentiation. Each activity has a reflective writing component.A great addition to your study of the Ancient Mayan.This resource includes:☆Complete teacher’s guide for setting up activities☆Informatio
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Aztecs Incas Maya Unit for MesoAmerica
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.
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5th - 9th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient China Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Ancient Chinese newspaper creator!This Ancient China newspaper PBL is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a newspaper that is engaging and intriguing to readers. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Ancient History Coloring Book: Greece-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Greece. Explore the world of ancient Greece with these 16 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Color a map of the ancient Greek empire, visit the Acropolis, meet Greek soldiers and the Trojan horse, learn about the ancient athletic games, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient Greece Easy Printable 3D Craft
This fun craft is an easy 3D Ancient Greek Story Re-telling set with 9 figurines, 3D Acropolis (Greek Pillar Building/Temple) 3D Trojan Horse, and 3D ship. Includes figures that can fit into the horse!Super easy and fast assembly. Clear, easy to follow instructions. Perfect for Ancient Greece story retellings, or for a decoration or a send-home paper. Print all on cardstock.TIP: Print the page with the hay and the star on yellow paper to save time coloring.You will need:ScissorsGlue/Tape/Staples
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PreK - 3rd
Ancient Roman Mosaics - Art Project of Ancient Rome
The Ancient Romans created mosaic art using tiny tiles. We have created a packet that allows students to experiment with this Ancient Roman artwork. Using tiny squares (or tesserae) of paper (already counted out- it just needs to be printed and cut), the students can glue these to their designated places on the Roman Mosaic Tile of their choice. There are three options for Mosaics in this packet : a Flower, a Ship, and a Sun. This particular project will be best showcased with color printing
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE
Inca Activity Gallery Walk for an Introduction to the Incan Civilization
Skip the lecture and engage students in this Inca gallery walk activity. This introductory unit activity gets students up and moving as they explore the culture of the Incan culture. Students work collaboratively, make notes about aspects of the Incan culture and conduct an initial analysis of the Incan culture which can be re-examined as students go deeper into the study of MesoAmerican civilizations. Great for early in your study of the Inca or to review students' understanding of the Incan
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5th - 8th
Also included in: World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
Ancient Rome Google Classroom Distance Learning | Rome Google Slides
Ancient Rome Interactive Google Slides for Distance Learning and Google Classroom | Digital LearningThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! Students can click their way through it on individual chromebooks, tablet, smartphone, and/or computers. Can be assigned in Google Classroom for Distance Learning during Coronavirus | Covid-19Topics covered in this unit include: Etruscan and Greek Influence of Rome, The Roman Republic, Roman Social Hierarchy, Twelve Tables, Law of Nations, Tr
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations Google Slides | Distance Learning Google Classroom
Grade 4 2023 Ontario Social Studies Early Societies to 1500 CE
Revised 2023! Save time with this unit that's ready to go and covers all of the curriculum expectations! This resource is an inquiry-based unit plan for the Heritage and Identity: Early Societies Strand of the Social Studies Revised Ontario Curriculum. Unit plans and lesson suggestions, assessments, inquiry, answer keys, web quest, and rubric are included. *If you previously purchased this resource, you will find the 2023 revised version under the "my purchases" tab. This resource is a printable
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4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies BUNDLE Strand A & B complete units 2023
Come, Follow Me 2024 - Book of Mormon - Growing Bundle - Primary and Family
Come, Follow Me 2024 – Book of Mormon is a GROWING bundle! This means as we complete a lesson, we will add it to the bundle. Once all the lessons are uploaded, the bundle will be complete and it will no longer grow When you purchase this bundle, you will receive a 1-page download. That page will have a Dropbox link to all the completed lessons. As lessons are completed they will be automatically added to the link.These aides have been created to assist you in teaching the Come, Follow Me curric
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PreK - 5th
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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.
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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.
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