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8th grade ancient history rubrics for GATE
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
Ancient Greece The Twelve Olympian Gods and Goddesses
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.
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5th - 9th
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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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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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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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Early Humans - Paleolithic and Neolithic - Cave Painting Activity & Rubric
This product is an engaging activity for students to apply information learned about early humans during the paleolithic and neolithic time periods.
Students can work on the activity independently or in a group. They can do the activity on poster board, sketch paper, or bulletin board paper.
I give my students 2 days on this assignment. I use bulletin board paper with my class and allow them to work in groups. On the first day, I turn off the lights and give them flashlights. I have th
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Civilizations Project with Rubric
This package includes a detailed outline of what is expected in a complete Ancient Civilizations report and presentation - whether it is meant to be the "big" project during the final term of Social Studies class or merely a month-long individual project.
Given the choice of China, Rome, Greece, Egypt or India, students will write a report on the government system, social structure, inventions, communication, climate, landscape and conclude with a comparison of modern day Canada or the United
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5th - 10th
Night at the Museum PBL: Ancient Civilization Exhibit Design
Project-based learning allows for students to engage in solving a real-world problem or answering a complex question. They demonstrate their knowledge and skills by creating a public product or presentation for a real audience. Students have choice throughout the course of the project, including how to show mastery. Students reflect on progress and engage in the feedback process.PRINT AND GO!!!Students will work in groups to create an ancient culture museum. They will conduct research about the
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3rd - 8th
Alexander the Great Facebook Timeline Project
This project asked students to pretend Alexander the Great was a social media conqueror as well and create a Facebook timeline for him. Using a template that I created to look just like a Facebook timeline (2013) students can fill in information regarding his background and stats as well as create some Facebook posts to Alexander from Philip of Macedon, Aristotle, and even Alex's much loved horse. Rubric included for grading. Additionally, I have another file of the old Facebook profile for th
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6th - 10th
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Romulus and Remus Activities
Lesson and activities to introduce students to the mythical founding of Rome. Students learn about Romulus and Remus, the myth surrounding them, and use what they learn to write an argumentative essay.Includes:- Notes Power Point with student worksheet to introduce students to the miss- Worksheet where students put the myth's events in the correct order- Crossword puzzle- Rubric for students to create a comic summarizing the myth- Argument writing assignment: rubric, suggested sources, and grap
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7th - 12th
Ancient India and Ancient China Travel Brochure Project
The amazing students at your school have engineered the very first time machine - now we are able to travel back in time! It is now up to you to create a travel brochure to entice time travelers to join you on a visit to the civilization of Ancient India OR Ancient China.Students will be designing and creating unique brochures. Within your historical brochure, you’ll need to include general information about the civilization of Ancient India OR Ancient China. You also need to include appealing p
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6th - 9th
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
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5th - 9th
Ancient/World History Interactive Notebook Cover, Rubric, Table of Contents
If you're like me, you LOVE using interactive notebooks with your students! They're a fantastic way to actively involve students in the learning process. But...if you're like me, you also want your interactive notebooks to be organized! Students should be able to access information quickly and accurately, making it easy to review previously-studied material and create new entries when needed. This is the perfect tool to help you and your students get, and STAY, organized! Included in this resou
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4th - 10th
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
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6th - 9th
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Ancient History Wax Museum Biography Research Project - Rubrics & Organizers 6-8
Get your students excited to learn about Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, or Ancient India with this fun and engaging Biography Research project! Students will create a living ancient history wax museum and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.This engaging and ready-to-go printable project provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. Students can
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6th - 8th
Ancient Civilization Research using QR Codes: Maya, Aztec, Inca
Use QR codes to research three ancient civilizations: Maya, Aztec, Inca. QR codes are linked to kid-friendly websites. Follow the guiding questions and rubric to locate information and create a product to present. Directions for the following products are included: brochure, PowerPoint, Prezi, scrapbook, story book, and picture collage.
Assign one civilization per student or group. Students present information to the class. Students record information that they learn during the present
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4th - 9th
Sargon of the Akkadians - World History Mini-DBQ
Bring your unit on Mesopotamia to the next level by giving students the chance to find their own answers like a historian! In this mini-DBQ students will analyze one primary source about the reign of the first emperor Sargon of the Akkadians, and an infographic on the Victory Stele of Naram-Sin showing the conquering Akkadians riding into battle. Using that analysis, they'll answer the question "How did Sargon create the first empire in Mesopotamia?"Each source features lots of support for a var
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6th - 9th
Ancient Civilizations + Human Origins and Evolution BUNDLE
Get a deal on these two jam-packed, ready-to-print resources on human origins, evolution, ancient civilizations, and archaeology! These units align with the Grade 7 curriculum in BC, however they are suitable for any classroom learning about the subject matter.These resources are also available separately.Enjoy!
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6th - 9th
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Life in Ancient Rome Project Menu w/ Rubric - PDF
This is a research based, student led project. Students select the mini-projects they want to complete from the "menu" (allowing them to self differentiate) based off their strong suits. Student choice allows for easy differentiation as students can focus on the skills and content that are relevant to them personally. By the end student's should have created a strong understanding of multiple aspects of life in Ancient Rome by researching, constructing, and describing life in the Roman Empire.
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4th - 9th
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Ancient India- National Geographic Cover Project
Students will create a cover for an issue of National Geographic using words and pictures that highlight a topic from Ancient India (list of topics included). The cover must include all parts included in the rubric. Students will conduct research on a topic selected. The cover page must be formatted consistent with a National Geographic cover. Sample cover pages are included.
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6th - 8th
Ancient Mesopotamia Invention Convention
Ancient Mesopotamian Invention Convention is a great way to allow students to learn how to collaborate with peers. This project is meant to have the littlest amount of teacher interaction and input as possible. In this activity students select one of the Ancient Mesopotamian Inventions randomly, with materials that either they provided from home, or that the teacher provided, or a combination of both, they must create the invention selected. In this material I have included:Directions on how to
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Mesopotamia Unit
Egypt Greek Logic Puzzles - Ancient Civilizations- Activities for Fast Finishers
Looking for engaging activities for your Egypt or Greek Unit? THIS IS IT! This mini bundle will have your students extending their learning and their thinking at the same time. Logic Puzzles are great for Sub Plans! Currently includes 7 logic puzzles for ONE LOW PRICE! There are 5 matrix grid puzzles and two location logic puzzles. The location logic puzzles come in color and B & W, the color versions are perfect for plastic sleeves and white board markers. These brain busters also co
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6th - 9th
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Ancient World History End of the Year Project- Design Your Own Amusement Park
☀️Summer is almost hereFinish out the year with an ancient world history creative project! This is a perfect project to end teaching a year of ancient world history.Task: Design a Social Studies-themed amusement park! This year our content focused on Ancient World history. Design a park based on the topics covered.Students will create different themed rides and stands based on topics of Ancient Egypt, The Americas, Ancient China, Ancient Japan, Ancient Africa, and the Black Plague. Product Inclu
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5th - 8th
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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
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5th - 8th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
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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.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
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