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High school ancient history laboratories for Gifted and Talented
Edible Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration Lab - Digital & Print & Go!
** UPDATED TO INCLUDE A DIGITAL VERSION ****This can be easily used as a lab for students to do at home using their own cereal, candy, fruit, beads, etc. they can find. It doesn't have to be edible. Students can take pictures of their finished molecules to show you for extra credit or upload to social media and tag the class instagram (if you have one). In this lab, students will be expected to interpret the molecular and structural formulas of water, carbon dioxide, glucose and oxygen and const
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6th - 12th
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Hogwarts Periodic Table Lab with Answer Key
Bring the popular Harry Potter series into your science class as you present students with a scenario regarding the wizarding periodic table. Students can work independently or in groups to figure out where these "leaked" elements fit in relation to the muggle periodic table. Great for all levels of students: inclusion to gifted. I've done this assignment with middle schoolers, but have also been done it with high school students as well. Have all groups work on this periodic table or assign eac
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8th - 12th
Bouncy Ball Lab - Investigating Potential & Kinetic Energy
Cover potential and kinetic energy or use to teach experimental design as your students review the steps of the scientific method. Perfect for students in all grades and all learning abilities. After students collect data, they make a bar graph of their average data. Includes a lab quiz that I students can take after the lab is complete to show their understanding. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your
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5th - 12th
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Good Buddies Symbiosis Lab and Card Game
In this lab activity, students will work in pairs and groups toDefine symbiosis, commensalism, mutualism, and parasitismIdentify organisms that live in each type of symbiotic relationshipDescribe how symbiotic interactions can be cooperative or competitiveStudents conduct research to determine the type of symbiotic relationship their chosen organism pairing has and complete a data table as a class using google docs. Then they play a card game that allows them to practice matching their known sym
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6th - 12th
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Properties of Water Virtual Lab
Students will better their understanding of experimental design by collecting and analyzing data related to: Surface tensionAdhesion CohesionCapillary actionSpecific HeatThere is a pull tab with background information for students to rely on if they need a refresher or haven't learned this material. This is an excellent experiment to have students complete from home, either due to distance learning or if a student is absent. A list of common household items is included for students to gather wha
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3rd - 12th
Updated! Properties of Water Station Lab (Quiz Included!)
This lab gets students up and out of their seats while they observe the amazing properties of water. Use this to lab to introduce or review.
Station 1: Surface Tension & Adhesion
Station 2: Polarity
Station 3: Surface Tension & Adhesion: Effects of Detergent
Station 4: Hydrogen Bonding
Station 5: Capillary action
Station 6: Cohesion of Water
Station 7: Surface tension: Adhesion & Cohesion
Station 8: Specific Heat (graphing station)
Lab includes a reading with background informat
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6th - 10th
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Mystery Powders Lab - Intro Scientific Method & Physical and Chemical Changes
Students will become CSI and work to solve a mystery by identifying a variety of white powders. Students will distinguish between a physical and chemical change by observing chemical reactions first hand. ========================================================Turn Feedback into TPT Credit (AKA FREE MONEY to BUY MORE at TPT!)Go to your "My Purchases" page. Beside each purchase you will see a "Provide Feedback" button. Click It! Remember, you earn TPT credits (which works the same as cash) to u
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6th - 12th
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Frankenfish Genetics Lab Activity
I use this assignment to have students demonstrate their understanding of Punnett squares because each student creates a fish family that is unique to only them. Generally, I complete one trait with the class and have random students flip a coin to determine whether the trait I’m figuring out will be homozygous dominant, heterozygous dominant, and homozygous recessive. I also use this time to review (or if I’m using this lesson to introduce the topic) or begin the topic. No answer key provided b
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6th - 12th
Engineering an Animal for a Habitat Complete 5E Adaptation Lesson Plan Bundle
This lesson plan takes all the hard work out of a fun way to teach adaptations! You just have to figure out which differentiated worksheet works best for your students, print, and be prepared for an exiting day of active learning. This 5E lesson plan includes everything for you to successfully Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate without giving a lecture and incorporates STEM into your class as students design models of the animal they engineered. Also includes a follow up Extension
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3rd - 12th
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Project
Learn about mummies AND learn to make one yourself. Yes, we are going to mummify a CHICKEN! All information, instructions, and forms for documenting the project are included. This is a project that would be fun for EVERY age!
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K - 12th
(3D/360) Human Prehistory VIRTUAL TOUR and LAB
Resource Includes:Access to the virtual tour platformInteractive timeline featuresDownloadable Skull Analysis Lab and WorksheetProduct Description: Embark on an educational adventure with "Journey Through Time: A Virtual Tour of Human History from the Paleolithic to the Bronze Age"! This immersive virtual experience is designed to transport students from the early days of human ancestors wielding simple stone tools to the sophisticated societies of the Bronze Age. Each historical period is broug
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Case of the Missing Necklace Lab
Students will become CSI and work to solve who stole the jewels by running tests on evidence left at the scene. Excellent lab for students to go through the steps of the scientific method as well as physical/chemical properties/changes. Also, you have access to the Prezi I made and how I presented this lab to my students. You are welcome to copy it to your account and make it your own.
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5th - 12th
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Archaeological Dig (Virtual)
In this lesson students will learn the definitions of artifact, and archaeologist as well as the definitions of absolute and relative dating. They will also go on a virtual archaeological dig to discover artifacts and practice using absolute and relative dating. They will also practice reading graphs, making observations and predictions. The video is about 8 minutes long, but students will need to pause it multiple times to fill out their charts based on the information in the video. Estimated t
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4th - 10th
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History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
Update (August 23): A Milestone Achieved and Exciting Changes Ahead!We're thrilled to announce that we've reached a remarkable milestone: 35 captivating practicals in the History in STEM series! But that's just the beginning. Over the next few months, time will be dedicated to enhancing the collection with a fresh new look and even more enriching content.What's Next: Revamp and Companion PresentationsPrepare for a transformation! Each practical will sport a revitalized appearance. But there's mo
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7th - 12th
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Medical Planner | Daily Planner | Medical Students | Gift for future Doctors
Medical Planner designed and created especially for medical professionals & Medical Students.What's Included:- (01) PDF File containing (30) Printable Daily Planners + (30) Notes Pages.- Organize your day with these daily planner.- Print as many times as you like.- You may not resell for profit in anyway.- No refunds or exchanges for printable downloads.If you have any questions feel free to message me. I will be happy to assist.
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12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Intro Airplane Design App
This fun software app provides an incredible way to use your computer at home or in the classroom to learn STEM through our thematic unit on flight. Visit our web site too!Introduction to Airplane Design makes it easy to engage in authentic science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) by learning the fundamentals of aeronautics. Making use of interactive simulations and powerful design tools you will be pleased how rapidly one can pickup scientific concepts. Best of all, by actively doin
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8th - 12th
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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-4
A Hominid Game of Clue
This activity is a "Who Dun It?" based on the game of clue. Students sort through evidence files to learn about different hominid groups. They gather information about prominent hominid groups such as tools, physical attributes, and locations. This is a great introductory activity to hominid groups or an enhancement activity during the unit. This can be done entirely online. However, to make the activity more interactive and physically stimulating for the classroom environment, you can print
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7th - 11th
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Chemical Physical Changes LAB
Exploratory lab to understand physical and chemical properties of matter.
My students loved this lab. It was a way to not just do lab, but move through each station which kinestetic learners thrive on movement and doing. Please take the opportunity to rate this lab!
Please see example, to ensure right for your students. I teach very diverse population. This can be modified for each level of need. Not intended for a chemistry high school class.
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4th - 10th
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Physics Fun Catapult Lab High School Science STEM
Can't get enough of the siege weapons labs? Here is the best one on TPT!Classroom Tested for many years.Please see preview and feel free to ask any questions!The STEM aspect of this activity can be highlighted by making predictions. Which object will fly the farthest? Which angle works the best? Keep a record of your results.Using catapults to test physics The main objective of this lesson is to collect, organize, and analyze data.The popsicle stick catapult is a classic science class activity f
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9th - 12th
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Huff, Puff, and Slide Experimental Design Lab
Students practice all parts of the scientific method including measuring in metric. Great for upper elementary, middle, and high school students. Use in class, for stem activities, or science club! Make a part of a station activity, a choice board project, or have the entire class do the lab at the same time. Students work in cooperative learning groups to complete the lab. Two sets of worksheets provided to help students who need guidance and less for those who don’t. Students collect data and
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3rd - 12th
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Making Natural pH Indicators Lab
Students will explore pH and natural indicators by testing common items. This lab is differentiated to three different levels of inquiry to allow you to cater the lab to the needs of your students. Answer Key included for pre and post-lab questions and the lab quiz.
Indicators students will make come from:
Beet
Red cabbage
Black tea
Phenolphthalein (found in laxatives)
Blueberry
Rose Petal
Red Zinger Herbal tea
Grape juice
Test solutions:
Acetic acid
Sprite
Water
Baking soda
Milk of
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6th - 12th
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Global Warming Science App
A great app for students at home or in school to learn the underpinning science behind global warming through model simulations and the use of outstanding off-line labs.Global Warming Science and Model is our impressive instructional software on global warming and the resulting climate change. It provides a logical sequential series of engaging simulations of the important concepts needed to understand why global warming of the Earth is happening. These simulations along with the supporting info
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS2-4
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
, HS-ESS2-2
Magnetic force: magnetism and magnets. Levitation PowerPoint STEM lab activity
Experience the captivating world of magnetic forces with our magnetic levitation research kit. Delve into the phenomenon of magnetic levitation as you explore the intricacies of force interaction. This comprehensive resource provides a detailed phenomenology of magnetic force, offering students a hands-on learning experience like no other. The slides:Assembly with photosClear force diagramsProcedure with photosOscillations graphGoal:Determine the correlation between mass on cork top and levitati
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Viking Sunstones - History of STEM practicals - Refraction and Birefringence
Unlock Nautical Mysteries: Practical 4 - Viking Sunstone and Polynesian WayfindingEmbark on a voyage into the maritime sagas with Practical 4 in the History in STEM series. This captivating experiment unravels the secrets of the Viking Sunstone, a theoretical tool in navigation, and explores the intriguing methods of Ancient Polynesian Wayfinders. Join us as we delve into the realms of Icelandic Spar, sun compass theories, and reflective landscapes.Viking Sunstone: Guiding Light in Norse Explora
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â History of STEM Practicals Bundle - Science, Mathematics and History
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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.
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