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Ancient history webquests for homeschool
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) Google Docs Included
Julius Caesar - Webquest with Key (Ancient Rome) - This 10 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the history of Julius Caesar during Ancient Rome. It contains 31 questions from a great history website. It comes with a Google Docs version and a PDF version to allow the teacher versatility in the classroom.Your students will learn about the life of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events related to the life of Julius Caesar in An
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5th - 12th
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Alexander the Great - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Alexander the Great Webquest with Key - This 8 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basics of the life of Alexander the Great. It contains 21 questions from a great history website.Your students will learn about the impact of Alexander the Great in history and on modern leaders. Specifically, your students will learn about the military conquest that Alexander the Great carried out against the Persian Empire. Overall, your students will appreciate Alexander the Great
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5th - 10th
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Ancient China Webquest (Daily Life)
Ancient China Daily Life Webquest:Students will gain a basic understanding of daily life in Ancient China through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:http://china.mrdonn.org/index.htmlClick here to view the website.The webquest contains 40 questions and an answer key is included for the teacher. A QR code is included along with the traditional website link. This great activity can be used to introduce or further enhance your students' knowledge
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4th - 10th
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Maya, Inca, and Aztec Webquest Bundle
The bundle contains three webquests about the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included answer keys. Please message me if you have any questions. *The documents can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. The Maya Webquest (40 questions)Topics: Geography Government Daily Life Religion Sacrifice Inventions Hieroglyphics Ball Games Agriculture Pyramids Justice, Court
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4th - 9th
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Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars - Webquest and Map Assignment with Key
Ancient Rome and the Punic Wars - Webquest and Map Assignment with Key - This 10 page document contains a webquest and mapping assignment with a teachers key related to the basic history of the Punic Wars and their significance in the history of Rome. It contains 26 questions from the history.com website.
Your students will learn about the history of each of the three Punic Wars and their significance to Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major people, themes and events of the Punic Wars. Speci
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5th - 10th
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Peloponnesian War Web Quest! Athens, Sparta, the Thirty Tyrants, and More!
In this Peloponnesian War webquest, you receive a 2-page web quest where students navigate 6 informative links to learn about the causes, brief history, and outcomes of the Peloponnesian War. Students emerge being able to complete three overarching questions at the end of the web quest: What caused the Peloponnesian War to break out?How did the Peloponnesian War lead to the downfall of Ancient Greece?How did the war show the triumph of democracy?A full key and editable copy are included! This r
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5th - 8th
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Olympics in Ancient Greece Webquest
This webquest allows students to learn about the Olympics in Ancient Greece using the great BBC BiteSize History series, which was designed for use in classrooms grade 4-8.This webquest works great as a way to integrate technology into the classroom. The site is advertisement free and includes interactive pictures to foster a better understanding the Olympics in Ancient Greece and having fun along the way. Videos embedded in the website may not work, and because of this they are not included i
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt WebQuest: Reading and Research - Print and Digital
The stories and history of Ancient Egypt capture middle school minds like no other unit. The pyramids, pharaohs, and the Sphinx simply captivate students! With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more engaging with a webquest? Webquests are a fantastic way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about fascinating topics, such as Ancient Egypt. They are a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by
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5th - 8th
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Middle Ages DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Distance Learning
The Middle Ages DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about the Middle Ages, Medieval Times or the Dark Ages, the Hundred Years War, society and the Black Death. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 s
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5th - 8th
Mesopotamia Webquest (Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians)
Mesopotamia Webquest (Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians)Students will gain a basic understanding of the many great civilizations that lived in Mesopotamia through an easy to follow webquest. Please check out the website by clicking on the link below:Click here to view the website.I would like to thank Illumismart for the wonderful clip art!The webquest contains 70 questions and an answer key is included for the
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4th - 9th
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Greek Mythology DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM for Google Drive® | Ancient Greece
The Greek Mythology DIGITAL Escape Room will take students on a secret mission through two 360° VIEW rooms! This escape room has students decode interesting facts about Ancient Greece, Greek Mythology, Greek Gods, Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Athena, and more. Drag the mouse or keypad to move the screen for a 360 view! All you have to do is share the link with your students!! It’s THAT easy! No prior knowledge is needed.***STUDENT GOOGLE ACCOUNTS™ REQUIRED FOR USE***Students will read 4 short pa
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5th - 8th
Buddhism & Hinduism WebQuest Bundle
Buddhism & Hinduism WebQuest Bundle - Google CompatibleKeep students engaged with a WebQuest on Buddhism and Hinduism! Students will visit a website and answer the accompanying questions on the worksheet. This is an excellent edition to your Ancient India or World Religions unit!Buddhism WebQuest: Using Google Classroom? No problem! A link to a Google Slides version of this activity is included in the Terms of Use section of this product. There you will find links to the editable Print Versi
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6th - 10th
Rise and Spread of Christianity Web Quest Activity | 4 Part + Primary Source
In this Rise and Spread of Christianity web quest and primary source activity, students complete a 4-part web quest to learn the early history of the Christian faith, Constantine, the Edict of Milan, the Edict of Thessalonica, and more. A short primary source analysis is included as well for students to practice interpreting short documents from the 3rd century!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Rome activities unit located here bundle!
Grades:
5th - 8th
Egyptian Hieroglyphics Activities | Web Search Scavenger Hunt | Writing
(Hieroglyphics; Ancient Egypt; Egyptian Hieroglyphics; Writing Hieroglyphics)This bundle includes two of my Ancient Egyptian activities using hieroglyphics. Please note that this resource is also included in my "Less Mess" Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook Activities. 1. Website Sleuths- Egyptian HieroglyphicsYour students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity on Egyptian hieroglyphics. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to ten questi
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3rd - 7th
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Greek Mythology: Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Webquest
Students will gain basic knowledge about the mythology of Ancient Greece by completing a webquest. The website allows students to explore the gods, goddesses, and demi-gods of Ancient Greece in a very kid friendly website. I recommend this webquest for grades 4-9. The following key ideas are covered in this webquest:The TitansThe OlympiansHerculesAchilles Please check out the website at:http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece.phpClick here to view the websiteI would like to thank Glitter
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4th - 9th
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Ancient China Webquest (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties)
The assignment contains 37 questions about the political, economic, and cultural structures of the dynasties in Ancient China (Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties). Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included an answer key. Please message me if you have any questions. *The document can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Topics: The Sui Dynasty:Unifying China Emperor Wen The decline of the Sui
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Curriculum Bundle
Ancient Egypt WebQuest: Reading and Research - Digital Version
The stories and history of Ancient Egypt capture middle school minds like no other unit. The pyramids, pharaohs, and the Sphinx simply captivate students! With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more engaging with a webquest? Webquests are a fantastic way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about fascinating topics, such as Ancient Egypt. They are a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by
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6th - 8th
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Website Sleuths: Maya, Inca & Aztec Bundle | Web/ Internet Search Activity
Your students will enjoy being "web detectives" with this web scavenger hunt activity about the Maya, Incas, and Aztecs.. Students will use the provided website to look up the answers to twenty questions about each of these three ancient civilizations (sixty questions total).This resource contains the following three resources at a discounted bundle rate:Website Sleuths- The MayaWebsite Sleuths- The IncasWebsite Sleuths- The AztecsSpace is provided under each question for students to write the a
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4th - 7th
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Great Wall of China - Webquest with Key
Great Wall of China - Webquest with Key - This 6 page document contains a webquest and teachers key related to the basic history of the Great Wall of China. It contains 18 questions from the history.com website.Your students will learn about the early history and creation of the Great Wall of China. It covers all of the major people, themes and events that impact the history of the Great Wall of China. Specifically, your students will learn about the creation of the Great Wall of China, how it c
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4th - 9th
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Ancient India: Fact-Checking the Mauryan & Gupta Empires of Ancient India!
In this Maurya and Gupta Empires of Ancient India student activity, students will work as research fact-checkers to learn about the empires of Ancient India. Each student will receive a list of data regarding the Mauryan (Maurya) and Gupta empires of Ancient India. Students then will closely examine their text to find the errors! Errors must be corrected while correct facts need to be confirmed! This Ancient India lesson is included in the Ancient India Unit bundle located here!Students shou
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5th - 8th
Greek Mythology Historical Investigation | Reading - Print and Digital
Greek Mythology is easily one of the most popular units of study for middle schoolers. Who doesn’t love stories of heroes, goddesses, conquests, and villains? With such a fun and interesting unit, why not make it even more interactive with a webquest? This investigation is a great way for teachers to let students take the lead and discover all there is to learn about a topic, such as Greek Mythology. It is a great way for teachers to challenge learners, but guide them in the right direction by p
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Fall of Ancient Rome - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Fall of Ancient Rome - Webquest with Key (Google Doc Included)
Your students will learn about the history and main concepts of the Fall or Collapse of Ancient Rome. It covers all of the major principles, examples and ideas related to the Fall of Ancient Rome. Specifically, your students will learn about the history and people including the Fall of Ancient Rome's relation to the invasion of outsiders, economic crisis, rise of Christianity and more! A great tool to teach the Fall of Ancient Rome
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Egypt Unit | Activity Pages | Interactive Notebook Activities
My "Less Mess" Ancient Egypt Unit Activity Pages/Interactive Notebook Activities are ready to use whether you are using interactive notebooks in your classroom or not! They can even function as worksheets if needed. Make learning about pharaohs, pyramids, hieroglyphics, Hatshepsut, King Tut, gods and goddesses, mummification the Three Kingdoms of Egypt, etc. come ALIVE! For notebooks, they allow for two simple steps: cut around the border and glue it in. That’s it! They are perfect for teachers
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Rome Webquest Bundle (Roman Empire)
The bundle contains 3 engaging webquests about the history of Ancient Rome. Students will use kid-friendly websites to answer the questions. I have included answer keys. Please message me if you have any questions. *The documents can be uploaded to your website or Google Drive; however, please make sure it is password protected. Webquests included: Roman Empire Webquest (43 questions) Topics/Key Vocabulary:The historical telling of the founding of Rome (Roman Forum and the hills of Palatine and
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5th - 8th
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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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