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Ancient history resources for Easel and for homeschool
Early Societies to 1500 CE Workbook (Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 4 Early Societies to 1500 CE unit in the Ontario Social Studies 2018 curriculum (Heritage and Identity). In this workbook, students will learn about various topics related to early societies and their cultures. Students will delve into the fascinating world of ancient civilizations such as Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Medieval England, Six Nations, Inuit, and the Inca Empire. They will explore aspects of these societies, including t
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4th
Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Ancient Greece - Greek Gods and Goddesses
Teach your students about fifteen of the main Greek gods and goddesses with illustrated listings, each with an original illustration, the Roman names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Greek religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals and Mount Olympus. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated re
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
Ancient Greece Art Lesson: Roll A Greek Vase Middle School Art Project Templates
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with an engaging, no prep Ancient Greece art lesson? This Greek vase project will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by the durability of their pottery which featured athletes from the ancient Olympics. Moreover, they’ll enjoy the roll a Greek vase game to make their own!And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Greece. During this art project, your class will learn abou
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5th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Portraits Art History Project: Middle School Art Sub Plan Activity
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Ancient Egypt art projects? This Egyptian portrait lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by how they displayed wealth with jewelry, wigs, ornate collars, and makeup. Moreover, they’ll enjoy creating a portrait with fashions of the times.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Egypt. During this art project, your class will learn how line
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5th - 7th
Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Revolution Activity | Stone Age Gallery Walk
Take your students on a walking tour or gallery walk to discover the ways of life of the earliest humans from the Paleolithic (Old Stone) Age to the Neolithic (New Stone) Age and the Neolithic Revolution. It's easy to set up and your students will be engaged and ready to learn!Students can investigate the early humans, examine primary source images, and read about the changes and developments over the period. Resource Includes26 slides to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students i
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6th - 10th
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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
African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity | Medieval Africa Centers
This African Kingdoms in the Middle Ages Activity will save you time and stress as you introduce your students to the significant civilizations of Africa during Medieval times while students practice vital Social Studies skills. It includes center or investigation cards on the origination and location, wealth, leadership, and decline of Ghana, Mali, Songhai, the Eastern Kingdoms, and the Central & Southern Kingdoms. Skills Practiced:Reading for ContentTopic Investigation & Categorizatio
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Ancient Civilizations GRAPES Posters Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China
Help your students learn and organize info about ancient civilizations with these G.R.A.P.E.S. posters, guiding questions, and graphic organizers! The GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Poster and Graphic Organizer Set is an easy acronym to organize information for the basic traits of ancient civilizations. G.R.A.P.E.S. is an acronym for:G- GeographyR- ReligionA- AchievementsP- PoliticsE- EconomicsS- Social StructureGRAPES is an effective way to learn and organize information about different civilizat
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6th - 8th
Athens VS Sparta: Reading and Guided Notes - Print and Digital
The study of Ancient Greece is so captivating, but why not get students even more excited about it with a quick study of the government structure, daily life, and military life! Planning fun and engaging lessons can take time and this resource is designed to take the planning off of your plate so you can watch your students learn! This set of activities is designed to be an easy, no-prep approach to the study of Ancient Greece and its fascinating history and ways of life. No more looking for we
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6th - 8th
Otzi: CSI Investigation - Print and Digital
One of the most interesting stories of Early Man is Otzi the Iceman! Students love learning about Otzi and where he was found, examining the theories behind what happened to him, and based on their research, coming to their own conclusions. It’s the perfect CSI-type activity to engage students in the learning, research, and writing process! Use this lesson towards the end of your Early Man unit to make 6th grade social studies rock! As fun as this activity is, you’ll probably love that it requ
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Early Man Interactive Notebook and Resource Bundle - Print and Digital
Ancient Romans - Julius Caesar
Gaius Julius Caesar was one of the most famous leaders of history. He was a brilliant military leader and brutal opponent to his enemies. Caesar only ruled Rome for a short time, but his political career changed the way Rome was governed. This resource covers Caesar's early career, the First Triumvirate, the consulship, conquest in Gaul, crossing the Rubicon and Rome's civil war, Caesar's role in Egypt, his dictatorship, the Julian calendar, his assassination and the new caesar. Three worksheets
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Egyptian Gods Pharaohs Pyramids
Students will explore life in ancient Egypt while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features with this interactive book.TOPICS INCLUDE:the Nile riverUpper and Lower EgyptKing Menes and the double crowndaily life in ancient Egyptpharaohsgods and goddessesmummiespyramidsWHAT YOU WILL GET12-page printable bookCut-and-glue titlesAncient Egypt vocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer Full color, digital vers
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3rd - 4th
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Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Egypt Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Egyptians! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Egypt study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient Egypt and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
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PreK - 2nd
World Religions Investigation and Comparison Centers or Stations Activity
Introduce your students to the major World Religions with this Investigation and Comparison Centers Activity that hits the Social Studies skills as it addresses World and Geography concepts and standards. This is a complete centers activity for the investigation and comparison of the major world religions. Easily set it up as stations, a gallery walk, or table folders for students to work on individually or in small groups.Students will visit each center to see vivid images and to read concise
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: World Religions Comparison Centers Activity & ORQ Writing Bundle
Mesopotamia Mini Book for Early Readers
This Mesopotamia Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mesopotamia! This book can be used for a very basic Mesopotamia study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA color half page mini book for the teacher to use as a guide, to laminate, and/or to add this mini book to their collectionA photo poster collage to display on a bul
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PreK - 2nd
Current Events Sample Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizer Informational Text
Dive into current events, student news, informational text, reading strategies, and more with our exclusive sampler from Current Events Response Printables!This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive current event graphic organizers that promise to make learning engaging and effective. Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler for just $1, and if you love it, get your dollar back with the included coupon code for the full version of Current Events Response Printables.It’s our way of sayi
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3rd - 8th
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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Ancient Romans - Gladiators
Gladiators were fighters who battled each other in contests for the entertainment of Romans. This resource briefly covers who gladiators were, gladiator school, the Colosseum, gladiators as celebrities, politics, animals, armor, weapons and Spartacus. Two worksheets are also included.Pages: 6 (including 2 answer sheets)Contents:2 Information HandoutsQuestionsMultiple ChoiceAnswer sheetsIf you are teaching about Romans, you might also be interested in these resources:Roman MythsThe Roman ArmyRoma
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Greece Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Greece Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient Greece! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Greece study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Greeks and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
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PreK - 2nd
Pompeii Investigation | Reading & Guided Notes - Print and Digital
The eruption of Mt. Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii is a story that captures students’ attention and makes them hungry for more information. Students love the stories behind those who lived in Pompeii at the time of the eruption and examining what was left behind. Students also have so many questions. Did anyone survive the eruption? Why were people living so close to an active volcano? How much damage did the eruption cause? To help answer these questions, use one, two, three, or all fo
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6th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt - Afterlife and Mummification
Ancient Egyptian beliefs regarding the afterlife, the origin of mummification, the steps of mummification, canopic jars, the funeral, the Book of the Dead and the Underworld are included in this resource. Worksheets include a multiple-choice, a crossword and an activity where students put the steps of mummification in the right order.Pages: 9 (including 3 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information Pages1 Crossword1 Steps of Mummification Activity1 Multiple Choice3 Answer SheetsAll photos, illustration
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome Activity Introduction to Ancient Rome Gallery Walk
Students love to get up and move with this introduction to Ancient Rome. Skip the lecture! This ready-to-use Ancient Rome gallery walk introduces students to Ancient Rome. Students work in groups to explore Ancient Rome topics, make notes about images and text related to Ancient Rome, and conduct an initial analysis of their findings. Great to add to your study of Ancient Rome.Included in this resource:- 6 Gallery walk stations- Graphic organizer- Analysis activityExhibits:•Exhibit A: Geogra
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6th - 9th
Also included in: World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Mummification and the Afterlife - Ancient Egypt - Print and Digital
Students LOVE studying the fascinating details of Ancient Egypt including the Pyramids of Giza, the Afterlife, mummification, and sarcophaguses. This resource takes the most interesting topics and makes them even more interesting! Starting with a vocabulary unit and progressing all the way to a hands-on mummification activity, this set of lessons is bound to catch your students’ attention and make them want more! Use all of these activities, or just a few. Teach it all in one class session, or b
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6th - 8th
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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.
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