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Ancient history resources for Montessori under $5
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
History of Writing 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Writing.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of writing from cave art to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any ot
Grades:
1st - 6th
Printables DreamCatchers Coloring sheets-Indigenous People's Day.
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Dream Catcher Coloring Book - Perfect for Relaxing and a Great Way to De-Stress!Stress Relieving Activity for Adult - Native American Dreamcatcher - Beautiful Mandala Designs Files Details :-8 PNG 300 HQ SIZED 8.5X11 INCHES,for easy integration into your projects.-1 PDF HQ 8 Page Unique Design.-with thick black lines for easy resizing and crisp, clear prints at any size.USE THESE FOR: Indigenous Peo
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PreK - 3rd
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History of Numbers 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Numbers.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of numbers from prehistory to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any
Grades:
1st - 6th
Montessori Dinosaur Fossil Sequence Cards
With this activity, children will learn about the sequence in which a dinosaur fossil is created and discovered. Included is a series of 6 cards, featuring a beautiful illustration and simple description that the children will place in the proper order. Also included is a set of black and white images that match the cards that can be printed and copied as needed. With these, the children can color, write vocabulary, and compile it all into their own small booklet.This set comes with: Colored c
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PreK - 1st
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Printable Time Line (40,000 BC to 2000 AD)
This printable timeline (dates 40,000 BC to 2000 AD) can be used for any purpose–sequencing pictures and information about the great civilizations, historical events or personages, world art, or any other development. I used it to show the history of writing from proto-writing (cave art) all the way up to personal computers. The children can lay the date cards out end-to-end. All cards together stretch a little over 30.’ Or you can lay them out in consecutive rows. After laying the cards out end
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1st - 6th
Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project
This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.)
Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES.
File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.
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5th - 9th
Characteristics of a Civilization 3-Part Cards
Nomenclature cards, or 3-part cards are a wonderful way for children to interact with new information. This material, focusing on the Characteristics of a Civilization, consists of labels, definition cards, and pictures. When completing this work, the child should begin by sorting all the cards and placing the pictures across the top of their rug or table. They then read the labels and definition and match them to the pictures. When finished matching, the child should check their work using the
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2nd - 5th
MAYA & AZTEC Civilizations Flipbook, Calendar, Chinampas Activity | Mesoamerica
Learn all about the two major ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica through info flip-books and hands on crafts. Students will learn major highlights of each civilization and how they have left their mark on the culture of Mexico and North America today. Make a working Maya calendar and floating gardens called chinampas, first invented by the Aztecs.Includes eight (8) pages of resources. *Resources also included in the MEXICO Activity Book.
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1st - 6th
Timeline of Life Research Project
Whether students are studying the Timeline of Life, dinosaurs, fossils, or ancient animals in general, this is a great project for them to practice their research skills.
The student is to choose an ancient animal from their studies that they are interested in learning more about. This could be a creature from as early as the Cambrian Period such as the trilobite or from as late as the Tertiary Period such as the mastodon.Once they have chosen their animal, they will use the Timeline of Life
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2nd - 5th
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Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Includes 3-part picture cards and information cards for:Great Pyramids of GizaHanging Gardens of BabylonStatue of Zeus at OlympiaTemple of Artemis at EphesusTemple at HalicarnassusColossus of RhodesLighthouse of AlexandriaEach of the Seven Wonders includes 3-part cards and a brief information card.It also includes 4 research outlines that will assist the children with organizing the information they've learned and the questions they'd like to find the answer
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2nd - 5th
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The History of Writing (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
a timeli
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1st - 6th
Characteristics of a Civilization Research Booklet
This printable material is meant to be used as a follow-up to the initial instruction of the Characteristics of a Civilization 3-Part Cards. Students are encouraged to select a civilization they wish to research further and use this booklet as a guide them through the research process.The students are provided with a table of contents, description of a civilization, and the eightprimary characteristics. Additionally, they are given prompts for each characteristic to help them navigate their rese
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Egyptian Mythology Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 16 gods and goddesses of Ancient Egyptian mythology in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games.Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description• split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other• spl
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4th - 7th
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The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
an additional story on
Grades:
1st - 6th
The History of Paper- Timeline, Reading Passages, DIY and more!
ContentsPg. 2: Suggested Instructions for UsePg. 3: Non-Fiction Question StemsPgs. 4-11: History of Paper Timeline CardsPgs. 12-14: Timeline SheetsPgs. 15-16: The History of Papyrus Reading PassagePg. 17: Make Your Own Papyrus Instruction PagePg. 18: The History of Animal Skin Parchment Reading PassagePg. 19: The Process of Making Modern Paper Reading PassagePg. 20: Paper FactsPgs. 21-22: History of Paper Research GuidePg. 23: Terms of UseEnjoy!
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2nd - 6th
Ancient Egypt Definition Matching Cards and Games
Help kids learn 12 vocabulary words related to Ancient Egypt in a fun, hands-on way. This product features Montessori-inspired, multi-part cards that can be used for independent study or to play a variety of interactive games.Click HERE to SAVE with my Ancient Egypt Matching Cards and Games BundleThe packet includes:• control cards featuring the vocabulary word along with a picture and description• split cards featuring the picture on one half and the term and definition on the other• split card
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4th - 7th
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Multicultural Symbols of Peace - Three Part Cards
This set of three part cards is a perfect addition to your classroom peace table. Each card showcases a different cultural symbol for peace along with its country of origin. Each set includes a picture card, word card, and control card for the following symbols: Heiwa (Japanese Kanji for peace), Peace Sign, Peace Dove, Ohm or Shanti (Hindi for peace and mindfulness), Yin Yang (Chinese for peace and oneness), Lotus Buddha (Buddhist symbol for peace through meditation), Ankh (Egyptian hieroglyphic
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PreK - 3rd
Greek and Roman Gods
Studying Ancient Greek or Roman civilizations? Students love to learn about the Greek and Roman Gods. These vocabulary cards teach the Greek and Roman names, symbols and other facts. A mini-book acts as an answer key. Family Trees make the relationships easier to understand. Other fun activities include Make your own god cards, a quiz, a matching activity and three thinking questions designed for small group discussion. Download the preview to see examples of activities.
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The Olympian
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K - 3rd
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Ediacaran Biota Colorful poster, First Multicellular Organisms on The Planet
Explore the fascinating world of the Ediacaran Period with this colorful poster showcasing 22 of the Earth's earliest animals. Discover these extinct prehistoric creatures in vivid detail. Perfect for classrooms, nurseries, and curious minds of all ages22 Extinct Prehistoric animals: DickinsoniaTribrachidiumNamacalathusCharniaCloudinaParvancorinaPalaeophragmodictyaErniettaSwartpuntiaKimberellaVentogyrusFunisiaPhyllozoonHaootiaAspidellaEoporpitaMawsonites spriggiPteridiniumArchaeaspinus Fedonkini
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Resurrection Eggs Cards-pdf print. Bible Verse Cards. Easter Card Set.
Tell the Easter story with these gentle advent printable cards. Each day tell a small piece of the resurrection story to read to your children.These cards can be used in so many ways. - bind them on a ring to keep them all together- buy matching figurines at the dollar tree and hide each item in an egg to go with each card.-print out each card twice to make a fun memory match game.Printable Resurrection story cards are beautifully illustrated with color images making the story more understandabl
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PreK - 3rd
Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans
✨ ⚡️Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans- Prehistory ✨ ⚡️Enhance Learning with Classroom Décor ActivityIntroducing our captivating Stone Age Interactive Timeline, a one-of-a-kind educational resource crafted to engage students aged 9-14 in an immersive historical experience. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a dedicated homeschooling parent, this hands-on activity is designed to ignite curiosity and excitement, promoting a profound comprehension of crucial
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1st - 8th
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Months of the Year 3-Part Cards
The aim of this material is to introduce the children to the Latin derivation and history of the months of the year and is a great addition to any calendar studies. It could be used in its entirety or individually at the onset of each new month. Nomenclature cards, or 3-part cards are a wonderful way for children to interact with new information. The material consists of labels, definition cards, and pictures. When completing this work, the child should begin by sorting all the cards and placing
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2nd - 6th
History of The Earth- Evolution of Life Colorful Educational Poster
History of The Earth- Evolution of LifeEarth's history in this vibrant and educational simple teaching chart! Perfect for the classroom, this Montessori-inspired timeline. Engaging visual representation of Earth's timeline from the Hadean Eon to the Present. Explore key life forms from each period, including the fascinating creatures that shaped our planet.File Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for op
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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.
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