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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.W.3 resources
Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Mythology Projects - Ancient Greece Unit Activities
This Greek Mythology Unit contains over 200 pages and it is the perfect addition to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook or Ancient Greece unit. These Greek mythology projects and activities include full text versions of a variety of Ancient Greek myths, telling the tales of the Olympians and other Greek Gods and Goddesses. It contains all of the resources, foldable activities, graphic organizers, and mythology worksheets you need to teach your students about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and m
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
This Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle has over 350 pages of Egypt projects and activities. It contains Ancient Egypt reading passages, an Ancient Egypt timeline, comprehension questions, an Ancient Egypt map, foldable activities, projects, graphic organizers, and more! ✅Be sure to click on the previews for detailed descriptions and images of exactly what is included in this package.✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE OF EGYPT PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AT A REDUCED PRICE! This is a HUGE value w
Grades:
4th - 7th
Silk Road Simulation Ancient & Medieval China - Han & Tang Dynasties Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your China Unit?Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to ancient or medieval China during the Han or Tang Dynasties. Students will work together to travel from the Mediterranean to Chang 'an via the Silk Road in order to return home.Along their journey, they will experience the challenges of the Silk Road, make decisions that will affect their life and wealth, explore historical and cultural site
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6th - 7th
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Peloponnesian War Simulation - Ancient Greece Sparta vs Athens Activity
Are you struggling to get your student engaged and excited about your Ancient Greece Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to ancient Greece to report on the Peloponnesian Wars between two powerful Greek City States: Athens and Sparta. Students will role play as reporters, participate in military training & record information about the causes, events and outcome of the war. Students will participate in military training as hoplites and rowers, listen
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Punic Wars Simulation - Roman Republic - Ancient Rome Activity
Are you struggling to get your student engaged and excited about your Ancient Rome Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to the Roman Republic to report on the Punic Wars in Italy and Carthage! Students will role play as reporters and record information about the causes, events and outcome of the wars, participate in military training and interview soldiers as they trace the impact of wars on three generations of Roman plebeian farmers. By the end, they w
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Ancient & World History Curriculum - Greece Rome Egypt China India Course
Tired of using boring social studies curriculum? Then use a Middle School Ancient & World History Curriculum that is engaging for students and provides flexibility for teachers that covers the Roman Empire, European Middle Ages, Islamic Empires, Chinese Dynasties, Mesoamerica, West Africa, India, the Reformation, Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Exploration! This curriculum is perfect for veteran and new teachers! It includes 184 activities to engage, excite and support mid
Grades:
6th - 7th
World History Sub Plans and Fast Finisher Social Studies Activities
This no-prep bundle of emergency world history themed sub activities and early finisher activities will keep your students engaged while you are out! Don't fret about time away from your classroom, preparing sub plans, or keeping the attention of students who finish lessons and readings early. Over 25 activity worksheets are provided in both color and printer-friendly black and white versions. They are specifically designed for social studies classrooms and to be educational and engaging. With t
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5th - 9th
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Crusades Simulation Middle Ages Medieval Europe Feudalism Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Middle Ages Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to the First Crusade! Students will role play as reporters as they interview pilgrims and knights, recording information about battles, Crusaders' motivations, routes taken to the Holy Land and the war's long term impacts. They will also evaluate whether the Crusaders’ actions go against Christian teachings and whether knights gained we
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Medieval & Middle Ages Simulation & Project Bundle Simulation Reading
Ancient Civilizations History Sub Plans and Fast Finisher Activities
Over 20 no-prep emergency Ancient Civilization themed sub activities and early finisher activities! Don't fret about time away from your classroom and preparing sub plans: these activity worksheets are provided in both color and printer-friendly black and white versions. They are specifically designed for history and social studies classrooms and to be educational and engaging. With these no-prep, ready-to-use activities students will: Design travel posters for ancient civilizations (Ancient Egy
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5th - 9th
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Ancient History Curriculum - Greece Rome Egypt China India World Course
Tired of using boring social studies curriculum? Then use Middle School Ancient History Curriculum that is engaging for students and provides flexibility for teachers that covers Early Humans, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Israel, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Greece and the Roman Republic! This curriculum is perfect for veteran and new teachers! It includes 96 activities to engage, excite and support middle school students. Let World History Rawks plan, so you can Rawk!Updates com
Grades:
6th - 7th
Birth of Islam Simulation - Muhammad - Mecca - Medina - Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Islam Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to 632 CE! Students must travel the trade routes to Mecca, meet Bedouin clans, learn about Muhammad's teachings then report on the founding events of Islam in order to return home. Students will role play as either a soldier, merchant or explorer while working with partners to make decisions that will affect their health and wealth along thei
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Buddhism Simulation - Ancient India - Siddhartha Gautama - Mindfulness Activity
Are you struggling to get your students to understand the history and teaching of Buddhism? Then use this no prep simulation & let your students discover their happiness and suffering while learning about Siddhartha's life and teachings as well as practice mindfulness! Students will evaluate their happiness, take notes during a few short lectures and determine how closely they follow the Eightfold Path. What you get!Instructions Google Slides Simulation presentation Printable and Digital Han
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6th - 7th
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Ancient China Dynasty Report Card Unit Bundle Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform students into teacher-historians as they study the Shang, Zhou, Qin, Han Dynasties!They will read thematic reading passages about each Chinese Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. What’s more, each Report Card Activity has several extensions such as a quiz, a collaborative poster project and ACE writing t
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6th - 7th
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It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
**SAVE 25% with our It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE!!This bundle includes a Paragraph Packet for each of the Core Knowledge history and geography topics covered in 2nd grade! Our Paragraph Packets take students step-by-step through the writing process to write well-developed informational paragraphs about what they learned about each history topic/domain. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Want to easily boost student engagement and excitement in your Ancient & World History classes? Then add interactive simulations to every for your Social Studies class.These simulations fit nicely in Early Humans, Mesopotamian Empires, Egypt and Kush, Roman Republic, India, China, Medieval, Mesoamerica and Greece Units for Ancient History, and Roman Empire, Islam, China, Medieval (Middle Ages) Europe, West African (Trading) Empires, Mesoamerica Empires, Japan, European Exploration and Renais
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6th - 7th
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Renaissance Period Trading Simulation Activity - Medici
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Renaissance Reformation Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & have your students role play as merchants during the Renaissance as they recreate the world of trading, shipping and banking!Each round students will choose a product to ship and whether to borrow money and buy insurance from the Medici, Bardi or Albizzi banks. After each round they will briefly explain their financial decisions. Finally, they will find out
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Renaissance Period Trading & Art Activity BUNDLE
Virtual Field Trip to the Mars Rover for Google Classroom
3...2...1.... Venture to Mars and explore in 360 NASA's Mars Rover! A perfect lesson for middle or high school science or astronomy classes! Students will explore the Rover and its history and findings in 360 and VR and complete lessons and activities with readings, videos, and more!This GOOLE DRIVE VERSION is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered fro
Grades:
5th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Mega Bundle Digital Versions 50 Trips for only 40
Social Studies Sub Plans and Fast Finisher Activities Bundle
22 no-prep activity social studies sub plan worksheets! Don't worry about time away from your classroom, preparing sub plans, or keeping the attention of students who finish lessons and readings early. These activity worksheets are provided in both color and printer-friendly black and white versions. They are specifically designed for history and social studies classrooms and to be educational and engaging. With these no-prep, ready-to-use activities students will: Design travel posters for anci
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5th - 9th
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Fourth Grade Ancient Rome Activity | Virtual Field Trip | Google Slides
Join Aly on an adventure to learn about Ancient Rome - its culture, language, and geography. Students will learn some everyday Latin phrases, explore the reason civilizations choose to live next to a river, and the architecture and art that the Ancient Romans are famed for.Includes:Google Drive folder1 x Google Slide presentation36 Slides➯ Make sure to follow me to be the first to know about new products - CLICK HERE➯ Get free content and support at annaglews.com or on IG @AnnaGlews➯ Money off?
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3rd - 6th
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Ancient Maya Aztec Inca Pyramid Project Mesoamerica Craft Activity - Print & Go
In this hands on project, students will build a 3D step pyramid from the to show what they have learned over the course of Maya, Aztec or Inca Unit! They will begin by coloring pictures that they will paste on the side of their pyramid. Then they will write a short paragraph explaining how some of the pictures represent the achievements of either the Maya, Aztec or Inca. Finally, they will cut and assemble their arch! This activity takes between 2 - 3 days. This project is an excellent group pro
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6th - 7th
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The First Crusade Map & Simulation Middle Ages Medieval Europe Feudalism BUNDLE
Are you looking for a way to introduce the Crusades to your students and get more engagement? Then let your students create a map of the First Crusade then transport them back in time to the First Crusade! Maps are also a nice change of pace for classes. They are great for direct instruction or independent work. Students need practice reading maps and recognizing shapes. And yes, they still need practice creating visual representations of information with their hands. Your students will love tak
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6th - 7th
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Eastern Western Roman & Byzantine Empires & Constantinople Map Activities
Are you looking for a no prep lesson to introduce the Eastern & Western Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire & Constantinople? Then use this mapping, reading & writing activity! Let your students create two thematic maps of the Eastern & Western Roman Empire then the Byzantine Empire. Then students will label a map of Constantinople and explain the defenses of Constantinople. Finally, students will imagine they have visited Constantinople for the first time and write a postcard. What
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient and World History Map Activities BUNDLE
Han Dynasty Ancient China Report Card - Reading Passages & Comprehension
Transform your students into teacher-historians as they study ancient China & the Han Dynasty in this no prep reading activity! Easily print or assigned the digital handout on Google Classroom.Students will read thematic reading passages, similar to GRAPES, about the Han Dynasty. They will then become experts by answering questions based on each theme. Finally, students will then demonstrate their expertise by grading each theme, calculating the empire's GPA and writing teacher comments. Wha
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6th - 7th
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Inca Mesoamerica Project Graphic Novel Comic Strip Activities Google Slides
Explore the fascinating world of the Inca civilization with "Machu Picchu Mischief," an immersive and engaging graphic novel project designed for middle school students! This comprehensive resource offers a dynamic learning experience, featuring colorful Google Slides versions and printable black and white versions. How this resource works: ✔ Students will first read the directions, then the enticing graphic novel synopsis, followed by character descriptions that bring the story to life.✔ They w
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesoamerica Activities Choice Board Maps Virtual Field Trip GRAPES DBQ
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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?
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