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Ancient history Common Core RI.5.7 resources
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
Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the ancient king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resour
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5th - 6th
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Projects and Activities - Reading Passages - Map - Test
Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook unit - This 140+ page package of Mesopotamia activities contains everything you need to teach a complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit! This includes reading passages, research activities, foldable activities, questions, graphic organizers, and more. Perfect for your Mesopotamia or Ancient Civilizations unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simply print and teach!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Egypt Unit - Mummification Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects Activities
This Ancient Egypt Mummification Unit has over 40 pages of Ancient Egypt projects and activities. These Egypt activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Egypt unit or mummification unit. These mummification activities contain Egypt reading passages, comprehension questions, and projects about mummification! Student read and answer comprehension questions, and complete an illustrated "mummification wheel" , one pager project, and Top Three Pennant Project to demonstrate their understanding
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4th - 7th
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Agricultural Revolution, Paleolithic & Neolithic Diet Early Man Menu Activity
In this Agricultural Revolution and Early Man menu activity, students learn about the diets of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, as well as the Agricultural Revolution and how it changed everyday society. Students read an engaging two-page text/graphic organizer regarding the food, lifestyle, and eating habits of Paleolithic and Neolithic humans, then answer an overarching question focused on the change brought on by the Agricultural Revolution. Students then analyze a variety of fictional din
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt and the Book of the Dead Primary Source Activity
Ancient Egypt & Book of the Dead! Analyzing the afterlife of Ancient Egyptians!In this hands-on lesson, students analyze three scenes from the Book of the Dead by the ancient Egyptians to understand the chronology of the Egyptian afterlife. Students work through five different steps on the included handout to understand what is happening in each scene, then place the images together in the correct order based on their understanding of what is happening. Then, students converse with other s
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5th - 8th
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Virtual Field Trip Introduction to Archaeology | Meet Archaeologists | Careers
Looking for an activity to introduce your students to archaeology? This digital resource lets students explore an excavation to learn about archaeology & ancient Civilizations using technology! It's a great way to introduce your students to the field of archaeology and learn how archaeologists explore the past through artifacts left behind!Your students will learn about the importance of archaeology, take virtual tours of digs, "meet" the scientists, and learn about important historic archa
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4th - 7th
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Mesopotamia Unit Bundle- Reading Passages, Activities, PowerPt., Test, & More!
MESOPOTAMIA can be easy to teach while enhancing reading comprehension, encouraging active learning, and more! This bundle provides you with a 4-5 week, NO-PREP unit. Additionally, NO Textbook is needed. Major Civilizations discussed: Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, Assyria, Persia.You will receive complete Lesson Plans, a Student Workbook with informational text, an accompanying Activity Lapbook with 5 interactive activities, a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit Assessment. T
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3rd - 6th
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Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
WOW your students with the LET’S EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS BUNDLE, a set of seven interactive PowerPoints that will bring your studies of continents and cultures to life. They’ll love the animated slides, video and music clips, and amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content and 25% savings. Each presentation contains 32 slides (plus image credits) with multiple layers of text and photos that cover everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. H
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2nd - 5th
Ancient History Escape Room Mega Bundles | Volume 1 & Volume 2 | 5th & 6th Grade
32 individual Ancient History Escape Room activities about famous figures or periods from Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Persia, Ancient India, the Ancient Hebrews and Ancient China.The following Escape Room Activities are included: An Overview of Ancient EgyptCleopatraTutankhamunRamesses IIAn Overview of Ancient RomeJulius CaesarAugustusSpartacusAn Overview of Ancient GreeceAlexander the GreatAristotleSocratesAn Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaEpic of G
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5th - 6th
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Ancient History Mega Bundle of Timeline Display and Sorting Activities
Eight great timeline, display, research and sorting activities that are perfect for introducing students to some of the key events the following ancient civilizations:Ancient RomeAncient EgyptAncient GreeceAncient MesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient Persia The Ancient Hebrews. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Each of the eight individual resources includes posters or task cards that timeline the key events and periods from the ancient civilizations.The timeline
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3rd - 7th
Anthropology Virtual Field Trip Activity | Anthropologists | Careers
Looking for an activity about anthropology? Let your students take a virtual field trip using technology! This digital resource is a great way to introduce your students to the branches of anthropology and learn how anthropologists study people and cultures in the past and present. Your students will learn about the importance of anthropology, observe types of fieldwork, "meet" the scientists, discover the relationship between archaeology and anthropology, and learn how language and cultures ar
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Archaeology & Anthropology Virtual Field Trip | Careers Digital Resource
Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A book with five close reading passages focused on key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills. The book includes five individual activities on:An Overview of Ancient MesopotamiaAdvances from Ancient MesopotamiaThe Epic of GilgameshHammurabi's CodeSargon of AkkadEach activity has an informational text with co
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5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient History Mega Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade | 80 hours of Activities
GRAPES Posters and Graphic Organizers: 6 Aspects of a Civilization
These posters and graphic organizers are perfect for fifth grade as you study the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca! The GRAPES of Civilization (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure) strategy will help your upper elementary students organize information learned about ancient civilizations. Using this strategy will allow you and your students to compare and contrast civilizations more easily and speak about the 6 aspects of civilization with co
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5th - 6th
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Hello Universe Nonfiction Astronomy Readings & Activities
The materials in this resource will engage your students in an interdisciplinary study of the history of Astronomy and the constellations. The resources will help develop their background knowledge about these rich and complex subjects, which will allow them to thoughtfully engage with Hello, Universe. As they complete the readings and activities, they will also develop critical skills aligned to the Common Core State Standards. PLEASE NOTE: This SAME RESOURCE WITHOUT Hello, Universe novel conne
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Hello Universe Novel Study
Ancient Greek Gods Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with seven individual activities about the key gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following gods:ZeusPoseidonHadesAthenaApolloHeraArtemisThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also c
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5th - 6th
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Moses and The Exodus Story Escape Room Activity
An Ancient Hebrews Escape Room activity about the life of Moses and the Story of the Exodus from the Bible. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tas
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5th - 6th
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Ancient Olympics Escape Room Activity
An Ancient Olympic Games Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase fo
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5th - 6th
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Ancient History Close Reading Book Mega Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle of eight close reading books consisting of forty-five close reading passages about famous events or figures from Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews.Each individual activity comes with a reading comprehension passage, comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks including a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Alexander the Great Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about one of the key figures from Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo gra
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Close Reading Activity Bundle 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Birth of Hinduism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about the birth of Hinduism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Togeth
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5th - 6th
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The Silk Road Escape Room Activity
An Ancient China Escape Room activity about the Silk Road. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make
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5th - 6th
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Siddhartha Gautama & the Birth of Buddhism Escape Room Activity
An Ancient India Escape Room activity about Siddhartha Gautama & the birth of Buddhism in the region. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks
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5th - 6th
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Augustus Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the first Emperor of the Roman Empire and the successor to Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman Emperor whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension a
Grades:
5th - 6th
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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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