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Ancient history Common Core RI.7.1 resources $5-10
Ancient Greece Unit - Greek History Stations Ancient Greece Activities Projects
Perfect for an Ancient Greece Unit or Greece Interactive Notebook, this resource contains 11 different Greece reading passages with corresponding comprehension question poster pages for students to complete. These Greece questions ask students to read through the text and pull out key facts and important details. Students cycle through each station, completing the activities as they go.Each station contains a full page reading passage and comprehension question poster page. An answer key for
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4th - 7th
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Mesoamerica Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Annotations Aztec Inca Maya
Mesoamerica - Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Inca Ancient Civilization Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for a Reformation unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Mesoamerican Interactive NotebookQuick overview of topics co
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Greece Stations Activity for Greek Culture, Mythology, Olympics, Art
In this engaging Ancient Greece culture activity, students use 10 different Greece culture stations to explore fascinating aspects of ancient Greek culture, such as Greek poetry, The Trojan War, Aesop, the Olympic games, Greek theater, Oedipus, history, art, Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Archimedes, Eratosthenes, Aristarchus, Hipatia, architecture, and much more, At each station, students read an engaging handout that is focused on an essential aspect of Greek culture. Then, students complete th
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Gods - Egypt Mythology Unit - Ancient Egypt Projects - Religion
This 80 page Ancient Egypt Mythology unit contains engaging Ancient Egypt projects for your upcoming unit on the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt. These engaging Ancient Egyptian gods activities contain informational text, graphic organizers, foldable activities, and templates, and make perfect additions to your Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook. A variety of Ancient Egypt projects and activities are included. Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach!While all of the res
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4th - 7th
Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient Mesopotamia civilization through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated re
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3rd - 8th
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Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Early Man through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Close Readings
The Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Nonfiction Readings will help students develop and apply literary skills while reading informational texts that build background knowledge about Ancient Greece. The Common Core aligned questions will see students engage in text dependent analysis. Moreover, the close readings correspond with the contents of the Percy Jackson narrative, which will allow you to supplement your instruction of a novel study. Percy Jackson Lightning Thief Nonfiction Readings
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Novel Study
Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient Civilizations through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels fo
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient China through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Rome through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readin
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3rd - 8th
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Olmecs, Aztecs & Mayans: 3 Lesson Mini Unit Bundle: Reading Passages, Activities
This is a mini bundle of 3 Mesoamerica Lessons. They include the Olmecs; the Aztecs and the Mayans. Each lesson includes a do now/writing prompt, maps, pictures and comprehension questions for students to answer. This is a collection of my 3 lesson mini unit on the Olmecs, Aztecs and Mayans. A more detailed description of each can be found with the individual product.
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6th - 10th
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Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient India through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Israel: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
Ancient Israel Differentiated Reading PassagesPrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilization of Israel through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 6 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 30 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions aft
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle
The Lost City of Atlantis Greek Mythology Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Plato's lost city of Atlantis mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about one of Greek mythologies most compelling mysteries. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence, make inferences, and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain where Atlantis may have been located (if it even existed).This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Mayan Civ.: Astronomy, Calendars, & Religion PowerPoint
A power point presentation on how the ancient Maya religious beliefs were expressed in their sciences and day-to-day living.The Ancient Maya were a deeply religious people. Religion permeated every aspect of their culture from beauty practices to ball games. In fact religion was synonymous with pain and blood—the more the better. Even there ball games resulted in pain, blood, and death.This presentation, geared towards middle school students, explores Mayan beliefs and cultural practices. B
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Mayan Civilization PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
Project Based Learning - GMO Benefits / Concerns & World Geography Project
Genetically Modified Foods PBL:1) Introduce GMO foods – definition:• Dictionary.com definition:o genetically modified organism: an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering.• Science teacher’s definitions:o Definition: GMO is when humans intentionally manipulate any organism’s DNA sequence. o Kid friendly: GMO is when people force a change in a living thing’s instructions to make itself.2) Students research the benefits and concerns of GMO
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6th - 10th
Ancient Egypt - Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle
Embark on an enriching journey through the ancient world with the Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle. This comprehensive bundle invites exploration into the multifaceted facets of this historical civilization through captivating passages and engaging activities.Informative Passages: Delve into six engaging passages that unravel the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Explore the significance of the Nile River, the divine rulership of Pharaohs, the enigmatic pyramids, religious beliefs,
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3rd - 10th
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Aztec Civilization: a brief overview PowerPoint Presentation
Capture and hold your students' attention with this interesting 57 slide overview of the Aztec Civilization. Covering Geography, Religion, Agriculture, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure, this presentation introduces the last great Mesoamerican civilization. Incorporating the ELA and Literacy Common Core Standards in History/ Social Studies this presentation features:-academic vocabulary and concepts,-reflection-pair share and class discussions-academic writing activities-standards' base
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7th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
SILK ROAD STATIONS ACTIVITY (Ancient / Medieval China)
Create a Silk Road in your classroom for your students to experience what it was like to travel and trade from Dunhuang all the way to Antioch! This lesson includes all of the sources, materials, videos, and also PowerPoint just in case you want to teach the whole China Unit Silk Road lesson for the week! Print out the signs and cards below and place them at each station. There are about five stations in total! You can always print more copies to duplicate stations. Depending on how many studen
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: SILK ROAD UNIT
Ancient World History Objectives/Learning Targets (MA 6th & 7th Grade Aligned)
Hate writing your objective/learning target on the board every day? Use these 30+ flip cards to easily change out objectives for each unit for Ancient History! Aligned to Massachusetts State Standards for Grade 6 and 7 Social Studies AND state literacy standards! Student Friendly Learning Target LanguagePrints on 8.5x11 standard paper size, recommend laminating for longer use!Add a magnet, velcro dot or other adhesive to swap in and out daily! Boho/Neutral Style DecorDelivered as PDF.
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6th - 7th, Staff
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Solving King Tut's Mysterious Death- A Distance Learning Digital Resource
Students will work through a Top Secret Folder in order to develop a theory about what happened to the Boy Pharaoh, King Tut. This activity works to promote student discourse, problem solving, critical thinking, reading for information, inferencing, and developing a claim. The activity can be individual work or can be worked on in groups. Contents of The Top Secret Folder: Slide 1: Mysterious LetterSlide 4: Student OrganizerSlides 5-7: Background Information on The CaseSlide 8: CT Scan ImagesSli
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7th - 8th
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The Ancient Americas
Includes lessons on: The Olmecs, The Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas. Answer keys included.
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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.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
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