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Ancient history Common Core RL.4.3 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
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4th - 7th
Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects
This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
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4th - 7th
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
This bundle is full of 4th & 5th grade standards aligned resources perfect for fun summer school or summer camp activities. Students are asked to identify morals, recount stories by exploring their elements, understand characters, distinguish points of view, and work with new vocabulary. There are so many resources in one engaging collection! This is a bundle of following resources:1. Fables Explore fables with comprehension questions, theme, main idea, and teach morals with this CCSS standa
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4th - 6th
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The Egypt Game - Tests | Quizzes | Assessments
This is a 32 page test packet for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. This product will help you to assess your students on their vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis skills, as they study the novel.The assessments contain matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Answer keys are included, but the way that you score and weigh it is up to teacher discretion.This is a no-prep quiz packet, with all answer keys included.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital versions; all
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3rd - 6th
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Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey.As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the publicly
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The Egypt Game | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This activity pack for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 56 pages of standards-aligned reading response activities. Focuses include character analysis, figurative language, reading for details, point of view, and more.All activities have the Common Core code listed in the bottom corner, providing focus. Graphic organizers are easily adapted for every learner. Creative projects and tasks will keep your students engaged. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BO
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3rd - 6th
Greek Mythology: "Zeus King of the Gods" Readers' Theater
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This fabulous Readers' Theater pack will help you cover standards for Greek Mythology as well as address key reading comprehension and writing standards!
Readers’ Theater is a reading strategy that allows your students to practice fluency while interacting with content in a highly motivating activity. Students are actively engaged while they respond to the literature that they are reading. Using readers’ theater paired with a social studies/history allows you to work across t
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3rd - 5th
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Boy of the Painted Cave | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This 40 page activity pack for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 17 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, opinion writing, and more.Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent for school
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3rd - 6th
Mummies in the Morning Novel Study Unit - Magic Tree House #3
Planning a high-quality novel study can take hours of your precious time, and those long list of chapter questions often results in little-to-no skill transfer beyond the book. Now you can teach those challenging reading comprehension skills like text analysis, inference, and summary through novels without having to spend all the hours preparing for your literature circles and book clubs. Plus, you can rest assured your students are developing stronger skills in text analysis and deep thinking
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Magic Tree House Novel Unit Bundle: Books #1-5
Boy of the Painted Cave - Tests | Quizzes | Assessments
This is a 19 page test packet for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel. This product will help you to assess your students on their vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis skills, as they study the novel.The assessments contain matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Answer keys are included, but the way that you score and weigh it is up to teacher discretion.This is a no-prep quiz packet, with all answer keys included.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital versions; al
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3rd - 5th
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Boy of the Painted Cave | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter
This is a 66 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole clas
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3rd - 6th
A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Historical Fiction 4th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Embark on an enriching journey through time with our "Journeys Across Time" worksheet. Designed specifically for 4th-grade students, this resource offers an engaging collection of 10 exciting historical fiction passages accompanied by thought-provoking comprehension questions.Key Features:10 captivating historical fiction passages meticulously crafted to captivate young minds.Tailored for 4th-grade readers, ensuring age-appropriate content and comprehension levels.Vibrant and colorful illustrati
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4th - 5th
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The Egypt Game Novel Study FREE Sample | Worksheets and Activities
This is a 7 page FREE sample of my novel study for The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:1) 3 pages of student work for Chapters 1-2. This consists of 7 parts:Quickwrite to complete before the reading.Multiple Choice Questions.True or False statements.Figurative Language question-Short answer.3 Comprehension and An
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3rd - 6th
The Egypt Game by Snyder Novel Guide
The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Novel Guide is great for teaching about world history, the ancient Egypt, critical thinking, cause and effect, coming of age, character analysis, new vocabulary, and much MORE! This novel guide includes: Chapter by Chapter Comprehension Questions Background informationCharacter AnalysisCause & Effect Activity Novel Theme ActivityNew Vocabulary ActivitiesEssay topicsText-to-Self QuestionsAnswer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching World historyTeachin
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4th - 6th
4SL - The Story of Atalanta
“4SL – The Story of Atalanta” is about a significant character from Greek mythology. Here is what is included in this curriculum:
- Reproducible reading sheet
- Study guide
- Vocabulary worksheet
- Reading and writing worksheet
- Inquiry report prompts
- Deeper level discussion questions
- Class activity
- Match game cards
- Character/Setting Prompts
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3rd - 5th
The Triplet Adventures: "The Secret of the Ancient Cave"
The Triplet Adventures is a series of 9 novels with Study Guides for grades 4-7. These novels teach ancient history embedded within the modern-day story. The Study Guide includes objectives and standards in history/social studies and English/language arts, teaching hints, creative activities, student assessments, and answer keys."The Secret of the Ancient Cave" is the first book in the series. It features Bett Sanderson, the middle of identical triplets, who longs for adventure. School has start
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4th - 7th
"I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79" by Lauren Tarshis Unit
This book gives a fictional first-hand account of the destruction of Pompeii. It is a great way to combine both language arts and ancient history. Also, it can be used with the "What Is Pompeii?" unit to compare/contrast books on the same topic, but different genres.This unit includes: vocabulary/spelling words, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified spelling/vocabulary tests, writing prompts, activities, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for ho
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3rd - 6th
A CCSS-Aligned Guide for The Eyes of Pharaoh, MG novel set in ancient Egypt
The Eyes of Pharaoh, set in Egypt in 1177 BC, brings an ancient world to life. This Core Curriculum State Standards Aligned Curriculum Guide includes Discussion Questions, Mind Maps, a Crossword Puzzle, and notes on the relevant CCSS ELA-Literacy standards. “I teach a gifted class of fourth and fifth graders. Using this historical fiction has been a window into Ancient Egypt—its people, culture, and beliefs. My class enjoyed doing research on Egyptian gods and goddesses, and hieroglyphs. Project
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3rd - 6th
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Teacher Guide for The Eye of Ra by Ben Gartner
Developed in collaboration with teachers, this Teacher Guide for The Eye of Ra by Ben Gartner contains the related core standards, comprehension questions, vocabulary bookmarks, and fun activities! Download it for free today and enjoy the adventures in ancient Egypt with John and Sarah! Great for units on ancient civilizations. Check out the free Teacher Guide for book 2, Sol Invictus, and travel to ancient Rome. Or the free Teacher Guide for book 3, People of the Sun, to travel to the time of t
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3rd - 7th
Greek Mythology Unit Project Ideas
After studying Greek mythology, offer your students the chance to become their favorite god or goddess. These activities can act as a culminating project for a Greek mythology unit. These ideas align with common core standards. This is not a protected Word document, so you may modify it as you wish.
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4th - 7th
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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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