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Ancient history Common Core RL.6.3 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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The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 10 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 10 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅Be sure to check out the previews of ea
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5th - 8th
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:Â 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
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
The Alchemist Novel Study & Reading Guide + Ancient Egypt 15 Lesson Unit Bundle
UPDATED APRIL 2024 TO INCLUDE AN ANSWER KEY FOR THE ALCHEMIST!This product includes The Alchemist Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions + 15 lessons on Ancient Egypt, which can be using before, during and/or after a reading of The Alchemist. For specific previews, descriptions and reviews of all the products, you can check them out individually.This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning novel, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, comes with a variety of worksh
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6th - 12th
The Croods: An Integrated Social Studies and ELA Movie Guide and Assessment
In teaching about prehistory, you might find viewing The Croods to be helpful. While the movie is historical fiction, it lends itself to some good analyzing opportunities of the true history and story elements. (I recommend using a nonfiction text about Earliest Humans prior to viewing the movie if you're not teaching a social studies course.)
This product consists of a two-part movie guide with 8 interactive questions studying the character, setting, plot, and historical elements of the paleo
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6th
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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
Novel Study-The Golden Bull
This product has several documents to help you with a unit around the wonderful novel The Golden Bull by Marjorie Cowley. I like to read this novel while teaching my students about the ancient civilization of Sumer in Mesopotamia; it really helps them visualize what life was like 5,000 years ago.Included in this document is a Word document that has an introduction and reading plan for the novel (which you can adjust as needed), a chapter summary organizer, a C-SPACE organizer (a great memory dev
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5th - 7th
World History and Greek Mythology Student Presentations for Ancient Greece
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive Greek mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the p
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History and Mythology Bundle
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
Greek Mythology Informational Body Diagram Posters, Gods Research Activity
This Activity includes 137 pages of body diagram posters!Check the product video for the detailed information and a lesson plan advice! PLEASE NOTE:This is a DIGITAL FILE INSTANT DOWNLOAD only,printable in an array of standard frames sizes.No physical product will be shipped.After checkout you will be directed to a page to download your files.They will also be accessible at all times by viewing your Etsy purchase page.Refunds cannot be given after the items are downloaded.[FOR HELP WITH DIGITAL
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World History and Mythology Student Presentations for Ancient Egypt
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the paired
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History and Mythology Bundle
Themes of Greek Myth Jigsaw - Group Activity or Independent
NO PREP jigsaw activity with 4 Greek myths: Cronus, Medusa, Prometheus, Theseus & the Minotaur! Includes the myths, students facing worksheets, and teacher slides.Directions:Assign each group a Greek myth to read and then identify the theme. Students will then find evidence to support their theme. After all information has been collected, they will put it together on a Google slide to present to the class.This activity is a great supplement to any The Lightning Thief unit.Learning Targets:I
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Themes of Greek Myths Unit
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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The Golden Goblet: Literature Study
This unit is a collection of questions and activities to enhance your study of Eloise Jarvis McGraw's The Golden Goblet. The study guide portion consists of short answer essay questions that focus the student on plot development. An answer key is included for the study guide. Writing prompts and suggested activities make connections to history.
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Teacher's Guide
Study Guide
Study Guide answer key
Egyptian Myth - narrative writing/comic strip activity student page
Egyptian Gods - resea
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5th - 7th
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Teaching Metacognative Reading Strategies: Maroo of the Winter Caves
This 45 page, integrated, metacognative literature study involves a differentiated, multiple abilities approach to teaching both the book Maroo of the Winter Caves as well as the history standards for early man. Maroo is a book about early humans, set at the end of the Ice Age. Some of the key ideas in the understanding of the book are the ways of nomadic life, the impact of climate change and the geographic differences facing people at that time. This unit is about reading strategies, but is m
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5th - 10th
World History and Mythology Student Presentations for Mesoamerica
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the paired
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History and Mythology Bundle
World History and Mythology Student Presentations for Ancient India
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the paired
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History and Mythology Bundle
World History and Mythology Student Presentations for Ancient China
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the paired
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History and Mythology Bundle
World History and Mythology Student Presentations for Ancient Mesopotamia
Elevate your history curriculum with this comprehensive mythology lesson that utilizes book talk presentations, hexagonal thinking, and more to transform learning into an exciting and meaningful exploration of ancient civilizations. Studying mythology can offer valuable insights into ancient civilizations by providing a window into those societies' beliefs, values, and cultural practices. Pair mythology seamlessly with your social studies textbook reading using hexagonal thinking and the paired
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History and Mythology Bundle
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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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