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Ancient history Common Core WHST.9-10.9 resources
The Birth of Indian Civilization worksheet - Hinduism and Buddhism
The Birth of Indian Civilization worksheetAIM: How did civilization, the caste system, Hinduism, and Buddhism develop in ancient India?Common core compliant worksheet Includes a variety of activities that promote class discussion, active engagement, and critical thinking skills. Topics covered include:Indian geographyIndus River Valley civilizations – Harappa and Mohenjo-DaroHinduismCaste SystemMauryan EmpireBuddhismThe Golden Age of India – The Gupta EmpireActivities used include:Do now that a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle #11 - India
World History & European History DBQs Bundle
Hello! Thanks for visiting my store. My DBQ (Document-Based Question) BUNDLE is just what you need! This bundle includes access to 85 (three year's worth of DBQ lessons). Each DBQ includes clear instructions for students, ample historical context, numerous primary sources, a detailed grading rubric, and a "Data Collection Sheet" to help students make connections, inferences, and take notes about the reliability of the documents. I’ve worked hard to create these resources and I know you'll love
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Roman Achievements? - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessment (DL)
The illustrated Article and Power Point feature the innovations that we are fairly certain belong to the ancient Romans. They point out that the Romans make it difficult to be certain though, because they took credit for almost everything ever invented - examples included. Activities, and Assessment included.Lesson includes: - 5-Page Illustrated Article- 50-Slide Power Point Presentation + Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key - DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows stu
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5th - 9th
Taking a Stand in History: Ancient Rome- The Brothers Gracchi & Spartacus FRQ
Inspire and encourage critical thinking skills. Learn about interesting figures in Ancient Rome. Meet ELA Common Core Standards in History ClassPrepare for National History Day (This is built around the Taking a Stand Theme)This Free Response Question (FRQ) Activity provides guided research questions and two essays. After taking notes on the Brothers Gracchi (Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus) as well as Spartacus and the Third Serville War, students complete TWO included FRQs. They must support the
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9th - 12th
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Neolithic Paleolithic Unit
Your soup to nuts all in one stop for everything Paleolithic & Neolithic Age! No need to stress out over how you'll teach this unit or what order to do it in - this unit has it all covered for you with a teacher implementation guide including day to day plans for the weeklong unit. This fully editable unit contains scaffolded notes that build on inferential skills, comprehension skills, and image/map analysis skills. This is best used in a 1:1 setting where students and teachers have Google
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7th - 10th
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Ancient China Unit
Stop stressing out over teaching the Chinese dynasties or philosophies. This unit has it all - day to day plans, scaffolded notes that build on inferential skills, comprehension skills, and image/map analysis skills. Students will use geography skills, reading comprehension, writing skills, One Pager projects, and graphic organizers to engage in student driven learning. Included in this bundle:⭐ 18 fully editable files including: ‣ Daily 'Do Now' Google Slides ‣ Geography/Shang/Zho
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: World History Full Year Curriculum
"The Roman Empire" - A Brief Overview - Article, PowerPoint, Activities, Assess.
The illustrated Article and Power Point give the reasons for the end of the Roman Republic, continuing on to the reasons for the end of the Western Roman Empire, including the major accomplishments in between, as well as, the legacy of Rome. Activities and Assessment included. Makes a great intro lesson.Lesson includes: - 3-Page Illustrated Article - 37-Slide Power Point Presentation + Roman Empire Notes- Multiple Choice / Document Based Question - Assessments + Answer Keys - DBQ Scoring Rubr
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5th - 9th
RTTP: Threshold of Democracy - High School Companion
Reacting to the Past offers wonderful simulations for college settings. However, when using it in a high school classroom, it's best if it's modified a bit to avoid a popularity bias when voting. This one for Threshold of Democracy adds a food and art component to the game. Turn your high school classroom into an ancient Greek assembly in 403 BC, and watch your students give speeches and debate each other on fun topics the ancient Greeks wrestled with. This will become your favorite classroom ac
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9th - 12th
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Budgeting and Planning an Ancient China Trip | Unit Project
Looking for a way to end your unit on ancient China?Challenge students to budget and plan a trip to the ancient landmarks they have learned about all units!Students plan a flight, hotel, and itinerary for a 4-day trip to China.They then write a blog post about their trip. Students not only review significant landmarks but learn the skill of budgeting money and planning an international trip.What's Included:Google docs version for distant learningBlog planning sheetBlog post sheetIndividual budge
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6th - 12th
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Norse Society and Culture
An introduction lesson to the society and culture of the Norse. Lesson includes basic geography of Scandinavia and the structure of Norse society. This lesson covers topics such as Norse religion, women in Norse society, and Viking ships. A great way to introduce students to the culture and society that shaped Norse mythology. Topics covered include Norse women, longhouses, Viking ships, and Norse god names in English days of the week. This Lesson Includes:38 slide PPT Runes, longhouses, and shi
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9th - 12th
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"The Roman Empire Falls" - Article, Power Point, Activities, Assessments (DL)
The Article and Power Point briefly trace the causes and the course of the Fall of the Western Roman Empire. Activities plus Multiple Choice and DBQ Assessments included.Lesson includes: - 4-Page Illustrated Article- 24-Slide Power Point Presentation - Multiple Choice Assessment + Answer Key- Short Answer - Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each other's short answers) - "Historical Examination" Form- Reflective Wr
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6th - 9th
Ancient History Wax Museum Biography Research Project - Rubric & Organizers 9-12
Get your students excited to learn about Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, or Ancient India with this fun and engaging Biography Research project! Students will create a living ancient history wax museum and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.This engaging and ready-to-go printable project provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. Students can
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9th - 12th
Ancient Rome Summary Writing Packet (44 Total Topics)
Summary Template worksheet to be used after a topic has been coveredBrainstorming/Preparation/Notes work area includedSummary: A brief explanation of a topic in your own wordsFour Steps to writing a good summary are:1. Read or Watch about the topic2. Make a list of key points3. Write about the topic in your own words4. Edit and Cut what is not needed5.Write your SummaryTopics:Early History of Rome The Roman Republic Republic to EmpireRoman Wars and BattlesBattle of ActiumThe Punic WarsRoman Empi
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Not Grade Specific
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Ancient Mesopotamia Summary Writing Packet (24 Topics)
Summary Template worksheet to be used after a topic has been coveredBrainstorming/Preparation/Notes work area includedSummary: A brief explanation of a topic in your own wordsFour Steps to writing a good summary are:1. Read or Watch about the topic2. Make a list of key points3. Write about the topic in your own words4. Edit and Cut what is not needed5.Write your SummaryTopics:Great Cities of MesopotamiaThe ZigguratMesopotamia Science & TechnologyAssyrian ArmyAncient SumerAkkadian EmpireBabyl
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"Would They Rather" Activities to Analyze ANY Person from ANY Time Period
These engaging “Would They Rather” questions are a fun twist on “Would You Rather” questions and can be used to analyze the personality and character of ANY historical figure! A great addition to the toolkit of any history teacher, they are perfect as early finisher activities, journal prompts, discussion questions, and more! This versatile set has 15 different “Would They Rather” questions. For each question, students will imagine that a particular person from history must choose between two di
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Historical Figure Analysis "Would They Rather" Activities BUNDLE
Inca Mythology & Religion Summary Worksheet
Summary Template worksheet to be used after a topic has been coveredBrainstorming/Preparation/Notes work area includedSummary: A brief explanation of a topic in your own wordsFour Steps to writing a good summary are:1. Read or Watch about the topic2. Make a list of key points3. Write about the topic in your own words4. Edit and Cut what is not needed5.Write your Summary
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Ancient China Dynasties Project | Distance Learning
Research-Based Information Writing: Fact-Finding Activity & the Art of Persuasion Essential Question: What role did the dynasties of ancient China play in this being one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations?Google Classroom® Ready!This activity is designed to accompany any unit of study related to Ancient China. Students research four dynasties: Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. There is no prescribed curriculum. Students are encouraged to reference a variety of resources in order to coll
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6th - 9th
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Reacting to the Past - Threshold of Democracy - High School Companion
Reacting to the Past offers wonderful simulations for college settings. However, when using it in a high school classroom, it's best if it's modified a bit to avoid popularity bias when voting. This one for Threshold of Democracy adds a food and art component to the game. Turn your high school classroom into an ancient Greek assembly in 403 BC, and watch your students give speeches and debate each other on fun topics the ancient Greeks wrestled with. This will become your favorite classroom acti
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: RTTP: Threshold of Democracy - High School Companion
Social Studies: 20 Essential Questions for World History
These are prompts for reflective writing and discussion on essential questions in world history. What are essential questions? Essential questions are compelling questions with debatable answers. They call on teachers and students to acknowledge complexity and wrestle with multiple points of view. They spark fascination, interest, discovery and, very importantly, motivation. They should ignite deliberative original thought in social studies. Project one of these prompts onto the board and use it
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9th - 10th
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Primary Source: Hammurabi's Code
Two activities in one. Activity is based on reading and interpreting primary sources using first the Code of Hammurabi, and then comparing that to the Torah. Excerpts from both the Code of Hammurabi and the Torah are included.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Reacting to the Past - Threshold of Democracy - PowerPoint Companion
Reacting to the Past offers wonderful simulations for college settings. However, when using it in a high school classroom, it's best if it's modified a bit to avoid popularity bias when voting. This one for Threshold of Democracy adds a food and art component to the game. Turn your high school classroom into an ancient Greek assembly in 403 BC, and watch your students give speeches and debate each other on fun topics the ancient Greeks wrestled with. This will become your favorite classroom acti
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: RTTP: Threshold of Democracy - High School Companion
Mayan Sites & Cities Summary Worksheet
Summary Template worksheet to be used after a topic has been coveredBrainstorming/Preparation/Notes work area includedSummary: A brief explanation of a topic in your own wordsFour Steps to writing a good summary are:1. Read or Watch about the topic2. Make a list of key points3. Write about the topic in your own words4. Edit and Cut what is not needed5.Write your Summary
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Not Grade Specific
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Mayan Government Summary Worksheet
Summary Template worksheet to be used after a topic has been coveredBrainstorming/Preparation/Notes work area includedSummary: A brief explanation of a topic in your own wordsFour Steps to writing a good summary are:1. Read or Watch about the topic2. Make a list of key points3. Write about the topic in your own words4. Edit and Cut what is not needed5.Write your Summary
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Not Grade Specific
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Mayan Daily Life Summary Worksheet
Summary Template worksheet to be used after a topic has been coveredBrainstorming/Preparation/Notes work area includedSummary: A brief explanation of a topic in your own wordsFour Steps to writing a good summary are:1. Read or Watch about the topic2. Make a list of key points3. Write about the topic in your own words4. Edit and Cut what is not needed5.Write your Summary
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Not Grade Specific
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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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