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Ancient history Common Core RI.7.1 resources for Easel
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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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt WebQuest - Ancient Civilizations- Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Pyramids and their role in ancient Egyptian history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Who were buried in the pyramids?Where were the pyramids generally found?Describe step pyramids and explain their purpose.This is a great way to increase your stude
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Early Humans Unit - Stone Age Unit - Early Humans Activities - Prehistory Unit
This 120 page Early Man unit resource package provides students with everything they need to complete an Early Humans unit or Stone Age unit on the Paleolithic - Neolithic Era. This stone age unit plan contains early human reading passages and annotation activities, comprehension questions, archaeology vocabulary, graphic organizers, and Stone Age activities for Interactive Notebooks.✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see a full detailed description of exactly what is included in this res
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Unit Projects Prehistory Greece Egypt Mesopotamia Rome
Greek Mythology Unit - Gods and Goddesses of Greece - Greek Mythology Projects
This Greek Mythology unit resource contains 80 pages of Greek Mythology projects and activities about the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. Perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit, Greece Mythology Unit, or Ancient Civilizations Unit, this classroom tested package contains detailed handouts, graphic organizers, foldables, templates, activities, and instructions. Many of these activities would make great additions to an Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook.✅Be sure to click on the previ
Grades:
5th - 8th
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 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
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
Ancient Egypt Unit - Hieroglyphics Activity - Ancient Egypt Projects & Questions
This Ancient Egypt Unit on Egyptian Hieroglyphics contains two different hieroglyphics reading passages with comprehension questions, fact gathering templates and creative activities. A hieroglyphic alphabet chart and name writing project are also included. These are perfect for a hallway display or an Ancient Egypt interactive notebook. It is a fun and engaging Ancient Egypt project way to demonstrate knowledge of the history behind this form of Ancient Egyptian writing! ✅Be sure to click on
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Projects and Activities - Egypt Map - Pyramids Worksheets
Ancient Greece Unit - Athens and Sparta Projects - Greek City State Activities
This 70+ page Ancient Greece unit resource on Athens and Sparta contains information about these city states. A great addition to your Ancient Greece Unit, Ancient Civilizations Unit, or Greece Interactive Notebook, it contains Athens and Sparta questions, activities, and foldables. Very little teacher prep is required to use this package – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to an Interactive Notebook.The contrasting qualitie
Grades:
4th - 7th
King Tut WebQuest - Ancient Egyptian History - Ancient Civilizations
This is a webquest designed to give students historical background knowledge about King Tut and his role in ancient Egyptian history. During the internet hunt they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet as well as reading for information. I've included a writing assignment and word search for fast finishers or reinforcement.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your st
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Mummies of Ancient Egypt Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The afterlife was an important part of Ancient Egyptian culture. One of the ways they prepared for the afterlife was to try and preserve the body as long as possible. They did this through a process called embalming. These embalmed bodies are called mummies. This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about mummies. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Scavenger Hunt-Read The Room Grades 4-7
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt,read,write,and learn all about the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. The cards can also be used as a word wall.Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyoptional writing assignment and word findAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resour
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â A Bundled Collection of Scavenger Hunts-Read and Write the Room 4-7
Ziggurats -A Webquest-Ancient Mesopotamia- Ancient Civilizations Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Ziggurats and their role in the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the internet hunt the students are asked to answer such questions as:Why were the ziggurats built?Where were they built?and many other questions.This is a great way to increase your students ability to use technology as p
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient American Civilization Bundle- Maya, Inca- Power Points and Webquests
The Aztec Empire Webquest - Ancient Civilizations
The Aztecs were one of the three dominant and advanced civilizations in the Americas prior to the arrival of Europeans. The Aztec Empire was located in central Mexico. It ruled much of the region from the 1400s until the Spanish arrived in 1519. This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about the Aztecs and their role in history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.During the
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient American Civilization Bundle- Maya, Inca- Power Points and Webquests
Ancient Mesopotamia Ziggurats Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
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.This 13-page product is a
Grades:
4th - 10th
Cleopatra WebQuest- Ancient Egyptian History -Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about Cleopatra and her role in Egyptian and Roman history. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes for your students. You can assign it from Google classroom or from Easel. Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or s
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Bundle of 5 Webquests -Egyptian History
Great Wall of China Scavenger Hunt - Read and Write The Room - Ancient China
This product offers an excellent way to give your students practice in reading for information. You place the 12 fact cards around the room and your students hunt, read, write, and learn fascinating facts about the Great Wall of China. This is a great way to expand your students' knowledge about ancient civilizations. Included:12 Fact Cardsstudent worksheets answer keyAligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1-7.1Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future re
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Interesting People, Places, and Things-Read and Write the Room Bundle
Cave Paintings WebQuest| Prehistoric| Research
This is a web search designed to give students historical background knowledge about Cave Paintings and how they give us a glimpse into prehistoric life. The subjects of the paintings and the materials used and where they were discovered is just part of the information unearthed as the students use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet. An Answer Key is provided.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, & Health Webquest Bundle
Hieroglyphics Webquest
The Ancient Egyptians used picture words to write called hieroglyphics. It is a very old form of writing that they starting using as early as 3000 B.C. Hieroglyphics was a very complicated way of writing involving 1000's of symbols.This internet hunt gives your students background information as they read and answer questions about hieroglyphics. During the search they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase
Grades:
5th - 7th
Incas |Incan Mythology and Religion Webquest
Are you a middle school social studies teacher looking for a new and interesting approach? This is a web search designed to give students historical knowledge about the Inca and their beliefs. During the search, they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to use technology as part of their whole learning experience.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active wit
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5th - 9th
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Reading Skills Worksheet: The Neolithic Revolution
Are you looking to improve your students literacy skills while having them learn about the Neolithic Revolution? Look no further. This easy to print worksheet will have your students practicing essential reading skills such as main idea, context clues, inferencing, and author's purpose, among others. Just print and you are ready to go. Use this as an assessment, practice or both.If you like this product, please leave some feedback. Check out some of our other products in our store. Thank you an
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7th - 12th
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Sparta & Athens Reading Comprehension Worksheets
In these TWO reading comprehension worksheets (one for Sparta, one for Athens), students will read about aspects of daily life, government, education, and more in the Greek city-states! Each worksheet includes one page of text and ten short answer questions. Answer key is included!This resource is a PDF, but is also made available for fully virtual or hybrid learning via TpT Digital Activities/Easel!
Grades:
6th - 8th
Monks & Nuns in Buddhism Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
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.Here's everything you nee
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4th - 10th
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Biography of Hammurabi WebQuest
This is a web search designed to give students historical knowledge about Hammurabi and his role in history. During the search, they use a variety of strategies and skills that will prepare them to do research using the internet.This is a great way to increase your students' ability to use technology as part of their whole learning experience.I added an Easel version of this webquest. I made the links active within Easel and provided answer boxes. You can assign it from Google classroom or from
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle-3 WebQuest Collection
Reading Skills Worksheet: The Importance of Fire
Are you looking for a quick reading comprehension worksheet? Look no further. This worksheet focuses on the importance of fire in human development. You can use this to practice reading comprehension skills, assess student understanding of this fascinating subject or have it be part of a larger social studies project.All you need to do is download and print and you are ready to go.If you like this product, don't forget to leave a comment. Thank you and happy teaching!
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6th - 12th
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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.
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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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