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Ancient history activities for staff
Ancient Greece Webquest
This is a MASSIVE webquest designed for students to learn about Ancient Greece by visiting the BBC Bitesize website, reading information on various topics, and recording answers to prompted questions.
Topics include (one whole page for each!):
-- the Ancient Greeks.
-- the Olympic Games.
-- Living in an Ancient Greek Family.
-- Ancient Greek Gods and Heroes.
-- Ancient Greek Culture.
-- Ancient Greeks at War.
-- Ancient Greeks Changing the World.
This webquest could be administered across mul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Mythology of Egypt and The Ten Plagues
*Download the 7 page Demo. to get a preview of this presentation!*
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***to open PP slide show click on "Read only"***
This PowerPoint Zip File Includes:
1 Animated PowerPoint Presentation
1 PDF (*note this is meant to be a PP Presentation so the full animation of some of the slides are not complete without the animation)
1 PDF (3 pages) Quiz/Notes "The Mythology of Egypt
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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World History 1 Bundle: Full Year/Semester Worth of Lessons, Projects, PPs..
Step into a semester-long journey through the annals of early world history with our comprehensive bundle, spanning from the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia to the intellectual fervor of the Renaissance. With 37 meticulously curated lessons, PowerPoints, activities, worksheets, and projects totaling over 300 pages, this bundle is the ultimate resource for educators looking to engage their students in an immersive exploration of ancient civilizations and pivotal historical periods.From the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bitmoji Escape Room Ancient Civilizations Inventions! Egypt, Greece, & 3 more!
The mad historian is at it again, and has taken all the inventions out of their proper display cabinets in the museum, and moved them to where they do not belong. He really mixed things up! China did not invent the Olympics! Now your students have to save the day, and the museum by learning about the inventions and putting them back where they belong, and in the correct cabinet exhibit! Here is an engaging Escape Room for students on FIVE Ancient Civilizations, China, Egypt, Greece, India an
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4th - 10th, Staff
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The Rise and Expansion of Islam
This is a Common Core aligned lesson that teaches students about the rise and expansion of Islam. This download includes informational texts (editable), guided reading questions, critical thinking questions, maps, vocabulary reinforcement, graphic organizers, Document-Based Questions (DBQs), DBQ Essay task and student self-assessment meter.This lesson is great for in class or distance learning!
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7th - 12th, Staff
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Ancient China 139-Slide Presentation
This is an all-encompassing 183-slide presentation on ancient China. It includes objectives, videos, and interactive activities to cover your entire unit!Take a break from all your preparation with this easy-to-use presentation.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle Deal
Ancient China Unit Bundle Deal
This is a bundle deal for teaching the history of Ancient China.Included are:- 139-Slide Ancient China Slideshow- 79 Slide Ancient China Slideshow- Ancient China Study Guide- Shang Dynasty Graphic Organizer- Chinese Innovations- The First Emperor Slideshow- Chinese Innovations and Inventions- Three Chinese Philosophies Processing ActivityGreat deal and bundle to make teaching your anicent China unit a breeze!
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient India Art Project, Warli Art
Ancient India Art Project, Warli Art has 37 pages.•Warli Art is an Ancient and Living, Folk Art form from India.•It started by Ancient Indians in the village of Warli in the state of Maharashtra.•Warli Art was basically Wall Art as people painted scenes from their daily life on the walls of their houses. During ancient times they used different Natural materials to draw and paint on mud plastered walls•The human figures are basically 2 triangles and a woman has a bun and bangles to make her look
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Crusades Research Project
This is a research project for students to conduct as part of learning about the Crusades during the Middle Ages in a World History or World Civilizations class.
Students are assigned (or pick) one of the nine crusades to research and create a multimedia presentation for. Students are given a brief description of each Crusade to help them decide which interests them the most, are given a list of requirements for their presentation, and are provided a rubric for assessment.
Please also note th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Global - Multiple Choice - 100 Mixed Up Questions - Units 01-20/20 - 9th Grade
This test is composed of 100 multiple choice questions covering units 1-20 of my Global History curriculum. It is an outstanding benchmark to determine if your students have mastered the units 1-20 of the Global History curriculum, because...The test has a variety of questions, including maps, cartoons, graphs, reading passages, images, and more and the questions are jumbled and out of chronological order, in order to increase the test's difficulty.Units covered on this test are Unit 1 (Social S
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Global - ALL RESOURCES - Bundle - Units 01-20/20 - 9th & 10th Grade
Medieval Manor Project
This project is meant to help students solidify their knowledge of the manor system during the Middle Ages by designing and drawing a poster layout of the system.
Requirements are given on necessary elements to incorporate and a rubric for assessment is included as well.
By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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IB- the Crusades Lesson
This is a great IB designed lesson that includes lesson plan, handouts, activities and slide deck. A great lesson to get your students involved with the different historical thinking concepts. Through this lesson, students will explore the different perspectives of all parties involved.
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6th - 9th, Staff
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Guess the Greek God Game - 'Guess Who' style
Everyone loves playing 'Guess Who?' right?Now you can use it in the History classroom with this fun and easy game to revise or enhance your students’ knowledge of Ancient Greek Gods. There are many ways to use this resource:Option 1 – Print on paper and laminate for students to use with markers (easiest option as the Game Boards last a very long time for years of use).Option 2 – Print on paper and cut out each card to slot into an existing Guess Who board game if you haev one (not supplied).Opti
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3rd - 10th, Staff
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Europa en el siglo XV- Hojas de trabajo
¿Deseas explorar la fascinante época del siglo XV en Europa, antes de la llegada de los españoles a Puerto Rico?¡Embárcate en un viaje a través del tiempo con nuestras hojas de trabajo y presentación digital sobre la Europa del siglo XV! Hemos creado el material perfecto para ti: un conjunto de hojas de trabajo, cuidadosamente diseñadas para sumergirte en este período crucial de la historia europea.¿Qué encontrarás en nuestras hojas de trabajo? 1- Lecturas acerca de: "Europa en el siglo XV" y "C
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4th - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: "Bundle" Europa en el siglo XV
Ancient Rome & Greece Government Paired Passage 4-6 Compare Write ELA History
Unlock the mysteries of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive paired text set focusing on the governments of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. Perfect for 4th-6th grade readers, this resource provides engaging texts, guided close reading features, and critical thinking exercises to deepen understanding and promote analytical skills.Each text in this set is meticulously crafted to provide a clear overview of the governmental structures of both Rome and Greece. With lines at the side of each
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Vikings (2013-2020) Seasons 1-6 Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"Vikings" is a historical drama series that aired from 2013 to 2020. It follows the legendary Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok as he rises from a humble farmer to a renowned warrior and leader. Set during the Viking Age, the show explores Ragnar's ambitions to explore new lands, raid across Europe, and establish his legacy. Alongside Ragnar, the series features his family, including his wife Lagertha and his sons, who play significant roles in the Viking community. "Vikings" delves into themes o
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: The Vikings: Movie & Documentary Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Secrets of a Sun King - Lesson Bundle!
This engaging and thought-provoking series of lessons has been devised to provide students with a well-rounded, secure understanding of Emma Carroll’s ‘Secrets of a Sun King.’ Double and triple lessons are provided for each chapter, broken down into ten resource packs:-Chapters 1 and 2-Chapters 3 and 4-Chapters 5 and 6-Chapters 7 and 8-Chapters 9, 10 and 11-Chapters 12 and 13-Chapters 14, 15 and 16-Chapters 17 and 18-Chapters 19, 20 and 21-Chapters 22 and 23The comprehensive and colourful PowerP
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Ancient Egyptian Civilisation - ESCAPE ROOM - History: 9 Challenges, Answer Key
Using an Escape Room to develop curriculum knowledge is an exciting activity that will inspire learners from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. The curriculum content of this Escape Room is linked to:History of the World– Ancient EgyptiansAncient Egyptian Society and OrganisationReligious and Cultural UnderstandingChronological understanding The aim of the Escape Room is to provide jeopardy for the children to work under pressure to solve 9 clues to help save the pyramids which have been stole and are bein
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2nd - 6th, Adult Education, Staff
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Islamic Empires: Complete Curriculum Unit
No textbook? No problem. This bundle has every Powerpoint, handout, article and supplemental activity that you need to teach your entire unit on the rise of Islam and Islamic Empires. This unit includes articles and guided reading, primary source activities, critical thinking, technology activities, mapping and more. In total there are 11 different, student-centered, inquiry based and skill building lessons in this bundle. The download includes a Compressed Zip folder full of fun activ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
MEGA History Bundle, Unit Plans, Activities, Resources, Escape Rooms, STEM
We have placed all of our history resources into this growing bundle - currently standing at 34 resources. Many periods of history are covered through a range of products including Tudors, Aztecs, Mayans, Greeks, World War 1, World War 2, The Space Race between USA and Russia, Elizabethans, History of Engineering, Pop Music (Elvis Presley onwards) with more being added when published.The product contains a range of resource types including: Detailed Lesson Plans including aims, activity details,
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1st - 6th, Staff
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Printable Ancient Romans Coloring Pages
Dive into the history of other cultures, with these fun and Rome Greece Read, Learn, and Color pages. They Romans Coloring Pages would make a great addition to history lessons for kids of all ages. Use these ancient Romans printables in your homeschool, coop, church, or classroom to learn about the ancient vilization that built the colosseum, aqueducts, once ruled most of the known world, built roads, boasted leaders like Julius Caesar and Caesar Augustus, public baths, and more! Print these pri
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PreK - 5th, Staff
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Renaissance and Reformation Webquest
This a webquest meant to be used during a Renaissance and Reformation unit in a World Civilizations or World History class. Students visit various websites to learn about the effect the black death had on European society, the beginning of the Renaissance and its emphasis on humanism, inventions during the Renaissance, famous paintings from the Renaissance, the events behind the occurrence of the Reformation, and an update about the Reformation 500 years later.Please also note that this webquest
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Who's Who in Greek Mythology, 14 Coloring Pages for Adults
Remember the excitement of watching those old movies about Greek gods and goddesses? Remember the mythological creatures, the warriors and everything that mesmerized you in the tales and legends?Well, here is a wonderful collection of just that. Enjoy coloring this collection of Greek mythology.Appropriate for middle and high school students as well.THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. NO PHYSICAL PRODUCT WILL BE MAILED TO YOU.WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:*Instant download PDF File of 14 coloring pages.*8.5”x1
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Ancient China UNIT Bundle + BONUS Digital resource library
Australian Curriculum Stage 4 History: Depth Study 3ANCIENT CHINA RESOURCES FULL OF source analysis, skill work, comprehension, and other activities + Bonus library of digital resources (websites/videos etc)This resource will equip students to answer the following key inquiry questions:1. How do we know about Ancient China?2. Why and where did Ancient China develop?3. What are the defining characteristics of Ancient China?4. What have been the legacies of Ancient China?Inside this file:Extensive
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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