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Ancient history homeschool curricula under $5
Aztecs Activity Gallery Walk an Introduction to the Aztec Civilization
Skip the lecture and engage students in this Aztecs gallery walk activity. This introductory unit activity gets students up and moving as they explore the culture of the Aztecs. Students work collaboratively, make notes about aspects of the Aztec culture and conduct an initial analysis of the Aztec culture which can be re-examined as students go deeper into the study of MesoAmerican civilizations. Great for early in your study of the Aztecs or to review students' understanding of the Aztec cu
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
Inca Activity Gallery Walk for an Introduction to the Incan Civilization
Skip the lecture and engage students in this Inca gallery walk activity. This introductory unit activity gets students up and moving as they explore the culture of the Incan culture. Students work collaboratively, make notes about aspects of the Incan culture and conduct an initial analysis of the Incan culture which can be re-examined as students go deeper into the study of MesoAmerican civilizations. Great for early in your study of the Inca or to review students' understanding of the Incan
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
Viking Ship Craftivity Template
Paint or color, cut, and assemble this fun Viking Ship craftivity during your history unit.
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Viking Man (Leif Eriksson) Craftivity Template
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1st - 5th
Viking Man Craftivity Template
October 9th is Leif Eriksson Day!
Paint or color, cut, and assemble this fun Viking Man craftivity during your history unit or study of Leif Eriksson.
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Viking Ship Template
Grades:
1st - 5th
Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project (Roman Empire)
Fall of Rome Mini-Book Project gives students an opportunity to research the reasons for the downfall of the Roman Empire after over a 1000 years of rule. This package includes a PowerPoint that introduces the lesson and runs through the directions of the project, project directions paper with a rubric/checklist, template for the mini-book and as an added bonus, a PowerPoint Lecture of the four main causes of the downfall of Rome. This fun and engaging project is a wonderful opportunity to int
Grades:
7th - 12th
Mayan Activities Glyphs
Engage students in the writing and glyph system of the Mayan culture with the 4 ready-to-use station activities included in this product. Students read informational text about Mayan glyphs and codices. Students engage in one or more of the 4 activities. Great to set up at centers or use for differentiation. Each activity has a reflective writing component.A great addition to your study of the Ancient Mayan.This resource includes:☆Complete teacher’s guide for setting up activities☆Informatio
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Aztecs Incas Maya Unit for MesoAmerica
Ancient History Coloring Book: Greece-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Greece. Explore the world of ancient Greece with these 16 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Color a map of the ancient Greek empire, visit the Acropolis, meet Greek soldiers and the Trojan horse, learn about the ancient athletic games, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient Roman Mosaics - Art Project of Ancient Rome
The Ancient Romans created mosaic art using tiny tiles. We have created a packet that allows students to experiment with this Ancient Roman artwork. Using tiny squares (or tesserae) of paper (already counted out- it just needs to be printed and cut), the students can glue these to their designated places on the Roman Mosaic Tile of their choice. There are three options for Mosaics in this packet : a Flower, a Ship, and a Sun. This particular project will be best showcased with color printing
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5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Ancient World History BUNDLE
Ancient Greece Easy Printable 3D Craft
This fun craft is an easy 3D Ancient Greek Story Re-telling set with 9 figurines, 3D Acropolis (Greek Pillar Building/Temple) 3D Trojan Horse, and 3D ship. Includes figures that can fit into the horse!Super easy and fast assembly. Clear, easy to follow instructions. Perfect for Ancient Greece story retellings, or for a decoration or a send-home paper. Print all on cardstock.TIP: Print the page with the hay and the star on yellow paper to save time coloring.You will need:ScissorsGlue/Tape/Staples
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PreK - 3rd
History of Writing 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Writing.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of writing from cave art to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any ot
Grades:
1st - 6th
Ancient Rome Google Classroom Distance Learning | Rome Google Slides
Ancient Rome Interactive Google Slides for Distance Learning and Google Classroom | Digital LearningThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! Students can click their way through it on individual chromebooks, tablet, smartphone, and/or computers. Can be assigned in Google Classroom for Distance Learning during Coronavirus | Covid-19Topics covered in this unit include: Etruscan and Greek Influence of Rome, The Roman Republic, Roman Social Hierarchy, Twelve Tables, Law of Nations, Tr
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Google Slides | Distance Learning Google Classroom
Ancient History Coloring Book: Rome-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Rome. Journey to ancient Rome with these 29 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Map the extent of the kingdom, learn about the aqueducts, visit the Arch of Titus, learn about Augustus and chariot racing, meet gladiators and soldiers, discover Roman roads and ships, and much more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceab
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PreK - 2nd
History of Numbers 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Numbers.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of numbers from prehistory to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any
Grades:
1st - 6th
Bible Bingo Queen Esther l Bible Games l Sunday School Activities
Perfect for Old Testament Sunday School Lessons for the Bible story of Queen Esther and the Jews. Play Bible bingo for VBS, Sunday small groups, and Christian classrooms. Parents can play during family game nights to introduce or review Bible stories.This product includes:-Calling cards Power Point (3 shuffled sets to play 3 separate games)-Calling cards Google Slides (3 shuffled sets to play 3 separate games)-Printable calling cards (color and B/W)-30 colored bingo boards PNG files (image files
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Bible Bingo Bundle Old Testament l Bible Story Activities l Fun Bible Games
Ancient Greece Google Classroom Distance Learning | Greece Google Slides
Ancient Greece Interactive Google Slides for Distance Learning and Google Classroom | Digital LearningThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! Students can click their way through it on individual chromebooks, tablet, smartphone, and/or computers. Can be assigned in Google Classroom for Distance Learning during Coronavirus | Covid-19Topics covered in this unit include: Minoan & Mycenaean Civilizations, The Dark Ages, Homer, Epic Poetry, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Greek Mythology
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Google Slides | Distance Learning Google Classroom
Columbian Exchange Activity Gallery Walk
Gallery walks are an active way to engage students in their learning. This activity takes students on a gallery walk of the images, charts and text related to the Columbian Exchange. Skip the lecture and get students up and moving! Two analysis activities included. This detailed guide includes:- Gallery walk displays for 8 stations- Student graphic organizer- Complete teacher’s guide for setting up gallery walk including potential discussion questions - Two ready-to-use analysis activities t
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Age of Exploration Activities and Notes Bundle
Ancient History Coloring Book: Egypt-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Egypt. Journey to the land of ancient Egypt with these 23 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. See the Great Sphinx, learn about the Sahara Desert and the Nile River, discover camels and canoes, and meet Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full
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PreK - 2nd
Printable Time Line (40,000 BC to 2000 AD)
This printable timeline (dates 40,000 BC to 2000 AD) can be used for any purpose–sequencing pictures and information about the great civilizations, historical events or personages, world art, or any other development. I used it to show the history of writing from proto-writing (cave art) all the way up to personal computers. The children can lay the date cards out end-to-end. All cards together stretch a little over 30.’ Or you can lay them out in consecutive rows. After laying the cards out end
Grades:
1st - 6th
Aztecs Activity Calendar Writing System and Ritual
Engage students with this set of three station activities focused on the calendar, writing system and rituals of the Aztecs. Students read informational text about Aztec calendar, writing and festivals. Students create Aztec instruments, create calendar symbols, and write in Aztec Glyphs. The activities are rounded out with a reflective written piece. Use at individual stations and let students choose which activity to engage in and then teach other. Or have students complete all activities
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â World History Middle school Curriculum Bundle GROWING
Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project
This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.)
Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES.
File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Bible Parable: The Prodigal Son
Students will love exploring the parable of the prodigal son with The Prodigal Son Activity Book. Featuring an easy-to-follow teacher lesson plan, fun puzzles, coloring pages, and worksheets, this Activity Book brings one of our Messiah's most famous parables to life. Scripture references for quick Bible verse look-up and an answer key for teachers make this Activity Book a must-have for any Bible class. Includes 16 pages designed for 3rd through 6th graders. Very little teacher prep needed. Jus
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3rd - 6th
Characteristics of a Civilization 3-Part Cards
Nomenclature cards, or 3-part cards are a wonderful way for children to interact with new information. This material, focusing on the Characteristics of a Civilization, consists of labels, definition cards, and pictures. When completing this work, the child should begin by sorting all the cards and placing the pictures across the top of their rug or table. They then read the labels and definition and match them to the pictures. When finished matching, the child should check their work using the
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review
Ancient Greece Crossword Puzzle Review includes - 27 Terms and 27 clues plus word bank. This is a perfect activity for reviewing before a test, as homework or for substitute plans. This includes two puzzles, one with a word bank and one without. Save some money by getting this with the entire unit including PowerPoints, worksheets, lesson plans and assessment. Go to Ancient Greece Unit Bundled.Word BankMinoanPolisAcropolisHelotOligarchyAristocracyCleisthenesHomerDelian LeaguePericlesClassical ar
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
4104-8 The Trial of Socrates
In this COMPLETE lesson from InspirEd Educators, students will be able to explain contributions of Greek philosophy and famous Greek philosophers. Lesson warm up, teacher instructions, teacher answers, guiding discussion questions, all student handouts and activities are included in this CRITICAL THINKING lesson!
This is one InspirEd lesson from "I Think: World History - Ancient Greece."
Grades:
6th - 12th
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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?
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