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Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities
This resource contains six Mesopotamia learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each ancient Mesopotamia learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and activities all about ancient Mesopotamia. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D ziggurat to showcase their learning. They’ll “bui
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5th - 8th
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Ancient India Unit with Learning Stations and Interactive Project
This resource contains six ancient India learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or ancient history learning center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and assignments. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D interactive lotus flower filled with their learning. They’ll add inform
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Egypt Learning Stations, Sphinx Poster, Ancient Egypt Activities
This resource contains six ancient Egypt learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete ancient Egypt activities. How cool is this? Students will create an interactive sphinx to showcase their learning. They’ll “build” flip-able parts of the sphinx po
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4th - 7th
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Ancient Rome Learning Stations 3-D Colosseum Gladiators Rome Activities
This resource contains six ancient Rome learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each ancient Rome learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and assignments. Here’s the fun part! After students complete each ancient Rome activity at the learning stations, they’ll turn their work into
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4th - 7th
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Ancient China Interactive Notebook Ancient China Activities Dynasties Geography
{Paper & Digital Versions Included!} This product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized social studies interactive notebook***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance Learning6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumAnswer Key Included Topics covered in this unit include: dynasties, aristocr
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5th - 8th
Ancient Egypt Portraits Art History Project: Middle School Art Sub Plan Activity
Ready to liven up your middle school art curriculum with engaging, no prep Ancient Egypt art projects? This Egyptian portrait lesson will boost student confidence and creativity. Kids will be intrigued by how they displayed wealth with jewelry, wigs, ornate collars, and makeup. Moreover, they’ll enjoy creating a portrait with fashions of the times.And, it’ll help time-starved teachers like you create art lesson plans based on Ancient Egypt. During this art project, your class will learn how line
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5th - 7th
West African Empires Ghana, Mali, Songhai Close Reading & Activity Set Worksheet
This student-centered activity includes three one and two-page close readings and four activity options covering the West African Trading Empires of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai. As in all of our reading products, the close readings are key concepts for social science focused (GRAPES), analyzing the geography, economy, leadership, achievements, religion, and social classes of each empire.Here's what comes with this activity set:1. Close Readings for Ghana, Mali, and Songhai2. Ghana, Mali, and Songha
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5th - 9th
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Roman Senate Simulation Ancient Rome Roman Republic Empire Caesar Activity
Are you struggling to teach the Roman Senate in a way students actually remember Rome's government? If yes, then use this no prep simulation & let students role play as Roman senators in this highly interactive and competitive simulation! The simulation begins with a brief lecture on the Roman social system, patricians, plebeians, and positions of government, consul and tribune. Students will then be thrown into several rounds of voting on issues the Roman Republic dealt with. Once the simu
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6th - 7th
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Israelites {Hebrews} Bundle
This download bundles all of my resources for the Israelites or Hebrews.For descriptions of each included item click the links below:A Comparison: The Prince of Egypt and Book of ExodusIsraelites: A PowerPoint HistoryThe Wisdom of King SolomonIsraelites or Hebrews Map Activity (Print and Digital)This zip file contains PDF files, 1997-2003 PowerPoint slide show, and 2010 PowerPoint slide show.This download contains files that may be printed and copied or used digitally. Use whichever ve
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6th - 9th
Early Man Stations and Project – Paleolithic, Neolithic, Civilization Features
This resource includes five engaging Early Man learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and assignments Check this out! Students will complete their work on flame shapes that they will transform into a 3-D fire. They’ll “build” elements of
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5th - 8th
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World Religions Research Project
This World Religions resource contains everything you need for your students to complete amazing research project presentations!The directions are worded so that the final presentations can be completed as PowerPoints or posters depending on student preference or your computer access. The download also includes all of the following:A 4 page directions sheet with simple instructions on the requirements, steps to complete the project, suggested internet sources, a rubric, checklist, and example. A
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5th - 11th
Hercules: Myth v. Movie (Primary and Secondary Source Analysis)
Students compare and contrast primary and secondary sources using the myth of Hercules and the 12 labors with the Disney movie. Sometimes we just need a movie day! Ultimately, students argue is Hercules was a hero or not. Their answers are always very insightful! Included in this lesson:-lesson plan outline-primary source reading-student worksheet for primary source (I make these two double sided)-Primary v. secondary source chart-answer keyProject Duration:1 day for myth and worksheet2-3 days f
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6th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece Activities BUNDLE!
Greek Mythology Mini Unit Bundle | Greek Gods and Goddesses Activities
These interactive Greek Mythology Activities are perfect for a mini-unit on Greek Mythology, especially if you are looking to teach about some of the main gods and goddesses in your Ancient Civilizations class! This bundle features four no-prep resources that work well together:Greek Mythology Overview Google SlideshowIf you need to teach your students about who's who in Greek Mythology, this Intro to Greek Mythology can help! This digital resource includes a Google Slideshow featuring 14 of the
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Activities on Religion with Gods, Mummies, & the Book of the Dead
Learn about the gods of the ancient Egyptians, their burial rituals, the use of mummification, canopic jars, and more with these readings, foldable crafts, and activities on the land of ancient Egypt.Included in this lesson:15 Slide PDF on Burial Rituals with actual photographs of artifacts and mummiesTeacher Notes with Lesson SuggestionsPhotographic ExamplesSpinning Wheel Craft on the Gods of Ancient Egypt12-Tabbed Book Foldable Craft on the Gods of Ancient EgyptExplanation page on the 12 Gods
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Activities and Interactive Notebook Bundle
Ancient Rome: Twelve Tables of Roman Law Using Classroom as Courtroom
This is my favorite lesson for teaching about Ancient Rome, and it's the favorite of many other teachers as well. You receive a four-six hour unit plan for studying ancient Roman law through engagement and interaction between the teacher and the class and classmates themselves.
More importantly, it is a complete set of plans for active and exciting learning that involves creating a mock Roman courtroom in your classroom (based on historical fact) and judging up to THREE real court trials from
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5th - 10th
Europe Physical Geography Bundle Map Activities & Quizzes Google Digital & Print
This Europe physical geography bundle of lesson plans, map activities & quizzes is a one-stop shop at a great value.This bundle was designed to teach about the geography of Medieval Europe. It includes NINE current, engaging, versatile lessons to introduce the geography of Europe and an editable Quiz in Google Forms and Word. The assignments are available in both printable and Google Ready versions! The BONUS FILE is organized in print and Google ready folders, complete with a scope and sequ
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4th - 8th
Silk Road Simulation Ancient & Medieval China - Han & Tang Dynasties Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your China Unit?Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to ancient or medieval China during the Han or Tang Dynasties. Students will work together to travel from the Mediterranean to Chang 'an via the Silk Road in order to return home.Along their journey, they will experience the challenges of the Silk Road, make decisions that will affect their life and wealth, explore historical and cultural site
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6th - 7th
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Exploring Ancient Egypt
This packet will help your kindergarten students learn, understand, and practice using the social studies terms used when talking about ancient Egypt. It also will provide you with resources to make your unit come to life. By integrating history into your language lessons, you not only create an enthusiasm in your students, but you can create the "hook" you need to engage even the most reluctant learners.
This packet includes 5 lesson plans to help you as you plan your unit. Each lesson is wri
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K - 1st
The Stone Age | Early Humans PowerPoint and Google Slides | Interactive
The Stone Age | Early Humans Interactive Power Point**New Update - Now includes additional Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Ancient Civilizations PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. This resource is aligned with Early Humans and The Sto
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4th - 9th
Maya, Inca, Aztec Notes, Activities, and Mesoamerica Projects
Students will learn critical facts about the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas as they collect facts and create 3-D pop-up displays for each civilization. The facts about the three civilizations of the Americas focus on the the geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, and society of each civilization. Also, critical vocabulary associated with each civilization is included. This resource includes the materials for a fact hunt and 3-D display for each civilization. That means that students can
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4th - 7th
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Persian and Peloponnesian Wars PowerPoint and Guided Notes
This 68 slide PowerPoint covers material for Ancient Greece from the start of the Persian Wars through the Peloponnesian War. Topics include:- Events leading to the Persian Wars- Warfare during this time (equipment of Greek hoplites and Persian archers, phalanx, trireme)- Herodotus- Battle of Marathon- Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis- Battle of Plataea- Rise of the Delian League- Golden Age of Athens (Pericles, Parthenon, pottery, sculpting, drama and theater, and philosophy - Socrates, Plato
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9th - 10th
Ancient Greek Olympics Simulation - 8 Hands On Games!
Are you looking to FASCINATE your students through a learning experience that builds meaning about the Olympic games and entertainment of Ancient Greece? As History teachers, we have the opportunity to create experiences for our students to learn through creative experiential learning. Students love competition, and this learning experience has adapted to be a competition.Allow your students to DISCOVER ways the Ancient Greeks held the Olympics. I use this lesson to bring some extreme ENGAGEMENT
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K - 12th
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Hunter Gatherer Simulation - Early Humans Man Stone Age Paleolithic Age Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Early Humans Unit? Transform your students into nomadic Hunters and Gatherers during the Stone Age! Students will work with a group to survive through several rounds of hunting and gathering, migration, disease and scarcity of food! The activity includes a cave art warm up, short lecture, three rounds of hunting and gathering. There are two extension activities to choose from. 1) Students will either create a T - Shirt and ta
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Ancient Israel PowerPoint Google Slides Activities Timeline Google Classroom
Ancient Israel Interactive PowerPoint and Google Slides**New Update - Now includes additional INTERACTIVE Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus ***Watch this quick preview video to see the PowerPoint in action!This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Ancient Civilizations PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through i
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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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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