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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.L.4 lessons
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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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Lessons, Activities, and Projects - Ancient History
Ancient Egypt Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT EGYPT IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOWEgipto en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualInclude Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach b
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient China Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
**ANCIENT CHINA IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)China en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient China in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
** PDFs Printable and digital compatible (Flipped learning, distance learning)**ANCIENT GREECE IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Grecia en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción ed especial y lenguaje dualAncient Greece Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Rome Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
****ANCIENT ROME IN PICTURES FOR SPECIAL ED, DUAL LANGUAGE AND BILINGUAL ED. NOW AVAILABLE IN SPANISH. CLICK ON LINK BELOW)Roma en dibujos para diferenciar instrucción, educación especial y lenguaje dualAncient Rome Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students in Pictures for Special Ed. from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based,
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Cause & Effect: The Rise of the Roman Empire
Students will read about eight factors that contributed to Rome's rise to power and complete a graphic organizer. Vocabulary is presented prior to the reading to assist students with unfamiliar terms. Extension activities are also provided requiring students to engage in more complex reasoning skills. Answer key included. Thought provoking and engaging. Students enjoy this lesson and helps with understanding why the Dark Ages were dangerous.
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5th - 9th
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The Indus Valley in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students
The Indus Valley Unit in Pictures for Special Ed., ELL and ESL Students from the Include Me © Series Ancient Civilizations (Teacher's Resource Book for Differentiated Instruction, Special Education and ELLs) by Dr. Annette Maestas and Lonnie Dai Zovi is a picture based, simple, and leveled, packet to differentiate instruction. With your good teaching, and with worksheets to teach both the concepts, vocabulary and facts of the Ancient Indus Valley civilization, all students will develop Engli
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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Ancient Egypt bilingual worksheets for ESL grades 6-12
Are your middle school and high school ESL students learning about ancient civilizations? Do you need a way to support for MLs in their Social Studies classes? Or do you need a no-prep resource about ancient Egypt, mummies, and King Tut with bilingual, English-Spanish, instructions and vocabulary? Look no further!! This resource has everything you need to teach, support, and assess understanding of the ancient Egyptian society, its religious practices and the mysteries surrounding King Tut's dea
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â ESL Social Studies MEGA BUNDLE, Growing History bundle for MLs grades 4-12
Mythology Unit 5 Etiological Myths
Student engage in critical thinking, critical reading, critical discussion, and critical writing as they investigate etiological myths from cultures around the world. Students read assigned myths and self-select myths. Students collaborate to research myths and culture and participate in a panel discussion presentation. Students write their own etiological myth. All activities include grading rubrics
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent bilingual worksheets for ESL grades 6-12
Are your middle school and high school ESL students learning about ancient civilizations? Do you need a way to support for MLs in their Social Studies classes? Or do you need a no-prep resource about Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent with bilingual, English-Spanish, instructions and vocabulary? Look no further!! This resource has everything you need to teach, support, and assess understanding of the origins of human civilization in ancient Mesopotamia--designed specifically for Spanish-speaki
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â ESL Social Studies MEGA BUNDLE, Growing History bundle for MLs grades 4-12
Mythology Unit Bundle
This is a growing bundle of my Mythology Unit Resources!
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7th - 10th
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6th Grade Social Studies Unit 4 Comparative classic civilizations 9 Lessons
Hello and Welcome! Here you will find a complete guide for students to follow that will help them complete Unit 3 of 6th Grade Social Studies. I have created these slides to help organize the information that aligns with DOE Standards and Social Social Studies standards that all Circles use currently. My lessons include multiple resources that will guide students through the Unit and the tech friendly world. Easy to use for teachers and students alike. Your one stop shop for all learning needs f
Grades:
4th - 7th
A Day in the Life Activities: Journey Through 9 Classical Civilizations Bundle.
Journey back in time to explore the vibrant and complex worlds of ancient civilizations with our comprehensive bundle of lessons, "A Day in the Life of Classical Civilizations." This enriching resource offers over 35 pages of meticulously crafted material, immersing your students in the daily lives, customs, and gender dynamics of ordinary people from nine influential classical civilizations: Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, Egypt, China, Gupta, Maya, Mauryan, Greece, and Rome.What's Include
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Mesopotamia Activity-Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This engaging, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Mesopotamia. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to people, places and things of that time. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can be seat work. Your choice. Depen
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5th - 8th
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6th Grade Social Studies Unit 5 The Mediterranean world and Globalization
Hello and Welcome! Here you will find a complete guide for students to follow that will help them complete Unit 5 of 6th Grade Social Studies. I have created these slides to help organize the information that aligns with DOE Standards and Social Social Studies standards that all Circles use currently. Especially nice if you school is using passport. My lessons include multiple resources that will guide students through the Unit and the tech friendly world. Easy to use for teachers and students a
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Grades:
4th - 8th
MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Activity Pack
Build content-area literacy as you explore Mexico and its ancient civilizations with the SIX cross-curricular activities and colorful photo poster in the Discovering Mexico Activity Pack. Cross-Curricular Resources Included:.Ancient Civilization uses a fill-in-the-blank format to highlight fun facts about the ancient civilizations of the Mayas, Olmecs, and Aztecs.The Eagle and the Snake tells the story of the Aztec legend of the founding of Mexico City and targets creative writing skills.Mapping
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Bundle
ISRAEL: Learn to Count in Hebrew
Enrich your study of Israel with this engaging book that uses national and cultural symbols to teach Hebrew number words from 1-10. LEARN TO COUNT IN HEBREW includes the following features:fun facts about national and cultural symbols,traceable number words to boost retention,realistic illustrations to engage students,phonetic pronunciation guide for students,count-and-write review activity,teacher's language guide highlighting common phrases, color names, and number words. Hebrew Number Words:
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â ISRAEL: Exploring the Culture of Israel SUPER Bundle
EGYPT: Snapshots of Egypt
Introduce the unique characteristics of the ancient land of Egypt with SNAPSHOTS OF EGYPT. Like all books in the Snapshots of the World series, it includes a world map showing the country’s location, the national flag, cultural symbols and landmarks, common phrases in the national language, a crossword puzzle comprehension review, and original illustrations suitable for coloring. Vocabulary Words and Phrases:adaptation, Africa, archeologist, Cairo, dromedary, Ful Medames, hieroglyphic, irrigatio
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â EGYPT: Discovering Egypt Bundle
Ancient Greece Article CLOSE READ on history, Delphi, theater, influences w/KEY
This lesson is a close reading of an article that includes 7 responses for students on:The myth behind the Temple of Delphi and its purpose for examining one's lifeThe Greece city-statesThe purpose of the Greek dramasThe impact of ancient Greece on modern livesWhy we study ancient GreeceTEACHER KEYThe questions draw on sections of the article but also require students to infer, draw conclusions, and explain their positions on choosing relevant information in the text.This is an effective pre-rea
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
EGYPT: Learn to Count in Arabic
Enrich your study of Egypt with this engaging book that teaches Arabic number words from 1-10. LEARN TO COUNT IN EGYPT includes the following features:fun facts about national and cultural symbols,traceable number words to reinforce learning,realistic illustrations to color,pronunciation guide for students,count-and-write review activity,teacher's language guide highlighting common phrases, color names, and number words. Vocabulary Words and Phrases:archaeologist, complex, hieroglyphics, lapis l
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â EGYPT: Exploring the Culture of Egypt SUPER Bundle
Agriculture in Ancient Egypt: Cloze Reading
Trees, shrubs, flowers, plants...agriculture was extremely important in Ancient Egypt! Teach your students about agriculture in Ancient Egypt with the fact page and use the cloze read for comprehension.
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2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
3-LS4-2
, 3-LS4-4
Social Studies Review Game - Code-Names
This is an excellent ancient world history review game for 6th graders! It helps students practice making correlations between ancient world religions, geography, and characteristics. This engaging game encourages a healthy dose of critical higher thinking, and collaboration between peers.
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4th - 8th
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Roots of Democracy: Greco-Roman History Project - editable template
This fully editable template is turn-key and a great way to provide a quick overview of the early Greco-Roman government. My questions were based off the icivics.com curriculum https://www.icivics.org/curriculum/foundations-government, but you can edit the questions to fit your resources. A simple rubric is included.I'm using this as a springboard to our study of the Constitution. It will give students a creative and fun way to learn the influences that these ancient governments had on Ameri
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8th - 11th
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Ancient Greeks - 4 Types of Government Lesson Plan
A brief daily lesson that could be used as a project set up for middle school classroom. Attached is a lesson plan and a slide presentation. Entire lesson consist of Intro youtube video, Q/A section, and a scenario project for higher level thinking students. Divide students into their government type and compare / contrast.
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Grades:
6th
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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.
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