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9th grade ancient history outlines

Preview of Paleolithic, Neolithic & Agricultural Revolution Historical Snapshot Reading

Paleolithic, Neolithic & Agricultural Revolution Historical Snapshot Reading

Discover an invaluable resource that delves into the fascinating transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution, all while aligning seamlessly with Common Core standards. This engaging resource offers both a concise, two-page reading and an extended three-page version with clearly defined key concepts that you can choose from!Here's what makes this resource exceptional: Close Reading: Our carefully crafted texts feature generous margins, inviting students to engage actively t
Preview of Ancient Nubia Kush Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Ancient Nubia Kush Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This includes both a great,concise, two page and three page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Ancient Nubia Kush informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout.The reading details the birth of Ancient Nubia Kush including: key leaders, economy and trade, crops, wars, achievements, religion, and social structure. There are two les
Preview of Byzantine Empire Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation & Quiz

Byzantine Empire Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation & Quiz

This is a great concise two page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences is bold throughout. The reading details the rise and decline of the Byzantine Empire including: geography, trade routes, Theodora, Justinian, Justinian's Codes, Hagia Sophia and other major achievements.Here's What's Included:A two page Ruse o
Preview of Ancient Mesopotamia Historical Snapshot Close Reading and Quiz

Ancient Mesopotamia Historical Snapshot Close Reading and Quiz

This activity set includes both two-page and three-page option close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Mesopotamia informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences is bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Mesopotamia, including thegeography of the fertile crescent along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, achievements, the leadership of Hammurabi and
Preview of Ancient China Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Ancient China Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This activity set includes both a two and three page option close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Ancient China informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Ancient Chinese Dynasties including: geography, achievements and technological advancements,leadership styles of the Shang, Xia, Zhou, Qin, and
Preview of Ancient Hebrews Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation and Quiz

Ancient Hebrews Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation and Quiz

This includes both a great,concise two page and three page close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Ancient Hebrew informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout.The reading details the birth of Ancient Israel including: key leaders such as Abraham, Jacob, Esau, Nebuchadnezzar, King Darius and Judah, Hebrew law, achievements, social stru
Preview of WORLD RELIGIONS BUNDLE, Digital Learning, Google & Print

WORLD RELIGIONS BUNDLE, Digital Learning, Google & Print

The World Religions Bundle supports my World History Curriculum and includes a variety of World Religions activities to support engagement, differentiations, ELL, and ESS students as you study this unit. Includes links to engaging resources in Dropbox and Google Format as well as direct PDF downloads. INCLUDED RESOURCES: World Religions Agenda PowerPoint & Google Slides, World History AgendaWorld Religions Picture Puzzle Unit Review, Study Guide, Test PrepWorld Religions Just the Essentials
Preview of Ancient China Two Page CLOZE Notes & Graphic Organizer with Google Fillable

Ancient China Two Page CLOZE Notes & Graphic Organizer with Google Fillable

This is a great, concise set of outlined notes with interesting visuals. It includes a graphic organizer that has fill in the blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences. The notes detail the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy and religion of Zhou, Shang, Qin and Han dynasties. There is also a great PowerPoint also posted that these notes and graphic organizer can me used with (don't worry the PowerPoint is not needed, the notes will work great!).The notes also
Preview of Ancient Greece Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Ancient Greece Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This activity set has both a two and three-page option close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Ancient Greece informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Ancient Greece including geography, achievements, technological and philosophical advancements, Minoan Civilization, Mycenaean Civilization, Draco l
Preview of Ancient Egypt Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Ancient Egypt Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This activity set includes both a two and three page option close reading with interesting visuals and key concepts for social science clearly stated. The Egypt informational text has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide.Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Egypt including: geography along the Nile river, the leadership of Ramses the Great and Hatshepsut, trade, pirates, religious beliefs and gods, Ancient E
Preview of Ancient Greece Two Page CLOZE Notes & Graphic Organizer & Google Slides Fillable

Ancient Greece Two Page CLOZE Notes & Graphic Organizer & Google Slides Fillable

This is a great, concise set of notes with interesting visuals. It includes a graphic organizer that includes fill in the blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences. The notes detail the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership and contributions to democracy, economy and religion (Greek mythology). There is also a great PowerPoint also posted that these notes and graphic organizer can me used with (don't worry the PowerPoint is not needed, the notes will work great!).The not
Preview of Ancient Rome Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Ancient Rome Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This includes a great, concise two-page and three-page close reading with interesting visuals and clearly stated key concepts for social science. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Ancient Rome, including geography, achievements, technological and philosophical advancements, wars, the leadership of Julius Caesar, law and government within the roma
Preview of Ancient Egypt One Page Notes & Graphic Organizer and Google Slides Fillable

Ancient Egypt One Page Notes & Graphic Organizer and Google Slides Fillable

This is a great, concise set of Ancient Egypt outlined notes with interesting primary source visuals. It includes a graphic organizer that has fill in the blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences. The notes detail the Nile geography, key achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion (polytheism). There is also a great PowerPoint also posted that these notes and a graphic organizer can be used with (don't worry the PowerPoint is not needed, the notes will work great!
Preview of Ancient India Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Ancient India Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This includes a great, concise two-page and three-page close reading with exciting visuals and clearly stated key concepts for social science. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences are bold throughout. The reading details the rise of Ancient India, including geography, achievements, the Harappa Civilization, The Aryans, the leadership of King Asoka The Vedic Period, Hinduism, Buddhism, and caste social
Preview of Gupta Empire Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

Gupta Empire Historical Snapshot Close Reading Investigation

This includes a great, concise two-page and three-page close reading with interesting visuals and clearly stated key concepts for social science. The close reading has wide margins for annotation. It comes with an annotation guide. Key Common Core vocabulary for social sciences is bold throughout. The reading details the rise and fall of the Gupta Empire, including key leaders, expansion, economy/trade partners, Hinduism, Buddhism, geography of India, key achievements, and the caste system chang
Preview of Comparative Religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity

Comparative Religions: Islam, Judaism and Christianity

Four-page reading that outlines the major differences and similarities among Islam, Judaism and Christianity. The reading is organized by topics, including: Prophets God Scripture Messiah The Afterlife Practices of Worship Celebrations Leaders Ethnical principles Keywords: Christians Muslims Jews Jesus Abraham Mohammad Yahweh Old Testament Torah Bible Koran Qur'an Heaven Hell Fasting Prayer Ramadan Yom Kippure Advent Passover Easter Rabbis Priests Pastors Imams Ten Commandments
Preview of Ancient India CLOZE Notes & Graphic Organizer and Google Notes

Ancient India CLOZE Notes & Graphic Organizer and Google Notes

This is a great, concise set of outlined notes with interesting visuals. It includes a graphic organizer that has fill in the blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences. The notes detail the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy and religion of Ancient India, including the Indus River Valley (Harappan Culture), Aryans, Mauryan Empire, and Gupta Empire. There is also a great PowerPoint posted that these notes and the graphic organizer can be used with (don't worry
Preview of Ancient India PowerPoint Notes and Google Slides Presentation

Ancient India PowerPoint Notes and Google Slides Presentation

This is a concise, dynamic PowerPoint and Google Slides presentation that has interesting visuals. The notes detail the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient India. Check for understanding questions that have been added to each section!There are also great 2 page notes and a graphic organizer posted below. The graphic organizer includes fill-in-the-blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences that can be used with this PowerPoint. It's for
Preview of Greek Wars Chart (Persian Wars + Peloponnesian War) Graphic Organizer

Greek Wars Chart (Persian Wars + Peloponnesian War) Graphic Organizer

Greek Wars Chart (Persian Wars + Peloponesian War) Graphic Organizer. This Graphic organizer is a must have when teaching an introductory unit on Ancient Greece. Students struggle when connecting the timeline between the First and Second Persian Wars, the Golden Age of Athens, and the Peloponesian War. This graphic organizer helps students to compare and contrast those involved in each war, how each began, major battles and effects. The teacher copy includes a typed key for expertise!This produc
Preview of Ancient Rome Cloze Notes and Graphic Organizer and Google Slides Fillable

Ancient Rome Cloze Notes and Graphic Organizer and Google Slides Fillable

This is a great, concise set of Ancient Rome outlined notes with interesting primary source visuals. It includes a graphic organizer that has fill in the blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences. The notes detail the Mediterranean geography, key Roman achievements, social classes, leadership, economy and religion (polytheism). There is also a great PowerPoint also posted that these notes and graphic organizer can me used with (don't worry the PowerPoint is not needed, the notes will
Preview of Ancient Greek Theater and Classical Tragedy Background PowerPoint Lecture

Ancient Greek Theater and Classical Tragedy Background PowerPoint Lecture

Created by
William Woodrum
This is an excellent PowerPoint lecture which is focused on the necessary background students need to know to understand ancient Greek theater, especially that applied to tragedy according to Aristotle's formula in "Poetics." This presentation begins with some geographical information for 5th Century B.C. ancient Greece, including the basics of the "city state" (polis)--I use the difference between Sparta and Athens as a good example to set up the focus on "drama" and how slavery itself allowed
Preview of Ancient Greece and Rome Super Bundle - 6 PowerPoints 4 Video Guides

Ancient Greece and Rome Super Bundle - 6 PowerPoints 4 Video Guides

This Super Bundle includes all of our popular PowerPoints and corresponding student PowerPoint Outlines for the Classical Civilizations of GREECE and ROME as well as FOUR video guides for History Channel's popular Engineering an Empire series. (individual episodes are available on YouTube or can be purchased on DVD from the History Channel store or Amazon). This bundle is perfectly suited for a Classical World History Unit or can be used independently as needed.These colorful and graphically enr
Preview of Ancient Hebrews One Page Notes & Graphic Organizer

Ancient Hebrews One Page Notes & Graphic Organizer

This is a great, concise set of Ancient Hebrews outlined notes with interesting primary source visuals. It includes a graphic organizer that has fill in the blank key common core vocabulary for social sciences. The notes detail the geography, key achievements, social classes, leadership, economy and religion. There is also a great Powerpoint also posted that these notes and graphic organizer can me used with (don't worry the Powerpoint is not needed, the notes will work great!).The dynamic Power
Preview of TED-Ed worksheet: The Five Major World Religions

TED-Ed worksheet: The Five Major World Religions

Created by
Danis Marandis
This is a zip file that contains a Microsoft Word worksheet (along with a PDF version) to accompany the TED-Ed video for "The Five Major World Religions". Answer key is included as well.By purchasing this file, you agree not to distribute it to other non-students. It is intended for classroom use only, but may be used for distance learning as well as long as it is not made available outside of your students.=====Interested in Psychology-themed TED Talk video worksheets?100 Psychology TED Talk Wo
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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.