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Black History Month ancient history rubrics
Cultural Diversity One Pagers Bundle | Heritage & History One-Pager Projects
Heritage Months are periods within the year that are designated to celebrate and acknowledge various ethnic and marginalized groups! In this Cultural Diversity One Pagers Bundle, your students will have the opportunity to research and learn about influential people throughout history for the following heritage and pride months:Black History MonthWomen’s History MonthAsian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage MonthLGBTQ+ Pride MonthNative American Heritage MonthJewish Ame
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8th - 12th
FAMOUS PERSON BIOGRAPHY RESEARCH Graphic Organizer Template history + RUBRIC
Use and reuse this blank graphic organizer for informational writing guides students in compiling key facts about a famous person, allowing you to assess research, writing and oral skills. For distance learning, students could also record their voice or make a video of their presentation.Includes an oral presentation rubric for assessment.Students can:-record researched information about the famous person's birth, death (if applicable), accomplishments, childhood, education, hobbies and other in
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3rd - 6th
STEM Ancient Egypt Pyramid Build, Mummification, and Pharaoh Research Project
In this STEM project students will:
Research online an ancient Egyptian Pharaoh (Technology)
Build a pyramid for the Pharaoh (Engineering)
Measure the volume and surface area of the pyramid (Math)
Mummify a doll to better understand the mummification process (Science)
Build a Sarcophagus for your Pharaoh (Engineering)
Design an Amulet for your Pharaoh (Art and Engineering)
Write an excavation report about the Pharaoh and what you would find in the pyramid.
Website links provided for online r
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6th - 7th
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Black History Month: Digital Biography Report---Google Slides (TEMPLATE)
Google Slides Template for students to create a presentation on a Famous African American.Just Make a COPY of this document and share it in your google classroom. Be sure to click *Make a copy for each student Includes: Student directionsTeacher Scoring RubricPre-made template slides: Slide 1Â COVER SLIDESlide 2Â Title SlideSlide 3Â Background: ChildhoodSlide 4Â Background: Becoming FamousSlide 5Â ImpactSlide 6Â What Can We LearnSlide 7Â Other InformationSlide 8Â Source
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4th - 10th
Determining Main Idea & Key Supporting Details in an Informational Text (BUNDLE)
WEBSITE: Click here to read more about this bundle on my website.Great ways to use this product - Teacher Appraisal System, Sub Plans, Lesson Plan*Nonfiction Reading passages (articles) that celebrate Black History Month icons such as Stevie Wonder, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, Bessie Coleman, Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Jan Ernst Matzeliger, etc.I do EVERYTHING for your Main Idea lesson in this Power Point. I include your printables and answer keys that I used in class.I crea
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3rd
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Early Humans - Paleolithic and Neolithic - Cave Painting Activity & Rubric
This product is an engaging activity for students to apply information learned about early humans during the paleolithic and neolithic time periods.
Students can work on the activity independently or in a group. They can do the activity on poster board, sketch paper, or bulletin board paper.
I give my students 2 days on this assignment. I use bulletin board paper with my class and allow them to work in groups. On the first day, I turn off the lights and give them flashlights. I have th
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Empires Project - Lapbook Template
This Ancient Mesopotamia Project using Lap-book Templates are designed for a 6th grade social studies class. This foldable lap-book is an ideal comprehensive project for your ancient Mesopotamia unit as part of your ancient civilizations curriculum! Using the different Mesopotamian civilizations, you can easily differentiate the project for your students, making it great for review or assessment.FEATURES: 1) Detailed article of how I teach ancient civilizations with a 7 part structure using this
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6th
Also included in:Â Ancient Mesopotamia Resource Bundle of Activities, Projects and Printables
Ancient Civilizations Project with Rubric
This package includes a detailed outline of what is expected in a complete Ancient Civilizations report and presentation - whether it is meant to be the "big" project during the final term of Social Studies class or merely a month-long individual project.
Given the choice of China, Rome, Greece, Egypt or India, students will write a report on the government system, social structure, inventions, communication, climate, landscape and conclude with a comparison of modern day Canada or the United
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5th - 10th
Les civilisations anciennes : unité complète
Le document «Les civilisations anciennes» est une unité complète qui propose un enseignement sous forme de processus d’enquête pour les élèves d'immersion française. Les élèves sont enseignés des concepts clés pour pouvoir être capables d’une enquête sur une civilisation ancienne et ensuite partager avec leurs pairs puis comparer plusieurs civilisations anciennes.Dans ce document vous allez retrouver:– Les documents pour enseigner les concepts clés– La leçon complète de l’unité– Les documents Ã
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3rd - 5th
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Ancient China DBQ Essay - 5 Documents, Writing Scaffolds, Key, Examples, Rubric
Wonderful Document Based Question (DBQ) Essay to use during your Middle School Ancient China Unit! Students build analytical and writing skills using this differentiated resource! Students of ALL levels and capabilities will benefit from the step-by-step writing scaffolds included!Includes Everything Needed to Teach DBQ Essay Writing:1) 5 Documents with Scaffolded Questions (Geography, Silk Road, Confucius, Achievements, The Great Wall of China)2) Skeleton Worksheet - Developing a thesis a
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5th - 7th
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Living Wax Museum Rubric
This living wax museum project is by far one of my favorite things about teaching 3rd grade. Truth be told this wax museum project can be used from 2nd grade all the way until 6th grade. Students take on the role of someone else, they dress up like an important historical figure and then they put on a show for their families and entire school It is a memory that is worth creating for your students! This is just one piece of the project (the rubric for grading), but you can grab the bundle HERE i
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Living Wax Museum Project
Alexander the Great Facebook Timeline Project
This project asked students to pretend Alexander the Great was a social media conqueror as well and create a Facebook timeline for him. Using a template that I created to look just like a Facebook timeline (2013) students can fill in information regarding his background and stats as well as create some Facebook posts to Alexander from Philip of Macedon, Aristotle, and even Alex's much loved horse. Rubric included for grading. Additionally, I have another file of the old Facebook profile for th
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6th - 10th
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Romulus and Remus Activities
Lesson and activities to introduce students to the mythical founding of Rome. Students learn about Romulus and Remus, the myth surrounding them, and use what they learn to write an argumentative essay.Includes:- Notes Power Point with student worksheet to introduce students to the miss- Worksheet where students put the myth's events in the correct order- Crossword puzzle- Rubric for students to create a comic summarizing the myth- Argument writing assignment: rubric, suggested sources, and grap
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7th - 12th
Ancient India and Ancient China Travel Brochure Project
The amazing students at your school have engineered the very first time machine - now we are able to travel back in time! It is now up to you to create a travel brochure to entice time travelers to join you on a visit to the civilization of Ancient India OR Ancient China.Students will be designing and creating unique brochures. Within your historical brochure, you’ll need to include general information about the civilization of Ancient India OR Ancient China. You also need to include appealing p
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6th - 9th
Ancient/World History Interactive Notebook Cover, Rubric, Table of Contents
If you're like me, you LOVE using interactive notebooks with your students! They're a fantastic way to actively involve students in the learning process. But...if you're like me, you also want your interactive notebooks to be organized! Students should be able to access information quickly and accurately, making it easy to review previously-studied material and create new entries when needed. This is the perfect tool to help you and your students get, and STAY, organized! Included in this resou
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4th - 10th
Also included in:Â BUNDLED All Subjects Interactive Notebook Covers, Table of Contents, Rubric
Civil Rights Leaders Research Paper Project — US History ELA — CCSS Rubric
Explore the influential leaders of the American civil rights movement with this comprehensive research guide. Students will have the opportunity to delve into the lives and legacies of remarkable individuals who played a pivotal role in the fight for equality and social justice. Through carefully scaffolded activities, this guide will support students in conducting research, planning their essay, and crafting a polished piece that highlights their understanding and insights.Immerse your students
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7th - 10th
Also included in: People Who Changed the World Research Paper Projects BUNDLE — CCSS Rubrics
Ancient History Wax Museum Biography Research Project - Rubrics & Organizers 6-8
Get your students excited to learn about Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, or Ancient India with this fun and engaging Biography Research project! Students will create a living ancient history wax museum and write a research paper while building their research & writing skills.This engaging and ready-to-go printable project provides excellent support to the history, writing, and literacy curriculum to engage students and motivate students for learning. Students can
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6th - 8th
Black History Timeline Bundle - 5th Grade Fractions & Decimal Operations
2 Bundled products that allow students to practice fraction and decimal operations while learning about history.PRODUCT #1: Great Sports Moments Timeline - 5th Grade (Black History, Fractions & Decimals)Engaging way to practice fraction and decimal equivalence, as well as decimal and fraction operations!Fraction addition, subtraction and multiplication, plus decimal addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Cross-curricular way to incorporate math content into social studies!Print
Ancient Civilization Research using QR Codes: Maya, Aztec, Inca
Use QR codes to research three ancient civilizations: Maya, Aztec, Inca. QR codes are linked to kid-friendly websites. Follow the guiding questions and rubric to locate information and create a product to present. Directions for the following products are included: brochure, PowerPoint, Prezi, scrapbook, story book, and picture collage.
Assign one civilization per student or group. Students present information to the class. Students record information that they learn during the present
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4th - 9th
Writing Your Own Greek Myth & Presentation
When I taught Ancient Greece and Greek Myths, I taught it as a thematic unit with our reading groups and writing assignments.
The students brainstormed and created their own creative Greek Myths after we'd spent our unit analyzing the elements of a story and the lessons learned for the Greek Myths we read as a class.
In addition to just creating their own myth, they also got to choose HOW to present it to the class. With audience accountability and them asking questions like "What was the na
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2nd - 7th
Black History Month Biography Project
Students will practice their research skills, and learn important history while completing this project. While doing this project, students will read a biography, take notes using the Biography Notes Sheet, complete a character sketch using the Social Networking Profile Page, complete the INteresting Facts Diagram, and write a magazine article summarizing their person's life and accomplishments. Use this project during Black History Month or any other time during the school year and watch your
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3rd - 5th
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Spanish and English Black History Month Mini Project with Rubrics
Spanish and English Black History Month Mini Project with RubricsHello Teachers!I teach in a public high school in Detroit and try to incorporate stories about students, staff members, fellow Detroiters, and Michiganders throughout the school year, not just in February. I similarly consciously choose which images to include with my presentations, digital flashcards, etc. I think that the more students see themselves through their classes, not just in the media, the more it motivates them subcons
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6th - 12th
Main Idea & Supp Details Activities, Black History Month Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King was such an important man in our country's history. Identifying Main Idea & Supporting Details can be a challenge for kids, but they love these non-fiction passages about Martin Luther King. Finding the main idea and supporting details is easy & using the graphic organizer makes it fun! This is a NO PREP 30+ page Main Idea & Details practice activity...just PRINT & GO! This packet can work well for Literacy Block time, Morning Work or even Homework.It includes
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2nd - 4th
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Historical Figures Rubric
Looking for a quick and way to grade any type of presentation on historical figures? This is your answer. This rubric contains categories such as required elements, historical facts, questions, roles, and research. It is editable so you can easily take out items that don't apply to your class or add in items that are important to you and your standards. Made for a third grade Focus class but can be altered and applied to any grade level.
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1st - 5th
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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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