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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
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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Women's History Month Digital Scavenger Hunt: Google Slides & Form Activity
Women's History Month Digital Scavenger Hunt is a Google Slides and Google Form March cooperative learning, comprehension, and inferencing activity. Students read, examine, and extract information from CLUE BOARDS to answer questions about Women's History Month. It includes Women's History Month Clue Boards (Google Slides) and Questions and Answers Sheet (Google Form Quiz). Students race against time to quickly learn and find answers about this historical holiday. It's an interactive way to le
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4th - 8th
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The Characteristics of Civilization
The Traits/Characteristics of CivilizationThe main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and apply the various traits of civilizationYou get a 15 Slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass Notes, Graphics, and Charts2 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activities there are 4 different options based around 2 different resourcesResource 1: 625-word reading on the Characteristics of Civilization Resource 2: 170-word chart on the Characteristics of Civ
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
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
Juliette Gordon Low Digital Book
Included in this pack is an eBook of Juliette Gordon Low’s life. In order to use this product, you must have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on the computer.
This eBook is perfect for a whole group lesson reviewing the life of Juliette Gordon Low. The eBook is written as a projectable nonfiction text and includes several text features including:
• Table of contents (clickable)
• Headings
• Bolded text (clickable)
• Photographs
• Captions
• Map
• Glossary (clickable)
• Index (clickable)
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2nd - 3rd
Mujeres de ciencia - Science Women
Para trabajar el día internacional de la Mujer y la Niña en la ciencia, he elaborado este material que está formado por más de 400 páginas, con láminas y material para imprimir y colorear. El material incluye dos archivos por niveles:Un material para infantil y los cursos más bajos de primaria. Este pack está formado por: - Letrero para el mural piezas hexagonales: MUJERES DE CIENCIA- Piezas hexagonales con dibujos para colorear relacionados con la ciencia.- Tres piezas hexagonales por persona:
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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
Ancient Classical Greek Philosophies and Philosophers Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students in learning about philosophy and ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates with these interactive Pear Deck slides! This lesson features engaging multimedia resources, including YouTube and EdPuzzle videos, to teach students the meaning of philosophy and the impact of these great thinkers on Western thought.In addition to learning about the history of philosophy, students will also analyze quotes from these philosophers and evaluate their validity. Th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
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 à
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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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Aztec, Inca, Maya Flip Book and Activities
This Flip Book contains activities for students to demonstrate understanding and comprehension of subject matter provided. Activities include: word search, Venn Diagram, comprehension page, word shape box clues and meaning (which could be used as an assessment tool.)
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1st - 2nd
Stone Age Paleolithic Era and Neolithic Era Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Dive into the fascinating world of the Stone Age with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Explore the evolution of human civilization through topics such as hunter-gatherer societies, early human migration, technological advancements, and the transition to agriculture. Delve into the lifestyles, tools, and innovations that defined the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. Engage students in active learning as they participate in discussions, analyze primary sources, and explore the significance of ar
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
This money-saving bundle of all six sets of World History “Brain-Stretchers” covers prehistory to the Renaissance. There are 75 prompts in this set (including 3 bonus Renaissance prompts only found in this package). Use them to spark a discussion, to promote literacy, to start class in an engaging way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals! They are sure to get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring
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6th - 10th
Ancient River Valley Civilizations BUNDLE- China, Egypt, Mesopotamia, & India!
Teach the four River Valley Civilizations- Mesopotamia, Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient India- without stress, and without the need for a textbook! This bundle provides full units with reading comprehension passages, interactive activities, lesson plans, and more. No-Prep is needed.All units are easy to use with independent learners, teacher-guided instruction, or a mix of both.**Please note: Resources are not editable. For a better understanding of the lessons provided in this bundle,
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3rd - 6th
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: 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 Egypt | History Virtual Field Trip | Fourth Grade | Google Slides
This Ancient Egypt adventure does more than just a worksheet, incorporating elements of reading comprehension, history, and geography with interactive elements. These 35 Google Slides™ take learners on an adventure of exploration in Ancient Egypt with Aly. They'll learn about the pyramids, hieroglyphics, and the importance of the river Nile.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PRODUCT, TAKE A LOOK AT THE REST OF THE SERIES HEREIncluded within this download:35 Page Google Slide Activity➯ Follow me to be the first t
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2nd - 5th
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
Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the importance of religion in ancient Mesopotamia through interactive Pear Deck slides. This lesson incorporates the ELA skill of RACE, breaking down the skill to help students evaluate why the Mesopotamians/Sumerians used gods based on nature. Students will also practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension. This is a versatile lesson suitable for standardized test prep, sub plans, practicing DBQ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Paired Texts — The Yellow Wallpaper, Story of an Hour Comparison TDA Essay
If you are looking to read the perfect paired texts, look no further than "The Story of An Hour” by Kate Chopin and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Both stories are feminist in nature and are free online because they were written in the 1800s! Perfect for women's history month!Included in this purchase is:a graphic organizer that outlines how students will compare multiple literary elements of the two short stories, "The Story of An Hour” (1894) by Kate Chopin and “The Yellow
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Reading Paired Texts Bundle — The Story of an Hour, The Yellow Wallpaper
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
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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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