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Ancient history teacher tool videos
THE BRAIN + STRESS RESPONSE: Social Emotional Learning Stress Management Lesson
Teach your students about the brain and stress response with this engaging social emotional learning lesson. Help children better understand the roles that their Thoughtful Turtle Brain (prefrontal cortex) and Protective Porcupine Brain (amygdala) play when we experience stress and big emotions. Empower them with calming tools that help with emotion regulation, which will also help you to reinforce compassionate, trauma sensitive classroom management.Topics Covered ✏️ Common Stressors✏️ The Fig
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Bundle for Izza
Classroom Expectations Video Lessons Bundle
This character education lesson video bundle and the printable activities that go with each video teach students about the classroom expectations of Being a Friend, Calm Down Strategies, Classroom Tidiness, Hand Raising, Hand Washing, Manners, Listening, Quality Work, Sharing, Solving Disagreements, Voice Levels, and Walking in Line. This bundle of videos and printable resources will help you to establish a positive classroom community!Bundle Highlights:12 high-quality video lessons from The Cha
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K - 2nd
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Cuneiform Bundle: Activities on the Invention of Writing in Mesopotamia
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps/Distance Learning version available by clicking here.This 23-page product is a set of activities for your students to learn about the invention of writing in ancient Mesopotamia. All websites for the online activities and video are provided. Your students will love learning using the internet and watching the cartoon video!This lesson is aligned with standards for history/social sciences at the state and national levels.Included:
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4th - 10th
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Neolithic Agricultural Revolution Bundle: Print Version
Note: This is the Print/PDF version. We also have a Google Apps version, designed specifically for distance learning, available by clicking here.This 14-page bundle is perfect for a unit on Prehistory, the Paleolithic & Neolithic Ages (the Old & New Stone Ages), or ancient Mesopotamia. Your students will enjoy the video featuring live scenes, and you'll be satisfied knowing that the content is excellent and that students will be paying attention because of the corresponding video questi
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4th - 10th
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Integrating Breathwork into Classroom Practices for Teacher & Student wellbeing
How can we empower young minds with essential life skills like self-awareness, resilience, self-regulation, and grounding? It starts with us modeling these behaviors and teaching them early what we learned late. In today's demanding educational landscape, prioritizing our students' well-being is paramount. Join me in discovering the transformative potential of Breathwork for both students and teachers.As an educator and breathwork facilitator, I've witnessed firsthand how breathwork techniques f
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Staff
The Ancient World Bundle
The "Ancient World Bundle" includes a collection of topics related to various aspects of ancient history. Here is a description of each item listed:The Ancient Wonders: Refers to Wonders of the Ancient World, which are remarkable constructions.Alexander the Great: Focuses on the life and conquests of Alexander the Great, the king of Macedonia who created one of the largest empires in ancient history.Plato’s Republic: An exploration of Plato’s "Republic," a philosophical text where Plato discusse
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hindu Gods & Goddesses: Cartoon Videos & Project: In-Person, Online, or Distance
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Your students will love t
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4th - 10th
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Calm Down Cat Kit | Self Regulation, Classroom Management, Kindergarten, Pre-K
Calm Down Cat – Guided Meditation and Relaxation Kit
Calm Down Cat is a multimedia resource kit for young children designed to focus attention and calm emotions. In addition to a music video that integrates guided imagery and progressive relaxation, this bundle comes with numerous follow-up activities that further support stress reduction and mindfulness, including:
• Lyrics and picture book
• Art activities, including coloring sheets
• Quiet games
• Two (bonus) mindful music videos ("Hello B
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PreK - 2nd
Persian Wars: Bundle for Ancient Greece: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.This 13-page product is a
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4th - 10th
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Ancient Asia Short Video Worksheet Collection Bundle
These 16 great video worksheets help cover the history of Asia from ancient times to the 1600s. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of history and culture.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Asia. Each worksheet guides students through problems, inventions, or ideas that originate from Asia. The video
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4th - 12th
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Teaching Growth Mindset and Perseverance Within STEM Challenges
How do you teach students to not give up or shut down when STEM Challenges seem too hard? It's one thing to tell them to have a growth mindset, never give up, and keep trying and another thing altogether to teach them to actually do that!Growth mindset is a skill that has to be taught. Like most everything else, talking the talk means nothing if you don't walk the walk!This bundle focuses specifically on helping your students understand how to handle frustration and failure productively during S
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2nd - 8th
Digging for the Truth
This unit is designed around the History Channel series Digging for the Truth (Season 1) and includes student questions and answers for the following films. Great for every history class!
* Mystery of the Anasazi
* Giants of Easter Island
* The Search for El Dorado
* Secrets of the Nazca Lines
* The Lost Tribe of Israel
* Passage to the Maya Underworld
* Quest for King Solomon's Gold
* The Iceman Cometh
* The Holy Grail
* Hunt for the Lost Ark
* Pompeii Secrets Revealed
* Nefertiti:
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Greece: Athenian Democracy in 4 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about democracy in the city-state of Athens. The worksheet helps students better understand Athenian democracy in Ancient Greece. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the worksheet to the students and
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Ancient Greek Olympics in Three Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students learn about the Olympics and the Ancient Greeks. The video clip is three minutes long, but it is packed full of information that will keep your students engaged.This video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on the Ancient Greeks. The worksheet helps students understand how the Ancient Olympics were different from the modern Olympics. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
Photosynthesis Process - 3D animated video - Distance Learning Compatible
Title of Lesson:PhotosynthesisAttention Getting Question:Do you know how plants get their food? What do they eat? Let’s find out.Introduction:Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make their own food. Plants need sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide in order to complete this process. This process not only helps the plants, but other living things as well, including us!Subject:When people exhale, carbon dioxide is released as a waste product. This means our bodies do not use it, so the
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Grade 4 NGSS "Molecules to Organisms" - Chapter Bundle- - eLearning
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Mindfulness Bell Ringers: Discussion Questions, Journal Prompts, Back to School
In addition to an instructional video you get 25 slides designed to provide a mindful start to each class period, including engaging visuals and inspiring prompts for students to contemplate, journal, and/or discuss.
Prompts are designed for high school and high functioning middle schoolers to help them transition smoothly, clam down, focus, and get ready for whatever you have planned for the day. They also give you a window into the lives of your students, so you can quickly assess current
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Constellations, Greek Myths, and Activities for Kids
The packet includes two separate packets that will help you teach astronomy, astrology, and the constellations (based on Greek myths) to kids. Etymology piece explains the difference between astronomy and astrology. Worksheets include review questions as they go along and read. Students can read about their own astrological sign and find similarities and differences about themselves. Star Gazer project included - kids need a Pringles can to make this.Lesson plan is detailed (see preview)
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2nd - 10th
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Ancient Greece in Four Minutes Video Worksheet Collection
These great video worksheets cover the history of Ancient Greece. My students enjoy and are engaged by these simple to use four minute video worksheets. Most importantly, they helped increase student knowledge and understanding of the Ancient Greeks.Each video worksheet works great as a “Do Now Activity” or as a complement to any lecture or lesson plan on Ancient Greece. Each worksheet guides students through problems or events faced by Ancient Greeks. The videos are great for visual learners an
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4th - 12th
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Stone Age Tools Informational Text Reading Passage and Activities
This mini lesson on is a complete digital lesson with no-prep activities using Google Slides. The lesson activities include video instruction, informational text article, vocabulary, close reading, and writing a summarizing paragraph. The lesson has accommodations built right into the activities and the videos will engage reluctant readers.Each lesson includes:video lessonshort reading passage with audiocomprehension activitiesquick write activity with writing template and word bankThe lesson o
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5th - 8th
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7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Video 2)
New to teaching PE? Or are you looking to add to your physed program? As a PE teacher for 13 years with over 22 years of educational experience I've learned a lot about management, games and activities that engage students, and growing a program each year so it meets the needs of all learners grades K-5. If you have a medium to large group, this program is for you!!! This course has bonus PDF's not available in the basic course.The course is a 4 video series you can watch at your own pace.Proced
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K - 5th
Also included in: 7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Full Series)
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7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Video 1)
New to teaching PE? Or are you looking to add to your physed program? As a PE teacher for 13 years with over 22 years of educational experience I've learned a lot about management, games and activities that engage students, and growing a program each year so it meets the needs of all learners grades K-5. If you have a medium to large group, this program is for you!!! This course has bonus PDF's not available in the basic course.The course is a 4 video series you can watch at your own pace.Video
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K - 5th
Also included in: 7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Full Series)
Ancient Rome: The Assassination of Julius Caesar in 5 Minutes Video Worksheet
This video worksheet allows students to learn about the conspiracy and murder of Julius Caesar. The worksheet helps students better understand the reasons behind the assassination of Julius Caesar. The video is great for visual learners and helps break up class time so students are more focused throughout the entire period. My students love these short engaging videos and have a better understanding of world history. This activity is very easy to use. All you have to do is hand out the workshee
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Short Video Worksheet Collection
25:40
7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Video 4)
New to teaching PE? Or are you looking to add to your physed program? As a PE teacher for 13 years with over 22 years of educational experience I've learned a lot about management, games and activities that engage students, and growing a program each year so it meets the needs of all learners grades K-5. If you have a medium to large group, this program is for you!!! This course has bonus PDF's not available in the basic course.The course is a 4 video series you can watch at your own pace.Video
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: 7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Full Series)
20:16
7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Video 3)
New to teaching PE? Or are you looking to add to your physed program? As a PE teacher for 13 years with over 22 years of educational experience I've learned a lot about management, games and activities that engage students, and growing a program each year so it meets the needs of all learners grades K-5. If you have a medium to large group, this program is for you!!! This course has bonus PDF's not available in the basic course.The course is a 4 video series you can watch at your own pace.Video
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K - 5th
Also included in: 7 Steps to Building a Large Group PE Program (Full Series)
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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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