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Ancient history thematic unit plan pdfs
Ancient Rome Activities Unit Passages Worksheets Map Timeline Civilizations
Our Ancient Rome activities pack has comprehension passages for students to learn about geography of Italy, daily life in Ancient Rome, Roman gladiators, the Colosseum, Julius Caesar, Roman Republic, roads, and much more! Inside you'll find lots of engaging activities, from vocabulary activities to, a timeline, map activity, to a government chart.What's inside:Geography of ItalyLegend of Romulus and RemusRoman Daily LifeMediterranean DietCenter CourtyardsReligious RomansRoman RepublicFarmers, Me
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Ancient Greece Activities Map Geography Worksheets Olympics Athens vs Sparta
Our Ancient Greece activities pack has information about geography, daily life in Ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta, ancient Olympics, Democracy, religion, Greek theater, and culture. This unit is filled with reading passages with comprehension questions, hands-on activities, vocabulary posters, timeline, map activity, quiz, and much more!Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationGeography of GreeceEarly Greek CivilizationsThe MinoansThe MycenaeansA Tough Life Life in AthensLife i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Life in Ancient Rome Activities Passages Maps Worksheets Republic Gladiators
Learning about Ancient Rome has never been so much fun! In this pack you'll find 20 passages, organizers, 3 case files on Julius Caesar, Augustus, and gladiators, comprehension and connection activities, vocabulary posters, map activities and so much more! Your students will love learning about this very cool Ancient Civilization with this creative and hands-on activity pack!In this Ancient Rome Activity Pack there are 20 informational articles with questions and scenes for students to color and
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Exploring Ancient Egypt
This packet will help your kindergarten students learn, understand, and practice using the social studies terms used when talking about ancient Egypt. It also will provide you with resources to make your unit come to life. By integrating history into your language lessons, you not only create an enthusiasm in your students, but you can create the "hook" you need to engage even the most reluctant learners.
This packet includes 5 lesson plans to help you as you plan your unit. Each lesson is wri
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K - 1st
Ancient Egypt Activities Unit Geography Map Reading Passages Worksheets Pyramids
This fabulous unit has 8 informational articles written in kid-friendly language all about daily life in Ancient Egypt that is specifically geared for students in grades 2-4. It includes passages about:⭐The Nile River⭐An Egyptian Diet⭐A Hot Climate (Clothing)⭐Mud-Brick Houses⭐Traveling down the Nile River (Transportation) ⭐Religion was Everything ⭐Pyramids Everywhere⭐Preparing for the Afterlife (Mummification)Each passage has questions and scenes for students to comprehend, connect, and color. T
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2nd - 4th
Athens vs Sparta Activity Compare and Contrast Comprehension Passages Worksheet
Your students will love learning about Athens and Sparta with this resource! It includes reading passages and activities to compare and contrast these two ancient Greek city-states!There are 3 informational articles on the following topics:⭐Life in Athens⭐Life in Sparta⭐The Way of Life for Boys and GirlsThis unit includes many interactive activities: ✔Comprehension Questions✔Athens OR Sparta?✔Hidden Word Fact Sort (cut-n-sort activity)✔Venn Diagram✔Writing PromptSEE THE PREVIEW FOR MORE INFORMAT
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Chinese New Year 2024 Activities Pack Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year 2024
Chinese New Year is a 15-day festival in China to ring in the New Year. This pack has been updated to include information about the Year of the Dragon for 2024. There are many unique traditions, such as the Dragon Parade, Reunion Dinner, and the Lantern Festival. Students will love learning about this special holiday celebration with this fun unit! This unit includes many interactive activities:Chinese New Year Coloring Pages for 6 Chinese Zodiac AnimalsSymbols and Traditions of Chinese New Year
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Ancient Egypt Packet~18 pg Packet
Here is a kid-friendly packet on Ancient Egypt. Thisv18 pg packet includes:~Secret Message Writing Activity in Hieroglyphs~Hieroglyphs resources~Unit Folder instructions ~Cartouche Craft~Mummy writing and craft~Sarcophagus craft~Nile Barge Template/Craft~Pyramid Template~Resources for Egyptian Headbands and Collar~Egyptian Bracelet template~Ancient Egypt Word Search ~Sphinx resources and writing activities*Writing activity sheets is in dotted line format for younger grades and regular lines for
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1st - 3rd
Greek Week - End of Year Unit (or Anytime Unit) Greece
Whether your students know nothing about Greece, or whether they have Greek standards, everyone will love this unit. This unit is designed to be used as way to enjoy a fun filled couple of weeks learning about Greece. (It may take more than 1 week if you do all the activities). Your class can use as little or as much of the unit as desired. Although I have the unit organized by sections, you can mix and match as much as you want. Your students will be making their own Pandora's Box, research
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ancient India & Indus River Valley Teaching Unit PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
This unit on the civilizations of Ancient India is aligned to middle school common core Language Arts History standards. It covers Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Built into each lesson are: -academic vocabulary-time for reflection and discussion-short academic writing activities-standards based questions with answers This is an excellent resource to use either on its own or to supplement the text book. To better facilitate a multi-day presentatio
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6th - 9th
Ancient China Story and Worksheets
This is a great resource for early learners, kids with Autism and intellectual delays and English language learners. It is an adapted story with activities to support learning.
- simple vocabulary identification word given find picture
- vocabulary cards with and without words and written words
- picture to vocabulary match
- match vocabulary to description
- Vocabulary Poster
- vocabulary trace
- vocabulary cut and paste
- vocabulary write
- places on a world map
- place on a map
- comprehensi
Grades:
1st - 8th
Ancient Egypt story and worksheets
This is a great resource for early learners, kids with Autism and intellectual delays and English language learners. It is an adapted story with activities to support learning.- simple vocabulary identification word given find picture- vocabulary cards with and without words and written words- picture to vocabulary match- match vocabulary to description- Vocabulary Poster- vocabulary trace- vocabulary cut and paste- vocabulary write- places on a world map- place on a map- comprehension question
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1st - 8th
Ancient Greece Adapted Story and worksheets
This is a great resource for early learners, kids with Autism and intellectual delays and English language learners. It is an adapted story with activities to support learning.
- simple vocabulary identification word given find picture
- vocabulary cards with and without words and written words
- picture to vocabulary match
- match vocabulary to description
- Vocabulary Poster
- vocabulary trace
- vocabulary cut and paste
- vocabulary write
- places on a world map
- place on a map
- comprehensi
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1st - 8th
Percy Jackson Unit Study - Greek History, Mythology & Astronomy
A four week cross-curricular unit study for elementary/middle grade homeschool students. This unit covers social studies, science & language arts.Week 1 Day 1: Early Greece, The Minotaur & Labyrinth Day 2: Constellations Day 3: Greek Gods Day 4: Persian Wars Day 5: Informational Speech Week 2 Day 1: Homer & The Odyssey Day 2: Stars Day 3: Our Sun Day 4: The Olympics Day 5: Hero’s Journey Week 3 Day 1: Galaxies Day 2: Sparta Day 3: Athens Day 4: The Milky Way Day 5: Democracy Week 4 D
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2nd - 6th
Project-Based Learning: Egyptian Place Value & Fractions
Looking for some new PBL? I wanted a snazzy way to engage my fifth graders in a place value review AND teach the new fraction concepts we were studying. That's why this project was created!
This literacy, math, art, and problem-solving project engages students in the following:
1. Place value review to the millions place, using Egyptian hieroglyphs, using expanded, standard, and written form.
2. Reading the history of hieroglyphs, cartouches, fraction systems, and an Egyptian myth.
3. Writing
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5th - 6th
Greek Mythology Unit | Ancient Greece Activities | 6th-10th Grades
Help your students see Greek myths in a whole new light with this Greek Mythology Unit. This complete 6-week curriculum introduces the structure and purpose of myths in society, highlighting the similarities of mythology to the modern day. This helps students identify the enduring patterns and motifs in mythology that represent human experiences and behavior even today, thousands of years later. ● Encourages learning while having fun: Developed to create a truly immersive learning experience, th
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6th - 10th, Higher Education
Ancient Maya Activities Unit Comprehension Passages Worksheets Map Test Mayans
Bring this ancient civilization alive in your classroom with this interactive Ancient Mayans unit. From reading passages that describe their mysterious culture to hands-on activities students will love, this unit has everything. It also includes vocabulary posters, a pacing guide for teachers, a unit test, and answer keys.With information about:A Great CivilizationFarmers, crops, and tradingDaily Life Food, clothing, shelterRoles of Men and WomenChichen ItzaMaya ReligionDecline of the Maya What’
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2nd - 4th
Ancient Civilizations: China {Chinese New Year}
This unit aligns with the 2nd Grade Social Studies standard involving Ancient Civilizations. Throughout this unit, students learn about Ancient China. It is packed with activities and resources to help students learn about China is a fun way. I've also included three writing pieces to accompany this unit - narrative, opinion, and informative. This is one of my favorite units to teach, and I know you'll love it!!
Included in this unit are:
-Book List
-Ancient China KWL Chart.
-Unit Outline
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1st - 5th
Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Communities 1780 to 1850 for Special Ed and ESL
Do you need content that is modified and differentiated for Special Education and ESL students with IEPs? This product has minimal reading and heavy writing tasks and a lot of visuals and drawing tasks to support all your learners!This unit covers every expectation in the Grade 3: Communities in Canada, 1780–1850 unit. I have even included an assessment and midway check in (Conversations, Observations and Product). Included Lessons:1. Life in Canada: Then vs. Now (A1.2)2. Canada’s Identity (A1.
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3rd
Also included in: Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies for Special Education and ESL Students
D4102 Ancient Egypt COMPLETE EBOOK UNIT!
This complete InspirEd Educators 98 page ebook unit includes 15 single-class lessons to teach the geography, life and times of this advanced civilization. Topics include pharaohs, mummies, trade, religion, hieroglyphics and much more. Please download the free preview to see our digital user agreement, the complete Table of Contents, unit objectives, and sample teacher instructions for a few selected lessons. Every lesson is written to promote critical thinking, student engagement, content area
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6th - 12th
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Ancient China Activities Dynasties Geography Worksheets Map Great Wall Silk Road
Go back in time with our Ancient China Activities pack includes reading passages about the Great Wall of China, Silk Road, Four Dynasties: Xia, Shang, Qin, Zhou, and Confucius. It includes comprehension passages, activities, a map, timeline, and vocabulary posters, teacher pacing guide, unit test, answer keys, and more.Go Digital! A Digital Version of this unit is now available.What’s Inside:Ancient China Unit (PDF with 145 pages) With video links shared from YoutubeReading PassagesComprehension
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Mesopotamia Reading Comprehension Set
Mesopotamia is a reading comprehension set that includes a story about Mesopotamia, rulers of the time, civilization, structures, location, and early writings.
There is a definition work sheet set that contains 12 highlighted words from the story.
To follow there is 12 flashcards to reinforce story and a nonverbal file folder match for independent task.
Great for theme on ancient history
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5th - 7th
Ancient Civilizations Reading Passages Free Resource Worksheets Activities
Ancient Civilizations Freebie Sampler (Reading Passages)StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! It contains a total of 2 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! This resource contains printables from Ancient Civilizations Reading Passages!Try these reading passage resources with your students for FREE! This product contains printables from Ancient Egypt & Ancient India__
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Maya / Mayan 6 Fun Activities Learning Packet
Looking for a fun, yet simple easy-to-use packet to teach your students about the Maya? This can be used at a center, small group work or as a whole class. This file contains 6 fun activities that your students will really enjoy. They will learn about the Mayan culture, caste system, what it takes to be "Mayan Beautiful" and read about a myth. There is also a Mayan math worksheet, a word find, a vocabulary definitions worksheet, and a Mayan Puzzle to cut glue and paste. The worksheets are te
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4th - 8th
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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.
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