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Critical thinking ancient history unit plans under $5
State Report Editable Template - Informational Report Writing Research Project
Looking for an organized way to help you guide your students to create meaningful, well-researched reports? The research project includes a student-written example, editable student directions, research pages, writing pages, and an editable rubric. Everything you need to teach and organize this social studies unit is included in this time-saving unit!It includes: A Student Written State Report ExampleList of States (I pull sticks and let the kids choose. This is my checklist.)Student Directions
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4th - 6th
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Prehistory and Early Humans Interactive Notebook
This download features 9 Interactive Notebook pages all about early humans and prehistory! These amazing Interactive Notebook pages include graphic organizers, creative foldables, pop-ups, timelines, and more! These are incredible resources for getting students engaged and active in their learning and allowing them to be creative with their notes. Topics covered include:Early hominids including Australopithecines, Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Neanderthal, & Cro-MagnonEarly human migrationHunt
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Interactive Notebook Bundle
Ancient Rome Projects Google Classroom Slides Timeline Poster Digital Activities
Ancient Civilizations / Ancient Rome Projects for Google Classroom!
3 digital projects for your students!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Series
This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project.
Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students.
This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizatio
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient China Projects Google Slides - Timeline - Digital Activities - 6th Grade
Ancient Civilizations / Ancient China Projects for Google Classroom!
3 digital projects for your students!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Series
This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project.
Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students.
This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizati
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3rd - 7th
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Ancient China Workbook [Grades 2-3]
Get prepared for your Ancient China unit study with this student notes workbook!This is a great accompanying tool for any powerpoints/flipcharts you may already have for your lessons! This download also includes a teacher copy with fill-in-the-blank answers to the note pages. I’ve also included videos and other helpful resources to make this unit fun and engaging for all your students!Videos for Note-taking:This resource does utilize the companion videos from BrainPopJr and Reading Rainbow. You'
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1st - 3rd
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Ancient Greece Projects Google Classroom Google Slides Timeline Brochure Poster
Ancient Civilizations / Ancient Greece Projects for Google Classroom!
3 digital projects for your students!
6th Grade Ancient Civilizations Series
This product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and a info-graphic / poster project.
Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students.
This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizat
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3rd - 8th
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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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The Stone Age Projects Early Humans Google Slides Activities Timeline Poster
Ancient Civilizations / The Stone Age Projects for Google Classroom!3 digital projects for your students! 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis product contains 3 digital projects that students can complete using Google Slides! This resource has a brochure project, a timeline project, and an info-graphic / poster project. Each student-centered project has a sample project, answer key, and detailed project instructions for the students. This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations Goog
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3rd - 7th
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Julius Caesar: Hero or Tyrant Primary Source and Analysis Activity
Students put their CSI skills to work as they consider the character qualities of heroes and traitors, read through primary and secondary accounts, and write about historical events before rendering a verdict in the case of Caesar vs. the Roman Senate. To some Julius Caesar is a hero who acted as needed to defy the corrupt Roman Senate and make life better for the Roman people. To others, Caesar was a man of selfish ambition and a threat to the Roman order. In this activity: students will de
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Impromptu Interviews - perfecting the art of conversation
Impromptu Interviews is a mini unit about the art of interviewing where students analyze what happens in a good interview. In the culminating activity, students will participate in impromptu interviews. They will prepare for these as interviewers without knowing beforehand who they will interview. This will help to preserve the true nature of interviews, which are not rehearsed in advance. Interviewees, chosen at random, will play the role of the person being interviewed. A wide range of scenari
Grades:
5th - 8th
Gifted and Talented - Created Creature Talents Unlimited Unit
Create your own hybrid animal species? Why, yes, we can do that!
In this unit, which utilizes the Talents Unlimited Model based on the work of Calvin Taylor and adapted by Carol Schlichter, students will do just that. While it's all good fun, they will be using creative and critical thinking skills that will help them be successful in all areas of life. Those include: productive thinking, decision-making, planning, communication, and forecasting.
Come...take a walk on the wild side....
This
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3rd - 6th
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Intro To Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook
You do not have to wait until middle school to begin your units on ancient civilizations. Children in first grade, second grade, and third grade love learning about how different things used to be in history and compare them to the way things are now. My interactive notebooks are a great way for young learners to be introduced to Ancient Greece while still having fun! They learn things about daily life in ancient greece (like what they used to eat and a woman's role in society), they learn about
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Interactive Notebook Bundle
Understanding Privilege (Social Justice, Civil Rights, White Privilege)
Privilege can be a difficult subject to cover in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean teachers should avoid it. This resource offers teachers an easy way to tackle this challenging yet important topic in their high school classrooms. 1. Discussion partners (40 mins- 1 hour)•Prep: print discussion partners activity double sided for each student.•Students work together in groups of 2 and discuss each statement. Students record whether they and their partner agree or disagree with the statements.•A
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Social Justice Activities Mini Bundle: Racism, Privilege, Black Lives Matter
Islam and Islamic Civilizations Interactive Notebook
This download features 8 Interactive Notebook pages all about the rise of Islam and Islamic Civilizations of the Middle Ages! These amazing Interactive Notebook pages include graphic organizers, creative foldables, pop-ups, timelines, and more! These are incredible resources for getting students engaged and active in their learning and allowing them to be creative with their notes. Topics covered include:Muhammad and the origins of IslamThe growth and spread of Islam in the Middle EastThe 5 Pill
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â World History 1 Interactive Notebook Bundle
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Ancient Egypt Workbook [Grades 2-3]
Get prepared for your Ancient Egypt unit study with this student workbook!This is a great accompanying tool for any powerpoints/flipcharts you may already have for your lessons! This download also includes a teacher copy workbook with fill-in-the-blank answers to the note pages. I’ve also included videos and other helpful resources to make this unit fun and engaging for all your students!Covers all major study topics such as:Geography and Map Skills | **UPDATED: includes Arctic Ocean 6/21Climate
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2nd - 3rd
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Editable Thematic Unit Planning Template
This is an editable template pdf that allows teachers to plan for thematic units. It includes options for teaching a chosen topic for either 10 days or 10 weeks. This planner features various prompts to support teacher planning including key concepts to be taught, vocabulary, student outcomes and activity planners. There is space to record lists of books/websites needed during the unit as well as an assessment rubric and student evaluation.
This 18 page pdf includes everything you will nee
Grades:
K - 8th
Ancient China Test! 35 questions to accompany History with Mr E China Unit!
In this Ancient China Unit test, you will an assessment with 35 questions written to accompany the Ancient China Unit.A key is also included! Enjoy!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient China activities unit located here bundle!----Be sure to follow the History with Mr E Facebook page, and don't forget to signup for the Social Studies Newsletter to receive information on flash sales, product releases, and classroom tips!
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5th - 8th
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Unpacking Math Word Problems--Helping Kids Solve Math Problems
This product is designed to help your students navigate their way through the tricky land of math word problems. We as teachers know there is no 1 magic tool to use when it comes to word problems. However, what we can do is provide ample opportunities for students to solve word problems, expose them to different types of problems, teach them the vocabulary and language they will encounter, and scaffold problems from the simple and concrete to the more difficult and abstract.
This product is
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2nd - 6th
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Magic Tree House #16 Bundle: Hour of the Olympics + Ancient Greece Fact Tracker
Transport your students to the ancient arenas with our immersive novel study on Magic Tree House #16: Hour of the Olympics. And don't stop at the finish line! Dive deeper into history with the enlightening Ancient Greece & the Olympics Fact Tracker. This bundle seamlessly blends Jack and Annie's athletic adventures with the rich tapestry of Ancient Greek civilization and Olympic traditions. With interactive reading sessions, activities, and a dash of Olympic spirit, it's perfect for educator
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2nd - 4th
Phoenicians: Learn about the Ancient Phoenicians!
Covering ancient people of the world? This product covers an introduction to the Phoenicians and their contributions to the world. Did you know that the Phoenicians were the first known sea traders or that they invented an alphabet that was passed along to the cultures they met? Did you know that they invented a purple dye that became very desired by rulers and the very wealthy? It is said that the Emperor Nero passed a law that only HE could wear the unique color.The resource includes notes as
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Phoenicians, A Bundle of Resources!
Social Activism and Justice: Upper Elementary, Middle School ELA Unit
Teach your students about social activism. This unit includes definitions, examples of causes and activists, books to read and discussion questions, written response prompts, and quotes.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Ancient Greece Activities | Printables and Resources | VA SOL
This resource is designed to help students learn about the history, geography and contributions of the ancient Greece civilization. This product includes a wide range of activities that are engaging, interactive and informative.ANCIENT GREECE BUNDLE- aligns with VA SOL Standards for 3rd grade.SOME of the activities included in this bundle are:Ancient Greece questioning activity to encourage students to share their wonderings and what they might hope to learn throughout the unit.Ancient Greece Ge
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Bundle | Activities and Resources | VA SOL
STEM Makerspace Activities About Inventions
Looking for low to no-prep, self-paced, creative, artistic, outside-the-box thinking STEM activities for your students? Combine the thematic units you are teaching or the literature you are reading with your students, along with whatever scrap materials you can find, for your students with these fun and engaging Makerspace activities!They are a great way to incorporate STEM into your core Reading, Math, Science or Social Studies instruction. They come in a variety of sets so that you can differe
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in:Â STEM Makerspace Activities MEGA GROWING BUNDLE All Units
King Tut
Are your kids fascinated by all things Egypt? Looking to learn more about King Tut? This worksheet & activity pack is perfect for you! It includes interactive activities, craft activities, matching activities, topic assessments and so much more! You'll get a deep dive into the life of one of history's most fascinating figures. This pack includes:* Fact Sheets* Word Scramble* Word Search* Story Writing Prompt* Paper Making Activity* Hieroglyphics Sheet* Flashcards* Word Matching* Fill in the
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K - 3rd
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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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