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Winter ancient history unit plans under $5
Sneezy the Snowman Read Aloud Lessons - Snowman Craft - Reading Comprehension
These Sneezy the Snowman read aloud lesson plans and story comprehension activities will engage your students all week long and include a snowman craft!Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and res
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K - 1st
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Polar Bears Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 1st 2nd Grade
This polar bears themed main idea and details resource includes 10 polar bear themed reading passages for primary grades in two different versions. Each passage includes a simplified multiple choice version and an expanded writing response version for differentiated learning.Polar Bear Passages Include:- Polar Bears Adapt- Keeping Warm- Sea Bears- Polar Bears as Hunters- New Born Cubs- Growing Cubs- Leaving the Den- Learning to Survive- On Their Own- Polar Bear HabitatAll content is in black an
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Primary Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities Bundle
Christmas Tree Life Cycle | Science | Preschool Pre-K
This Christmas Tree Life Cycle set will show children how a Christmas tree (or conifer tree) grows from a seedling to a grown tree. Perfect for your Science Center in the Winter or at Christmas. Centers: Set up your Science Center with the posters, photo cards, sequencing cards, puzzle, and books. Small Group: Use the cut and glue sequencing sheet as a small group activity. Circle Time: Read the full color book during your large group time.Check out the PREVIEW for more details!This set includes
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PreK - K
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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
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7th - 10th
Also included in: 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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New Years 2024
New Years 2024 Activities and Winter Activities - 2024 - *Free Yearly Updates** Your students are coming back from Winter Break and you need activities! These New Years and Winter activities are here to save the day!Please check the New Year 2024 preview to see everything that is included.You will get:New Years 2024 CrownMy Dream for 2024 (drawing or writing prompt)2024 Graphic Organizer Handprint and 2024 Poem"Find A Friend Who" Winter Ice BreakerWinter Scavenger HuntPicture This - Drawing act
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PreK - 2nd
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January Calendar Daily Review and Math Practice
This January DAILY packet allows ALL your students to participate in calendar every day. It reviews the date, weather, days of school, tallies, money number, number words as well as reviewing a different math strategy each day. There are also poems and counting to practice at the beginning of this packet. This is a great way to start your day as an alternative to morning work! It is repetitive to allow for independence. NOTE: There are two versions for this month as a buyer requested a different
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Calendar Bundle First Grade Daily Practice Journals
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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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: Ancient Civilizations Interactive Notebook Bundle
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
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7th - 10th
Also included in: 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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Polar Bear Activities
Are your kids learning all about polar bears or Arctic animals? Then, these Polar Bear Activities are a must have! This packet is full of resources to help you teach and your students learn all about the life cycle and parts of a polar bear. From posters to cut and paste diagrams to a writing craft, there are a variety of activities your students will enjoy.What's Included:Life Cycle Diagrams Life Cycle PostersLife Cycle Fill-In Diagram Life Cycle Interactive Notebook PageParts of a Polar Bear D
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K - 2nd
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K-ESS3-1
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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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: Phoenicians, A Bundle of Resources!
Owl Moon: A Common Core Book Study
Fully updated in December 2018“Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen is a Caldecott Medal winning book. This is a wonderful story to share with your students during winter. This book study is aligned to the following standards: RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, and W.3.1.This book study includes:-3rd grade aligned common core standards-essential questions and I can statements to post in class-vocabulary/word wall cards-vocabulary meaning cut and sort activity with answer key-literal/nonliteral language cut an
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3rd
Hibernation, Migration, Adaptation Unit
Studying HIBERNATION or MIGRATION? This unit will be perfect for you! This unit includes 10 animal reports allow students to read and learn about 10 DIFFERENT ANIMALS that either hibernate, migrate, or adapt to the conditions of winter! Have your students organize their information in a graphic organizer, compare the animals they're learning about using the Venn Diagram, share their learning with the included writing prompt, and so much more! Check out the preview to see all of the amazing a
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K - 3rd
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K-ESS2-2
Reindeer Life Cycle | Winter Science | Preschool Pre-K
This Reindeer Life Cycle set will show children how a reindeer (also known as caribou) grows from a newborn calf to adult reindeer. Perfect for your Science Center in the Winter or at Christmas. Centers: Set up your Science Center with the posters, photo cards, sequencing cards, puzzle, and books. Small Group: Use the cut and glue sequencing sheet as a small group activity. Circle Time: Read the full color book during your large group time.This set includes: • Reindeer Life Cycle Posters (color
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PreK - K
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All About Winter Unit
This mini-unit is the perfect way to teach your students about the season of winter! They'll love the nonfiction readers and writing craft! NOTE: This mini-unit is just a small part of my All About Seasons unit! I'm offering it separately for those who only need one season, but you can save money with the full unit! Find that here: All About Seasons Unit!What's Included:Original Nonfiction BookPaper Reader (2 levels)Winter Writing CraftFind other seasons here:All About Spring UnitAll About Summe
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K - 1st
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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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