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Ancient history Common Core CCRA.SL.4 resources
Ancient China Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ready to plan out your entire Ancient China unit with one click? This Ancient China Unit Bundle has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to teach about Ancient China, whether you are a new teacher starting from scratch, a teaching veteran looking to mix things up, or someone who wants to both engage their students while taking back their time!Your time is incredibly valuable, so we believe that you shouldn’t have to spend hours and hours creating lesson plans and activities. We also believe that most
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6th - 9th
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Ancient India Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ready to plan out your entire Ancient India unit with one click? This Ancient India Unit Bundle has absolutely EVERYTHING you need to teach about Ancient India, whether you are a new teacher starting from scratch, a teaching veteran looking to mix things up, or someone who wants to both engage their students while taking back their time!Your time is incredibly valuable, so we believe that you shouldn’t have to spend hours and hours creating lesson plans and activities. We also believe that most
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Chinese Philosophies Debate + Slideshow | Confucianism Daoism Legalism
Bring the Ancient Chinese Philosophies of Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism to life with this "School Rules" Debate! In this engaging, printable and digital activity, students will learn about the philosophies using the provided Google Slideshow and note sheet. Next, students will apply the philosophies by creating school rules in the style of the three philosophies. Finally, they will debate about which philosophy's rules would be the most effective.This resource includes the following:Teacher
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
These interactive Ancient China Activities are the perfect supplement to your textbook or your existing school curriculum about Ancient China! This bundle includes several engaging and no-prep activities from our complete Ancient China unit bundle that will excite your students and add some variety to your lesson planning!Save 20% by purchasing these resources together!This bundle is a great fit for you if you just want a few Ancient China activities, but don't want word walls, slideshows, bell
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6th - 9th
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Hinduism and Buddhism Project for Google Slides | Ancient India Project
If you have struggled with teaching Hinduism and Buddhism to your students and wish you had a creative activity to use, look no further! This ABC Slideshow Project for Google Slides helps students work with key vocabulary from Hinduism and Buddhism, and challenges them to identify which words are associated with each religion. This easy-to-use resource includes the following resources:Teacher Guide (PDF)Student Assignment Sheet in 3 levels for easy differentiation (PDF + Google Docs)Slideshow Te
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6th - 9th
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Ancient India Activity: Newscast Project | Engaging Research Project Assessment
This creative Newscast Project will be the highlight of your Ancient India unit! This no-prep activity works for both PDF and Google Drive, and can be used at any point in your Ancient India unit, or even at the end as a review activity or final assessment!Some of the skits topics included in this newscast are a weather report about monsoons, a breaking news story pertaining to the caste system, a game-show style segment with questions about Hinduism and Buddhism, a political debate with leaders
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6th - 9th
Ancient Greece Scavenger Hunt Introduction Activity Escape Room Map Extension
Get ready for an engaging and educational Ancient Greece Scavenger Hunt designed for 6th grade students! This thrilling activity challenges students to decode information, find clues, and solve riddles related to Ancient Greece, to unlock the treasure! Aligned with Common Core standards, this scavenger hunt is designed to promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity among students. With captivating rhyming riddles and reading passages, students will explore the fascinat
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6th
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It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
**SAVE 25% with our It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE!!This bundle includes a Paragraph Packet for each of the Core Knowledge history and geography topics covered in 2nd grade! Our Paragraph Packets take students step-by-step through the writing process to write well-developed informational paragraphs about what they learned about each history topic/domain. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to
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2nd - 4th
It's Ancient Greece CKLA BUNDLE
SAVE 30% and receive a BONUS file with our BUNDLE of Ancient Greece products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient Greece unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as a study guide and interactive project/simulation. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient Greece!This bundle includes the following products:**Please c
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2nd - 5th
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Egyptian Pharaoh Close Reads & Election Project
Engage your students in this informative set of close readings and election campaign project! Teachers have used this product to inform students through meaningful close-readings of 4 influential Egyptian Pharaohs, and includes a cornell-style note page to follow along. The readings can be used for students to read individually, in small groups, stations, or as a whole class (perfect for differentiating!). Notes are then used to reflect on which leader they think ruled the most effectively, and
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5th - 8th
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Hinduism & Buddhism Activity - Instagram (Editable Insta-game)
This engaging, interactive, Instagram activity is based on Hinduism and Buddhism. Students view clever Instagram hashtags that give clues to people, places and things that relate to Hinduism and Buddhism. They make inferences in order to determine what the post is about. Next, they find evidence in their books, notes, device, etc. to justify their answer. This is great for pairs, small groups, or individuals. It can utilize the entire room, allowing students to move around a lot, or, it can
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5th - 8th
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Growing Greek Mythology Mega Bundle
This bundle includes all (currently 45 products!) of my best-selling Greek Mythology Resources!!! This is a growing bundle so any NEW Greek Mythology additions you get for free as I add them!!!☆☆☆ SAVE 30% by buying the bundle!☆☆☆ ❋❋ 662 pages of material ❋❋❋Click on the previews below to see all the products!What is Mythology Lesson PlanCollaborative Vocabulary Activity that helps students understand what a Myth isIncludes lesson plan, myths, student notes, instructional strategies and resour
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6th - 12th
Ancient India Activities Bundle | Activity, Reading Passage, and Projects
These interactive Ancient India Activities are the perfect supplement to your textbook or your existing school curriculum about Ancient India! This bundle includes several engaging and no-prep activities from our complete Ancient India unit bundle that will excite your students and add some variety to your lesson planning!Save 20% by purchasing these resources together!This bundle is a great fit for you if you just want a few Ancient India activities, but don't want word walls, slideshows, bell
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6th - 9th
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War of 1812 CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of War of 1812 products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any War of 1812 unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on War of 1812.This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews and rev
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Egypt Unit Activities Bundle
Students will have the opportunity to delve deep into a variety of ancient Egypt topics while developing their critical thinking skills.The bundle includes the following activities and projects:✓44 Interactive Notebook Activities✓Timeline✓Create a Newspaper✓Biography Poem✓Training Manual Booklet✓Biography Book Jacket✓Design a Board Game✓Create a Visual of the Social Pyramid✓Real Estate Ad or Commercial✓Help Wanted Ad✓Pharaohs: Create a Movie Trailer, Speech, Scrapbook or Poem✓Pharaohs Talk Show✓
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6th - 8th
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It's Ancient Greece | Step by Step Paragraph Packet | Informational Writing
Over 2,500 years ago, the Greeks created one of the most advanced civilizations in ancient history! Our It's Ancient Greece! Paragraph Packet will take students step-by-step through the writing process to write a well-developed informational paragraph about what they learned during their unit on Ancient Greece.**This Paragraph Packet is the perfect writing addition to your Core Knowledge or CKLA unit on Ancient Greece, but can be used with any Ancient Greece unit as well!Our Paragraph Packets a
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Comparing Ancient Athenian Greek and American Democracy (Socratic Seminar)
Whether teaching about ancient Greece or U.S. Democracy, this activity gives students the opportunity to compare the similarities between direct and indirect democracies. Guided questions challenge students to respond to information by applying new concepts and evaluating both forms of democracy.Holding a Socratic Seminar discussion with this activity will encourage students to explore beyond the text and questions. This activity includes:-a document for reading and comparing Athenian Democracy
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Socratic Seminar Bundle (Ancient Civilizations)
Ancient Rome Unit Bundle: Projects and Activities
This unit includes a variety of activities and projects about ancient Rome that are engaging, meaningful and student-centered. ✓Ancient Rome Interactive Notebook: 44 Activities ✓Real Estate Advertisement or Commercial of Ancient Rome✓Biography Book Cover: Roman Historical Figure✓Create a Board Game✓Ancient Rome Training Guide✓Create a Currency for Ancient Rome✓Government of the Roman Republic✓Help Wanted Advertisement: Plebeians and Patricians ✓Role Play Activity: Plebeians and Patricians✓Ancie
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6th - 8th
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Socratic Seminar Bundle (Ancient Civilizations)
Conduct Socratic Seminars in your middle school ancient civilization classroom!This bundle includes:-A powerpoint with both teacher guidance and class presentation slides on how to easily run an effective Socratic Seminar. Assessment rubric is included!-5 Lesson Plans 1. Hammurabi's Code- Have your students discuss the effectiveness and fairness of this first written code of law. 2. Emperor Shi Huangdi- Have your students evaluate the actions of Shi Huangdi and determine if he was a friend
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6th - 8th
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Integrated Project-Based Learning (PBL) Unit: Ancient Civilizations Exhibit
This interdisciplinary unit for 5th and 6th-grade students explores ancient civilizations' impact and legacies. Through research, critical analysis, creation of artifacts, and a culminating Ancient Civilizations exhibit, students will investigate and showcase their understanding. The unit integrates Common Core ELA and C3 Social Studies standards, fostering critical thinking, research skills, creativity, and effective communication.This product includes a unit overview (with daily lessons), rubr
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5th - 6th
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3 Ancient Chinese Philosophies Socratic Seminar (Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism)
This is a great resource in which students can compare and contrast the three philosophies that ancient Chinese thinkers hoped would bring the chaos of the Warring States Period to an end.This product includes a packet with a graphic organizer separating what each philosophy thinks about human behavior, role of government in society, teaching, and quotes of the philosopher.Included are 9 questions which have students comprehend, analyze, and think critically about the impact these philosophies c
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6th - 10th
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Middle Ages Project | Medieval Times Newscast Project for PDF and Google Drive
This creative Newscast Project will be the highlight of your Middle Ages unit! This no-prep activity works for both PDF and Google Drive, and can be used at any point in your Middle Ages or Medieval Europe unit, or even at the end as a review activity or final assessment!The skit/newscast topics included in this Medieval Europe newscast are:Weather Report about the climate in EuropeInterview with St. Patrick and St. BenedictCommercial: Knights NeededInterview with CharlemagneFeudalism PanelPolit
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6th - 9th
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Ancient India CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of Ancient India products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient India unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient India!This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews a
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient China CKLA BUNDLE
Save 25% on our BUNDLE of Ancient China products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient China unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient China!This bundle includes the following products:**Please click on links below to see more in-depth previews a
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2nd - 4th
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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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