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Ancient history graphic organizers $5-10
Ancient Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
Ancient India Interactive Notebook - History Social Studies Worksheets Projects
{Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance Learning Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized social studies interactive notebook.This resource is aligned with
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5th - 8th
Islam Stations | 5 Pillars of Islam | Quran Hadith Sunni Shia Abu Bakr Kaaba
In this Islam stations resource, students investigate the basic teachings of Islam, including the Five Pillars of Islam, the Qur'an, the Hadith, the Kaaba, Dome of the Rock, Caliphates (Rashidun and Umayyad), Abu Bakr, Sunni and Shia, and much more! Students will examine (readings can be broken into group responsibilities) 11 different short stations to learn about the teachings and big ideas of Islam. Students complete an engaging organizer as they learn about this major world religion.This re
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6th - 9th
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
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2nd - 5th
Ancient Egypt Slideshow with Notes Sheet | Google Slides and PowerPoint
With this Ancient Egypt and Kush Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient Egypt and Kush, providing details about the Nile River, pyramids, pharaohs, hieroglyphics, the Old, Middle, and New Kingdom, the social hierarchy, and more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 47 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently added guided notes sheet.Teaching about Ancient Egypt and Kush can be difficult,
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Greece Slideshow with Guided Notes | Ancient Greece PowerPoint Slides
With this Ancient Greece Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient Greece, providing details about the geography of Greece, Minoans, Mycenaeans, city-states, Greek mythology, the Olympics, philosophers, tyranny, democracy, Pericles, the Persian War, Athens, Sparta, Hellenistic Kingdoms, hoplites, and so much more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 54 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recen
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6th - 9th
Ancient Mesopotamia Slideshow with Guided Notes Sheet | PowerPoint Slides
With this Mesopotamia Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Mesopotamia, providing details about the Fertile Crescent, Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Phoenicians, Persians, the Epic of Gilgamesh, cuneiform, Hammurabi’s Code, Sargon, trade routes, the social hierarchy, and so much more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 34 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently added guided n
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6th - 9th
Ancient Rome Slideshow with Guided Notes | Ancient Rome PowerPoint Slides
With this Ancient Rome Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient Rome, providing details about the geography of Rome, patricians and plebeians, the Roman Republic, Julius Caesar, Augustus, the Roman Empire, Roman mythology, the rise of Christianity, legions, the Roman Forum, the fall of Rome, and so much more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 59 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Greece Geography Gallery Stations | Greek Isolation, Farming, and Growth
In this engaging Ancient Greek Geography resource, students examine NINE statements across three overarching themes that were impacted by the Ancient Greek Geography: isolation, farming, and growth. For each statement, students focus on an overarching question and record relevant details on a graphic organizer matrix that are focused on the central question. Students learn about the impact of the mountainous landscape, their reliance on specialized farming, trade with others, colonies, and much
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5th - 8th
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Doodle Style Notes Ancient & World History Unit Review Activity or Assessment
What a fun way to review the GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy, and social classes) of different civilizations or eras of Ancient and World History! Students complete the templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite and easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. It
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5th - 12th
Ancient India Slideshow with Guided Notes | Ancient India PowerPoint Slides
With this Ancient India Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient India, providing details about the geography of India, monsoons, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Mohenjo-Daro, Indus Valley Civilization, the Vedic Period, Mauryan Empire, Asoka, Gupta Empire, the social hierarchy, and so much more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 47 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently added g
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Kingdom of Kush Activity | Gallery Walk for PDF and Google Drive
This no-prep gallery walk about the Kingdom of Kush will be a meaningful way to teach your students about Kushite culture! This Kush activity highlights 12 different artifacts and information that provides an overview of what is known about the ancient civilization of Kush. With printable, digital, and editable options and an answer key, you have everything you need for a successful activity!A gallery walk can bring a museum experience into the classroom and gets students up and out of their sea
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Early Humans Slideshow | Prehistory Slideshow with Notes Sheet | Powerpoint
With this Early Humans Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about prehistory and the people who study it, the origins of humans, early human migration, and the Agricultural Revolution! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 25 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently added guided notes sheet.Teaching about Prehistory, Early Humans, and the Stone Ages can be difficult, but this organized slideshow walks students thr
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6th - 9th
Ancient China Slideshow with Guided Notes | Ancient China PowerPoint Slides
With this Ancient China Slideshow for Google Slides, teach your students about the GRAPES of Ancient China, providing details about the geography of China, Confucianism, Daoism, the Great Wall of China, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties, the Silk Road, and so much more! This no-prep and editable Google Slideshow includes 45 professional slides, in addition to both printable and digital note sheets, along with a recently added guided notes sheet.Teaching about Ancient China can be difficult, bu
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Alexander the Great Activity | Gallery Walk for PDF and Google Drive
This no-prep gallery walk about Alexander the Great will be a meaningful way to teach your students about Alexander the Great and his empire! This activity highlights 13 different artifacts, paintings, and passages, along with corresponding information that provides an overview of what is known about Alexander the Great. With printable, digital, and editable options and an answer key, you have everything you need for a successful activity!A gallery walk can bring a museum experience into the cla
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6th - 9th
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Ancient Greece Mini Book
ANCIENT GREECE MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect to use with a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the minibook are includ
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Ancient Israel and Origins of Judaism Interactive Notebook Graphic Organizers
These interactive notebook graphic organizers will help students organize information about the ancient Israelites.
Interactive notebooks are an effective tool in the classroom. Not only can they assist students in keeping their work organized, but they are also an easy-to-access resource for reference throughout the year.
The Ancient Israel and Origins of Judaism Interactive Notebook is intended as a resource for late-elementary into middle school ages.
It includes 8 different interactive g
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Ancient Israel Unit Bundle
Ancient Egypt Escape Room | Reading Comprehension and Social Studies Activities
Time Travel Adventures - take your students on the adventure of a lifetime with our escape room challenge! Introduce your classroom to the amazing world of Ancient Egypt in an engaging and exciting way with this integrated project. Students complete challenges and collect golden coins to power up their time machine and get home. Great for Grades Five and Six.The activities have been specifically chosen to include a mix of reading strategies, such as finding specific information, summarizing, syn
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5th - 7th
Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity.What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Early Humans Interactive Notebook {Paleolithic Era - Neolithic Era}
These interactive notebook graphic organizers will help students organize information about early humans - from the Paleolithic Era to the Neolithic Era.
Interactive notebooks are an effective tool in the classroom. Not only can they assist students in keeping their work organized, but they are also an easy-to-access resource for reference throughout the year.
The Early Humans Interactive Notebook is intended as a resource for late-elementary into middle school ages.
It includes 8 different
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Early Humans Unit Bundle
Israelites & Early Christianity EDITABLE Interactive Notebook Unit
Do your students struggle to take notes and recall what they have learned in history? This editable interactive notebook on the Israelites & Early Christianity will help students learn to take notes and improve their understanding of the lessons. This 90 page unit includes all of the activities you need to support your students' reading comprehension without hours of prep! Students often struggle to determine what information is important in a nonfiction text. These organizers have topics an
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Ancient / World History Interactive Notebook Social Studies BUNDLE
Ancient Egypt & Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook Activities, Readings, Projects
Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt: This download features 13 Interactive Notebook pages all about the early civilizations in the Fertile Crescent and along the Nile! 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:Geography of the Fertile CrescentThe Sumerians and civil
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7th - 10th
Also included in: World History 1 Interactive Notebook Bundle
Early Humans Stone Age Interactive Notebook Graphic Organizers World History
Do your students think history is boring? Are you looking for an interactive way to engage them in your Early Humans and the Stone Age Unit?This Early Humans and the Stone Age interactive notebook is the perfect solution!This interactive notebook includes everything you need to teach a unit on Early Humans and the Stone Age in a fun and engaging way! This resource covers early humans during the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic periods of the Stone Age.Material CoveredKey vocabulary - prehi
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5th - 8th
Also included in: Early Humans and the Stone Age Complete Unit Curriculum Bundle
CKLA Early World Civilizations, Grade 1, Active Listening Journal
Keep your students engaged as you deliver your Core Knowledge Language Arts domain lessons on Early World Civilizations: Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, and three world religions. In this 52 page packet, you will find
a variety of active listening worksheets specifically designed for each lesson,
supplemental pages created to support your daily word work study,
a student-friendly table of contents,
bonus materials include multiple meaning word pages, phrases and saying worksheet, writing pro
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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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