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Ancient history handouts on sale
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topics 1 - 16 (Packets for the whole textbook)
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of packets cover the whole textbook. They are organized by the 16 Topics that the textbook offers. Within each topic, the packets are organized by sub-topic, heading, and section and include vocabulary lessons, so they will be labeled 1.1, 1.2. 3.5, 9.2, 15.1 etc. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the context clues for students to be able
Grades:
5th - 10th
The History of the Olympics (Greek History) reading and questions
If you want your students to learn about the history of the Olympics, this is your resource. It covers its origins in early Greece up through the modern games. Students will using readings, charts, clip art, and pictures in order to complete the assignment.****Now updated to include an answer key.
Grades:
5th - 12th
Gods of Egypt Movie - Interactive Worksheet
***Note there is one brief bedroom scene in Gods of Egypt that I skip when I show this scene to middle schoolers.Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient Egypt at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â 12 Interactive Worksheets for Movies from Early Humans to Medieval Europe
Classical China Silk Road + Civil Service Multiple Lesson Plan Bundle!
This product includes multiple lesson plans and activities. I usually split this up into 2 separate lesson plans over two days but you can definitely get up to 4 days possibly a week worth of material out of this product.
Classical China Lesson #1
a) You have a worksheet that can be used as a anticipatory set on basics of China and its geography with a essential question.
b) Power point presentation with pictures of the Dynastic cycle how it works and a few of the early Chinese dynasties.
c)
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 1 - Origins of Civilization
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 1: Origins of Civilization. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****This now includes an answer key attached after the assignments.****I
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Early Humans and the Development of Civilizations unit bundle
Power Couples of Ancient History | NO PREP Valentine's Day History Activity
Provide a historical link to Valentine's Day! In this activity, students will read about three powerful couples from ancient history. After each reading, they will complete 3-4 questions that guide them from simple definitions to comprehension and reflection. The three couples in this activity are: - Justinian and Theodora- Ramesses the Great and Nefertari- Cleopatra and Mark AntonyThis resource can be used as a no-prep packet, or you can shake it up and create a stations activity or gallery wal
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Ben Hur, a movie of Ancient Rome 2016 version - Interactive Worksheet
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient Rome or the Roman Empire at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have to research to check the accuracy of portions of the video. This is a great way to have your
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â 12 Interactive Worksheets for Movies from Early Humans to Medieval Europe
10,000 B.C., a movie of early humans - interactive worksheet
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study early humans at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. This particular packet uses the movie 10,000 B.C. to show the life of early humans. The worksheet guides the students through the video
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Early Human Movies (Alpha & 10,000 B.C.) - Interactive Worksheets
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 2 Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 2: Civilizations of the Fertile Crescent. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material-.I have now attached an answer key to the end of the Googl
Grades:
5th - 9th
Echoes of the Ancients: The Enduring Influence of Ancient Indian Civilization
"Echoes of the Ancients" is a meticulously crafted informational text designed to explore the profound and lasting influence of ancient Indian civilization on the world. Spanning from the sophisticated urban centers of the Indus Valley Civilization through the Vedic Age and into the great empires of the Mauryas and Guptas, this resource delves into how ancient India's innovations in philosophy, mathematics, science, and art continue to resonate today.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â World History BUNDLE
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 3 Ancient Egypt and Kush
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 3: Ancient Egypt and Kush. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material. Lesson 3.3 contains a SQ3 reading lesson.****I have updated this now to
Grades:
5th - 9th
Disney's animated Mulan I & II movies - Interactive Worksheet - China
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient China at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have to research to check the accuracy of portions of the two videos. This is a great way to have your students inter
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in:Â 12 Interactive Worksheets for Movies from Early Humans to Medieval Europe
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 15 - The Renaissance and Reformation
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 15: The Renaissance and Reformation. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****There is now an answer key attached to this.****If you enjoy this
Grades:
5th - 9th
Greek Mythology - Both Clash and Wrath of the Titans movies - Interactive packet
***Note there is one brief scene of nudity in the Clash of Titans that I skip when I show this scene to middle schoolers.**This is a great duo of movies to show either for Greek history or a study of Greek mythology.Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in:Â 12 Interactive Worksheets for Movies from Early Humans to Medieval Europe
12 Interactive Worksheets for Movies from Early Humans to Medieval Europe
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. This package starts with packets that go along with movies about Early Humans and then takes you through the Persian Empire to Ancient Egypt and China, and then to ancient Greece and Rome and finishes up with Medieval
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 13 - Civilizations of the Americas
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 13: Civilizations of the Americas. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****There is now an answer key attached to this.****If you enjoy this pac
Grades:
5th - 9th
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 14 - African Civilizations
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 14: African Civilizations. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****There is now an answer key attached to this.****If you enjoy this packet, che
Grades:
5th - 9th
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 4 Early Civilizations of India
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 4: Early Civilizations of India. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****I have now attached an answer key to the end of this Google Doc
Grades:
5th - 9th
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 12 - Civilizations of East Asia and South
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 12: Civilizations of East Asia and Southeast Asia. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****There is now an answer key attached to this.****If yo
Grades:
5th - 9th
Mulan Movies Bundle - Ancient China
Do you want your students to enjoy watching videos for History class but still really get something educational from it? What better way to reinforce your history lessons then by wrapping up a unit with a video that covers some of the lessons and standards that you are teaching. If you study Ancient China at all in your class, you will want to purchase this. The students also have to research to check the accuracy of portions of the three videos. This is a great way to have your students int
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 11 - The Islamic World and South Asia
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 11: The Islamic World and South Asia. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****There is now an answer key attached to this.****If you enjoy this
Grades:
5th - 9th
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 6 Ancient Greece questions
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 6: Ancient Greece. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****This has now been updated to include an answer key for each section.****If yo
Grades:
5th - 9th
Savvas World History: Early Ages Topic 10 - Struggle in Medieval Europe
These guided reading questions go specifically with the Savvas World History Early Ages Middle Grades textbook series. This batch of questions goes along with Topic 10: Struggle in Medieval Europe. Each sub-topic is organized by heading and section and includes vocabulary lessons. These are perfect as independent reading packets with all of the right clues for students to be able to work on them and gather the needed material.****There is now an answer key attached to this.****If you enjoy th
Grades:
5th - 9th
Study Guide/Notes: Contributions of the Ancient Greeks
This is a study guide/notes set I put together to help my students!I hope you find it useful and engaging :)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â World History BUNDLE
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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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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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