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12th grade ancient history graphic organizers
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note 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 that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Aztec Resources Bundle: Interactive Notebook Independent Work Packet
Doodle Style Notes for Ancient and World History Summary Activity
What a fun way to review the 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 that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also
Grades:
5th - 12th
Disney's Hercules Movie Watching Graphic Organizer
Students fill in the graphic organizer as they watch Disney's Hercules. Students identify characters from the movie and answer questions specific to each character. Students will need some background knowledge in Greek and Roman Mythology. This lesson is best used as a follow up or end of unit activity. Answer key not provided.
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6th - 12th
Hinduism & Buddhism: Compare & Contrast: Ancient India: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will compare and contrast the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, and create a graphic organizer to keep track of these findings. In addition, students will use their graphic organizer to help them write an extended response (teacher model included) that explains the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLI
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
GRAPES Graphic Organizers for History, Social Studies
These GRAPES graphic organizers are perfect for providing students with the tools they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class. Great for notes, projects, anchor charts, and more. Check preview for details!Key Features:1, 2, & 3 page layoutDigital google slide version and printable PDFsColor and black and white optionsGoogle slide versions are partially editable so you can add your own questions or descriptions before printing or assigning digitally.Blank graphic o
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: GRAPES History Resource Bundle
Geography & Environment in Ancient India: Reading Passages + Comprehension
In this lesson, students will explore the dramatic and influential weather and landscape of ancient India, and how this directly effected where the first settlements of the civilization evolved (always near a river). In addition, students will read about the annual Monsoons that can be both highly productive or seriously detrimental to the people and economy of India.Updated March 2024 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizat
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Greek Mythology Introductory PowerPoints BUNDLE
These PowerPoints, Student Notes, and Graphic Organizers are a perfect Introduction to Greek Mythology.The First PowerPoint is on the Greek World Creation Myth: This PowerPoint Presentation has 15 slides. It covers the creation of the world (Gaia) and the sky (Uranus), the birth of the Titans, the destruction of Uranus, the reign of Kronos, the birth of the Olympians, the destruction of Kronos, and the rule and reign of Zeus and the Gods of Mount Olympus. While following along with the present
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Caste System of Ancient India: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
Students will be introduced to the Caste System of ancient India, which was their version of a social pyramid. Students will learn about the different roles people of India played, and the responsibilities that are included in these classes. Lastly, students will take part of an experiential exercise that will allow them to assume the roles of different castes.Updated February 2024 to include a PDF version of the lesson!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Aztecs, Incas & Mayans "Dynamic" PowerPoint
This is an 86 slide presentation that comes complete with notes and an accompanying student note-taking graphic organizer. The presentation is extremely interesting and covers the geography, culture and history of each of these three magnificent Meso-American civilizations. The students love this PowerPoint and it's one of my all-time favorites!
Grades:
6th - 12th
Cause and Effect in Ancient Sumer & Sumerians: Reading Passages + Activities
This lesson provides a thorough understanding and history of the Ancient Sumerians. Students will read about the influences and advancements of their religion, government, tools, permanent homes, stable food supply and written language. Students will then examine the causes and effects these aspect of the Sumerians had on them as a civilization. All readings in this lesson are differentiated for lower level and higher level students.--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE m
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6th - 12th
Ancient India: Eightfold Path & Four Noble Truths: Buddhism Reading Activities
This lesson contains a skills guide on the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, from ancient India. It is a good opportunity for students to learn about the details of Buddhism, share their own opinions, and initiate a meaningful classroom discussion.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient India Unit - Bundle of 25 LessonsAncient
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Greek Mythology ... 14 Greek God Trading Cards with Graphic Organizer
Help your students understand Who's Who among the Gods of Olympus with these 14 Trading Cards. Product comes in Color and Black/White. It also includes a Fill-in-the-Blank Version so students can add the details for each of the Gods. Or students can use the cards as a resource and complete the included Greek God Graphic Organizer. Two versions of the Graphic Organizer is included: a printable PDF version for in-person learning and a digital Google Slides version for distance learning and your
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4th - 12th
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Indus River Valley Civilization Lesson Plan - Mohenjo Daro and Harappa
Students learn about the Indus River Valley Civilizations straight from the source as they examine actual images from the Mohenjo Daro and Harappa archaeological excavation sites! The bundle includes a complete, detailed lesson plan, a corresponding PowerPoint presentation, a fun archaeological investigation activity, a graphic organizer handout, and a student reading handout. Teacher answer key included!This lesson is ideal for engaging all kinds of learners, involving visuals, kinesthetic move
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8th - 12th
History of Astronomy- Famous Astronomers, Geocentric, Heliocentric
This PowerPoint is an updated version of the old power point, it has all of the same information, but goes into more depth with 67 more slides of information, activities, assessments, and small projects to do during the unit. This should now take a good couple of weeks to cover in depth and to complete all of the activities. It not only details the major events in the history of astronomy, examining the famous astronomers, such as Ptolemy, Copernicus, Brahe, Keppler, Galileo, It covers the ma
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ancient Egypt Creation Myth & Story: Reading Passages + Comprehension
In this lesson students will be able to look at readings and determine how the world was created according to the ancient Egyptians. Students will then look at transition words and how to use transition words while sequencing.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLICK HERE!!$$ Money-Saving BundlesAncient Egypt Unit - Bundle of LessonsAncien
Grades:
6th - 12th
Mummies and Mummification in Ancient Egypt: Reading Passages + Activity
In this lesson students will learn about the mummification process used in ancient Egypt. They will read a description of the process, read a mummy poem that wonders all the history that could be communicated if the mummy was still alive. Finally, students will have cut ups of the nine different steps of the mummification process. Using the information they gathered in the previous portions of the lesson, students will be expected to correctly order these steps in their proper sequence.Updated i
Grades:
6th - 12th
Prohibition PowerPoint 1920s
This highly VISUAL 32 slide PowerPoint covers the causes and effects of America's "Nobel Experiment" -- the passage of the 18th Amendment.
Download Includes:
32 Slide PowerPoint
Fill in Cornell Notes
Bell Ringer
Checking for Understanding
Content & Academic Vocab
Key Words:
18th Amendment
Volstead Act
Prohibition
Al Capone
Speakeasy
Bathtub Gin
Organized Crime
21st Amendment
Temperance
Bootlegger
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Egyptian Mythology Gods and Goddesses Research Tri-Folds
Egyptian Gods & Goddesses Research Tri-Folds + Extras!
Grades 4-12—50+ Pages!
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Explore the idiosyncrasies of the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses of Antiquity with these highly detailed Research Analysis Tri-Folds. Choose from 20 different Pre-made Deity Templates or have students customize their own foldable (after printing) by creating their own headings and topics and adding images they so choose.
Tri-Folds are the perfect companion activity for any Egyptian Histo
Grades:
4th - 12th
The Legacy of Rome; Rome and the Modern World
Have your students creatively present the contributions to the Roman Empire to the modern world. The Roman Empire was a source of many ideas and achievements that have greatly influenced the world we live in today. Some are physical, while others are philosophical and linguistic. Use a Roman head graphic outline to help your student see how Rome affected the world today. Example included. This is a simple package that includes one page of instructions, the form for the head, and ten student
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6th - 12th
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Greek Mythology ... 18 Greek God Research Project and Doodle Notes
Help your students understand Who's Who among the Gods of Olympus with these 18 Doodle Note Pages. These are great for student research projects and for bulletin boards. Doodle Note Pages are included for the 18 different Greek Gods and Goddesses: Gaia, Uranus, Kronos, Rhea, Zeus, Poseidon, Hades, Hera, Demeter, Hestia, Aphrodite, Athena, Ares, Hephaestus, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, and Dionysus. Several Versions are included: Color Version, Black/White Version, and Digital Version. I always u
Grades:
4th - 12th
Comparing Athens and Sparta
Comparing Athens and Sparta – Lesson and Activity:The main objective of this lesson is to have students compare Athens and Sparta by examining primary/secondary sources.You get a 13 slide PowerPoint with:Do Now QuestionClass NotesVideo LinksAssessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion Activity InstructionsFor the Activity there are 3 different options.Activity Option 1: There are 2 readings, one on Athens and one on Sparta. Both are around 450 words and are intended for younger grades or
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle
Ancient India Geography & Its Influence: Reading Passages + Comprehension
Students will be able to analyze geographical features from around India (Ganges River, Himalayan Mountains, That Desert and Monsoons) and determine how each one was beneficial as well as non beneficial for the people living there. Students will comprehend how important these environmental features where in determining where people settled in India.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle?
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Roman Republic vs U.S. Government Activity Sheet
Worksheet comparing the government of the Roman Republic to the U.S. government today. Excellent for class lesson or review.
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Story of Siddhartha & Beginnings of Buddhism: Reading Passages + Activities
In this lesson, students will read three stories (and answer comprehension questions) that are sacred to Buddhist beliefs and its teachings (the Birth of Buddha; Siddhartha and the Swan; The Search for Truth). These stories were chosen specifically because they represent Siddhartha's early life, his beginning/awareness to recognize suffering and have compassion, and ultimately, his enlightenment as he evolves into Buddha. Afterwards, students will complete a graphic organizer in which they must
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
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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?
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