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Gingerbread Book Comparison, Retelling, and Writing Study Unit
Gingerbread book companion study using the books The Gingerbread Man (by: Karen Schmidt), The Gingerbread Baby, The Gingerbread Girl, The Gingerbread Cowboy, The Gingerbread Bear, The Gingerbread Pirate, The Ninjabread Man, The Gingerbread Boy (by: Paul Galdone), and The Runaway Tortilla. Compare a few or all of the gingerbread books!Compare the books and create a Gingerbread Book comparison chart comparing the characters, and repeated phrase, ending. Use the character cards for each book as you
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Greek Mythology Unit - Allusions from Ancient Greece - Mythical Allusion Project
This Greek mythology unit resource package contains everything you need to teach students about allusions from Greek Mythology - reading passages, graphic organizers, answer keys, foldable activities, and class posters! Detailed instructions and student examples of all of the included mythological allusions are included. It is formatted to meet the common core standards relating to allusions from Greek Mythology. These activities are perfect for your upcoming Ancient Greece unit or study of Gr
Grades:
4th - 7th
Christmas Reading Activity - Main Idea & Supporting Details - Graphic Organizers
Fun Christmas Holiday Activities for ELA! Students often struggle with the CCSS RI 4.2 & RI 3.2 skill of “Finding Main Ideas and Supporting Details” from informational text. Graphic organizers and high-interest short passages are a great way to scaffold this difficult skill. These Christmas Holiday - themed passages and illustrated graphic organizers make practicing this skill fun and engaging. There are so many options on how to use this product.Check out our December ELA Reading & Wri
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Mooseltoe Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension & Craft Holiday
This fun story written by Margie Palatini is perfect for the month of December. Many reading strategies, writing connections, math games and a fun moose craft are filled in this package. Your students will just love this classic story and enjoy all of the fun resources that are filled inside. There is much to choose from and differentiate for your learners. Newly updated with colorful posters and sorts. Included your will receive:Table of ContentsWriting:To Do ListDecorate a Tree ListDecorate
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Christmas MEGA Activities BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Writing Crafts
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Projects and Activities - Reading Passages - Map - Test
Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook unit - This 140+ page package of Mesopotamia activities contains everything you need to teach a complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit! This includes reading passages, research activities, foldable activities, questions, graphic organizers, and more. Perfect for your Mesopotamia or Ancient Civilizations unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simply print and teach!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Christmas Themed Slides Templates for Google Slides: December | Holiday
130+ Google Slides Templates with a Christmas and Holiday Theme perfect to use for December with your kindergarteners, first, second, third, fourth and fifth graders. Google Slides templates are a fun way to present information to your class. You can add text, images, links, etc. to make them fit your classroom needs. ★Please note that these templates are not editable but there are many versions of each and some that have no text heading so you can add your own text/title. The fonts I used have
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K - 5th
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The Legacy of Ancient Rome Google Slideshow and Activity
Help your students understand the impact and legacy of Ancient Rome with this printable and digital activity! This no-prep resource includes a detailed Google Slideshow that teaches about 12 different innovations of the Romans and an analysis activity that helps students make connections between Ancient Rome and modern society.To use this resource, begin by presenting the slideshow or sharing it with your students. Then, students will work on the corresponding graphic organizer. On the graphic o
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Christmas Reading Activities - 12 Days of Christmas Read-Alouds
These reading activities for 12 popular Christmas picture books are perfect for December! Each book has a few reading response activities to target different reading comprehension skills.Part of a HUGE December bundle, at 45% off for a limited time. Please click here for a look: December/Christmas Activities BUNDLE: 8 packs in one!Fill December with fun while covering many Common-Core reading comprehension and writing standards!This pack includes comprehension and writing activities for 12 popul
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Christmas Activities Bundle
Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Interactive Notebook Activities - Greece Map Test
There are over 450 pages in this COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit Bundle of Ancient Greece activities. It is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook units with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology projects, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, task cards, unit test, and more! ✅SAVE $$$$ BY PURCHASING THIS COMPLETE BUNDLE
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Christmas Book Companion Activities BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Writing Crafts
This fun bundle is a combination of four different individual stories. The stories included are, If you Take a Mouse to the Movies by Numeroff, Mooseltoe by Palatini, Bear Stays up for Christmas by Wilson, and Olive the Other Reindeer. Each unit is packed with several choices of reading comprehension strategies, writing ideas, some math games, and crafts. These are the perfect stories to use during the holiday season. Now included colorful anchor charts for each story. If you Take a Mouse to t
Grades:
1st - 2nd
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
The Odyssey Unit Plans - Odyssey Projects - Activities - Homer - Greek Mythology
The Odyssey Novel Study Resource Bundle - This comprehensive and complete literature resource package for teaching a Homer's Odyssey Unit features 10 different best selling Odyssey Activities. A must for your Odyssey Unit, this literature resource package includes 10 of my best selling Odyssey resources. These include comprehension question exit tickets, character analysis activities, background information, and a variety of other projects and activities. ✅Be sure to check out the previews of ea
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5th - 8th
Ancient India Caste System: Informational Text, Worksheet, & Sorting Activity
WHAT'S INCLUDED?1. A one-page informational text that describes key information about the caste system (PDF & Easel)2. A worksheet that checks for understanding of content found in the informational text (PDF & Easel)3. A caste pyramid sorting activity that is great for interactive notebooks (PDF & Easel)4. Answer Keys (PDF) WHAT ARE PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS PRODUCT? “This was the perfect resource both for teaching and reviewing the Hindu Caste system with my students. I especia
Grades:
4th - 9th
Viking Unit - Reading Passages - Comprehension Questions - Activities - Projects
Viking Unit Bundle - Interactive Notebook Resources - This complete Viking Unit contains 5 COMPLETE Viking units with Reading Passages, Graphic Organizers, Comprehension Questions, and Viking activities. No need to spend hours prepping for your next Viking unit. All of the work has been done for you - simply print the NO PREP pages and teach!✅Be sure to check out the preview to see detailed information and images of everything included in this resource.The following resources are included in th
Grades:
4th - 8th
Ancient / World History Interactive Notebook Social Studies BUNDLE
Ancient / World History Interactive Notebook Social Studies BUNDLEThis is a complete set of Ancient World History interactive notebooks with assessments. These INBs include graphic organizers, answer key, and unit assessments. This resource is meant to be used with a textbook or as teacher-led notes.The units included areWhat is Social Studies? Geography, Economics, & Citizenship Early Agricultural Revolution & MesopotamiaAncient Egypt & KushThe Israelites (Ancient Israel) & The
Grades:
6th - 8th
Christmas Close Reading | Differentiated Reading Passages Comprehension
You’ve given students a rigorous passage to read, and they breeze right through it. It’s frustrating! Students need to practice close reading and annotating the text. These Close Reading Differentiated Reading Comprehension Passages with Questions in a Christmas-theme are the perfect way to give students a concrete process for reading complex texts, making note of important text features, and answering text-dependent questions. With three differentiated levels of each passage, graphic organizers
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Hinduism & Buddhism Notes and PowerPoint Lesson Activity in Ancient India
In this Hinduism and Buddhism lesson, students will complete guided notes with a PowerPoint presentation that teaches all of the essential details from the Hinduism and Buddhism religions, including their similarities and differences.Students are guided through a PowerPoint that compares Hinduism and Buddhism to show their views in a variety of different categories. Students learn about Siddhartha Gautama, the Vedas, Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma, and more! Blank copies of the organizer are also
Grades:
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
Ancient Greece Unit Projects - Ancient Greek Mythology - Interactive Notebooks
This 650+ page COMPLETE Ancient Greece Unit and Mythology Interactive Notebook Bundle is the perfect addition to an Ancient Civilization unit or Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook! This Ancient Greece activity package contains all of my best selling Ancient Greece Interactive Notebook Units, with reading passages, Ancient Greece map activities, comprehension questions, Greek mythology, foldable activities, vocabulary activities, projects, and more!Two COMPLETE BUNDLES are included in this downl
Grades:
5th - 8th
HOW TO CATCH AN ELF Read Aloud Activities
Give your students a festive and educational activity experience with How to Catch an Elf - the book it! It's a K-1 Literacy Companion that will support the reading and writing partnership by offering a week's work of story sheets that pair directly with the context of this fun read aloud! Post reading, your students will engage in varied literacy activities that pair directly to the text: rhyming, procedural writing, character traits and sequence. Goal of the Book Kit Resource(s):Tying reading
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Christmas Book Companion Craft BUNDLE
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Activities Worksheets for the Play Version
Your Middle School students will love these fun and engaging activities for the play version of A Christmas Carol by Frederick Gaines. This interactive resource will help your students examine plot structure, character traits, and theme with discussion questions, scaffolded notes, and more! This "A Christmas Carol" resource is based on the play that is found in 7th grade McDougal-Littell Language of Literature books by Frederick Gaines. It can also be found online separate from the textbook.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: A Christmas Carol Activities BUNDLE for the Play version- Middle School
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
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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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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