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8th grade ancient history activboard activities
The Characteristics of Civilization
The Traits/Characteristics of CivilizationThe main goal of this lesson is to have students describe and apply the various traits of civilizationYou get a 15 Slide PowerPoint with:Do NowClass Notes, Graphics, and Charts2 Video Links2 Assessment QuestionsActivity InstructionsConclusion QuestionFor the Activities there are 4 different options based around 2 different resourcesResource 1: 625-word reading on the Characteristics of Civilization Resource 2: 170-word chart on the Characteristics of Civ
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6th - 11th
Also included in: Prehistoric Times - Unit Bundle
Ancient Classical Greek Philosophies and Philosophers Pear Deck Google Slides
Engage your students in learning about philosophy and ancient Greek philosophers such as Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates with these interactive Pear Deck slides! This lesson features engaging multimedia resources, including YouTube and EdPuzzle videos, to teach students the meaning of philosophy and the impact of these great thinkers on Western thought.In addition to learning about the history of philosophy, students will also analyze quotes from these philosophers and evaluate their validity. Th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Greece BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Stone Age Paleolithic Era and Neolithic Era Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Dive into the fascinating world of the Stone Age with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Explore the evolution of human civilization through topics such as hunter-gatherer societies, early human migration, technological advancements, and the transition to agriculture. Delve into the lifestyles, tools, and innovations that defined the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. Engage students in active learning as they participate in discussions, analyze primary sources, and explore the significance of ar
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
This money-saving bundle of all six sets of World History “Brain-Stretchers” covers prehistory to the Renaissance. There are 75 prompts in this set (including 3 bonus Renaissance prompts only found in this package). Use them to spark a discussion, to promote literacy, to start class in an engaging way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals! They are sure to get students thinking about topics that they will be exploring
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6th - 10th
Religion of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the importance of religion in ancient Mesopotamia through interactive Pear Deck slides. This lesson incorporates the ELA skill of RACE, breaking down the skill to help students evaluate why the Mesopotamians/Sumerians used gods based on nature. Students will also practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension. This is a versatile lesson suitable for standardized test prep, sub plans, practicing DBQ
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
Cave Art of the Stone Age Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students with a journey into the past and analyze the historical significance of cave art with these interactive Pear Deck slides! Your students will watch a brief National Geographic video about cave art and take a virtual tour. They will also have the opportunity to draw their own cave art and describe the differences between the Paleolithic and Neolithic Eras. This lesson includes constructive writing tasks with analysis questions about different types of cave art.By analyzing sou
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Early Humans Stone Age BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Introduction to Rome Rise of the Roman Republic Pear Deck Google Slides
Introduce the Roman Republic to your students with this engaging Pear Deck, perfect for both instructor-paced and student-paced modes. Explore the legend of Romulus and Remus, learn about the fall of the Etruscans, and how it led to the creation of a democratic government. This lesson also includes a BrainPOP video about the Roman Republic (BrainPOP sign-on required!). Mixed-level questions are included to guide instruction and help students practice important ELA skills such as finding and citi
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6th - 8th
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Monuments of Ancient Egypt: Khufu's Pyramid & Ramses' Abu Simbel: Reading
Students will be able to explain some of the primary motivations and accomplishments of three of the most important Pharaohs of Egypt. Students will be able to infer, draw conclusions, support their answers and hypothesize about why these monuments were created in the past, and why? Students will explore different hypothesis' as to how and why the Pyramids were built, as well as Pharaoh Khufu. In addition, students will be introduced to Ramses II, and the monuments he built in honor of himself a
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6th - 12th
Mansa Musa Legendary King Of Mali Power Point Lesson
This product is a editable power point presentation that provides a background on Mansa Musa and the impact of his reign on Mali. Feel free to add material to the presentation.Please e-mail me with any questions about this resource or suggestions for future resources at: ljmccormick33@yahoo.com. If you are dissatisfied in any way, please contact me right away by email or in my “Ask a Question” section, and I will do my best to resolve any issues! If you would like to get updates on my monthly sa
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6th - 10th
Achievements of Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Pear Deck Google Slides
Students will explore the achievements of Mesopotamia and the importance of these achievements to the civilization, using the ELA skill of RACE and primary source analysis. Through interactive Pear Deck slides, students will practice essential skills such as finding and citing text evidence, composing a written response, and reading comprehension skills. They will also analyze an excerpt from the Epic of Gilgamesh. This lesson is ideal for standardized test prep, a sub plan, practicing DBQ skill
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Mesopotamia BUNDLE Pear Decks, Mini DBQs, and more!
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "La Civilización Maya" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "La Antigua Civilización Maya". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, sociedad, periodos, economía, arquitectura, dioses, manifestaciones culturales, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre los Mayas. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfe
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "El Imperio Romano" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "El Imperio Romano". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, sociedad, periodos, gobernantes, leyes, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre el antiguo Imperio Romano. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para presentar "El Imperio Roma
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "El Imperio Incaico" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "El Imperio Incaico". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, sociedad, dinastías, gobernantes, arquitectura, dioses, cerámica, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre el antiguo Imperio Incas. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Otzi Investigation - Death Theories Google Slides Pear Deck
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about the theories behind Otzi the Iceman's death? These short and interactive Pear Deck slides are perfect for incorporating into a center, flipped classroom assignment, or as a whole group discussion - the possibilities are endless! With this lesson, students will learn the skills necessary for analyzing sources, which is an essential skill for DBQs. Additionally, they will practice important ELA skills such as finding and citing eviden
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6th - 8th
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PÓSTERS COLORIDOS - Los 12 Trabajos de Hércules (IMPRIMIBLES)|MITOLOGÍA|
Fichas de estudio que consta de 12 pósters a todo color de "Los 12 Trabajos de Hércules", resaltando las aventuras de nuestro querido semidiós y héroe de la Antigua Grecia. Redúzcalos para inserciones de cuadernos interactivos, minilibros, decoración de tableros de anuncios, exhibiciones de pasillos o como una página para colorear de manera rápida en su lectura en voz. A los estudiantes les encantan estas fichas porque les proporcionan suficiente vocabulario e ideas nuevas para participar. ★ En
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PreK - 12th
PÓSTERS COLOREABLES - Los 12 Trabajos de Hércules (IMPRIMIBLES)|MITOLOGÍA|
Fichas de estudio que consta de 12 pósters coloreables de "Los 12 Trabajos de Hércules", resaltando las aventuras de nuestro querido semidiós y héroe de la Antigua Grecia. Redúzcalos para inserciones de cuadernos interactivos, minilibros, decoración de tableros de anuncios, exhibiciones de pasillos o como una página para colorear de manera rápida en su lectura en voz. A los estudiantes les encantan estas fichas porque les proporcionan suficiente vocabulario e ideas nuevas para participar.★ En es
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PreK - 12th
Y7 Deep Time History Lesson 10: The Nations of Australia - Kinship, Land, Totems
Immerse your students in the fascinating world of First Australian nations in this engaging, skill-focused lesson!This download is the tenth lesson in my Deep Time History of Australia unit plan, 'The Nations of First Nations'. Lesson Goal: I can compare First Australian societies.It engages students to compare the similarities and differences between Ancient Australian groups through a mix of hands on interactive activities and scaffolded research and writing tasks.ツ ★ This product is one of an
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6th - 9th
FICHA RESUMEN - Te lo Resumo... "La Antigua Grecia" (IMPRIMIBLES) |CULTURA|
A sus estudiantes les encantará esta ficha resumen sobre "La Antigua Grecia". Esta hoja incluye pequeños datos: ubicación, origen, sociedad, periodos, política, etc. Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para revisión, una actividad rápida, un proyecto de investigación, un organizador gráfico, centros, proyectos de toda la clase o proyectos de equipo. Los estudiantes pueden divertirse mientras aprenden todo sobre la majestuosa Antigua Grecia. ¡Esta hoja resumen es perfecta para presentar "La Antigua Gre
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
World History Writing Prompts: Prehistory, Early Civilizations, & Ancient India
This set of “Brain-Stretchers” is tailor-made for World History I classes and includes prompts relating to prehistory, early civilizations, and ancient India. Use them to spark a discussion or have a lively debate. Use them as writing prompts to promote literacy in your classroom. Use them as bell-ringers to start class in an engaging and purpose driven way. I used them as a written bell-ringer activity followed by a class discussion to accomplish all three of these goals. They are sure to get s
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Ancient World History BUNDLE: 75 Writing Prompts & Discussion Questions
Y7 History Lesson 6: Spreading Out - Migration, Super Highways, Curriculum 9.0
Help your students map the spread of people across Australia with this literacy skills focused lesson!This download is the sixth lesson in my Deep Time History of Australia unit plan, 'Spreading Out'. Lesson Goal: I can explain why First Australians spread across Australia.It explains to students how, why and where humans spread across Australia using super highways. A study of mitochondrial DNA in hair samples is studied before moving on to reading comprehension.ツ ★ This product is one of an al
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6th - 9th
Ancient Chinese Philosophies Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Introduce your students to the fascinating world of ancient Chinese philosophies! This activity covers three significant ancient Chinese philosophies, Taoism/Daoism, Legalism, and Confucianism, and includes writing tasks where students will relate these philosophies to modern-day scenarios. Not only will your students learn about these philosophies, but they will also practice important ELA skills, such as identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing clear written responses, an
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Ancient Egypt Social Studies Interactive ELA Skills Pear Decks Google Slides
Engage your students in the wonders of ancient Egypt with interactive Pear Deck slides that help them practice ELA and Social Studies skills! These lessons cover all the major aspects of ancient Egypt and encourage students to cite and highlight text evidence, use RACE to construct written responses, and use sequencing to summarize texts. In addition, they will learn important Social Studies skills such as mapping and timeline skills. Use this bundle to introduce the topic, as a formative or sum
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6th - 8th
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Geography of Ancient Egypt Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
With this interactive Pear Deck lesson, students will explore the geography of Ancient Egypt and develop their Social Studies and ELA skills! Through various interactive activities, students can practice map analysis, cause and effect, and constructing a brief response citing text evidence. The final slide even allows students to "sail" down the Nile River! This versatile lesson is perfect for standardized test prep, sub plans, whole group instruction, or student-paced mode. The options for impl
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
Religion of Ancient Egypt Interactive Google Slides Pear Deck
Engage your students in learning about the polytheistic religion of ancient Egypt with interactive Pear Deck activities. This lesson includes sequencing the steps of mummification and a brief written response using RACE to determine why Egyptians had gods based on nature. Through these tasks, students will practice finding and cite text evidence to form written responses, all while deepening their understanding of ancient Egyptian religion.This lesson is perfect for teachers looking for engaging
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt BUNDLE Pear Decks, Google Docs, and more!
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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.
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