68 results
8th grade ancient history resources for Montessori
Civilization GRAPES Independent Study Project
This project can be used to examine any civilization using the organizer GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, social structure.)
Students research each area and then have a choice of creative follow-up tasks for each one (lots of art, creative writing, etc. To culminate their work, students will create a slideshow presentation about each area of GRAPES.
File includes overviews of GRAPES, project description/planner, follow-up choices, rubric, and note taking sheets.
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 9th
World History: Ancient Times Timeline Cards and Booklet
Learn about the historical events of the ancient times with this Montessori-inspired (Elementary) timeline cards and reading booklet as reference. This learning pack contains40 timeline cards of the ancient times (occurred between the period of 5000BC to 500BC.a 40 pages of reading booklet for reference3 pages of timeline sheets that can be assembled to form as a guide. The paper size of this is in A4Each timeline cards has a date, a picture and a short description of the events. Use the timel
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Also included in: World History Ancient Times BUNDLE
Evolution BUNDLE
Evolution BUNDLE! This is an in-depth study on Early Man that includes ***over 100 pages of activities!*** It includes all my comprehension readings, all my fill-in-the-blank exploratory activities, as well as lesser known but fascinating theories on hominids such as the Aquatic Apes and Ancient Astronauts Theory.In this kit you will get all of the following evolutionary comprehensions, task cards, and questions in one convenient package- answer keys are also included! + Evolution: Ramapithecus+
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Types:
Montessori Timeline of Life - Full Length, Full Color
Full-size Montessori Timeline of Life - in Full ColorFull-size prints at 80 inches long by just under 18 inches tallZipped files includes all of the following: Image of the Complete Presentation/Control StripImage of the Complete Mute Strip14 page pdf of the Movable Mute piecesPrintable Presentation and Mute Panels - to create the full-size timelinethe file includes 3 sizes: 18x42" panels (2); 18x28" panels (3); 18x12" panels (8)for both the Mute and the Control/Presentation
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 12th
Types:
B.C.E/C.E Timeline and Historical Event Cards
This versatile timeline strip spans from the Ancient Egyptians and Sumerians (30th Century B.C.E.) to the present day (21st Century C.E.). It can be used as a stand alone timeline or along with picture cards for Montessori Fundamental Human Needs and other history and timeline work. Simply print, cut, and tape together. The arrow shaped Historical Event cards can be printed and used alongside the timeline or use the blank arrows to add events relevant to your learner. Historical events selected
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans
✨ ⚡️Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans- Prehistory ✨ ⚡️Enhance Learning with Classroom Décor ActivityIntroducing our captivating Stone Age Interactive Timeline, a one-of-a-kind educational resource crafted to engage students aged 9-14 in an immersive historical experience. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a dedicated homeschooling parent, this hands-on activity is designed to ignite curiosity and excitement, promoting a profound comprehension of crucial
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
Geologic Time Scale Worksheets, printables from the Hadean era to the present
Geological Time Scale resource for teachers and students. This pack includes ten sheets. Available in vibrant colors and black-and-white versions. Designed for both traditional and Montessori learning environments.Spanning from the Hadean era to the present day, this resource ensures a thorough examination of Earth's geological timeline, aligning with the Montessori big lesson on the formation of the Earth and the captivating story of its evolution.Key Features:Vibrant Colors and Black-and-White
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Geologic Time Scale Coloring Page: Animal Evolution from Hadean to Present
Geologic Time Scale Coloring Page/Activity/Printable. Explore the fascinating journey from the Precambrian to the Holocene, tracing the evolution of animals. Discover iconic species like trilobites, first dinosaurs, mammals, and humans. Ideal for both coloring and learning.File Formats:PDF formatEPS and AI (Adobe Illustrator) vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for optimal classroom display. Easily customizable vector files
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Discover Earth's History: Vibrant Geologic Time Scale Poster
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE POSTEREarth's history in this vibrant and educational Geological Time Scale Poster! Perfect for the classroom, this Montessori-inspired timeline features:✨ Colorful Illustration:Engaging visual representation of Earth's timeline from the Hadean Eon to the Present.Highlighting Most Important Life and Animals:Explore key life forms from each period, including the fascinating creatures that shaped our planet.Versatile File Formats:Available in PDF and AI vector formats for flexi
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Ancient Civilization: Group Inquiry Project
A multi-modal approach to learning about Ancient Civilizations. Designed with the British Columbia Grade 7 Curriculum in mind, however, can be adapted to suit your Ancient Civilization teaching needs. This is an INQUIRY project which puts students at the centre of their own research; please note, readings are not provided to help students answer questions. MULTIPLE probing questions have been provided to help students with their researching. A rubric is included as well. Anticipated completion t
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Archean Eon Coloring Pages Bundle: Stromatolites, Archaea, Atmosphere, etc
Archean Eon Coloring Pages Bundle (5 different pages):StromatolitesArchaeaArchean Eon AtmosphereCyanobacteriaGreenstone BeltsThe Archean Eon is the second eon—the time when simple, single-celled organisms— archaea—first appeared. Cyanobacteria produced oxygen through photosynthesis. The Archean atmosphere lacked free oxygen, but over time, oxygen levels began to increase. Explore Archean Rocks- Greenstone Belts, and stromatolites.File Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector f
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 12th
Types:
Water and Ancient Civilizations Matching Cards with FREEBIE! Research Questions
This PDF can be used to make a set of matching cards to teach children about how bodies of water influenced the settlement of Ancient Civilizations. There is a label card for each: Water, Ancient Civilization, Benefits. There is also a picture card, label, and description card for each of the following: Cenotes (Mayans), Tigris & Euphrates (Sumerians), Nile River (Egyptians), Indus River (Harapans), Aegean Sea (Greeks), and the Tiber River (Romans). A key, or control, is included to allow s
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Types:
Prehistoric Cave Paintings 5-Part Cards
10 sets of prehistoric cave painting cards. 5 cards per set include: cave title, location title, image of cave painting, world map showing country of origin, information about the cave, as well as one title card for the entire set. Caves include: Magura Cave (Bulgaria), Cueva de las Manos (Argentina), Bhimbetka (India), Serra da Capivara (Brazil), Laas Gaal (Somalia), Tadrart Acasus (Libya), Chauvet Cave (France), Kakadu (Australia), Altamira Cave (Spain), Lascaux (France).
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Stone Age Games & Brain Breaks Bundle | Prehistory & Early Humans Fun Activities
Stone Age Games & Brain Breaks Bundle | Prehistory & Early Humans Fun ActivitiesAre you ready to embark on an enthralling and enlightening journey through history? Look no further than our captivating "Stone Age Games and Brainbreaks Bundle" – a thoughtfully crafted teaching resource tailored for upper elementary and middle school students, designed to immerse them in the fascinating world of the Stone Age! It includes four fun and engaging products:Stone Age Board GameStone Age Vocabula
Grades:
1st - 8th
Types:
Geologic Time Scale & Animal Evolution Poster: A Comprehensive Resource
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE POSTEREarth's history in this vibrant and educational Geological Time Scale Poster! From the formation of Earth to the 'Cambrian Explosion,' the rise of dinosaurs, the evolution of early mammals, and human evolution.Perfect for the classroom, this Montessori-inspired timeline features:✨ Colorful Illustration:Engaging visual representation of Earth's timeline from the Hadean Eon to the Present.Highlighting Most Important Life and Animals:Explore key life forms from each period
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
Types:
Pythagoras - Three/Four Part Cards
These three-part cards can be used to teach students about Pythagoras. The set includes 14 cards that can be matched, copied, and used to inspire students to learn more about this fascinating ancient mathematician. The set includes a picture card, word card, and description card for the following information about Pythagoras: birth, death, Theorem, music, philosophy, and triangular numbers. Cards should be printed on card stock, cut, and laminated for classroom use.
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 8th
Silurian Period Colorful Bundle: Cooksonia, Halysites, Megamastax, Pneumodesmus
Silurian Period colorful illustrations Bundle (5 different illustrations):Cooksonia- A primitive land plantHalysites- Chain coral Megamastax- A lobe-finned fish - jawed vertebratePneumodesmus- The first land-breathing organismPterygotus- Eurypterid, sea scorpionThese pictures show us what life was like during the Silurian time. They help us see the different types of organisms that lived back then and give us a glimpse into how life evolved on EarthFile Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for f
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Eocene Epoch Colorful Bundle: Baltic amber, Basilosaurus, Miohippus, bat
Eocene Epoch colorful illustrations Bundle (5 different illustrations):Sciadopitys- Fossil inclusions in Baltic amber from the pine species Sciadopitys, including ancient insects and plant materialBasilosaurus- A primitive whaleDiatryma- A giant flightless birdMiohippus- a primitive horsePalaeochiropteryx Tupaiodon- One of the oldest bats knownFile Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for optimal classro
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Paleocene Epoch Colorful Bundle: Stingray, Early mammal, The largest snake...
Paleocene Epoch colorful illustrations Bundle (5 different illustrations):Dasyatis- An ancient stingrayGuarinisuchus - An early crocodyliformCoryphodon - Herbivorous pantodont mammalTitanoboa- The largest snake ever discoveredWaimanu- An early penguinFile Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for optimal classroom display. Easily customizable EPS vector files (excluding fonts) for personalized touches.JPG
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Creataceous Period Colorful Bundle: Ankylosaurus, Tyrannosaurus REX, Triceratops
Cretaceous period colorful illustrations Bundle (5 different illustrations):Ankylosaurus- Plant-eating armored dinosaurConfuciusornis- One of the oldest birds - AvialanMagnolia- One of the first flowering plantTyrannosaurus Rex- Large theropod dinosaurTriceratops- Chasmosaurine ceratopsian dinosaur File Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for optimal classroom display. Easily customizable EPS vector fil
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Jurassic Period Colorful Bundle: Allosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, octopus
Jurassic colorful illustrations Bundle (6 different illustrations):Allosaurus- Carnosaurian theropod dinosaurDiplodocus-Herbivorous creature characterized by its long neck and tailArchaeopteryx- The earliest known birdOregramma Illecebrosa- very similar to modern butterfly Proteroctopus Ribeti- The oldest known octopusStegosaurus- Herbivorous dinosaur File Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for optimal
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Triassic Period Colorful Bundle: the earliest mammal, dinosaur, frog, caddisfly
Triassic colorful illustrations Bundle (7 different illustrations):Caddisfly- Mothlike insect TrichopteraPlateosaurus- One of the earliest dinosaurs on EarthMorganucodon- One of the earliest mammals on EarthTriadobatrachus- Salientian frog-like amphibianPeteinosaurus Zambellii- One of the earliest pterosaurRosamygale Grauvogeli - Oldest known mygalomorph spiderFile Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing fo
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Carboniferous Period Colorful Bundle: Arthropleura, Eryops, Meganeura, Hylonomus
Carboniferous colorful illustrations Bundle (5 different illustrations):Arthropleura- The largest-known invertebrate millipede arthropodEdestus Heinrichi- a prehistoric shark eugeneodontid, also known as Scissor-tooth sharkEryops- A primitive giant amphibian, the Amphibious TemnospondylsHylonomus- The oldest known reptile Meganeura- One of the largest known flying insectsCarboniferous period is divided into two parts: 1) Mississipian 2) Pennsylvanian File Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Permian Period Colorful Bundle: Dimetrodon, Diplocaulus, Gorgonops, Scutosaurus
Permian colorful illustrations Bundle (5 different illustrations):Dimetrodon- A synapsid, a relative of primitive mammals Diplocaulus- A primitive amphibian lepospondylGorgonops- A mammal-like reptile gorgonopsian therapsid Scutosaurus- An armor-covered pareiasaur parareptileMoravocoleus Permianus- a Prehistoric beetle File Formats:PDF formatEPS vector format for flexibility. Vector files are scalable to any size without compromising quality, allowing for optimal classroom display. Easily cust
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Showing 1-24 of 68 results
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.
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands