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Ancient history Common Core RI.2.1 resources
Kenya Country Study Research Project - Differentiated - Reading Comprehension
This 45 Page Kenya country study project is perfect your upcoming Africa unit, Kenya unit, multicultural study, cultural fair, or country study. Full of information about Kenya, this differentiated fact filled coloring book and country study activity package includes information, writing prompts, and reading comprehension questions about Kenya written in engaging informational text that is perfect for the lower elementary grades. Key information about Kenya is included, including geography, the
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1st - 3rd
Australia Country Study Research Project - Differentiated Reading Comprehension
This 42 Page Australia country study project is perfect your upcoming Australia unit, multicultural study, cultural fair, or continent study. Full of information about Australia, this differentiated fact filled coloring book and activity package includes information and reading comprehension questions about Australia written in engaging informational text that is perfect for the lower elementary grades. Key information about Australia is included, including geography, the Australia flag, Austral
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â Country Study Unit Bundle 1 - Differentiated Country Research Projects
Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Greece Social Studies PBL
These ancient civilization activities put your students in the shoes of a travel agent preparing to send their clients back in time to Ancient Greece!Time Travel to Ancient Greece is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a sales pitch to potential clients. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, designing, and working on financial skill
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Egypt Social Studies PBL
This interactive PBL activity puts your students in the shoes of a museum curator designing an authentic Ancient Egyptian museum experience!Ancient Egyptian Museum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a commercial to entice potential guests. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, mea
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Africa Continent Study Research Project- Differentiated - Reading Comprehension
This 44 Page Africa continent study project is perfect your upcoming Africa unit, lesson, multicultural study, cultural fair, or continent study. Full of information about Africa, this fun fact filled coloring book and continent study activity package includes information and reading comprehension questions about Africa written in engaging informational text that is perfect for the lower elementary grades. Key information about Africa is included, including geography, the African flag, African a
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Mummies and Pyramids Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Activities
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are a great way to incorporate more nonfiction in the classroom. This book companion includes comprehension and vocabulary activities along with graphic organizers to help guide your students through the text.When you download this .zip file, you will find three resources:Original File - this is a printable packet for students with teacher answer keysGoogle Slides Link - copy and assign the student pages in Google ClassroomStudent PDF - this is a fillable PDF that
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2nd - 3rd
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient China Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Ancient Chinese newspaper creator!This Ancient China newspaper PBL is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a newspaper that is engaging and intriguing to readers. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Ancient Rome Passages and Vocabulary
Ancient Rome nonfiction passages and vocabulary for big-ger kids! Topics include Ancient Rome, Roman Architecture, Gladiator Games, Romulus and Remus, and Ancient Roman Government. This pack includes 5 nonfiction passages with challenging comprehension questions for each. Comprehension questions address skills such as: main idea, reading for detail, sequencing, author's purpose, vocabulary and cause and effect.Vocabulary and definition cards can be used as a matching activity or as an interacti
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2nd - 5th
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Ancient Greece Passages and Vocabulary
Ancient Greece nonfiction passages and vocabulary for big-ger kids! Topics include Ancient Greece, Greek Architecture, Olympic Games, Trojan War, and Ancient Greek Government. This pack includes 5 nonfiction passages with challenging comprehension questions for each.
Comprehension questions address skills such as: main idea, reading for detail, sequencing, author's purpose, vocabulary and cause and effect.
Vocabulary and definition cards can be used as a matching activity or as an interactiv
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2nd - 5th
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2nd Grade Reading Comprehension : Dinosaurs
This resource is a non-fiction comprehension activity for 2nd grade. It is all about dinosaurs!It is split into 3 differentiated levels. There is a different booklet for each level. Each booklet contains a title page with helpful words, followed by five pages of pictures with short written extracts to read and 3-4 questions per page.There are a range of ‘what,’ ‘when,’ ‘who’ and ‘which’ questions, some multiple choice tick questions and some that require more detailed answers. Answers are also
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â Non-fiction Reading Comprehension Pack : 2nd Grade
Greek Gods and Goddesses - Activities, Lessons, and Diorama Pop Up Book
Study Greek Gods and Goddesses through Greek Myths with your class. This unit includes nine reading passages. Each reading passage tells the story of a Greek god or goddess. In addition, each passage contains questions and illustrations for students to answer and color. These lessons and activities focus on many of the gods and goddesses of Greek Mythology. The Greek gods and goddesses included in this unit are: Apollo, Aphrodite (Venus to the Romans), Artemis, Athena, Cronus, Demeter, Had
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â Greek Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, and Mortals Bundle
Greek Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, and Mortals Bundle
Study Greek Gods, and Goddesses, Demigods, and Mortals with your class. This Greek mythology bundle includes Greek myth reading comprehension passages, questions, and activities. Students immerse themselves in the world of Greek myths in this unit, and the pop up books students create add another layer of engagement.The gods and goddesses your students will learn about are: Apollo, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Cronus, Demeter, Hades, Hera, Persephone, Poseidon, Rhea, and Zeus. The mortals incl
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDS
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDSCONTENTS PageBible Lesson Directions p.2Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.4Prayer Directions p.5Lesson 1. The Holy Spirit Comes p.6Lesson 2. Peter & Philip Share the Good News p.10Lesson 3. Paul Tells The Good News p.14Lesson 4. Jesus Offers Hope p.19Lesson 5. REVIEW p.23www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy this Digital Download!**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bi
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Jesus' Journey: Building on a Foundation of Faith - Kids Church Curriculum
History: Ancient Egypt - Hieroglyphics (for Google slides)
This presentation will teach your students about Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics: what are they, how to read them, and even how to write something like an ancient Egyptian. You can use it in the classroom, assign as homework, or as a reading comprehension practice.Once you purchase this item, you will get a zip file with pptx and fonts that I used for this presentation. I recommend installing fonts just in case ! Important !This presentation was made in Google Slides, but you can adapt it for Pow
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations INDUS VALLEY 82 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of the Indus Valley Civilization for your Montessori classroom using this set of 82 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Harappan life, including innovative urban planning, sophisticated agriculture, unique art forms, and advanced systems of trade, health, and sanitation. Perfect for hi
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1st - 4th
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Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations ANCIENT EGYPT 75 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of Humans from the New Kingdom of the Ancient Egypt Civilization for your Montessori classroom using this set of 75 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Early Human life in the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Perfect for history and cultural studies.This set includes a set of 75 cards on
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1st - 5th
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Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations EARLY HUMANS 76 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of the Early Humans from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages for your Montessori classroom using this set of 76 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Early Human life in the Stone Ages. Perfect for history and cultural studies.This set includes a set of 76 cards on the follow
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1st - 4th
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Gifts of the Nile River LEVELED Close Readings and Tissue Box Project
This product is fully loaded! If you are learning about ancient Egypt, this is a GREAT product for you to use with your students!
Included is a product that is ready to go or editable for your specific needs.
You will receive:
-2 leveled texts about the gifts the Nile River offered the ancient Egyptians
-2 leveled tissue box projects (criteria vary based on the two texts)
-2 rubrics for the different texts
-PDF template for the tissue box
**students will need a 8x8 square tissue box to com
Brain Growers Early Asian Civilizations; No-Prep Creative Thinking CKLA G2D2
Brain Growers are designed to get your students thinking critically, ethically, and creatively. This download includes 17 engaging printables that can be used many ways in your classroom, such as:early finisher activitiesindependent work during small group rotationshomework projectswhole class assignmentssmall group assignmentssubstitute workenrichment for gifted and talented studentsand more!All of the printable activities in this download are related to Early Asian Civilizations, CKLA Grade 2
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2nd
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Greek Mythology Reading Comprehension & Activities on The Demigods
Learn about the Demigods, of Greek Mythology while practicing reading comprehension. This unit includes Greek Myth reading passages, questions, and activities about the demigods of Greek Mythology. The demigods included in this unit are: Perseus, Hercules, Helen of Troy, and Dionysus. Once students have finished learning about Greek Mythology they can create their own pop up books.*****************************************************************************You May Also LikeThe American Revolu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Greek Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, and Mortals Bundle
Ancient Greek Gods and Goddess Project
As a culminating project the students chose a Greek God or Goddess and presented a project of choice to the class. All students participated in presenting their God or Goddess, as well as in guessing who each God or Goddess being presented was. This was a fantastic and fun way to wrap up the Listening and Learning Second Grade Domains on Ancient Greek Civilization and the Gods and Goddesses.
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2nd
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Ancient China Engage NY ELA Domain 2 and Grade 2 CKLA Activities and Flip Book
This activity pack includes a variety of worksheets and reading comprehension for young learners or ELL learners. Activities include: reading comprehension flip book with comprehension questions, sentence scramble, crossword puzzle, code breaker, Venn Diagram, True/False and word search.
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Ancient Asia History Set
This bundle includes the digital download of the leveled readers for this area, with ELA questions included, plus several career-related lessons to do that relate to the area and people.Leveled reader guide: LOOK = 1st-2nd gradeWOW = 2nd-3rd gradeDISCOVER = 3rd-4th gradeEXPLORE (for those sets that include this level) = 4th-5th grade.
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2nd - 6th
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Ancient China History Leveled Reader Set
This bundle includes the digital download of the leveled readers and the historical fiction (Walk Through History) that includes this area. Teaching resources include inductive math cards, ELA questions, quick-write prompt flashcards and several career-related lessons.Leveled reader guide: LOOK = 1st-2nd gradeWOW = 2nd-3rd gradeDISCOVER = 3rd-4th gradeEXPLORE (for those sets that include this level) = 4th-5th grade.
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2nd - 6th
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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?
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