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Ancient history Common Core RI.2.3 resources
Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
WOW your students with the LET’S EXPLORE THE CONTINENTS BUNDLE, a set of seven interactive PowerPoints that will bring your studies of continents and cultures to life. They’ll love the animated slides, video and music clips, and amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content and 25% savings. Each presentation contains 32 slides (plus image credits) with multiple layers of text and photos that cover everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. H
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2nd - 5th
CKLA Domain 3: "The Ancient Greek Civilization" Supplemental Slideshow
Supplemental Microsoft PowerPoint that goes along with 2nd Grade, CKLA Domain 3: "The Ancient Greek Civilization". Slides include: Table of Contents for all stories, Corresponding Image slides from CKLA, Vocabulary Words with CKLA definitions and visuals, After Reading questions from CKLA Teacher Edition, and Supplemental Video options for virtual school or alternative delivery.NOTE: YOU MUST DOWNLOAD PPT FILE TO COMPUTER IN ORDER FOR EMBEDDED FONTS AND FORMATTING TO WORK
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CKLA Domain 2: "Early Asian Civilizations" Supplemental Slideshow
Supplemental Microsoft PowerPoint that goes along with 2nd Grade, CKLA Domain 2: "Early Asian Civilizations". Slides include: Table of Contents for all stories, Corresponding Image slides from CKLA, Vocabulary Words with CKLA definitions and visuals, After Reading questions from CKLA Teacher Edition, and Supplemental Video options for virtual school or alternative delivery.NOTE: YOU MUST DOWNLOAD PPT FILE TO COMPUTER IN ORDER FOR EMBEDDED FONTS AND FORMATTING TO WORK
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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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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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Let's Explore the Continent of AFRICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AFRICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Africa. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 60+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Africa contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Bundle
Enrich your study of Mexico —and save 20%—with the Discovering Mexico Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots Of Mexico book, colorful Symbols of Mexico poster and SIX cross-curricular activities. Book and Poster Resources:Snapshots of Mexico introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, ancient civilizations, and landmarks of Mexico, along with common Spanish phrases. Symbols of Mexico Poster brings six cultural symbols to life with colorful photos. Cross-Curricular Activit
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2nd - 5th
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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GREECE: Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle
Take an in-depth look at the symbols, language, geography, and ancient culture of Greece—at a savings of 25%—with the books, activities, and poster in the Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle. Book Resources Included:Snapshots of Greece introduces the location, national flag, ancient history, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Greece, along with common phrases in Greek. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crossword vocabulary/comprehension review.Introduce the official lang
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2nd - 5th
Let's Explore the Continent of EUROPE PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE EUROPE, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of the European continent. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 8 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Europe contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
EGYPT: Exploring the Culture of Egypt SUPER Bundle
Exploring the Culture of Egypt contains more than enough resources for an in-depth look at the home of one of the world’s oldest civilizations—from ancient and modern symbols to native language and geography—all at a savings of 25%. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Egypt introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Egypt, along with common Arabic phrases. Symbols of Egypt Poster uses colorful photos to highlight six iconic symbols.Hieroglyphics illust
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GREECE: Discovering Greece Bundle
Enrich your studies of Greece and its ancient culture—and save 20%— with the Discovering Greece Bundle, which includes an introductory book, SIX cross-curricular activities and a colorful Symbols of Greece photo poster. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Greece introduces the location, national flag, and ancient and modern-day symbols of Greece, along with common phrases in Greek. Each book in the Snapshots series also includes a crossword vocabulary/comprehension review.Symbols of
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2nd - 5th
Let's Explore the Continent of SOUTH AMERICA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE SOUTH AMERICA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of the South American continent. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus Image Credits), 6 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore South America contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
Let's Explore the Continent of AUSTRALIA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE AUSTRALIA, the interactive PowerPoint that introduces them to the sights and sounds of Australia and Oceania. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 6 video and music clips, and 50+ amazing photographs; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Australia contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outli
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
Virtual Field Trip to Ancient Egypt
Distance Learning compatible! PDF files, Google Slides, and printable options! Follow the lesson guide or pick/choose which parts you do! Aligned to the Common Core State Standards.Take your students on an adventure without even leaving your classroom! This virtual field trip bundle features over 34 engaging activities to help your class learn about different countries and cultures around the world. Transform your classroom or home into an international learning experience! Explore the pyramids
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GREECE: Snapshots of GREECE
If you’re looking for a resource that provides an overview of the birthplace of democracy and the Olympic games, then Snapshots of Greece is the perfect fit. Like all books in the Snapshots of the World series, it includes a world map showing the country’s location, the national flag, historic and modern-day symbols, landmarks, common phrases in the national language, a crossword puzzle comprehension review, and original illustrations suitable for coloring. Greek Words and Phrases: (includes pho
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: DISCOVERING COUNTRIES AND CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD GROWING BUNDLE
Let's Explore the Continent of ASIA PPT
WOW your students with LET’S EXPLORE ASIA, the interactive PowerPoint that will take them on a tour of the world’s largest continent. They’ll love the 32 animated slides (plus image credits), 7 video clips, and 50+ amazing photographs and maps; and you’ll love the comprehensive content. Each slide in Let’s Explore Asia contains multiple layers of text and photos, and it covers everything from ancient cultures and biomes to cities, landmarks, and languages. Check out this outline of the 32 slides
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Let's Explore the SEVEN CONTINENTS PPT BUNDLE
EGYPT: Discovering Egypt Bundle
Enrich your study of Egypt—and save 20%— with the Discovering Egypt Bundle, which includes an introductory Snapshots book, two 11 X 17 inch posters, and five cross-curricular activities. Book and Poster Resources Included:Snapshots of Egypt introduces the location, national flag, cultural symbols, and landmarks of Egypt, along with common Arabic phrases. Symbols of Egypt Poster uses colorful photos to highlight six iconic symbols.Hieroglyphics illustrates the ancient Egyptian alphabet symbols. C
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MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Activity Pack
Build content-area literacy as you explore Mexico and its ancient civilizations with the SIX cross-curricular activities and colorful photo poster in the Discovering Mexico Activity Pack. Cross-Curricular Resources Included:.Ancient Civilization uses a fill-in-the-blank format to highlight fun facts about the ancient civilizations of the Mayas, Olmecs, and Aztecs.The Eagle and the Snake tells the story of the Aztec legend of the founding of Mexico City and targets creative writing skills.Mapping
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: MEXICO: Discovering Mexico Bundle
GREECE: Learn to Count in GREEK
Enrich your study of Greece with this engaging book that uses national and cultural symbols to teach Greek number words from 1-10. LEARN TO COUNT IN GREEK includes the following features:fun facts about national and cultural symbols,traceable number words to boost retention,realistic illustrations to engage students,phonetic pronunciation guide for students,count-and-write review activity,teacher's language guide highlighting common phrases, color names, and number words. Greek Number Words: (ph
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: GREECE: Exploring the Culture of Greece SUPER-Bundle
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
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Greek Gods and Goddesses, Demigods, and Mortals Bundle
EGYPT: Snapshots of Egypt
Introduce the unique characteristics of the ancient land of Egypt with SNAPSHOTS OF EGYPT. Like all books in the Snapshots of the World series, it includes a world map showing the country’s location, the national flag, cultural symbols and landmarks, common phrases in the national language, a crossword puzzle comprehension review, and original illustrations suitable for coloring. Vocabulary Words and Phrases:adaptation, Africa, archeologist, Cairo, dromedary, Ful Medames, hieroglyphic, irrigatio
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Also included in: EGYPT: Discovering Egypt Bundle
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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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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