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Ancient history Common Core W.4.1 resources
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Ancient Greece Unit - Athens and Sparta Projects - Greek City State Activities
This 70+ page Ancient Greece unit resource on Athens and Sparta contains information about these city states. A great addition to your Ancient Greece Unit, Ancient Civilizations Unit, or Greece Interactive Notebook, it contains Athens and Sparta questions, activities, and foldables. Very little teacher prep is required to use this package – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to an Interactive Notebook.The contrasting qualitie
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4th - 7th
Greek Mythology Unit Stations - Greek Mythology Projects - Greece Myth Unit
Perfect for an Ancient Greece Mythology Unit or Greece Interactive Notebook, this resource contains 7 different full text Greek myths with corresponding Greek Mythology comprehension questions and summary activities. These mythology questions and summary activities ask students to read through the text and pull out key facts and important details. Students cycle through each station, completing the activities as they go.Each station contains a full text myth, comprehension question page, and sum
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4th - 7th
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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
Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Save 20% with this ancient civilizations bundle, which includes an Ancient Greece PBL, Ancient Egypt PBL, Ancient China PBL, and Ancient Rome PBL. These PBLS are a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a research and making real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. These PBLs are self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability to work at their own pace and
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3rd - 5th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Rome Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Roman creating a product and advertising it in the Forum at Ancient Rome!Ancient Roman Forum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in an oral speech advertising to other Ancient Romans. 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 stu
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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 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
The Egypt Game | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This activity pack for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 56 pages of standards-aligned reading response activities. Focuses include character analysis, figurative language, reading for details, point of view, and more.All activities have the Common Core code listed in the bottom corner, providing focus. Graphic organizers are easily adapted for every learner. Creative projects and tasks will keep your students engaged. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BO
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3rd - 6th
Ancient Egypt PBL for Google Classroom
These digital activities put your students in the shoes of a museum curator designing an authentic Ancient Egyptian museum experience! These online resources will give your students a deeper understanding of Ancient Egypt. They are 100% online and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. 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
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â PBL Social Studies for Google Classroom
PBL Ancient Rome for Google Classroom
These digital activities put your students in the shoes of an Roman creating a product and advertising it in the Forum at Ancient Rome! These online resources will give your students a deeper understanding of Ancient Rome. They are 100% online and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. Ancient Roman Forum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in an oral speech advertising to other Ancient Romans. Along the way, students will research, make real-life de
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â PBL Social Studies for Google Classroom
PBL Ancient Greece for Google Classroom
These digital activities puts your students in the shoes of a time travel agency owner looking to convince potential clients to take a trip to Ancient Greece. These online resources will give your students a deeper understanding of Ancient Greece. They are 100% online and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. Time Travel to Ancient Greece is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a sales pitch to sell the Ancient Greece time travel trip to potential cl
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â PBL Social Studies for Google Classroom
Hernan Cortes Visits Tenochtitlan
The Tenochtitlan Market of the Aztec Empire receives a visit from Hernan Cortes! This 12 page packet contains Hernan Cortes' letter written about the market, as well as primary sources for review.This packet includes:Primary Sources: Hernan Cortes' letter written about Tenochtitlan, a photograph of causeways, and a photograph of Hernan Cortes. All include 2 - 4 comprehensive questions that follow, allowing students to inquire about Hernan Cortes.Vocabulary grids including 10 words about Tenocht
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4th - 6th
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Julius Caesar Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of famous Ancient Roman leader, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Julius Caesar Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Boy of the Painted Cave | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter
This is a 66 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole clas
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3rd - 6th
Ancient Rome's Greatest Leader Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
This is a discussion based writing unit about who was the greatest leader from Ancient Rome - Julius Caesar, Augustus or Constantine. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
State Standards Aligned Project Based Learning - Greek Mythology
Greek Mythology interests students in so many ways that informational text cannot. Here are a list of various Greek Mythology Project BAsed Learning Activities to go along with your unit study. With the upcoming PARCC assessment on the horizon children are having a difficult time paying attention in the classroom. Now it the time to introduce them to Greek Myths to enhance their critical thinking skills and promote higher order questioning.
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2nd - 6th
Greatest Leader of Ancient Persia Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the greatest leader from the history of Ancient Persia: Cyrus the Great, Darius the Great or King Xerxes I. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about each figureTwo prompt sheets for students to write an
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Persia Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Greatest Development of Ancient China Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about what development of Ancient China was both the greatest and most influential of the period: The Silk Road, The Terracotta Army or the Great Wall. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual developmentsA fact sheet to record key facts about each developmentTwo promp
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Ancient Egypt Informational Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit about Ancient Egypt. The unit focuses on key facts about the history of the ancient civilization that dated from 3100 BC until the Roman invasion of Cleopatra's forces in 30 BC. The unit has been split into three separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for the draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for studen
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3rd - 4th
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Historical Detectives - Ancient Greek Myths, Facts & Interpretations
This is one of my favorite lessons on the Greeks. It uses the discovery of the palace at Knossos by the archaeologist Arthur Evans as the home of the Minoan people and the possible home of Theseus’ minotaur.
Kids absolutely love finding out all the clues Arthur Evans unearthed and how these lead to a possible interpretation that this was where the minotaur lived. I think it’s fascinating too!
This lesson could be used as part of a unit on the ancient Greeks, as part of a study of myths or as a
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3rd - 5th
Confucius Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about Ancient China's Confucius. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsTwo prompt sheets for students to write
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Confucius Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Most Influential Ancient Hebrew Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing children to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential person from the history of the Ancient Hebrews: Abraham, Moses or King David. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual figuresA fact sheet to record key facts about each figureTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduct
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Hebrews Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Most Influential Ancient Greece Opinion Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential figure from Ancient Greece: Aristotle, Alexander the Great or Socrates. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduc
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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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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