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8th grade ancient history resources $5-10
Greek Gods, Greek Mythology Body Biography for Print and Digital Learning Bundle
This Greek Mythology Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote amazing Greek Gods and Goddesses and their myths. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. For the first time you'll experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Greek mythology, research, and the body biography project! ***Now it includes the digital learning version.***This project can be used any time of the year. The project bundle includes 22 Greek Gods and God
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4th - 12th
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The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to d
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Ancient Rome Culture Daily Life Stations for Ancient Rome and Roman Empire
In this engaging Ancient Rome Culture Stations activity, students navigate through 10 different categories to understand a variety of aspects of culture in Ancient Rome. Students explore Roman Mythology, the Founding of Rome with Romulus and Remus, the poet Virgil and the Aeneid, Ovid, the Latin Language and other Romantic Languages, architecture, literature, "bread and circuses", gladiator games, chariot races, major achievements such as concrete, the Julian Calendar, aqueducts, the Roman the
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Activity | Engaging Crack the Code Game
In this Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egyptians. Student investigative teams have one class period to solve four clues, each written in hieroglyphics, then complete the final formula to crack the code. Students only have a set number of attempts to open the lock before the ancient lock deteriorates and remains jammed for
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5th - 9th
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Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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No Prep Emergency Sub Plans for any U.S. or World History Class Print & Digital
These No Prep Emergency Sub Plans are print and digital to make missing a class or a day/s easier for you. Just print and go or assign digitally! The substitute plans I've created for you will work at any time during the year for any U.S. or World History class. Print out a copy of the activities to put in your sub folder or save the digital versions in your Google Drive or One Drive. You'll never have to stress about leaving sub plans for substitutes again!Each activity includes an uneditable P
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8th - 12th
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Ancient Mesopotamia Learning Stations, 3D Ziggurat, Mesopotamia Activities
This resource contains six Mesopotamia learning stations that students can rotate through in small groups. Each ancient Mesopotamia learning station (or center) is designed to give students engaging and exciting learning experiences to practice, enrich, review, and enhance their learning. Students will visit each station with a small group and complete tasks and activities all about ancient Mesopotamia. Check this out! Students will create a 3-D ziggurat to showcase their learning. They’ll “bui
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Civilizations Lessons, Activities, and Projects - Ancient History
Ancient Egypt King Tut CSI Inquiry Activity for World History
In this Ancient Egypt and King Tut CSI investigation, students analyze and use critical thinking skills to investigate the death of ancient Egypt's youngest pharaoh, King Tut. This CSI investigation is included in the Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia Bundle!Students are introduced to the background of King Tutankhamun, the role of pharaohs in ancient Egypt, the chaos created by his father Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten), and the mystery surrounding his death. Students investigate possible murder motives
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Informational Text
This reading comprehension worksheet bundle covers various topics about ancient Greece (outlined below). Each passage has comprehension questions. I've included a color and black and white version of each, as well a key. The individual listings have more information and previews. These are great for centers, homework, fast finishers, substitutes, etc. They are print and go, so they do not take much prep at all. Includes articles on the following topics: AthensCity-StatesGeographyTimelineMino
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5th - 8th
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Nile River Simulation | Ancient Egypt Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Nile River Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Egypt unit! In this Nile River activity with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live along the Nile River, set up a farm, trade their goods, and learn about the geography of the Nile River through different scenarios!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You do
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Rome Interactive Notebook | Roman Empire | Roman Republic | Punic Wars
{Paper & Digital Versions Included!}***Important Update - Now includes additional, colorful Digital Google Slides Version for Google Classroom! Designed for Distance LearningRome Unit for Interactive Social Studies Notebook!6th Grade Ancient Civilizations SeriesThis product contains interactive cut and paste learning material for students to create an organized social studies interactive notebook.This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumAnswer Key IncludedTopics
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4th - 9th
Prehistory Simulation | Early Humans Survival Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Survival Simulation will be the highlight of your Prehistory or Early Humans unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live, the type of shelter they will build, the skills they will have, and whether they will work alone or with others. As they acquire goods, find food, or migrate, students will encounter challenges that may have been faced by early humans.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Prehistory, Stone Age, and Early Humans Activity Bundle
Ancient Egypt Doodle Notes Lesson (print and digital resource)
Students will color and doodle as they take notes to learn about Ancient Egypt. These graphic doodle notes cover the establishment of Upper and Lower Egypt along the Nile River, Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, rule of the Hyksos, hieroglyphics, Egyptian gods and goddesses, mummies, pyramids, King Tut, and major achievements of the Ancient Egyptians. What's included with the Printed Doodle Notes:*Teacher directions and a list of the videos included in each PowerPoint (7 pages)*Blank doodle notes
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6th - 10th
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Middle Ages: Will Your Kingdom Survive? (Print and Digital)
Take your students through a simulation where they make decisions about a fictional kingdom during the Middle Ages. Students begin by randomly picking a fictional kingdom profile and a treasury card. Their kingdom's profile will guide some of the students' answers as they face 18 scenarios with several options. Student answers determine whether they gain or lose gold coins for their treasury. While the simulation's kingdoms and scenarios are fictional, students will enjoy connecting the scenario
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6th - 9th
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Panhellenic Games Simulation | Ancient Greece Olympics Activity | Greek Olympics
This no-prep, game-based Ancient Greece Olympics Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient Greece unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will "compete" in 8 popular events from the Panhellenic Games and answer trivia questions about the Greeks and Ancient Olympics!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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GRAPES History Resource Bundle
These activities are perfect for providing students with the information they need to use the GRAPES acronym all year long in your history class! Use as as an introductory unit before studying your first civilization or historical time period. Great for building student interest in ancient history!This products includes GRAPES History Posters + Lesson and Activities + Graphic Organizers.INCLUDED:GRAPES Posters: Post these colorful G.R.A.P.E.S posters in the classroom, or use as a notebook insert
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5th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Activity, Greek Gods, Facts Fill in, Interactive Fan
Are you a fan of hands-on student engagement? This Greek Mythology Greek Gods learning tool is so much fun and loaded with visuals to boost your Greek Mythology teaching lessons. In this interactive fan, you'll find research opportunities, skill-building, and more! Interactive fans are dynamic! How so? The possibilities are endless. -an alternative to interactive notebooks-uses much less paper! (absolutely a huge plus!)-keeps everyone organized! An organized student is a prepared learner! -eas
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4th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Inventions Stations Activity | Ancient Civilization Egypt Activity
Ancient Egypt and Their Inventions! Students investigate 6 Egyptian inventions! In this highly-engaging Ancient Egypt Inventions lesson, students analyze SIX of the most notable ancient Egyptian inventions as they navigate around the room! Students learn the origins of the 365-day calendar, the Egyptian invention of paper and papyrus, the ox-drawn plow, the sport of bowling, the creation of toothpaste and breath mints, and, finally, the invention of the hair wig. If you are needing to hit st
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt PowerPoint - Google Slides - Google Classroom Activities Geography
Ancient Egypt Interactive Power Point and Google Slides **New Update - Now includes additional INTERACTIVE Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus ***Watch this quick preview video to see the PowerPoint in action!This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Ancient Civilizations PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through
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4th - 9th
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Greek Mythology Escape Room ... Escape from the Underworld
Escape the mundane by having your class work together to solve this Low-Prep, Greek Mythology Escape Room!! This activity includes 4 puzzles about Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology that students must complete in order to ESCAPE FROM THE UNDERWORLD. Your students will solve the puzzles to receive the codes. They will then use those codes to unlock "locked" questions on a Google Form. Everything is included to help you run a successful escape room! My students have loved these resources and hav
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5th - 8th
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What Happened in Pompeii? | Pompeii Stations and Activities
If you need meaningful Pompeii activities that share the fascinating history of Pompeii and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, you are in the right place! These no-prep Pompeii stations include both printable and digital options and cover a wide variety of topics related to Pompeii.There are 6 stations in this station activity, and the topics covered at each station are:Geography of Pompeii (with a mapping activity)History of Pompeii (with a timeline sorting activity)Mount Vesuvius (with some volca
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Ancient Greece Government: Comparing Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny and Democracy!
In this Ancient Greece government resource, students read about the four major government styles that characterized the ancient Greeks - monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy. Students are introduced to key figures like Solon, Agamemnon, Philip I, Alexander the Great, and Dionysios. Students also learn about modern-day connections, such as the 13 Colonies, North Korea, and Russia. In each handout, students will learn about the form of government, how it was practiced in ancient Greece,
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5th - 8th
Alexander the Great in Ancient Greece DBQ Inquiry Investigation Activity
In this engaging Alexander the Great DBQ Investigation, students analyze the life and times of Alexander the Great to understand the two sides to his historic legacy. Students begin by examining song lyrics of a popular song to understand Alexander the Great's role in history, then engage in a five-document activity, including a map analysis and primary sources, to learn both sides of his legacy. Students record thoughts and answers on an analysis document, complete a graphic organizer assignme
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5th - 8th
Maya Empire Mesoamerica Investigation | What happened to the Maya People?
In this Maya Empire CSI Investigation, students take on the role of historians, scientists, and researchers as they try to uncover the reasons behind the downfall of the Mayan Empire. Students research the Maya downfall in Mesoamerica to understand their history, culture, and the factors that may have led to their demise. This resource is included in my Mesoamerica Unit Bundle to teach the Inca, Maya, and Aztec as well as my CSI World History Bundle! Students are engaged with a short video to s
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5th - 8th
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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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