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Ancient history graphic organizers for homeschool
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
Doodle Style Notes, The Americas, Aztec, Maya & Inca Summary Activity Set
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of the Americas! Students complete the Aztec, Maya, and Inca doodle note templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit, or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also makes for a
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Aztec Resources Bundle: Interactive Notebook Independent Work Packet
Ancient / World History Interactive Notebook Social Studies BUNDLE
Ancient / World History Interactive Notebook Social Studies BUNDLEThis is a complete set of Ancient World History interactive notebooks with assessments. These INBs include graphic organizers, answer key, and unit assessments. This resource is meant to be used with a textbook or as teacher-led notes.The units included areWhat is Social Studies? Geography, Economics, & Citizenship Early Agricultural Revolution & MesopotamiaAncient Egypt & KushThe Israelites (Ancient Israel) & The
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6th - 8th
Hinduism & Buddhism Notes and PowerPoint Lesson Activity in Ancient India
In this Hinduism and Buddhism lesson, students will complete guided notes with a PowerPoint presentation that teaches all of the essential details from the Hinduism and Buddhism religions, including their similarities and differences.Students are guided through a PowerPoint that compares Hinduism and Buddhism to show their views in a variety of different categories. Students learn about Siddhartha Gautama, the Vedas, Reincarnation, Karma, Dharma, and more! Blank copies of the organizer are also
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5th - 8th
Islam Stations | 5 Pillars of Islam | Quran Hadith Sunni Shia Abu Bakr Kaaba
In this Islam stations resource, students investigate the basic teachings of Islam, including the Five Pillars of Islam, the Qur'an, the Hadith, the Kaaba, Dome of the Rock, Caliphates (Rashidun and Umayyad), Abu Bakr, Sunni and Shia, and much more! Students will examine (readings can be broken into group responsibilities) 11 different short stations to learn about the teachings and big ideas of Islam. Students complete an engaging organizer as they learn about this major world religion.This re
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6th - 9th
Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Timeline Activity for the lives of Egyptian Pharaohs
In this Ancient Egypt Pharaoh's timeline activity, students investigate the accomplishments of Ancient Egypt's 9 most memorable pharaohs and work on timelining skills to place each in the appropriate location. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia activities unit located here bundle!Students analyze Egypt's pharaohs, then place them in the appropriate place on the included timeline! This requires students to thoroughly underst
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5th - 8th
GREEK MYTHOLOGY Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities
Save 30% on this bundle of GREEK MYTHOLOGY informational posters and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! INCLUDED RESOURCES:Greek Mythology Research BrochuresGreek Mythology Black and White PostersGreek Mythology Color PostersGREEK MYTHOLOGY FIGURES:AchillesAndromedaAphroditeApolloArachneAresArtemisAthenaAtlasCronusDemeterDionysusErosGaeaHadesHebeHelen of TroyHeraHerculesHermesHestiaIrisMedusaMinotaurOdysseusPanPandoraPegasusPers
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2nd - 6th
Paleolithic, Neolithic & Agricultural Revolution Historical Snapshot Reading
Discover an invaluable resource that delves into the fascinating transition from the Paleolithic Era to the Agricultural Revolution, all while aligning seamlessly with Common Core standards. This engaging resource offers both a concise, two-page reading and an extended three-page version with clearly defined key concepts that you can choose from!Here's what makes this resource exceptional: Close Reading: Our carefully crafted texts feature generous margins, inviting students to engage actively t
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5th - 9th
Ancient Egypt Map Foldable for Interactive Notebooks
Spice up your Ancient Egypt geography lesson with this fun map foldable activity! This foldable folds on two lines so that the sides meet in the middle to form a map of Ancient Egypt. The foldable then opens up to 3 activities which will sharpen your students’ knowledge about the geography of Ancient Egypt. The activities on the inside are focused on three topics:Natural barriers that protected Ancient EgyptWays the people of Ancient Egypt used the Nile RiverFacts about the Nile River What’s i
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3rd - 9th
Ancient Civilizations GRAPES Posters Ancient Greece Ancient Rome Ancient China
Help your students learn and organize info about ancient civilizations with these G.R.A.P.E.S. posters, guiding questions, and graphic organizers! The GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Poster and Graphic Organizer Set is an easy acronym to organize information for the basic traits of ancient civilizations. G.R.A.P.E.S. is an acronym for:G- GeographyR- ReligionA- AchievementsP- PoliticsE- EconomicsS- Social StructureGRAPES is an effective way to learn and organize information about different civilizat
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6th - 8th
Ancient Greece Geography Gallery Stations | Greek Isolation, Farming, and Growth
In this engaging Ancient Greek Geography resource, students examine NINE statements across three overarching themes that were impacted by the Ancient Greek Geography: isolation, farming, and growth. For each statement, students focus on an overarching question and record relevant details on a graphic organizer matrix that are focused on the central question. Students learn about the impact of the mountainous landscape, their reliance on specialized farming, trade with others, colonies, and much
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5th - 8th
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Doodle Style Notes for Ancient and World History Summary Activity
What a fun way to review the geography, religion, achievements, government/leadership, economy and social classes of different civilizations or eras of Ancient and World History! Students complete the templates after class notes, reading textbook chapters or informational texts, at the end of the unit or even after finishing a chapter test (while waiting for students to finish). This activity is a class favorite that is easy to implement. It's great to share and hang in the classroom. This also
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5th - 12th
Spread of Islam Student Activity | Analyze 5 Reasons for Spread of Islam
In this Spread of Islam lesson, students will understand 5 major reasons that contributed to the spread of Islam throughout Arabia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the rest of the world. Students work individually or in groups on this activity. Students will first read "Five Reasons to Explain the Spread of Islam" to understand the five major reasons. They will then take their "Explaining the Spread of Islam" bubble and create a map off it. Two versions have been included -- either an already creat
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5th - 8th
Judaism History, Beliefs, and Practices Close Reading and Graphic Organizer
Unleash the power of knowledge with this supercharged Ancient History lesson your students will love! Dive deep into the captivating world of Judaism with our Common Core literacy-aligned two-page close reading activity!Explore everything there is to learn about Judaism including:Judaism's beliefs, practices, and historyThe legendary tales of Abraham and MosesThe Israelite's epic exodusThe Diaspora The Ten Commandments PersecutionModern IsraelOur engaging worksheet and Venn diagrams will help st
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6th - 10th
Ancient Rome Emperors Timeline Student Stations Activity
In this engaging Roman Emperors resource, students create a timeline where they focus on 7 of the best (and the worst) Roman Emperors in Ancient Rome to understand the achievements of the Roman Emperors. Students will navigate the 7 emperor stations to learn about the achievements and failings of Octavian (Augustus), Nero, Commodus, Trajan, Hadrian, Diocletian, and Constantine. Upon reading the stations, students will place the emperors and their information on their timelines. ☆ ☆ Get this en
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5th - 8th
Current Events Sample Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizer Informational Text
Dive into current events, student news, informational text, reading strategies, and more with our exclusive sampler from Current Events Response Printables!This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive current event graphic organizers that promise to make learning engaging and effective. Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler for just $1, and if you love it, get your dollar back with the included coupon code for the full version of Current Events Response Printables.It’s our way of sayi
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3rd - 8th
History of Halloween Lesson Guided Reading and Crossword Puzzle Activity
Halloween: What is the History behind this Holiday? (A guide to Halloween!)This Halloween Holiday lesson is included in the 14-lesson Holiday Collection, located here! This pack includes lessons on Johnny Appleseed, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, President's Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Saint Patrick's Day (St Patrick's Day), Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Day! Enjoy these 14 hands-on activities at one great price! ------------------In
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5th - 8th
Disney's Hercules Movie Watching Graphic Organizer
Students fill in the graphic organizer as they watch Disney's Hercules. Students identify characters from the movie and answer questions specific to each character. Students will need some background knowledge in Greek and Roman Mythology. This lesson is best used as a follow up or end of unit activity. Answer key not provided.
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6th - 12th
Indus River Valley Civilization Activity | Ancient India Mohenjo-Daro Harappa
In this Ancient India reading activity on the Indus Valley Civilization, Harappa, and Mohenjo-Daro will work individually or in pairs to complete a graphic organizer regarding the Harappan Civilization in Ancient India. A breaking news article has been included surrounding the discovery of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa guide. The included text highlights the achievement of these two cities and what can be learned from their design!Two versions of student graphic organizer are included for easy diffe
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5th - 8th
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Hinduism & Buddhism: Compare & Contrast: Ancient India: Reading Passages
In this lesson students will compare and contrast the beliefs of Hinduism and Buddhism, and create a graphic organizer to keep track of these findings. In addition, students will use their graphic organizer to help them write an extended response (teacher model included) that explains the similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism.Updated November 2023 to include a Power Point!--> Want all of my ancient civilizations units in one HUGE money-saving (and time-saving) bundle? CLI
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ancient India Unit: Bundle of 25 Lessons: Reading Passages + Activities
Claim Evidence Reasoning History Doodle Style Notes Instruction & Organizers
This item is discounted for the first week! That's less than 23 cents a page!This over 50-page instruction and practice Doodle Note-style resource is graphically rich and fun for students! The first 16 pages includes instructional materials to teach students about claims, evidence, reasoning (CER) and about proper citation. The instructional materials use clear history text examples and include printable guided practice graphic organizers for students to complete. Answer keys are included too! S
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5th - 8th
Ancient Greek Polis Close Reading Guided Notes | Greek Polis Characteristics
In this Ancient Greece "polis" lesson, students read the included reading assignment and complete a guided notes activity on the characteristics of the Greek polis. The overall goal is to teach students the overarching similarities and differences common among the Greek City-States. This is an excellent complement to any study on Ancient Greece!☆ ☆ Get this engaging Greek polis resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Ancient Greece activities unit located here bundle!Included is: P
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5th - 8th
Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Activities and Games
China or Egypt? Students compare and contrast these two ancient civilizations with fun and engaging activities and games!
- Ancient China and Ancient Egypt sort
- 2 Venn Diagrams (one with a word bank, and one without)
- "Identify the Ancient Civilization" activity
- Whose Resource Is It? graphic organizer
- Brain Dump! - students jot down what they know about each civilization
- "I Have, Who Has" Review Game- directions, 26 game cards and
answer key included. What a fun and exciting review
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome | Activities and Games
Greece or Rome? Students compare and contrast these two ancient civilizations with fun and engaging activities and games! -Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Sort-2 Venn Diagrams- one with a word bank and one without-Identify the Ancient Civilization activity-Whose Resource Is It? graphic organizer-“I Have, Who Has” review game with 25 question cards! A fun and exciting way to review that engages all students.***A great resource to supplement your ancient civilizations unit.***This product can als
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
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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.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
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