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Ancient history Common Core RI.5.8 resources
Ancient Mesopotamia: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient Mesopotamia civilization through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated re
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3rd - 8th
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Early Man [Paleolithic]: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Early Man through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions3 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each passa
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Egypt: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Egypt through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions11 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated read
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Greece: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Greece through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions10 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated rea
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle
Ancient Civilizations Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilizations through present day by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 98 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 490 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these
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3rd - 8th
Ancient Civilizations: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient Civilizations through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels fo
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3rd - 8th
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Pompeii and Mt Vesuvius Story and Common Core Worksheet
This article for your Ancient Rome unit tells the fascinating story of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD and how it famously buried the town of Pompeii in ash for the next 1,000+ years. It also features an excellent set of Common Core-aligned questions to gauge student understanding and reading comprehension. This is a great way to help your students become better readers while documenting your use of Common Core strategies and cover history! An editable Google Doc version plus answer key ar
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5th - 8th
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Ancient China: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient China through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient Rome: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about the ancient civilization of Rome through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated readin
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3rd - 8th
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Alexander the Great Reading Passage and Worksheets
Your students will enjoy learning all about Alexander the Great of Ancient Greece with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on Alexander the Great, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about this fierce leader. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you have never used Close Re
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5th - 8th
Ramses the Great Reading Passage & Worksheets
Your students will enjoy learning all about Ramses the Great of Ancient Egypt with this high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a high-interest reading passage and mini unit on Ramses the Great, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about this Ancient Egyptian Pharoah. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!Please see the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included!If you subscribed to the Ma
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5th - 8th
Ancient India: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn all about Ancient India through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels for each p
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3rd - 8th
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Ancient History Independent Reading Comprehension and Sub Resources (Grades 4-8)
Ideal for independent and student-directed learning or use with sub plans! Are you going to be gone from your Grade 4-8 Social Studies/Ancient History classroom for a single day or longer, don't have the time to plan for your absence, and in need of "printable/no prep" Middle School-level history resources for your substitute or for your emergency sub folder? Or do you just need a break from the regular program and want to give your students something new, enjoyable, and different for the day in
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5th - 8th
Ancient Israel: Passages - Distance Learning Compatible
Ancient Israel Differentiated Reading PassagesPrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about the ancient civilization of Israel through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 6 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 30 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions aft
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations: Differentiated Passages Bundle
The Lost City of Atlantis Greek Mythology Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Plato's lost city of Atlantis mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about one of Greek mythologies most compelling mysteries. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence, make inferences, and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain where Atlantis may have been located (if it even existed).This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence
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4th - 7th
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A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Student Worksheet Packet: What Do We Know About Atlantis? (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 30-page, Common Core aligned student workbook for the nonfiction text, What Do We Know About Atlantis? by Emma Carlson Berne. Also includes vocabulary list and vocabulary bookmarks. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.The worksheet packet is divided into 10 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, and discussion questions.IntroductionChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The stu
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4th - 6th
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Ancient Egypt Reading Passages Unit - Comprehension Questions with answers
Ancient Egypt Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages and questions with answer sheets. This resource contains 4 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with answers.A quick overview of topics covered in this resource include:1.) Ancient Egypt- covers the civilisation of Ancient Egypt- the Nile River- how the floods happened and the benefitsKeywords: Civilisation, Nile River, Fertile, Crops, cultivation2.) Society & Social Structure of Ancient Egypt- covers the social hierar
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Ancient Egypt Primary School Bundle of Activities
Story of the Buddha Bundle: Buddhism: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learning
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Your students will enjoy
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4th - 10th
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Egypt 5th Grade Emergency Sub Plans Math English Science for Substitute Binder
This research unit on Egypt is perfect for emergency sub plans, individual research, home school, summer school, enrichment, or a world social studies unit. With a clear lesson outline and specific directions on each page, it's perfect to leave behind or set students up to work on, with meaningful practice in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.This all-inclusive and ready-to-print packet includes:VocabularyReading Comprehension Passage and Graphic OrganizersPartner Reader's Thea
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5th
A Journey to Ancient Greece
A Journey to Ancient Greece consists of six Ancient Greece reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: The Birthplace of Western CivilizationIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Greek civilization. They will learn about:• The geography of Greece• The ancient Greek monarchies• The significance of Greek ci
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5th - 7th
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"The Emperor's Silent Army" by Jane O'Connor Unit
This book is a perfect way to combine both ancient world history and language arts. It's about the first emperor of China and his attempt to live forever and the army he had built to protect his tomb for all eternity.This unit contains absolutely everything you would need to teach this informational text and is also correlated to the common core. Included are: 1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities, 2. Discussion questions for each chapter, 3. Vocabulary test, 4. Modified spelling test,
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5th - 6th
"Where Is Stonehenge?" by True Kelley Unit
This book explains the fascinating mysteries surrounding Stonehenge - focusing on theories about who built it, how it was built, and what purpose it served to those who built it. This is a good way to combine language arts with ancient history/science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit w
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4th - 6th
Ancient Egypt Achievements World History Lesson
Achievements of Ancient Egypt Lesson on physical and cultural characteristics of ancient Egypt, the role of the Nile River, geographical location, cultural achievements, the Great Pyramid of Giza, writing system, trade, symbols, architecture and much more. This pack includes: Physical and cultural characteristics of ancient EgyptThe impact of the Nile River on the development of civilizationGeographical location of ancient EgyptCultural achievements: The Great Pyramid of Giza, writing system, ir
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4th - 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?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
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