Less than $5 6th Grade Ancient History Activities (by price, low to high)

How to read Egyptian Hieroglyphics:

In this activity students will practice the direction in which Egyptian Hieroglyphics are read. Students will learn that Egyptian Hieroglyphics are read in different directions based on different situations. Students will then work their way through a maze based on the information they learn.

There are two different versions of the same maze, one has just one type of hieroglyphics and the other has five types.

This is a great activity for bell ringers, early finishers, or wrapping up an Egyptian unit.

Follow up questions which allow for students to make connections and increase rigor.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard: 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Two versions of the same maze with information about how to read Egyptian Hieroglyphics.
• Answer Key.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Easy prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Two versions of the same maze.
• Follow up questions add rigor.
• Great for bell ringers, early finishers, or centers.

Explore the traditions of Ancient Egyptian burial chambers:

Students will learn about shabtis and how Ancient Egyptians used them as models of those who would do their chores in the afterlife. Students will read an informational text concerning shabtis and then create their own. This taps into their creativity.

Students can create shabtis for either a week or a month.

Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Informational Text.
• Student instructions.
• Two versions of activity template.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Informational text.
• Engaging, creative activity.

Conquer Mountains, Captivate Minds: Unveiling the Inca's Engineering Marvels!

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of the Inca Empire, where ingenious engineering feats tamed treacherous landscapes and shaped a legendary civilization!

This engaging reading comprehension worksheet delves into:

• Masters of the Mountains: Explore how the Incas defied harsh terrain, building roads, cities, and agricultural wonders against all odds.
• The Qhapaq Ñan: A Road Like No Other: Unravel the secrets of this sprawling network, marveling at its construction techniques and impact on trade, communication, and military power.
• Machu Picchu: City in the Clouds: Discover the architectural brilliance of this "Lost City," from its earthquake-resistant design to its sophisticated water management system.
• Beyond Roads and Cities: Dive deeper into Inca innovations like suspension bridges, irrigation canals, and terraced farming, showcasing their mastery of diverse engineering challenges.
• A Case Study: Qorikancha, the Sun Temple: Analyze this stunning religious center, appreciating its intricate stonework, astronomical alignment, and cultural significance.

Engage students with:

• Multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
• Primary source analysis with thought-provoking discussion prompts.
• Comparison and contrast activity with other civilizations like the Romans.
• Comprehensive answer key for easy assessment.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain knowledge about the remarkable engineering achievements of the Inca Empire.
• Analyze primary sources and develop critical thinking and research skills.
• Understand how geography and cultural values influenced Inca technological advancements.
• Appreciate the enduring legacy of the Incas and their ingenuity in the face of adversity.

Common Core Standards:

• Reading: RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10
• Writing: W.5.2, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.6, W.5.8
• Social Studies: SS.5.G.2.1, SS.5.G.3.1, SS.5.H.2.1, SS.5.H.4.1

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A great resource to use when introducing early civilizations! Students rank the 8 features of a civilization, think of modern-day examples, and explain their opinion!

Students rank these features:

• Cities
• Organized Gov't
• Religion
• Job Specialization
• Social Classes
• Writing/records
• Art/Architecture
• Public works

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This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey through Greek Mythology with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.

Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.

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Are you looking for a way to incorporate some movement into your lesson on the Stone Age? Try out this Stone Age Scavenger Hunt that focuses on the basic facts.

How to use this product:

Cut the 10 cards and place them around the classroom.

Groups of students will start at different 'letters' to avoid congestion.

Have students record their answers on the recording sheet.

If students find their way back to their original card, they will know (and you will too!) that they have completed the scavenger hunt successfully.

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Getting to know the Ancient Israelites:

Students will read informational text concerning the development of Judaism and the rise of the Ancient Israelites. After reading the text students will answer questions about what they have read. Students will be engaged in coloring a picture of a Jewish temple based on a code made by their answers to the questions. This activity could be completed individually or with a partner.

After students complete the color sheet, they can be hung in a display. The class can also complete follow up questions which add rigor and help students make connections. These questions can be used with early finishers, as a written assignments, or to lead class discussion.

Students will gain a general understanding of the Ancient Israelites.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.2.

What is included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Informational text.
• Questions reviewing the informational text.
• Color Sheet.
• Follow up questions.
• Answer Keys.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for the teacher.
• Engaging for students.
• Helps students make connections.
• Create a great display.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

Students enjoy learning about Roman Gods and Goddesses:

Students will complete an information sheet concerning a Roman god or goddess. They will determine what the deity was responsible for and how they were celebrated. Students will also determine relationships between Roman deities.

Students will connect the Roman gods and goddesses to present day by discovering what things are named for the god or goddess and reaching their own conclusions as to why.

Students will use their own creativity to draw a representation of the deity which they have been assigned.

Roman gods and goddesses included:

• Jupiter
• Mercury
• Neptune
• Pluto
• Apollo
• Terra
• Venus
• Minerva
• Juno
• Diana
• Ceres
• Mars
• Vulcan
• Vesta
• Artemis
• Bacchus
• Cupid
• Cybele
• Janus

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies standard 6.H.2.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• An information sheet for each god or goddess.
• Rubric.

How this product is useful:

• Make connections between Ancient Rome and present day.
• Engaging for students.
• Low prep for teachers.
• Aligns with 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 16.

Practice making inferences while studying Ancient Egypt:

Students will use clues provided on a timeline to determine which Ancient Egyptian Era is being described. Teachers could choose to allow students to use references to help complete the timeline.

This is a great review activity that would be best completed with a partner or small group. Students need to practice how to make inferences and this is a great way to do that.

Students can complete the timeline as a cut and paste activity or a digital Google Slide activity. Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Era label worksheet.
• Timeline worksheet.
• Follow up questions.
• Links to Google Slide Activity.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Hands on for students.
• Great partner work.
• Practice inference and communication skills.
• Make connections with modern day.

Teach your students about the art of Ancient Egyptian Mummification in a way that they will never forget! Perfect for Ancient World History, Ancient Cultures, Halloween, and whenever you teach about mummies!

This resource includes:

• A material list with notes
• Sample material lists for 20 students and 120 students in groups
• Steps for Mummification
• Steps for Mummification with annotations, further information, and resources
• Eulogy template with example

This is a part of a larger resource that includes an illustrated and detailed presentation in the afterlife and steps for mummification!

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• or both in the Ancient Egypt Vocabulary Game BUNDLE!

Hieroglyphs aren't just for ancient civilizations:

Students will make observations of the modern world and record modern hieroglyphics (pictograms) onto a recording sheet. They then can take the pictograms and use them to tell their stories like the Ancient Egyptians did.

Students will enjoy sharing what they observed with their classmates.

Follow up questions add rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard: 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Activity worksheet.
• Story worksheet.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product helpful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Great practice of observational skills.
• Students use creativity when telling their story.
• Follow up questions add rigor.

Engaging in research about Greek Gods and Goddesses:

Students will practice research skills while learning about the Greek gods and goddesses. Teachers will be provided with links to research sites which they can share with students. Students will create an infographic concerning the information they learn.

Questions which students will research the following topics:

• patronage
• symbol
• relationships
• human personality trait represented
• image
• interesting fact

Student will use their creativity to create an interesting infographic about their chosen god or goddess. These infographics will make a fun display for the class.

Follow up questions can be used for early finishers, as written work, or as class discussion starters. These questions increase rigor and help students to make connections.

Students will learn about and present information pertaining to Greek gods and goddesses.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1, 6.H.2.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Research site links.
• Student information and instructions.
• 11 Greek god and goddess infographic template.
• Rubric.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Good research practice.
• Students can use their creativity.
• Engaging activity.
• Follow up questions help make connections and increase rigor.

Language study with the Rosetta Stone:

Students can practice working with a variety of languages in the context of the Rosetta Stone. Students will read about how the Rosetta Stone helped archaeologists translate and understand Egyptian Hieroglyphics. They will then create their own Rosetta Stone.

They can complete one of three activities requiring different amounts of languages: one activity contains Egyptian Hieroglyphics and English, one contains just Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the final contains no provided text. Provided text is "Mary had a little lamb."

Follow up questions allow for increased rigor. Students will also use these questions to help them make connections.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Links to translator sites.
• Student text and instructions.
• Three versions of Rosetta Stone.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for students.
• Engaging language practice.
• Great wrap up activity concerning Hieroglyphics.

Engaging Wrap Up Activities about Egyptian Hieroglyphics:

These engaging activities are designed to get students interested in Egyptian Hieroglyphics. Products include:

• How to read hieroglyphics maze.
• Make your own Rosetta Stone.
• Modern hieroglyphics.

Students will read informational text with necessary directions. They will then complete the activities which can be displayed and shared with the class.

Follow up questions add rigor and help students make connections.

Aligns with 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 6 and Indiana Social Studies Standard 6.H.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Necessary links.
• Student activity worksheet.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Great hieroglyphics review.

This ready to print and use activity has students analyze cave paintings from Tsodilo Hills Botswana using a Primary Source Analysis format. Perfect for prehistory lessons and understanding primary sources, this acts as as a stand alone lesson or can be expanded to include art, writing, geography skills and more!

This resource includes:

• An instruction page with questions
• The ABCs of Primary Source Analysis catered for this assignment
• Four photos of cave paintings taken by the author
• An Answer Key with answers to the questions, primary source analysis, and highlighted copies of the cave paintings
• A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the assignment
• An editable lesson plan

You can use this assignment for centers activities, small group review activities, reinforcing primary source skills, enrichment, extension, sub plans, portfolio assignments, and many more!

This is a lesson on Ancient Greece. Students will read about the Greek contributions to Western culture, the city-states of Athens and Sparta, Art and Culture, and Government, and then answer the questions that follow. Also included is a map activity about Ancient Greece.

Este PowerPoint esta en espanol para usar en la casa o con escuela dominical. Cubre el topico como Dios creo el mundo. Comenza con preguntas y picturas de como el mundo piensa que formo. Despues hay discripcion y picturas de los 7 dias de creacion de la Biblia como Dios hizo. En los ultimos slides tiene preguntas de revisar y y ideas para practicar con los ninos. Tiene muchos colores para capturer los ninos. Puedes usar diferente formas para ensenar con eso o solamente le la cuenta de la Biblia con este picturas. This is a PowerPoint in Spanish that can be used at home or in Sunday School to teach about Creation. It starts out by showing the theories of how the world thinks everything was formed and then shows the Biblically based Creation using statements and pictures. At the end, there are review questions and ways for students to practice the Creation story.

Looking for a fun and educational way to introduce your students to global cultures? Our Traditional Costumes Coloring Pages are the perfect resource! These pages feature detailed illustrations of traditional costumes from around the world, offering a creative way to learn about diverse cultures.

• Global Representation: Includes costumes from American, Indian, Mexican, Korean, Argentine, Indonesian, Turkish, Swedish, Nepali, and Russian cultures.
• Engaging and Educational: Perfect for enhancing cultural awareness through art.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom activities, homeschool, or at-home learning.

These coloring pages are a fantastic way to celebrate diversity and spark curiosity about the world’s rich cultural heritage!

IN ADDITION, this resource includes a helpful tip sheet about "Child Development and Play Activities." Through this resource, parents will gain practical insights into how different types of play contribute to their child's overall development. The information sheet provides simple and engaging ideas for fostering cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through play. By incorporating these activities, young learners can develop essential skills while enjoying the fun and creativity that play brings to their everyday lives.

Your students will master Mesopotamia vocabulary with this ready to print and cut matching game!

This resource includes:

• 24 premade sets of cards (vocabulary term and a matching definition)
• Premade backs of cards for duplex printing
• 8 editable pairs for you to personalize the game for your classroom
• A teacher guide of terms and definitions
• A lesson plan
• A blank student guide of terms
• A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the cards

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**Vocabulary included** Artisans - Bartering - Bronze - City States - Cultural Diffusion - Cuneiform - Drought - Dynasty - Empire - Fertile - Crescent - Floodplain - Irrigation - King - Pictograph - Polytheism - Priest-Kings - Reign - Scribe - Semiarid - Silt - Stele - Stylus - Surplus - Ziggurat

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Easy to use, this activity is not only great for gamifying your lessons, but is also a multimodal approach, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills!

Use this resource for:

• centers activities
• small groups
• review activities
• preloading vocabulary
• reinforcing terms
• and more!

This product is related to the Four Ancient River Valley Civilizations. They include Ancient Egypt, Ancient Middle East, Ancient India, and Ancient China. Students will use the Ancient River Valley Civilizations Readings to fill in the Comparison Graphic Organizer about topics such as the Names, Rivers, Economy, Social Structures, Religion, Government, and Technology/Inventions.