Less than $5 6th Grade Ancient History Printables (by date, latest first)

Take an extensive look at the Ancient Roman Empire with these three-part detailed PowerPoint notes and printable foldable, filled with guided notes, video questions, and graphic organizers!

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• The Roman Empire - Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
• Ancient Rome and the Rise of Christianity Test
• Justinian's Code - Interactive Lesson with Peardeck
• Exploring Empires! Historical Research Project

Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to The Roman Empire!

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A great resource for covering the geography of the Indian subcontinent, the history of the Indus River Valley civilizations, and the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism! Foldable includes guided notes, comprehension questions, graphic organizers, and a map of the Indian subcontinent!

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Check out these related resources from The Classroom Globetrotter!

• Prehistory and Early Civilization - Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
• Studying World Religions! - Independent Research Handouts
• Exploring Empires! Historical Research Project

Use this crossword and word search combo to review key terms relating to prehistory, The Neolithic Revolution, and early civilization!

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This is a 44-page set of comprehension questions to accompany the Steck-Vaughn textbook "History of Our World: Volume 1 - The Ancient World".

For each chapter in the textbook, there is one page of multiple choice questions and one page of short answer questions.

There is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Worksheets for nonfiction books:

* Carl Sagan: Cosmos

* I Am Malala

* Malala's Magic Pencil

* Roald Dahl: Boy (Tales of Childhood)

* Roald Dahl: Going Solo

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 1

* Steck-Vaughn textbook: History of our World Volume 2

* Elie Wiesel: Night

* Susan Wise Bauer: Volume 1 (Ancient Times)

An Advancements of the Maya Civilization Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new Mesoamerica history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource: Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks An informational text or reading comprehension passage A true or false fact sheet & maze A crossword puzzle A timeline activity & answer key A wordsearch puzzle Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about the Maya advancements and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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This resource is great for: Team-building activities Group work Research projects Reading comprehension Emergency sub plans Independent work Introducing a new topic

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A Chichen Itza Escape Room activity. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, starting a new Maya Empire history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.

The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.

Included in this resource: Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks An informational text or reading comprehension passage A true or false fact sheet & maze A crossword puzzle A timeline activity & answer key A wordsearch puzzle Teacher answer sheets for each task

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In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Chichen Itza and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.

In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.

In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.

In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.

Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.

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This resource is great for: Team-building activities Group work Research projects Reading comprehension Emergency sub plans Independent work Introducing a new topic

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Transform your classroom into a captivating historical adventure with these Ancient Rome Themed Labels, Desk Tags, and Name Tags. Elevate your Back to School Classroom Decor by incorporating a touch of history into your organization. This editable product offers a myriad of versatile tags, from round to rectangle shapes, adorned with ancient Roman designs, making it a perfect resource for labeling classroom supplies, student cubbies, teacher materials, bulletin boards and more. Whether you're introducing Ancient Rome to your students or simply enhancing your classroom decor, these tags provide a seamless blend of functionality and historical charm. Personalize them by adding your students names by typing in PowerPoint or handwritten after printing. These 18 unique Ancient Rome designs will not only organize your classroom but also add an element of excitement and curiosity. Your classroom will exude a sense of timeless exploration, and you can even create your own gift tags, label desks, and infuse a bit of ancient flair into your art displays. Embrace the allure of Ancient Rome in your classroom decor and organizational efforts!

This product includes:

• editable templates in Powerpoint,

• print version in PDF.

• 18 square labels with no background,

• 18 square labels with color background,

• 18 circle labels with no background,

• 18 circle labels with color background,

• 6 rectangle labels with lines,

• 6 labels with numbers and alphabet letters,

• 4 small number line and alphabet tags,

• 10 rectangle tags.

To edit this product open it with Microsoft Powerpoint, Google Slides or Keynote on your computer. Choose any font you like and simply type in your text. Editable refers to the *text* within the file being customisable. Images and color palettes are not editable. Simply type into the text boxes provided or add in your own to edit.

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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.

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.

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 research skills with Athens and Sparta:

Research skills are important to learn and practice at this level. This Venn diagram focused on Athens and Sparta engages students in research practice. They will learn about these ancient city-states while practicing their compare and contrast skills.

Teachers will receive links for research sites, one which includes a video. They can share these sites with their students to help guide the research process. Students can then complete the process of research.

Follow up questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or to begin class discussions. These questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

Students will research and organize information about Athens and Sparta.

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

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Research site links.
• Student instructions.
• Venn Diagram Template.
• Answer Key with possible answers.

How is this product helpful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Good practice of research skills.
• Follow up questions help students make connections.

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.

Help students understand the earliest humans:

Students need to understand what breakthroughs needed to made in order for humans to become community builders.

Students will read events and use context clues to infer an order of these events by completing a timeline. This timeline begins with the discovery of fire and ends with prehistoric peoples building farms and communities. Students will determine what dictates the order of the events, which discovery or invention led to the next discovery or invention.

This activity is provided as a printable worksheet and a Google Slide activity. The digital activity is easy to assign in Google Classroom or Google Drive.

Follow up questions increase student rigor. These questions can be used for early finishers, group activity, written assignment, or to begin class discussion.

This is a great summary activity and can be used at the end of a early human lesson.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Printable worksheet activity.
• Google Slide link.
• Answer Key.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Great inference practice.
• Great timeline practice.
• Useful summary activity.
• Helpful review of early humans.

Review Ancient Greek City-States Creatively:

Students will read informational text to review what they have learned concerning Ancient Greek city-states. This text is also a good overview of city-states for those students who haven't learned about Ancient Greek city-states. This informational text sheet also includes instructions about the project.

Students will use their creativity to make a map of their own city-state and fill out an information sheet detailing the specifics of their city-state. Students will determine government, class system, education, economy, and other important facets of their city-states. Can be completed individually, with a partner, or in a group.

Follow up questions are provided for early finishers, written assignment, or to start classroom discussion. These questions increase rigor and allows for students to make connections.

Students will demonstrate their knowledge of Ancient Greek city-states by creating their own.

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

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Informational text.
• Map template.
• Personal city-state information sheet.
• Rubric.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Can be completed individually, with a partner, or with a group.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.
• Students can use creativity.

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.

Review Famous Greeks in this "Old Maid" based game:

Students will match pictures of Famous Ancient Greeks from the Golden Age with the descriptions of their accomplishments while avoiding the Trojan Horse to win this game. This game is best for groups of 3-4. Directions for alternate uses of the cards are provided for those who do not have the time for a full game.

This engaging activity helps review the most influential members of the Greek Golden Age. Students can complete this as a unit review, early finisher activity, or center activity. Classes can discuss the matches prior to play to help students remember the Greeks involved.

Proper matches sheet provided for the teacher.

Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections. These can be completed as early finishers, a written assignment, or to lead class discussion.

Students will review famous Greeks by matching them with their accomplishments.

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

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Game instructions.
• Printable cards.
• Alternate activity directions.
• Follow up questions.

Who is this product helpful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Fun game for students.
• Alternate activities included.
• Great review.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

Research Alexander the Great and decide:

Students will research Alexander the Great and then decide if he was great good or great bad. They will use a graphic organizer to organize their data and then present their position.

Students can complete a poster, Google Slide presentation, essay, or debate. Printable information/instruction sheets are provided for each project. A digital version includes information and instructions for the Google Slide activity.

Students will be practice making informed opinions based on research.

Follow up questions increase rigor and help students make connections.

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

Students will research Alexander the Great and determine if he was "great good" or "great bad", then they will present their position.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Research site links.
• Student information and instruction sheet for each project.
• Graphic Organizers for research.
• Link to Google Slide activity.
• Rubrics.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for for teachers.
• Practice research skills.
• Students practice making informed opinions based in fact.
• Good practice of presenting information.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

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.