7th Grade Ancient History Graphic Organizers

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!

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.

This product is related to the 3 Major Early Central and South American Civilizations. They include the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations. Students will use the Early Central and South American Civilizations Readings to fill in the Comparison Graphic Organizer about topics such as the Location, Time Period, Cities, Economy, Social Structures, Religion, Government, and Technology/Inventions.

Are you hoping to teach your students about the GRAPES of Civilization? If so, this is the resource for you! This GRAPES Resource Bundle includes everything you need to teach G.R.A.P.E.S ...reading activity, cheat sheet & guiding questions, reference cards, + 3 GRAPES graphic organizers/activities.

This packet includes the following fun and beautifully designed 6 resources

• GRAPES Reading Activity
• GRAPES Cheat Sheet & Guiding Questions
• GRAPES Reference Cards
• GRAPES Graphic organizers/activities

The components of G.R.A.P.E.S. that are included in this bundle are:

• Geography
• Religion
• Achievements
• Politics
• Economics
• Social Structure

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Challenge and excite your students with this comprehensive and engaging Prehistory and Early Civilizations Mega Bundle! This exclusive bundle combines in-depth reading comprehension with a wide variety of interactive activities, providing everything you need to explore prehistory and early civilizations in your classroom. Designed for middle and high school students, this mega bundle covers key topics including prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and the River Valley Civilizations of Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India.

Product Features:

• Comprehensive Reading Passages: Each worksheet includes detailed, content-rich reading passages with bolded key terms, subtitles, and definitions to aid student understanding.
• Engaging Interactive Activities: From foldables and graphic organizers to crossword puzzles and hands-on projects, students will stay engaged as they learn about early human history.
• PowerPoints and Visual Aids: Use visually appealing PowerPoints and other visual tools to bring history to life and make complex topics accessible to all students.
• Assessment Tools: Unit quiz and answer keys are included to easily assess student progress and understanding of key concepts.
• Lesson Objectives: Each worksheet and activity includes clear learning objectives to guide instruction and focus on essential historical concepts.
• Creative Projects and Games: Recap topics with best-selling projects and games that your students are sure to love!

Topics Covered:

• Prehistory
• The Neolithic Revolution
• River Valley Civilizations: Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, and India

Ideal For:

• Comprehensive study of prehistory and early human civilizations
• Engaging classroom activities, projects, and homework assignments
• Enriching homeschooling curriculum
• Preparation for exams and unit reviews

Bring Prehistory to life in your class with this centers bundle! Have students practice vocabulary recognition with a ready to print and cut matching game, integrate ELA in a prehistory story assignment, work on geography skills while mapping cave paintings online, and use the tools of historians and anthropologists while analyzing primary sources.

Centers are a great way to keep students engaged while introducing a variety of information and skills.

In addition to the four activities included, this bundle introduces a Prehistory Centers Teaching Guide which includes:

1. An overview of the centers as activities working together
2. A planning guide describing the skills, knowledge, materials, and grading for each center
3. A plan for introducing the centers along with directions for the INCLUDED fully editable centers introduction powerpoint slide
4. A guide on timing of centers based on class schedules
5. Center Rotation Suggestions for using four or five centers
6. Printable Title Pages for the Centers

****** Also included is a list of 15 Suggested Reflection Questions to use as closure for the centers

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.

World History Ultimate Bundle! Yearlong Activities, Worksheets, Lessons, Games & Projects for Your Classroom

Bring world history to life and save time with this ultimate yearlong bundle! This comprehensive collection includes over 125 engaging activities covering major historical periods, from Prehistory, Ancient Civilizations, and the Middle Ages to World War II and the 21st Century. Designed for middle school, high school, and homeschool students, this bundle provides an extensive range of resources to enhance your world history curriculum, making history interactive, fun, and memorable.

What’s Included:

• Reading Comprehension Worksheets: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical events and figures with guided questions and in-depth analysis.
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• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deep dives into specific historical topics, fostering critical thinking.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Fun ways to reinforce vocabulary and key historical concepts.
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Stay tuned for even more resources added throughout the year as the reading comprehension series continues to expand. Check out the previews to see how these activities can enrich your classroom today!

Do you use GRAPES to teach ancient civilizations? This ready to print and use GRAPES packet helps students organize their thoughts on Mesopotamia using the GRAPES acronym.

This packet includes:

• An editable Lesson Plan
• One page for students to overview the acronym
• Three pages with two letters per page to organize GRAPES information
• Four page answer key. Does A stand for Arts or Achievements? The answer key includes both!
• A page of suggestions for extension and enrichment

Perfect for centers, review, group work, homework, sub plans, organizing notes, and countless other options!

Take your World History students on a comprehensive journey from Prehistory to Classical Civilizations with this mega bundle of interactive resources. Perfect for both teaching and reviewing key concepts in early human history, this bundle is packed with a variety of engaging activities.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. Prehistory
2. Ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia
3. Classical Greece
4. The Roman Empire
5. Vocabulary Review
6. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Reading Comprehension Activities: This is a new product line, currently covering key historical periods from Prehistory to Ancient Greece, with more added throughout the year!
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Challenge and excite your students with these fun and engaging activities as you explore prehistory and early civilizations! This exclusive bundle includes PowerPoints, interactive reading activities, foldables, graphic organizers, crosswords, and much more!

Topics covered include prehistory, the Neolithic Revolution, and River Valley Civilizations (Mesopotamia, China, Egypt, India)

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A great resource that covers the four major river valley civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Indus River Valley) with content categories relating to geography, government, and innovations! Use the notes and chart to ensure students have a foundational knowledge of the RVC period!

Resource includes PowerPoint notes, Graphic Organizer, Warm Up, and Exit Ticket!

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