8th Grade Ancient History Resources

Ancient Romans used to celebrate the winter with the holiday known as Saturnalia. This holiday season, introduce your students to the week long festival celebrated in Ancient Rome!

This ready to print and teach activity set includes:

• A lesson plan
• A two page story about Saturnalia
• Four reflection questions
• A Poetry Prompt
• Three different word search puzzles
• Answer keys for word searches
• Three different crossword puzzles
• Answer keys for crosswords

This winter, engage your students with a fun activity that is also educational! This resource can be used in both the secondary social studies classroom and in language arts!

This activity set is great for:

• Winter Holiday work
• Learning about ancient civilizations
• Extension activities
• Centers
• Substitute work
• and 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.

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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Are you ready to review world history vocabulary and send your students on a top secret mission with an engaging, exciting, and strategic game that is sure to become a class favorite? Then, CODEWORD is right for you!

In this classroom take on the fast-paced, spy-themed party game game "Codenames," students compete on teams as spymasters and secret agents to uncover the correct vocabulary terms using only codewords!

This game covers topics in Prehistory, River Valley Civilizations, Classical Civilizations, World Religions, The Middle Ages, Chinese History, The Gunpowder Empires, The Renaissance and Reformation, The Age of Exploration, World Revolutions, Industrialization and Imperialism, World Wars, Cold War and Post-War Independence, and more!

All materials you need are included, ready to be printed and cut out for hours of fun gameplay!

Included in this product:

• Game Instructions

• 340+ Vocabulary Cards

• 8 Blue Agent Cards • 10 3x3 Key Cards (5 labeled "Blue," 5 labeled "Red")

• 8 Red Agent Cards • 10 5x5 Key Cards (for more challenging gameplay)

• 1 Double Agent Card

• 7 Bystander Cards

• 1 Assassin Card

*All materials are labeled to allow for black & white printing of materials.

Make using and working with symbolism collaborative, fun and educational (Meets CCSS) with this interactive writing project that focuses on 850 B.C. and the discovery of the Snake Circle: Includes: 1. KWL Chart 2. Extra Resources: Take a tour of Ancient Greece, learn about the lives of adults and children, and watch videos to understand the time period of 850 B.C. 3. Uncover its origin: The Snake Circle object came from the days of Homer, so explore its meaning with the use of two symbolism sheets. 4. Discuss and interpret the Snake Circle shield handout. 5. Write stories: choose a genre; then Peer Workshop essays 6. Color the shields--review students' colorful examples 7. Display for all to enjoy! Comes with: handouts to complete writings, students' samples, and class project photos. Everything needed for writing fun! Excellent for teaching how to interpret and use symbolism, reinforce concepts and skills, and working with multigenres. Combination of historical technology resources with writing and using literal concepts.

The project is divided into fourteen sections, including the front pages. Sections include Language/Population, Habitat/Geography, Family Structure, Government, and several others. Each section has a list of criteria and questions that must be answered to complete the section.

I would expect a single student to take about ten weeks, with a weekly goal (perhaps a little faster) of completing one section.

There is a score for each section and teacher info on ways to make it work.

The project contains a cover sheet, a teacher's page, two student pages and a sheet to help students select an appropriate civilization.

There is also a list of civilizations that have an abundance of information available on line.

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)

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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Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about soils and weathering? This Aztec, Inca & Maya Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore all three of the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (where they were located, when they flourished, achievements, etc.). The article includes essential vocabulary like terrace farming, irrigation, chinampas, aqueducts, astronomy and hieroglyphics, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

• Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
• Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
• Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts about the various civilizations).
• Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

• Improve their reading comprehension.
• Strengthen critical thinking skills.
• Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

• Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
• Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
• Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya ancient civilizations, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on the Inca, Mayan & Aztec civilizations which is studied in the 5th grade curriculum under the following standards:

• 5.1 The first humans in the Western Hemisphere modified their physical environment as well as adapted to their environment. Their interactions with their environment led to various innovations and to the development of unique cultures.
• 5.1a Various forms of scientific evidence suggest that humans came to North America approximately 25,000 to 14,000 years ago and spread southward to South America.
• 5.1b Human populations that settled along rivers, in rainforests, along oceans, in deserts, on plains, in mountains, and in cold climates adapted to and made use of the resources and environment around them in developing distinct ways of life.
• 5.1c Early peoples living together in settlements developed shared cultures with customs, beliefs, values, and languages that give identity to the group. These early peoples also developed patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Aztec, Inca & Maya Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

The Mighty Nile: Unveiling the Lifeblood of Ancient Egypt (Reading Comprehension Worksheet)

Embark on a Journey Down the Nile!
This engaging reading comprehension worksheet dives into the heart of Ancient Egypt, exploring the mighty Nile River and its profound impact on this remarkable civilization. Students will discover how the Nile's annual floods, transportation routes, and cultural significance shaped every aspect of Egyptian life.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the critical role of the Nile River in Ancient Egypt's success.
• Understand the impact of the Nile on agriculture, transportation, and religion.
• Develop critical thinking skills through primary source analysis.
• Gain a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity of ancient civilizations.

Perfect for:

• World History or Social Studies Classes (Grade 5-8+)
• Cross-curricular Connections to Geography or Science
• Engaging Sub Plans or Independent Research Activities
• Boosting Student Understanding of Ancient Societies

Content-Rich & Engaging:

• Informative Text: Provides a clear overview of the Nile's influence on various aspects of Ancient Egyptian life.
• Primary Source Integration: Offers an excerpt from the Papyrus of Ipuwer, showcasing the consequences of a failed Nile flood.
• Variety of Questions: Multiple Choice, Matching, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short Answer questions promote comprehension and analysis.
• Answer Key: Ensures easy lesson planning and assessment.

Aligned with Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.2 Identify the main topic of a text and explain how it is developed.
• CCSS.SS.5.E. Describe the geographical features that helped create and sustain ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia and Egypt.

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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.

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This No-Prep lesson on the learning what Ancient Greek Gods Became Roman Gods and did their names change? It is a great edition to your Ancient Egypt study as part of any ancient civilisations programs.

Immerse your students in the fascinating world of the Ancient Greek gods and how Ancient Rome adopted and incorporated conquered gods into their culture.

Resource included:

• 10 Ancient Greek Gods
• Name bank of the Roman god's names
• Role explanation
• Answer key
• Can extended with a colouring activity

Australian Curriculum Links:

Significant beliefs, values and practices of the ancient Greeks, with a particular emphasis on ONE of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs ACDSEH036

Significant beliefs, values and practices of the ancient Romans, with a particular emphasis on ONE of the following areas: everyday life, warfare, or death and funerary customs ACDSEH039

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Each worksheet includes additional questions on the front side, a writing activity or table to complete, on the backside some include a PRIMARY SOURCE or an ART ACTIVITY or an INTERACTIVE WRITING PROMPT. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

ANCIENT EGYPT VIDEO PLAYLIST THAT GOES DIRECTLY WITH WORKSHEETS: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWWndCnip3V0Hf1UL3-zbNVqmcJ9BCgTy\&si=OQM0vb7uZt96MbVp

PACKET INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING WORKSHEETS:

• Geography of Ancient Egypt
• Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
• Middle Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
• New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Egyptian Religion
• Ancient Egyptian Society
• Ancient Egyptian Afterlife
• The Great Pyramid of Giza
• The Rosetta Stone
• Decline of Ancient Egypt

Do you need an engaging and unique activity for Women's History Month? Do you want your students to have fun learning about the goddesses of mythology? Then download this Ancient Greece Goddesses a Mythology Research Activity WebQuest!

With this WebQuest, students will research the Titans & Olympians, mythological monsters, modern-day connections, relationships to the solar system, words based on mythology, symbols, reflections, and more! The best part? This WebQuest focuses on the female members of Greek mythology! Some research questions students will locate easily while others they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

Please click here for the WebQuest featuring both gods and goddesses: Ancient Greece Mythology Research Activity WEBQUEST

When you purchase this scavenger hunt resource, you'll receive the activity in both print and digital formats. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

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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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The Winter Solstice in Egypt was a celebration of the sun god Amun-Ra. This holiday season, introduce your students to how the solstice was present at the Temple of Karnak. This ready to print and teach activity set includes:

• A lesson plan
• A two page introduction to the Winter Solstice in Karnak
• Five reflection questions
• Three different word search puzzles
• Answer keys for word searches
• Three different crossword puzzles
• Answer keys for crosswords

This winter, engage your students with a fun activity that is also educational! This resource can be used in both the secondary social studies classroom and in language arts!

This activity set is great for:

• Winter Holiday work
• Learning about ancient civilizations
• Extension activities
• Centers
• Substitute work
• and more!

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.

These 8 pre-numbered maps and 16 quizzes will save you hours upon hours of creation and make preparation for assessing students on geographic locations effortless. Each has been designed with a numbered map, reproducible answer sheet and teacher’s answer key.

When the class reaches the larger continents such as Europe, Asia, and Africa, it is suggested that the instructor assess the student in sections or regions before assessing them over the entire continent. This will allow students to learn a sections/regions of countries at a time rather than overwhelming students with learning the entire continent at once.

These can be used over and over again throughout the year!

Thank you in advance for your purchase. I hope these will save you time so that you can regain some of your personal time. Enjoy!

Includes 42 Pages:

• Canada & United States
• Central America
• South America
• Western & Eastern Europe
• Continent of Europe
• Western & Southern Asia
• Central & Eastern Asia
• South East Asia
• Continent of Asia
• North Africa
• North & East Africa
• South Africa
• Western Africa
• Continent of Africa

Do you need to have your students retake the quiz, but need to modify the test to be different, check out Make Your Own Map Quiz.

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Embark on a comprehensive exploration of one of history's most influential civilizations with our Mesopotamia Bundle. This set includes three detailed worksheets covering key aspects of Mesopotamian history, geography, and cultural contributions. Perfect for middle and high school students, this bundle provides a complete understanding of the early developments in Mesopotamia.

Bundle Includes:

• Worksheet 2.1: Introduction to River Valley Civilizations
  Provides a foundational overview of river valley civilizations, with a focus on the significance of these early societies in human history. Engaging reading passages, bolded key terms, diverse comprehension questions, and visual aids are included to facilitate learning.

• Worksheet 2.2: Mesopotamia: Geography and Early Settlements
  Delves into the geographical features that shaped Mesopotamia and the development of its early settlements. Detailed passages, key terms, varied questions, and relevant images help students grasp the importance of geography in the rise of this civilization.

• Worksheet 2.3: Mesopotamia: Sumerians and Their Contributions
  Explores the rich history and lasting contributions of the Sumerians, one of Mesopotamia's most significant cultures. This worksheet features comprehensive reading passages, highlighted vocabulary, a variety of comprehension questions, and supporting visuals to bring the Sumerians' legacy to life.

• Worksheet 2.4: Mesopotamia: Babylon and Hammurabi

Explore the rise of Babylon and the significance of the Code of Hammurabi with our detailed "Mesopotamia: Babylon and the Code of Hammurabi" worksheet. Designed for middle and high school students, this resource provides an in-depth look at one of history's earliest and most influential legal codes, along with the civilization that produced it.

Product Features:

• Engaging and Comprehensive Content: Each worksheet offers full-page, content-rich reading passages that are divided into clear, subtitle-organized paragraphs for easy comprehension.
• Highlighted Key Terms: Essential vocabulary terms are bolded throughout the text, with definitions provided at the end for better understanding and retention.
• Diverse Comprehension Questions: A mix of multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short answer questions cater to different learning styles and ensure thorough assessment.
• Visual Aids: Each worksheet includes 2-3 relevant images that illustrate key aspects of Mesopotamian history, geography, and culture, aiding visual learners and enhancing engagement.
• Lesson Objectives: Clear learning objectives are outlined at the beginning of each worksheet, guiding students through the material and helping them achieve specific educational goals.
• Warm-Up Questions: Engaging questions at the start of each worksheet activate prior knowledge and set the stage for deeper learning.

Ideal For:

• Comprehensive study of Mesopotamian history and culture
• Classroom resources and homework assignments
• Homeschooling curriculum enrichment
• Test preparation and review

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the Inca, Mayan & Aztec civilizations which is studied in the 5th grade curriculum under the following standards:

• 5.1 The first humans in the Western Hemisphere modified their physical environment as well as adapted to their environment. Their interactions with their environment led to various innovations and to the development of unique cultures.
• 5.1a Various forms of scientific evidence suggest that humans came to North America approximately 25,000 to 14,000 years ago and spread southward to South America.
• 5.1b Human populations that settled along rivers, in rainforests, along oceans, in deserts, on plains, in mountains, and in cold climates adapted to and made use of the resources and environment around them in developing distinct ways of life.
• 5.1c Early peoples living together in settlements developed shared cultures with customs, beliefs, values, and languages that give identity to the group. These early peoples also developed patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, complete the tasks to solve the mystery word and four digit code to collect ancient treasures lost in these civilizations. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code. Once they have completed the scavenger hunt they will receive a half sheet of paper stating that they have found and collected the treasures!

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!