9th Grade Ancient History Activities

This winter, share with your students the science and history of the Winter Solstice! This READY TO PRINT AND USE activity bundle is holiday inclusive as the Winter Solstice is an astrological phenomena that impacts everyone on earth!

This bundle includes the best seller Roman Saturnalia activity set along with the WInter Solstice at Egypt Karnak, and the newly released creative assignment of Create Your Own Ancient Winter Solstice.

Perfect for the holidays in the classroom and at home!!

This engaging and **enjoyable **activity is designed to motivate students to **review the content **before an assessment on Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Through this Ancient Studies game, students will be prepared for the end of the unit. Or, choose to use this as an end-of-unit alternative assessment. Allow students to use their notes, andtextbooks or simply have them answer game questions to see what knowledge they have retained.

Students will be able to identify:

• Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt on a world map.
• Students will be able to identify the geographic locations of the Middle East and North Africa.
• Students will identify the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates Rivers on a world map and explain why early civilizations developed in those areas.
• Students will compare and contrast human migration influenced by ancient river valleys.
• Students will examine Hammurabi’s code and its significance in the development of an organized government system.
• Students will put in correct sequential order the mummification process used in Ancient Egypt.
• Students will explore the details surrounding the murder of King Tut.

This resource includes both a PDF and a Word document (docx format) that can easily be modified for use in social studies, science, math, language arts, and various other subjects. You can save the game sheet in Word and reuse it throughout the year simply by changing the questions to match the specific content you are studying. Students will have fun while reviewing, keeping them engaged in the process.

While modifying this activity requires creating your own study questions, it can serve as a valuable resource for many years to come.

INCLUDES EDITABLE WORD VERSION

Not to be duplicated, shared, reproduced,** or sold in any form. This is a teacher-created produced under the copyright of Geography & Math Made Easy**

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Total Pages

6 pages

Answer Key

Included

Teaching Duration

1 hour

Looking for fun lessons and activities that will keep your students engaged and your prep-time to a minimum? Then the Ancient Greece and Rome Activity Bundle is right for you!

Enhance your classroom's study of the Ancient/Classical Greek and Roman civilizations with these 16 amazing resources! Save BIG when you purchase this bundle with 16 fun and engaging lessons, assessments, and activities!

Included in the bundle are...

• EIGHT Interactive Reading Lessons (notes, reading passages, built-in warm-ups, review questions, writing prompts, and exit tickets)
• Two sets of PowerPoint Notes with corresponding Foldable Activity and Graphic Organizer
• Worksheets, Crosswords/Word Searches (with answer keys)
• Editable Unit Test (for The Roman Empire Unit)
• Exploring Empires Project (for individual or group assignment)

Topics covered...

• Greek Geography and First Civilizations
• Greek Philosophers
• Athens and Sparta
• Alexander the Great
• Roman Geography
• The Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic
• Julius Caesar
• The Roman Empire
• Roman Emperors
• The Fall of Rome
• Roman Culture, Literature, Language
• Justinian's Code and the Byzantine Empire
• The Latin Language
• Christianity and the Roman Empire
• And more!

Your students will love learning about Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire through these tried and tested activities, suitable for any middle school or high school classroom!

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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Introduce your students to the thrilling no prep Ancient Egyptian Scavenger Hunt! This engaging and interactive activity puts students in the shoes of a detective trying to find a long lost burial site of an unknown pharaoh who was said to have more riches than even King Tutankhamun.

Each student, or group of students, will receive 10 reading task cards related to Ancient Egypt, how the Egyptians modified their environment, how they used their local resources, the role of artifacts and archaeological features. The task is not only to read the cards but to solve 10 questions—the catch is that the answer to each question is found on a different card, encouraging students to read all the information thoroughly.

How It Works:

• Students will need to determine the code word for each card by answering the fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Once all the code words have been found, students must unscramble the letters from each code word to discover the final mystery word.
• In addition, they will collect clues to uncover a 4-digit code, which will help them successfully complete their journey.

Failing to unscramble the mystery word or crack the 4-digit code will result in the tomb remaining sealed forever, and the expedition will be lost to the sands of time. However, completing the mission means students will have made one of the greatest discoveries in history, uncovering the forgotten pharaoh’s solid gold burial site, filled with unimaginable riches, artifacts, and secrets of Ancient Egypt!

What Makes This Activity Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Engaging and Educational: Your students will be excited to play the role of an explorer while learning about Ancient Egypt and how the Egyptians used/modified their environment.
• Critical Thinking Skills: By having to cross-reference information from multiple task cards, students practice comprehension, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• No-Prep Needed: Simply print the task cards and hand them out to your students! It’s ready to go with minimal prep.
• Flexible Usage: This scavenger hunt can be used independently, as a group activity, or even as a fast-finisher task. It works perfectly as a history lesson, or as a fun, educational activity!

Ideal for Different Learning Styles

Whether done individually or in groups, this scavenger hunt provides the perfect opportunity for students to collaborate and share ideas as they solve the puzzles. If students are working independently, it gives them a chance to practice self-paced learning while still engaging with the history of Ancient Egypt.

Perfect for History Lessons or Fun Themed Activities This activity fits seamlessly into your classroom’s history curriculum. It’s a perfect way to introduce and reinforce learning about Ancient Egypt.

This Ancient Egypt Scavenger Hunt is not only a fun, no-prep classroom activity, but it also ensures that students gain a deeper understanding of history while developing important reading and comprehension skills. Bring the excitement of the search for the Ancient Egyptian burial site into your classroom with this adventure-packed scavenger hunt.

Charting the Course of the Nile: A Timeline of Ancient Egypt (Worksheet)

Embark on a Chronological Journey Through the Land of Pharaohs!
This engaging reading comprehension worksheet guides students on a captivating exploration of Ancient Egypt's rich history. Through a detailed timeline, they'll delve into the major periods, from the pyramid-building Old Kingdom to the expansive New Kingdom. A primary source analysis adds another layer of understanding, allowing students to glimpse the lives of everyday Egyptians.

Learning Objectives:

• Analyze the key periods and events in Ancient Egyptian history.
• Understand the rise and fall of the Egyptian empire.
• Explore the impact of foreign invasions and cultural exchange.
• Develop critical thinking skills through analyzing a primary source.

Perfect for:

• World History or Social Studies Classes
• Cross-curricular Connections to Art History or Literature
• Enriching Independent Research or Fulfilling Sub Plans
• Igniting Curiosity About the Wonders of the Ancient World

Content-Rich & Engaging:

• Clear Timeline: Provides a chronological overview of major periods, pharaohs, and events.
• Primary Source Integration: Offers an excerpt from the Papyrus of Anastasi, showcasing the societal impact of historical events.
• 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.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• CCSS.SS.6.2 Explain the development of political structures (e.g., monarchies, empires) in civilizations.

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Students struggling to remember Egyptian social classes? This No-Prep lesson on Ancient Egypt is a great edition to your for middle & high school grade history students as you present the Google Slides to students with fully resourced guided lecture notes and reflection worksheet. With a silent shuffle activity which I like to use as a retrieval activity the following lesson.

Resource included:

• 9 Google slides overview of Egyptian social structure
• Student guided notes to record information
• Reflection questions
• Silent Shuffle check for understanding or retrieval activity
• Digital and Printable version

Related learning resources:

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• Ancient Egypt No-Prep Curriculum Bundle, Guided Reading, Lesson Plans, slides

Or individual resources:

• Ancient Egypt - Gods of Ancient Egypt Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt - Mapping Ancient Egypt printable & Digital Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt - Social Structure printable-Digital slides, worksheet, retrieval
• Ancient Egypt - The Nile River, Slides, Comprehension Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt - Vocabulary Word Wall + Digital Frayer Model Template
• Ancient Egypt Engineering Activity: Build the Great Pyramid of Giza activities
• Ancient Egypt History - 22 Anchor Charts - from Geography to Burial Rituals
• Ancient Egypt History Card Sorting Activity - PDF and Digital
• Ancient Egypt Temples and Tombs ‚ Explore the Valley of the Kings, slide deck
• Ancient Egypt, Introduction to Ancient Egypt: Geography, Society, and Religion
• Ancient Egypt: Pharaohs, Scribes, and Viziers No-Prep worksheet activity
• Ancient Egypt: Rise and Reign of Egyptian Dynasties, No-Prep worksheet activity
• Ancient Egypt: The Nile River - Slide Deck & Worksheet Activity
• Ancient Egypt:Build Your Own Pharaoh Legacy: Interactive Activity worksheet Ancient Egypt‚ Trade and mapping the trade Routes activity worksheets & slides
• Ancient Egyptian Farming Techniques worksheet activities, slidesdeck
• Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and Counting worksheet activity and slide deck
• Ancient Egyptian Transportation: Boats and the Nile worksheet activity, slides
• Clothing and Jewellery in Ancient Egypt No Prep Lesson Plan activities, slides
• Housing in Ancient Egypt: Rich vs. Poor ‚Äì No Prep Lesson Plan activities, slides
• Mummification in Ancient Egypt: Preparing for the Afterlife activities, slides
• Papyrus: A Vital Plant in Ancient Egypt, worksheet activity and slide deck
• Personal Hygiene in Ancient Egypt ‚Äì No Prep Lesson Plan, activities, slides
• Powerful Women of Ancient Egypt: Nefertiti and Hatshepsut worksheet and slides
• Ramesses II: The Great Pharaoh ‚Äì No Prep Lesson on Ancient Egypt activities Religion in Ancient Egypt: Gods and Their Influence ‚Äì No Prep activities, slides
• The Book of the Dead: A Guide to the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt activity, slides
• The Diet of Ancient Egypt: Staple Foods and Social Class, activities, slides The Dream Stela and the Great Sphinx Activity worksheet and slide deck
• The Rosetta Stone: Unlocking Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs, activities, slides The Sacred Scarab Beetle in Ancient Egypt: Symbol of Rebirth, activities, slides
• The Social Pyramid of Ancient Egypt: Structure and Society, Worksheet, slides
• The Yearly Farming Cycle in Ancient Egypt worksheet activity and slide deck
• Tutankhamun: The Boy-King, No Prep Lesson on Ancient Egypt activities, slides
• Akhenaten: The Heretic Pharaoh Ancient Egypt activities and slide deck

Guided Reading learning resources

• Ancient Greece - Ancient Greece & Egypt Relations Guided Reading worksheet
• Ancient History -Ancient Egypt: The Three Kingdoms Guided Reading worksheet
• Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's Middle Kingdom Guided Reading Worksheet Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's New Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet digital
• Ancient History -Ancient Egypt's Old Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet digital
• Ancient Egypt Akhenaten period Guided Reading Worksheet, Slide
• Ancient Egypt Alexander the Great Guided Reading worksheet
• Ancient Egypt Art: Statues, Wall Paintings, and Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Astronomy, Calendar Guided Reading worksheet
• Ancient Egypt Cleopatra VII, The Last Pharaoh Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Concepts of Ma'at and the Pharaoh Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Education and the Role of Scribes Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Egypt under Roman Rule Guided Reading Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt First Intermediate Period Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Hatshepsut, The Female Pharaoh Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics & Rosetta Stone Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Literature "The Tale of Sinuhe" Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Overview of Egyptian Chronology Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Ramesses II & Battle of Kadesh Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Social Hierarchy Guided Reading Worksheet, slide
• Ancient Egypt Temples: Karnak and Luxor Guided Reading, slides
• Ancient Egypt The Book of the Dead Guided Reading worksheet
• Ancient Egypt The Faiyum and Agricultural Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt The Great Pyramids of Giza Guided Reading, slide
• Ancient Egypt The Horse and Chariot in Warfare Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt The Hyksos: Origins and Influence Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt The Middle Kingdom Guided Reading worksheet
• Ancient Egypt The Nubian Pharaohs Guided Reading Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt The Rise of Thebes Guided Reading Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt The Step Pyramid of Djoser Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Tutankhamun Guided Reading Worksheet, slides
• Ancient Egypt Unification of Upper and Lower Guided Reading
• Ancient Egypt Valley of the Kings Guided Reading Worksheet
• Ancient Egypt Women in Ancient Egypt Guided Reading Worksheet
• Ancient Egyptian Geography The Nile River Guided Reading
• Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Guided Reading Worksheet
• Ancient Egyptian Medicine Guided Reading Worksheet, Slides

Australian Curriculum Links:

• Roles of key groups in the ancient society, and the influence of law and religion (ACDSEH032; ACDSEH035; ACDSEH038; ACDSEH041; ACDSEH042)

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

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Low prep activity with 12 Greek Mythology gods and goddesses coloring bookmarks with space to write in their roles/traits.

These bookmarks would work great as a fun addition to lesson plans, sub plans, early finisher activities, for a relaxing time, DIY gifts, and more.

Ideas on using bookmarks:

• as early finishers
• addition to sub-plans
• a fun way to reinforce the studied material
• for brain breaks/relaxing time
• used as a fun coloring activity at the book club meeting
• at a party, in the classroom, library, or as a homeschool activity
• bulletin board decorated as page tags for scrapbooking, planners, journals and more

For best results print them on thick cardstock paper.

Files include:

1 Pdf with 12 different bookmarks in two sizes.

Bookmarks measure about 8" by 2.4",

and smaller sets are 7" by 2".

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Looking for a simple and powerful way to celebrate diversity in your classroom? Do you struggle to find ways to teach about global cultures? Then download this Bundle Diwali and Hinduism Activities Global Cultures and Religions WebQuests! These two WebQuests will support you and your students as you learn about India together!

These WebQuests are perfect for learning about India, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more! You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can 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!

Diwali WebQuest: This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts, legends, traditions, and more of this Indian holiday.

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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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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!

Make Every World History Class Thought-Provoking with 200+ Writing and Discussion Prompts!

Engage your students in a captivating journey through world history with this comprehensive World History Quick Writes collection! This resource offers a diverse collection of over 220 carefully crafted writing prompts spanning 10 world history units, covering Ancient Civilizations, Revolutions, World Wars, Globalization, and more. Transform history into a vibrant and interactive experience, promoting critical thinking, historical analysis, and creative expression!

Key Features:

• Unit-Based Structure: Seamlessly aligned with the curricular content of any world history classroom. From the emergence of ancient civilizations to the challenges of the modern world, your students will explore significant events, figures, and concepts in depth.
• Variety of Prompts: The bundle offers a balanced mix of content-based comprehension questions, thought-provoking prompts, and creative writing exercises. Students will analyze historical events, engage in critical discussions, and even step into the shoes of historical figures through imaginative writing.
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• Differentiated Learning: The prompts cater to a variety of learning styles and abilities, providing opportunities for students to express themselves effectively. Whether your students thrive on creative challenges or excel in analytical writing, these prompts accommodate diverse skill sets.
• Flexible Use: Use the prompts as quick writes, journal entries, discussion starters, or even as the foundation for research projects and presentations. These prompts seamlessly integrate into your lesson plans, offering versatility for both in-class and remote learning environments.
• Comprehensive Scope: Covering topics from ancient civilizations to contemporary global challenges, this bundle fosters a holistic understanding of world history. Students will explore the rise and fall of empires, revolutions, conflicts, and the impacts of technological advancements and globalization.

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This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that analyzes ancient China's government and the role that geography played on it, the Qin & Han Dynasty's, as well as the advancements that China has in regard to science and technology which is studied in the 6th grade curriculum under the following standards:

• 6.5 As complex societies and civilizations change over time, their political and economic structures evolve. A golden age may be indicated when there is an extended period of time that is peaceful, prosperous, and demonstrates great cultural achievements.
• 6.5a Geographic factors influence the development of classical civilizations and their political structures.
• 6.5b Political structures were developed to establish order, to create and enforce laws, and to enable decision making.

This resource begins by challenging students with a mission, act as an emperor in ancient China by completing tasks to govern the country, maintain unity and defend from northern invaders such as the Mongols; failure will result in the downfall of China. 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 #6. 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 successful governed China, maintained unity and defended any invasions!

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!

The Role of the Roman Army in Empire Building and Control - Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Explore the pivotal role of the Roman army in expanding and maintaining one of the most powerful empires in history with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet! Focusing on how the Roman military was organized, its battle strategies, and its impact on the growth and stability of the Roman Empire, this worksheet brings the fascinating world of ancient Rome’s military to life for your students.

Through detailed reading passages, primary source analysis, and comprehension activities, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how the Roman army conquered vast territories, spread Roman culture, and defended the empire’s borders.

What’s Included:

• Informative Reading Passage that covers the structure, strategies, and role of the Roman army in expanding and controlling the empire.
• Primary Source Analysis featuring an excerpt from Tacitus on the Roman army’s role in pacifying conquered lands.
• Multiple-Choice, Matching, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Short-Answer Questions to assess students’ understanding and encourage critical thinking.
• Answer Key for easy grading.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the organizational structure of the Roman army and its significance in military success.
• Analyze how Roman military tactics and engineering contributed to empire building and defense.
• Explore the dual role of the Roman army as both a conquering force and a tool for spreading Roman culture and law.
• Engage with a primary source to develop historical analysis skills.

Perfect for: This worksheet is ideal for World History, Ancient Civilizations, or

Social Studies classes for grades 7-12. Use it for:

• In-class assignments to deepen understanding of the Roman Empire.
• Homework assignments that reinforce key historical concepts.
• Sub plans with independent reading and analysis tasks.
• Review activities for assessments or exams on Ancient Rome.

Common Core Alignment:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Courses:

• World History: Ancient Rome
• Military History
• Government and Political Systems

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Dive deep into this no prep Card Sorting Activity, designed specifically for middle and high school history educators. This interactive resource offers a hands-on approach to learning, perfect for facilitating meaningful discussions and deep understanding among students.

Purchase Includes:

- Card topics included: Julius Caesar, Augustus, Cicero, Nero, Spartacus, Cleopatra, Marcus Aurelius, Hannibal, Founding of Rome, Punic Wars, Assassination of Julius Caesar, Battle of Actium, Sack of Rome, Republic, Empire, Senate, Gladiator, Pater Familias, Roman Architecture, Aqueducts, Roman Law, Latin Literature, Roman Roads, Roman Clothing, Food and Diet, Education, Family Dynamics, Entertainment

- Printable PDF of the card set (Cutting required)

- Digital Version of the card set

- Detailed lesson plan with learning objectives and success criteria

- Explanation of the ten different learning strategies that can be used with the cards

*Suggest cards to be laminated to allow for future reuse.

Product Features:

- 28 Detailed Cards: Each card features a key event, figure, or policy related to the topic, complete with a concise explanation. These are designed to challenge students' understanding and encourage critical thinking.

- Teacher Guide: Includes a detailed lesson plan with a clear outline of activities, objectives, and success criteria to ensure an engaging and educational experience. The guide also offers tips on facilitating discussions and maximizing the educational impact of the activity.

- Flexible Format: Suitable for a variety of teaching settings, including in-person, hybrid, and fully remote learning environments.

Learning Outcomes:

- Enhanced Understanding: Students will identify and understand crucial aspects of the topic, connecting historical facts with their broader implications.

- Improved Analytical Skills: Encourages students to analyse historical events critically and discuss their relevance in shaping contemporary issues.

Perfect for history teachers looking to enrich their curriculum and foster a deeper understanding of historical impacts.

Why Choose This Activity?

Created by experienced educators, this activity is designed to meet curriculum standards and develop key historical analysis skills. It promotes engagement through interaction and collaboration, making it an ideal choice for classes that thrive on active learning.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriculum Links:

• the evidence for the emergence and establishment of ancient societies (including art, iconography, writing tools and pottery) (ACOKFH002)
• key features of ancient societies (farming, trade, social classes, religion, rule of law) (ACOKFH003
• Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)

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