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Reading Egyptian Hieroglyphics Maze Activity: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 6
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Ramesses II Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the great pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, Ramesses II or Ramesses the Great.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the infamous ruler whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download my Ramesses II Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.
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Constantine Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Constantine the Great who ruled Rome between 306 AD and 337 AD.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure and Ancient Rome whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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Sargon of Akkad Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Sargon the Great, who conquered the whole of Ancient Mesopotamia when he became the first emperor of the Akkadian Empire.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous ruler and the ancient civilization whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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If you like the activity, the Ancient Mesopotamia Close Reading Book has five activities about Ancient Mesopotamia, the Advances in Mesopotamia, Hammurabi's Code, Sargon of Akkad and King Gilgamesh.
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Hera Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Greek Goddess of marriage and childbirth, and the wife and sister of Zeus, Hera.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Greek Gods and Goddesses whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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Homer Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about one of the key figures from Ancient Greece and the author of The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer.
The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.
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Ancient Greece: Athens/Sparta Venn: 6th Studies Weekly Week 10
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Shabtis in Egyptian Burial Chambers: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 7
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Ancient India Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A bundle with six close reading passages focused on the key events and famous figures of Ancient India. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
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The Roman Empire - World History Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Use this crossword puzzle and word search combo to review key terms relating to The Roman Empire!
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Prehistory and Early Civilization - Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
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Use this crossword and word search combo to review key terms relating to prehistory, The Neolithic Revolution, and early civilization!
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Ancient Israelites Coded Color Sheet: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 9
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
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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Famous Greeks of the Golden Age Card Game: 6th Studies Weekly Week 11
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Roman Gods and Goddesses Information Sheet: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 16
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Aligns with Indiana Social Studies standard 6.H.2.
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Personal Rosetta Stone Activity: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 6
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Timeline of Prehistoric Humans: 6th Grade Studies Weekly Week 3
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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What Kind of "Great" was Alexander Research Project: 6th Studies Weekly Week 12
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Create an Ancient Greek City-State: 6th Studies Weekly Week 10
By Colleen Burdette
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.
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Understanding the Roman Republic Hierarchy Game: 6th Studies Weekly Week 16
By Colleen Burdette
Competitive game to build the Roman Republic:
Students will compete against each other to create the hierarchy of the Roman Republic. The pyramid of the hierarchy is completed when it is topped by Julius Caesar and the student announces "dictator".
This game is great for competitive students as everyone plays at the same time. It is best played in small groups. It can be used as a center as the game can be played over and over.
The linked Google Slide Presentation which gives examples and directions also describes an extension. This extension explores the shift in power which gave plebeians more power, but not the vote.
This activity aligns with Indiana Academic Social Studies Standard 6.C.1.
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