Olmec Maya Anasazi Social Studies Lesson and Worksheet
This document includes: a lesson plan and a student sheet to complete. The student sheet ... ByWise Guys
The Olmecs (Early Native Peoples in the Americas)
The goal of the powerpoint is to introduce Olmec civilization and culture to your students. Th... ByHistory Wizard
This lesson focuses on the origins, practices, texts, beliefs, of the world's five major religions.
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity (C... ByMake History Fun
This is a unit on comparing ancient civilizations. Classes can be organized into groups of four and assigned the following ancient civilizations: ... ByJohn Marshall Carter
2 page text, maps & pics of how the Jewish religion survived & developed. Vocabulary, map, worksheet, comprehension questions, and photos will exp... ByDon Nelson
Fun, creative activity for a study of Ancient Greece or mythology. Students can be so inspiring!!! Easy to explain, includes actual sample of wha... ByPatti Messier
This is an Ancient World Time Chart showing the cultures of Mesopotamia, Egypt, The Aegaeans, and the Greeks rising in bubbles from the ancient riv... ByJohn Knox
In this lesson students will be able to make view a series of pictures and make predictions for what each tool/invention was used for in ancient Ch... ByTraveling Teacher
A comprehensive document containing background informaton for the teacher on the money system used in ancient Rome along with a complete lesson pla... ByMark Aaron
This PowerPoint gives a brief overview of some early civilizations in North America. It makes reference to the land bridge of Beringia, hunter - g... ByStephen Campbell
This PowerPoint presentation provides a quick outline of the history of conflict in the region of the Middle East (focus on ancient Mesopotamia). ... ByDedicated Teacher
This collection of lesson plans includes four webquests on Western Civilizations. Each webquest will take at least one class period to complete. St... ByHistory Wizard
A great activity for upper elementary and middle school students. In this lesson, students learn about the mindset and outlook of the typical ancie... ByMark Aaron
This powerpoint gives you facts about Sparta that allows students to better understand what life was really like in this Greek city-state. I use th... ByPatrick Kelsch
Charts created using Smartboard software to teach the influence of Ancient Greece on the US government and architecture, and the Olympic games. Inc... ByInspirekids
Students work together to create a life-sized version of the hominid/early man that they have been assigned. Each group is responsible for creatin... ByMrs. H
Students perform Greek myths assigned to their group. They LOVE this! Many students told their tales with the use of Barbi dolls and/or puppets. Th... ByMelissa Mosquera
After a mini-lesson about “The Daily Life of Ancient Greece,” the students will be able to learn about key elements of the ancient Greek civil... ByDonna Tattoli
This three-part lesson focuses on courtship habits in ancient societies and comparisons/contrasts with those in modern society. Primary sources fo... ByJohn Marshall Carter
Teach the basics of economics while teaching Ancient Egypt. Bartering, opportunity cost, and decision-making are all included in this activity. I... ByVickie Scraper
Writing across the curriculum is hot everywhere! These are 3 RAFT activites for a study on ancient Greece. They can be modified for basically any... ByPatti Messier
National Geographic: King Tut's Final Secrets follows a group of scientists as they use artifacts and technology in order to reconstruct the histor... ByEvan Paquette
Detailed planning packet for an independent final project for a study of Ancient Greece. Students are scaffolded through the steps of choosing a to... ByRel
A video viewing guide for the "Rome: Rise" episode of Cities of the Underworld. This video is a great introduction to or review of Roman life. Th... ByThe Chronicler
This bundle offers a two page reading plus two pages of questions that summarizes Confucianism, plus a two page religion card where students can fi... ByLady Lion
McDougal Littell - World History: Ancient Civilizations, 2006, Chapter 2 Study Guide.
This study guide is for students who are able and willing ... ByP. S. Largo
2 page text, maps & pics show how early man develops in Africa and migrates around the world. Vocabulary, map, worksheet, comprehension questions, ... ByDon Nelson
2 page text, maps & pics of the Roman Empire's mighty military, tactics & weapons. Vocabulary, map, worksheet, comprehension questions, and photos ... ByDon Nelson
Introduction to Archaeology exposes students to the study of past human societies through recovery and analysis of artifacts. It uses extensively ... ByBruce Wentzell
This PPP extensively covers the ancient and mysterious river valley civilizations established on the Indus river. This PPP is complete with maps a... ByNatalie Rogovin
Students use their research skills and critical thinking to decide where ancient civilizations settle and what geographic features are advantageous... ByMonica Lukins
This two page reading plus two pages of questions summarizes Taoism. It examines the historical roots of the religion, the basic beliefs, symbols &... ByLady Lion
Bettany Hughes tells us how to make history cool again. She uses the movie 300 to make her point. Here included is the first half of the making of ... ByBill Burton
Spend a class period having your 7th graders compare and contrast Disney's Aladdin to the story of the Prophet Muhammad. Help students access the ... ByGreg
2 page text, maps & pics of the art that decorated the Roman Empire. Vocabulary, map, worksheet, comprehension questions, and photos will explain h... ByDon Nelson
A map of the Egyptian Empire, c.1000 BCE, focusing on the Nile and the Nile Delta. Location of the pharoahs, pyramids and mummies, Egypt was one of... ByEd Dehoratius
Students will be able to learn about a few of the different stories that inspired the Jewish faith and tradition. Students will be able to identify... ByTraveling Teacher
This is a PowerPoint I've used with my classes where I've collected from a variety of resources. It reads extremely well, and has a very nice assor... ByMatt Curless
explains the everyday lives of Egyptians of all classes, shows achievments in writing, math, astronomy, and medicine, as well as describes how hier... ByJess Tabaka
A 19th century line drawing of the Arch of Titus with the inscription visible. Located at the south-eastern end of the Roman Forum, it is a single ... ByEd Dehoratius
Use this 9-slide illustrative "Trade and Everyday Life" PowerPoint presentation to teach about trade in the middle east among Arab merchants/Muslim... ByMonica Lukins