5th Grade Ancient History Resources
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LESSON PLANS
"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a fable by Aesop.SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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The Golden Bull Discussion Guide
Encourage critical thinking and discussion about life in ancient Mesopotamia with the comprehension questions in this…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureAncient History -
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Mythology Activity Sheets
Get students excited about ancient history with these printable worksheets for Mythology: The Gods, Heroes, and Monsters…Subjects:LiteratureAncient CivilizationsWorld History -
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'Ology Activity Sheets
This packet of worksheets includes fun activities about ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, dragons, pirates, monsters, and…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Introduce the defining characteristics of ancient Egypt, including pharaohs and pyramids, with these PowerPoint…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryAncient Egypt -
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Alexander the Great
In this activity about ancient Greece, students learn key facts about Alexander the Great—one of the most famous…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryRulers (Persons) -
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History of Ancient Greece Quiz
Test students' knowledge of ancient Greece with this multiple-choice history quiz. This printable includes questions…Subjects:Ancient GreeceAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
BOOK GUIDES
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn is an award-nominated mystery that takes place in 18th-century Japan. These ideas and…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionEarthquake & Tsunami in Japan, March 2011 -
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A World of City-States
After learning about city-states and the ancient Greek world, have students label the map in this printable and complete…Subjects:Ancient GreeceAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn -- Chapters Three and Four
The excerpted chapters three and four of the The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn can be used to entice students into reading…Subjects:LiteratureHistorical FictionAncient Civilizations -
MAPS
Ken Jennings' Junior Genius Guides Series: Maps and Geography and Greek Mythology Classroom Guide
Hold a Junior Genius Jeopardy! Game in your classroom. This printable classroom guide to Ken Jennings' Junior Genius…Subjects:MapMythologyAncient Greece -
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The Ancient Greek World
Introduce students to the people and history of ancient Greece, from the Bronze Age to the Hellenistic Age. This…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryAncient Greece -
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Bronze Age Civilizations
During the Bronze Age, the Minoans and the Mycenaeans dominated the Greek world. Read this printable to learn key facts…Subjects:Ancient GreeceAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Modern Olympic Beginnings Word Power
Students can practice vocabulary relevant to the modern Olympic Games by reading the definition and using the word in a…Subjects:World HistoryOlympic GamesSocial Studies and History -
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Ancient Egypt: The Age of the Pharaohs Word Power
Students can practice vocabulary relevant to life in ancient Egypt by reading the definition and using the word in a…Subjects:Ancient EgyptWorld HistoryAncient History -
ASSESSMENT
Quiz: The Ancient Olympic Games
Test your students' knowledge about the ancient Olympic games with this quiz. This printable can be used as an in-class…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryOlympic Games -
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Ox, House, Stick: History of Our Alphabet Discussion Guide
Examine the history of the Roman alphabet with the activities in this guide for Ox, House, Stick. Children will enjoy…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAncient History -
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The Donkey and the Dog
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to compare and contrast by observing and analyzing…SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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Halley's Comet
Some interesting facts and fun activities related to Halley's Comet.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryAncient Civilizations -
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The Founding of Rome
Interesting facts and fun activities related to the founding of the city of Rome.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryHistoric Empires -
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Geological Legends
In this simulation, students pretend they were alive in ancient times and create their own legend to explain various…Subjects:Creative WritingGeographyWriting -
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Writers of the Forties
Learn about three major writers of the forties: Richard Wright, James Michener, and Herman Wouk.Subjects:Creative WritingWritingLanguage Arts and Writing
