8th Grade Ancient History Worksheets Resources
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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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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide
The remarkably preserved body of Lady Dai of Mawangdui provides many clues about daily life in ancient China. Use this…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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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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The Baths of Ancient Rome Worksheet
Distribute this printable worksheet that is intended to accompany The Baths of Ancient Rome lesson.Subjects:Ancient HistorySocial Studies and HistoryWorld History -
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Write a Time-Travel Dialogue
Students use their imagination to write a dialogue between themselves and the men and women of ancient Rome.Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Write a Lead Paragraph for The Roman Times
Students write an introductory paragraph for a newspaper article covering a chariot race at Circus Maximus, which takes…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Ancient Times: Social Classes and Occupations Activity Packet
Learn about social classes and occupations of the Ancient Times with this reading passage and activities. Activities…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryAncient HistoryAncient Civilizations -
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Ancient Times: Keep a Traveler's Diary
Students write diary entries as they imagine themselves living in Roman times and making a two-day trip by mule along…Subjects:Ancient CivilizationsAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Egyptian Hieroglyphs on the Internet
In this computer lesson, students use the Internet to research hieroglyphs. Then they use a word processing program to…Subjects:Ancient EgyptAncient HistorySocial Studies and History -
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What Would the Greek Gods Say?
Present a lesson that will help improve students' computer skills while teaching them Greek mythology. Students research…Subjects:MythologyAncient HistoryLanguage Arts and Writing -
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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 -
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Curious George Authors: The Reys
Share the story of the Reys, creators of Curious George books, and assign the related activities to learn more about…Subjects:AuthorsLiteratureTwentieth Century -
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Literature & Math: Wonders of the Ancient World Stories
Incorporate ancient history into your math, language arts, and social studies curriculum with activities for The Seven…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureAncient History -
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Australian of the Year Award Recipients
Learn about great Australian role models with this worksheet about Australian of the Year Award recipients. Students…Subjects:AustraliansAward and Prize WinnersHeroes & Role Models -
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Oracle Prophecies Reading Guide
Build on your study of ancient civilizations with this reading guide to the three books in the Oracle Prophecies by…Subjects:Fantasy FictionReading ComprehensionAncient History -
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Chasing the Jaguar Supplementary Materials
Share the history of Mayan ancestry with your pupils. These supplementary materials, written from the perspective of the…Subjects:Central AmericaHistoric EmpiresMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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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 Sea of Trolls Teacher's Guide
The pre-reading activities in this guide will provide students with a basic knowledge of mythology and prepare them to…Subjects:LiteratureReading and LiteratureFantasy Fiction
