7th Grade Ancient History Projects

Ancient Egypt slide show project for Egyptian Pharaohs and Gods/Goddesses. Includes a description of project and a rubric.

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.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Informational text.
• Map template.
• Personal city-state information sheet.
• Rubric.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging for students.
• Can be completed individually, with a partner, or with a group.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.
• Students can use creativity.

The project is divided into fourteen sections, including the front pages. Sections include Language/Population, Habitat/Geography, Family Structure, Government, and several others. Each section has a list of criteria and questions that must be answered to complete the section.

I would expect a single student to take about ten weeks, with a weekly goal (perhaps a little faster) of completing one section.

There is a score for each section and teacher info on ways to make it work.

The project contains a cover sheet, a teacher's page, two student pages and a sheet to help students select an appropriate civilization.

There is also a list of civilizations that have an abundance of information available on line.

This project-based assignment gets students to research and interact with the vocabulary_, people, places, and concepts of Ancient Mesopotamia in a fun way. I have done this for over 10 years at the middle school level and it's been a BIG hit! Now at the high school level at a VPK - 12 school, my_ freshmen are so excited to present to the VPK4 kiddos at the lower school. Whether you present the books or not- this is a huge hit and great for comprehension_!_

Expectations

Step One

You will need to pick ONE item for each letter of the alphabet. For several letters, there is only one choice.

Step Two
For each letter, you need to: Explain what or who it is / was. You need to explain why this person, place or item was an important part of Mesopotamia’s history. Write a minimum of 2 sentences and a maximum of 5 for each explanation Draw a picture and neatly color it

Step Three
Complete a title page. (must include title, picture, your name and color)

Options:

Students get the option to complete the book on paper of some like to do it digital. My students loved using Canva to create their ABC books and print them out.

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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.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Research site links.
• Student information and instruction sheet for each project.
• Graphic Organizers for research.
• Link to Google Slide activity.
• Rubrics.
• Follow up questions.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for for teachers.
• Practice research skills.
• Students practice making informed opinions based in fact.
• Good practice of presenting information.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

Unleash the mysteries of early human life with our comprehensive Reading Comprehension Package on Early Humans, Archaeology, and Cave Paintings! Designed to spark curiosity and excitement in the classroom, this meticulously crafted resource provides an engaging journey through the ancient past, perfect for invigorating your history lessons.
The package includes an insightful reading passage that delves into the lives of early humans, the fascinating field of archaeology, and the captivating world of cave paintings. The reading material is thoughtfully designed to be accessible yet informative, ensuring it caters to a range of student abilities. Accompanying the reading are a series of thought-provoking questions that challenge students to think critically and reflect deeply, enhancing their comprehension and analytical skills.
To further enrich the learning experience, we've included a hands-on cave painting project. This activity allows students to step into the shoes of early artists, using simple materials to create their own cave paintings. It's an excellent opportunity to blend creativity with historical understanding, making the past come alive in a tangible and memorable way.
This resource is not just a tool for learning; it’s a gateway to discovering the joy of history. By combining reading, critical thinking, and creative expression, we aim to inspire both teachers and students to reach their highest potential. Let HistoryGuru help you transform your classroom into a dynamic space where history is not just learned but experienced.

Mesoamerica Visual Vocab

Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America.

Essential Question: How were the civilizations in Meso and South America similar to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China?

SS.6.W.2.10 Emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America.

SS.6.G.2.3 Relationship of physical geography to ancient river valley civilizations.;

Directions: Provide a definition from the Quizlet for each concept. Then draw a picture, symbol, or pictoword in each box representing a system of government you learned in this lesson. Use the Quizlet for the definitions.

Both Teacher and Student copy provided.

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