7th Grade Ancient History Thematic Unit Plans

This mini-unit on Early Man/Prehistoric cultures will assist the classroom teacher in presenting this topic of history to students.In addition to an overview and notes, lots of additional resources, websites and activities are also included which you will find of value.

Want a student version, too? Send me a note and I will send it along.

This resource also includes a web quest with 12 web questions.

Topic: Early Man, Stone Age, Prehistoric Man, Early Humans

Covering ancient Egypt?This resource includes unit of study notes, activities and resources. There is also a 10 question webquest.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Gail Hennessey

Gail's Website for Teachers/Kids

NOTE: I offer a bundle of my Egyptian Resources: You save $3 if you purchased the bundle over resources individually. :-) Egyptian Bundle of Resources

If you are looking for additional resources on Egypt, perhaps, you may find these of interest:

1. Play on King Tut(Lots of information on mummies and the most famous mummy of all!) Wrapping with a Mummy: King Tut, a Reader's Theater Script

2. Learn about a WOMAN that was Pharaoh of ancient Egypt:

Hatshepsut, A Reader's Theater Script

3. Review activity: Mystery Message solved using key vocabulary words about Egypt: Egyptian Secret Message Review Activity

4. This Reader's Theater Script give students lots of information on the famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt-Ramses the Great. Great for reading for purpose and for developing reading fluency. The play includes a Did You Know section of fun facts, comprehension questions and a teacher's page with extension activities(including writing in the content area)and additional links. Ramses the Great, A Reader's Theater Script

5. Kids love mummies. Great for Halloween time(or for a unit of study on ancient Egypt) Learn all about mummies of the world. Included: Bog Mummies, Otzi, Chinchorro Mummies, Taklamakan Desert Mummies, Egyptian Mummies and more. 12 informative text questions/comprehension questions/extension activities, key, fun facts.MUMMIES, A Webquest!

Studying the Romans? This resources includes the following products to assist in the teaching of Ancient Rome and the Romans.

1. Ancient Romans-Unit of Study with activities and links

2. Ancient Roman- Secret Message Review Activity

3. Italy and Ancient Rome-A Webquest with activities and links

4. Diocles: Famous Charioteer (Reading Passage with activities)

5. Spartacus: Roman Gladiator(Reading Passage with activities)

6. Julius Caesar: ( Reading Passage with activities)

All resources are also available to be purchased individually.

Mrs. Bie Ografee Talk Show Reading Theater Scripts:

Vikings

Ferdinand Magellan

Marco Polo

Christopher Columbus

Leonardo da Vinci

Michelangelo

Visit with a Crusader

Visit with a Victim of the Black Death

Martin Luther King Jr.

Rosa Parks

Harriet Tubman

George Washington Carver

Katherine Johnson

Tuskegee Airmen

Marian Anderson

Marie Curie

Galileo Galilei

Sir Isaac Newton

Albert Einstein

Jane Goodall

Moon Landing: Interview with first astronauts to walk on the moon

Rachel Carson

Jacques Cousteau

Thomas Edison

Elizabeth Blackwell

Visit with a Pilgrim

Revolutionary War Female Spies

Revolutionary War Tory

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Pioneer Woman, Narcissa Whitman

Civil War Women Soldiers

Sacagaewa

Sequoyah

Lewis and Clark

Abraham Lincoln

California Gold Rush: Visit with a ‘49er

Wright Brothers

A Road trip Across the USA for Women’s Suffrage

WW 2: Women Pilots

Susan B. Anthony

Sonia Sotomayor

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Louisa May Alcott

Edgar Allen Poe

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

Johnny Appleseed

Visit with a Leprechaun

Visit with a Groundhog

To Tell the Truth Plays:

Hans Christian Andersen

Amelia Earhart

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt

First Lady Edith Wilson

First Lady Florence Harding

King Tut

First Lady Hillary Clinton

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady Abigail Adams

First Lady Martha Washington

First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln

First Lady Dolly Madison

First Lady Lady Bird Johnson

My website for teachers/kids has lots of geography activities, short reads, factoids on different topics, news, career surveys, bell ringers and more.

Revised for TeachShare Guidelines and I removed discussion questions/link to information on Hammurabi's law.

Ancient Mesopotamia! Mesopotamia, means “Land between Two Rivers”.This area is called the cradle of civilization and is where archaeologists have found the remains of the oldest historic people(dating back around 3000BC)People called the Sumerians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Akkadians and Assyrians, all called the region of Mesopotamia home. These people left behind many ideas which we still have in our world today. This unit of study includes notes, map work, a webquest, activities and resources to help you teach your students about the people of Ancient Mesopotamia.

OTHER RESOURCES OF INTEREST:

1. Have students learn about Hammurabi, the important lawmaker of ancient times with this reading passage. Additional, there are several Did You Know? facts and comprehension questions. The teacher page gives additional links and the key. This could be used as a homework assignment, enrichment or as a bell ringer activity during a study on the area of Mesopotamia. Hammurabi, King of Babylon: A Reading Passage

This is the first in my new series(LET'S MEET...) of short biographies in ancient History. I will be adding new titles very soon. Look for Ramses the Great and Hatshepsut in the coming days.

2. I also have a fun review resource for Mesopotamia: Try my Ancient Mesopotamia Puzzler activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on Mesopotamia. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about Mesopotamia is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well. Mesopotamian Puzzler(Secret Message Vocabulary Review!

Want to introduce your students to the region of the world called the Middle East? This webquest will work great. Additionally, I have included several extension activities that I think will be of value.It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity or for a unit of study on this part of the world.Let's Explore the Middle East: A Webquest

Check out my resource on the Phoenicians! You may find this resource helpful:

Let's Learn about the Phoenicians!

5. Studying ancient Mesopotamia? Looking to share with students contributions women have made in history. Enheduanna is the FIRST known poet, some say of men and women! Enheduanna's name is also thought to be the oldest name! ehneduanna's poetry was done in the FIRST person, something not done prior to her poetry. She also did something different, she SIGNED her work! Some nickname her "The Shakespeare of Sumerian literature" ! The reading passage also includes a Did You Know? fun fact section, a map activity, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, vocabulary words, links and keys. Reading on Enheduanna, First Known Poet of Mesopotamia

If you like this material, check out my other units including Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Middle Ages, China, India and Japan. There are also review resources for each of this units of study, too.

Key Words: Ancient Mesopotamia, Middle East. Mesopotamia, Mesopotamians

This mini-unit on Early Man/Prehistoric cultures will assist the classroom teacher in presenting this topic of history to students.In addition to an overview and notes, lots of additional resources, websites and activities are also included which you will find of value.

Want a student version, too? Send me a note and I will send it along.

This resource also includes a web quest with 12 web questions.

Topic: Early Man, Stone Age, Prehistoric Man, Early Humans

Revised for TeachShare Guidelines and I removed discussion questions/link to information on Hammurabi's law.

Ancient Mesopotamia! Mesopotamia, means “Land between Two Rivers”.This area is called the cradle of civilization and is where archaeologists have found the remains of the oldest historic people(dating back around 3000BC)People called the Sumerians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Akkadians and Assyrians, all called the region of Mesopotamia home. These people left behind many ideas which we still have in our world today. This unit of study includes notes, map work, a webquest, activities and resources to help you teach your students about the people of Ancient Mesopotamia.

OTHER RESOURCES OF INTEREST:

1. Have students learn about Hammurabi, the important lawmaker of ancient times with this reading passage. Additional, there are several Did You Know? facts and comprehension questions. The teacher page gives additional links and the key. This could be used as a homework assignment, enrichment or as a bell ringer activity during a study on the area of Mesopotamia. Hammurabi, King of Babylon: A Reading Passage

This is the first in my new series(LET'S MEET...) of short biographies in ancient History. I will be adding new titles very soon. Look for Ramses the Great and Hatshepsut in the coming days.

2. I also have a fun review resource for Mesopotamia: Try my Ancient Mesopotamia Puzzler activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on Mesopotamia. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about Mesopotamia is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well. Mesopotamian Puzzler(Secret Message Vocabulary Review!

Want to introduce your students to the region of the world called the Middle East? This webquest will work great. Additionally, I have included several extension activities that I think will be of value.It would be a great one day activity for before a vacation or for an enrichment activity or for a unit of study on this part of the world.Let's Explore the Middle East: A Webquest

Check out my resource on the Phoenicians! You may find this resource helpful:

Let's Learn about the Phoenicians!

5. Studying ancient Mesopotamia? Looking to share with students contributions women have made in history. Enheduanna is the FIRST known poet, some say of men and women! Enheduanna's name is also thought to be the oldest name! ehneduanna's poetry was done in the FIRST person, something not done prior to her poetry. She also did something different, she SIGNED her work! Some nickname her "The Shakespeare of Sumerian literature" ! The reading passage also includes a Did You Know? fun fact section, a map activity, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extension activities, vocabulary words, links and keys. Reading on Enheduanna, First Known Poet of Mesopotamia

If you like this material, check out my other units including Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Middle Ages, China, India and Japan. There are also review resources for each of this units of study, too.

Key Words: Ancient Mesopotamia, Middle East. Mesopotamia, Mesopotamians

WANT a STUDENT VERSION? Just send me an email and I will be happy to send it along.

Let’s Learn about the Romans!

Did you know that the idea of “sealed with a kiss” comes from Romans who signed every contract with a kiss? Did you know that a good luck symbol to ancient Romans were snakes? Or, that being pale was a sign of wealth to ancient Romans because it showed you didn't need to work outside(some women actually applied white chalk to their faces to get the look of being pale). I taught a unit on the ancient Romans to my 6th graders and thought you might find my notes, activities and resources of interest. I have a short 7 map question activity, lots of links and lots of activities to use with a chapter study on the ancient Romans. I also included a webquest activity.

You may also find these resources of interest.

1. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient ancient Mesopotamia? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Roman Puzzler:Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Rome. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the ancient Romans is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". A great way to review vocabulary terms! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.... Ancient Roman Puzzler, A Secret Message Review Activity

2. Studying the Ancient Romans? Looking for a Friday Activity to introduce students to countries of the world? Part of my Country in Focus Series, this web quest covers the country of Italy and the ancient Romans. Students will learn about the contributions of the people from Italy, famous people, places to visit and more. There are 11 web questions, a map skill activity on Italy, a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions and a Teacher Page with Looking for an internet activity that includes 10 extension activities, additional links and the keys. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Italy-and-Ancient-RomeCountry-in-Focus-A-Webquest-3762286

3.
This resource is part of my series, "Let's Meet..." famous people in ancient history.

With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about Julius Caesar, Famous Leader of Ancient Rome and One of the Greatest Military Leaders in History.

There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extensions and links.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Julius-Caesar-Reading-Passage-Activity-5496471</a>

My Let's Meet... series is growing. Currently, I also have the following in the series:

Hatshepsut, Ramses, Socrates, Hammurabi, Aesop and Hannibal, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Archimedes and more

* Perhaps, you might like to follow me. Click by green star by my photograph.

This BUNDLE is great for a unit of study on ancient Egypt. Included are the following six resources which you can also purchase separately.

1. Have students learn about Ramses the Great, pharaoh of ancient Egypt with this reading passage. Additional, there are several Did You Know? facts and comprehension questions. The teacher page gives additional links and the key. This could be used as a homework assignment, enrichment or as a bell ringer activity during a study on the area of Ancient Egypt.Click here to see a preview: Ramses: A Reading Passage

2.Covering ancient Egypt? I taught ancient Egypt for 32 years and would love to share some my notes, activities and resources I used with my students. There is also a 9 question webquest: Click here to see a preview: Egypt: Unit of Study

2. Play on King Tut(Lots of information on mummies and the most famous mummy of all!) Click here to see a preview: King Tut: A Reader's Theater Script

3. Review activity: Mystery Message solved using key vocabulary words about Egypt: Click here to see a preview: Egyptian Secret Message

4. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt. Click here to see a preview:

MUMMIES: A Webquest

6. Let’ Meet…Hatshepsut, A Reading Passage.With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about the first female Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extensions and links.Click here to see a preview: Hatshepsut: A Reading Passage

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptians

mummies

King Tut

WANT a STUDENT VERSION? Just send me an email and I will be happy to send it along.

Let’s Learn about the Romans!

Did you know that the idea of “sealed with a kiss” comes from Romans who signed every contract with a kiss? Did you know that a good luck symbol to ancient Romans were snakes? Or, that being pale was a sign of wealth to ancient Romans because it showed you didn't need to work outside(some women actually applied white chalk to their faces to get the look of being pale). I taught a unit on the ancient Romans to my 6th graders and thought you might find my notes, activities and resources of interest. I have a short 7 map question activity, lots of links and lots of activities to use with a chapter study on the ancient Romans. I also included a webquest activity.

You may also find these resources of interest.

1. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient ancient Mesopotamia? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Roman Puzzler:Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Rome. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the ancient Romans is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". A great way to review vocabulary terms! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.... Ancient Roman Puzzler, A Secret Message Review Activity

2. Studying the Ancient Romans? Looking for a Friday Activity to introduce students to countries of the world? Part of my Country in Focus Series, this web quest covers the country of Italy and the ancient Romans. Students will learn about the contributions of the people from Italy, famous people, places to visit and more. There are 11 web questions, a map skill activity on Italy, a Did You Know? fun fact section, comprehension questions and a Teacher Page with Looking for an internet activity that includes 10 extension activities, additional links and the keys. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Italy-and-Ancient-RomeCountry-in-Focus-A-Webquest-3762286

3.
This resource is part of my series, "Let's Meet..." famous people in ancient history.

With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about Julius Caesar, Famous Leader of Ancient Rome and One of the Greatest Military Leaders in History.

There is a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extensions and links.https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Julius-Caesar-Reading-Passage-Activity-5496471</a>

My Let's Meet... series is growing. Currently, I also have the following in the series:

Hatshepsut, Ramses, Socrates, Hammurabi, Aesop and Hannibal, Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Archimedes and more

* Perhaps, you might like to follow me. Click by green star by my photograph.

Mesopotamia, means “Land between Two Rivers”.This area is called the cradle of civilization and is where archaeologists have found the remains of the oldest historic people(dating back around 3000BC)People called the Sumerians, Babylonians, Chaldeans, Akkadians and Assyrians, all called the region of Mesopotamia home. These people left behind many ideas which we still have in our world today.

This bundle includes the following resources which I also sell separately.

1.A Unit of study includes notes, map work, a webquest, activities and resources to help you teach your students about the people of Mesopotamia. Click here to see a preview:Mesopotamia: First Historic People

2. A fun/informative Reading Passage with comprehension questions and extension activities on Hammurabi, King of Babylon. Check here to see a preview: Hammurabi, King of Babylon: A Reading Passage

3. A webquest on the Middle East. Check here to see a preview: Let's Explore the Middle East: A Webquest

4. My Mesopotamian Review Puzzler. An activity using vocabulary words for a unit of study on Mesopotamia. Check here to see a preview: Mesopotamian Puzzler(Secret Message Vocabulary Review!

Covering ancient Egypt?This resource includes unit of study notes, activities and resources. There is also a 10 question webquest.

NOTE: If you'd like a student version so you can use it with Google Classrooms and not have the teacher section with the key, just email me via Q/A and I will be happy to send you a copy.

Gail Hennessey

Gail's Website for Teachers/Kids

NOTE: I offer a bundle of my Egyptian Resources: You save $3 if you purchased the bundle over resources individually. :-) Egyptian Bundle of Resources

If you are looking for additional resources on Egypt, perhaps, you may find these of interest:

1. Play on King Tut(Lots of information on mummies and the most famous mummy of all!) Wrapping with a Mummy: King Tut, a Reader's Theater Script

2. Learn about a WOMAN that was Pharaoh of ancient Egypt:

Hatshepsut, A Reader's Theater Script

3. Review activity: Mystery Message solved using key vocabulary words about Egypt: Egyptian Secret Message Review Activity

4. This Reader's Theater Script give students lots of information on the famous pharaoh of ancient Egypt-Ramses the Great. Great for reading for purpose and for developing reading fluency. The play includes a Did You Know section of fun facts, comprehension questions and a teacher's page with extension activities(including writing in the content area)and additional links. Ramses the Great, A Reader's Theater Script

5. Kids love mummies. Great for Halloween time(or for a unit of study on ancient Egypt) Learn all about mummies of the world. Included: Bog Mummies, Otzi, Chinchorro Mummies, Taklamakan Desert Mummies, Egyptian Mummies and more. 12 informative text questions/comprehension questions/extension activities, key, fun facts.MUMMIES, A Webquest!