Whether you're looking for materials on the Stone Age or Ancient Mesopotamia, this ancient civilizations activities bundle on early humans will save you prep time. You will find ready-to-go slide presentations, activities, assessments, and more! Both print and digital formats are included for blended learning.
 
This bundle includes 3 complete resources:
Hunter-Gatherer (Paleolithic Era)
Early Civilizations (Mesolithic to Neolithic Era)
Mesopotamia (The Cradle of Civilization)
 
Each Resource Includes...
 
Slides Presentations:
Each resource includes slides with ready-to-go content. If you lack a textbook or materials, I've got you covered! You will find both PowerPoint and Google Slides versions to fit your needs.
 
Interactive Notebook Foldables:
The interactive notebook foldables correspond directly to the content provided in the slides. Foldables are a great way to bring note-taking to life! Perfect for kinesthetic learners! Students cut, fold, and glue the interactive notebook pages to a spiral-bound or composition book. Students add their own notes that pertain to the lesson. A digital version of the interactive notebook is also included. Click the preview for examples.
 
Key Terms:
You will find key terms within every resource. The cards can be printed and added to a word wall or bulletin board. Or print at half size and have students add the key terms to their notebooks.
 
Digital Drag & Drop Activities:
Great for review! These digital activities are set up in Google Slides and focus on key terms. Your students will read a sentence or definition. They will drag and drop the correct term into the box. Use as a review or warm-up activity!
 
Assessment:
Each resource includes an assessment and other printable extension activities. Answer keys included!
 
Additional Projects & Activities:
You will find a diorama project, additional readings, and analysis activities included within this bundle.
 
 
RESOURCE #1: Hunter-Gatherers
 
This Resource Includes:
Slide Presentation (PPT and Google Slides)
Note-Taking Printable
4 Interactive Notebook Foldables
Uncontacted People Reading Passage & Questions
Modern Day Hunter-Gatherers Photo Analysis
Diorama (3D Model) Project (includes rubric and example pics)
Key Term Cards
Drag & Drop Digital Key Terms Activity (great for review)
2 Video Links about the Hadza
Video Question Sheet to complete while watching the video
Article Abstract about the Hadza
Analyze the Text worksheet (coincides with article)
Assessment (Short answer, T/F, Matching)
Answer Key Included
 
Concepts Covered:
Hunter-Gatherer Daily Life
Nomads
Adaption
Foraging
Hunting
Early Weapons
Egalitarian Society
Agriculture
Early Tools
Transitions & changes
Modern Day Hadza
Uncontacted People
 
 
RESOURCE #2: Early Civilizations: Transition from Mesolithic to Neolithic Era
This Resource Includes:
Slide Presentation (PPT and Google Slides)
Note-Taking Printables
4 Interactive Notebook Foldables (various options included)
Ancient Hierarchical Structure Printable
Key Terms Cards
Drag & Drop Digital Key Terms Activity (great for review)
Assessment (short answer, matching, true/false, fill in the blank)
Answer Key Included
 
Concepts Covered:
Mesolithic Era
Neolithic Era
Hunter-Gatherer
Agriculture
Early villages
Nutrition
Food storage
Job specialization
Pottery
Precious metal
Advances
Otzi the Ice Man
Rituals
Hierarchical structure
Adapt
After-Life
Shaman
Megaliths
Ziggurats
Hierarchy
 
 
RESOURCE #3: Ancient Mesopotamia
 
What's Included:
Slide Presentation (PPT and Google Slides)
Note-Taking Printables
6 Interactive Notebook Foldables (various options include
Key Terms Cards
Drag & Drop Digital Key Terms Activity (great for review)
Assessment (short answer, matching, true/false)
Answer Key Included
 
Concepts Covered:
Mesopotamia Geography
Fertile Crescent
Stratified Society
King Hammurabi
Code of Hammurabi
Scribe
Ziggurats
Diet Changes
Disease
Medical Practices
Trade
Cuneiform Writing
Mathematics
Astronomy
 
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Thank you for checking out this ancient history resource!
Michelle McDonald, B.A.E.
Social Studies Education, K-12
Elementary Education K-8