FAQs - Ancient History Lesson Sets by Midgley
The Ancient History Lesson Sets are one of Midgley's most popular product lines. They provide an organized, practical approach to teaching 6th grade social studies. Use these Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to determine if they are right for you and your students.
What is a Lesson Set?
A Lesson Set is a collection of tools/activities that will help you teach a particular objective. Midgley’s Lesson Sets include 8 tools that you can mix and match to help you teach and meet the needs of your students.
Each Lesson Set Includes these 8 tools:
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Interactive Reading Passage
- Simplified Cornell Note-Taking Structure
- Notebook Folding Activity
- Processing Worksheet
- Vocabulary Study
- Exploration Activity
- Bloom’s Taxonomy Review Questions
*Note: Each tool has a printable PDF and digital version. (except the presentation which is digital only)
How do you use these Lesson Sets?
Pick and choose which pieces of this resource will suit the needs of you and your students.
FIRST: Pick a way for students to gather information
- PowerPoint or Reading Passage
- Guided Notes, Notebook Foldable, or Digital Notebook
SECOND: Pick a way for students to process information
- Notebook Foldable or Digital Notebook
- Worksheet
- Explore Activity
- Vocabulary Study
THIRD: Pick a way for students to demonstrate information
- 5 Questions
- Explore Activity
- Worksheet
TIP: The worksheet and vocabulary study work great as homework assignments.
What is the 7 part structure and how does that work with the Lesson Sets?
The 7 part structure is a systematic approach to teaching 6th graders about a civilization. The structure includes:
Each part is addressed within its own Lesson Set, and then bundled together with a Location Lesson Set to create a full unit. For example,
Lesson Set One: Ancient Egypt Food Supply
Lesson Set Two: Ancient Egypt Government
Lesson Set Three: Ancient Egypt Religion
Lesson Set Four: Ancient Egypt Social Structure
Lesson Set Five: Ancient Egypt Written Language
Lesson Set Six: Ancient Egypt Art
Lesson Set Seven: Ancient Egypt Technology
Lesson Set Eight: Ancient Egypt Location
Together, all of these Lesson Sets allow you to teach all the essential concepts for Ancient Egypt.
The flexibility of the Lesson Sets allow you to go as in depth as you deem appropriate for your students.
Some units do not lend themselves to this structure easily - like Prehistory - and so they are organized by the overarching concepts of the unit.
Learn more about the 7 Part Structure and the Parts of a Civilization in this post.
- Stable Food Supply
- Government
- Religion
- Social Structure
- Written Language
- Art
- Technology
Each part is addressed within its own Lesson Set, and then bundled together with a Location Lesson Set to create a full unit. For example,
Lesson Set One: Ancient Egypt Food Supply
Lesson Set Two: Ancient Egypt Government
Lesson Set Three: Ancient Egypt Religion
Lesson Set Four: Ancient Egypt Social Structure
Lesson Set Five: Ancient Egypt Written Language
Lesson Set Six: Ancient Egypt Art
Lesson Set Seven: Ancient Egypt Technology
Lesson Set Eight: Ancient Egypt Location
Together, all of these Lesson Sets allow you to teach all the essential concepts for Ancient Egypt.
The flexibility of the Lesson Sets allow you to go as in depth as you deem appropriate for your students.
Some units do not lend themselves to this structure easily - like Prehistory - and so they are organized by the overarching concepts of the unit.
Learn more about the 7 Part Structure and the Parts of a Civilization in this post.
Do the Interactive Student Notebook or Digital Notebook activities come with the Lesson Set Bundle?
The Lesson Set Bundle DOES come with a notebook foldable and a digital notebook page with each lesson - and it directly aligns with the powerpoint and reading passage for student note-taking.
However, please note that these notebook activities look different from the Notebook Foldable and Digital Notebook bundles (because these ones do not align with any reading passages).
However, please note that these notebook activities look different from the Notebook Foldable and Digital Notebook bundles (because these ones do not align with any reading passages).
Do the Map Tests come with the Lesson Set Bundle?
The Lesson Set Bundles do NOT come with the Map Tests. But the Map Tests do come in their own money saving bundle.
Do the Lap-book projects come with the Lesson Set Bundle?
The Lesson Set Bundles do NOT come with the Lap-book projects.
How much time per lesson is needed to complete all of the units?
The Lesson Sets are designed to help you teach all the essential concepts for each unit. They are also designed for you to pick and choose which pieces you want to use with your students. That said, I would spend no more than two class days with each lesson set. There’s anywhere from 6-8 Lesson Sets for each unit. So that gives you an estimated 10-14 days of lessons. You can use the rest of the time you have for that unit on projects and such. (You could also use less, of course) The Ancient Civilizations Lesson Set Bundle would give you close to a full year of curriculum.
Does the 7 Unit Lesson Set Bundle include the Back to School First Seven Days Lesson Plans?
To help guide you, the 7 Unit Lesson Set Bundle also includes: Yearly Planning Guide with Checklist, Unit Planning Guide with Checklist, Lesson Planning Guide with Checklist, Student Processing Tasks for Notebooks, Differentiation Strategies for Lesson Sets.
The First Seven Days of School is a separate bundle and includes everything you need to get the school year started. Including editable syllabus, setting up student notebooks, introducing timeline skills, map skills, and more.
The First Seven Days of School is a separate bundle and includes everything you need to get the school year started. Including editable syllabus, setting up student notebooks, introducing timeline skills, map skills, and more.
Will you be adding the Mesoamerican Units to the big, 7 Unit Lesson Set Bundle?
The Mesoamericas Unit is not currently part of this big bundle, but does have its own money saving bundle. There are currently no plans to add it.
Will you be adding the Ancient Israel Unit to the big, 7 Unit Lesson Set Bundle?
The Ancient Israel Unit is not currently part of this big bundle, but does have its own money saving bundle. There are currently no plans to add it.
Still not sure if the Ancient History Lesson Sets are right for you?
The Ancient History Lesson Sets would be a good investment if you…
The Ancient History Lesson Sets probably would not be a good choice if you…
Midgley’s Lesson Sets are designed for a 6th grade social studies class with two main components:
- Have little to no curriculum available at your school.
- Are overwhelmed by trying to teach ancient history.
- Are struggling with your outdated textbooks.
- Need consistency, but also variety for your students.
- Need a systematic approach to teaching your students.
- Are looking to make your teacher planning life much easier.
- Need quality, low prep materials.
- Need materials that you can easily differentiate to meet the needs of your students.
- Are an elementary teacher with little to no history background.
The Ancient History Lesson Sets probably would not be a good choice if you…
- Already have a great textbook that your students can use successfully.
- Already know how to break down and organize history content to make it easy for students to understand.
- Are seeing your students succeed and enjoy your history class.
- Have plenty of activities to choose from to meet the needs of your students.
- Have a manageable planning system and routine.
Midgley’s Lesson Sets are designed for a 6th grade social studies class with two main components:
- For the Teacher: These Lesson Sets will streamline the planning process and instruction for the teacher - ideal for those who are new to ancient history.
- For the Students: These Lesson Sets will foster the development of study skills and learning skills. The structure of these lessons and their differentiation options support student needs and promote academic success.
A Final Note from Midgley...
I developed these ancient history lesson sets for teaching ancient civilizations in a 6th grade social studies class that align with my 7 part structure. I wanted to give teachers a choice in how to teach each objective.
I also wanted to provide organized and practical materials for teachers who are overwhelmed with ancient history or may not have any materials to work with from their district.
With these ancient history lesson sets, you can teach with confidence and know that you are covering essential concepts.
I also wanted to provide organized and practical materials for teachers who are overwhelmed with ancient history or may not have any materials to work with from their district.
With these ancient history lesson sets, you can teach with confidence and know that you are covering essential concepts.
~ Midgley
What Teachers like you have to say...
This resource has saved my life! The consistency, yet variety of the activities has been good for my students who need predictability and consistent expectations of the work they do. But the different options in ways to present the information, or have the students demonstrate their learning keeps it fresh and gives all students a chance to really absorb the content. Thank you for this resource!
- Melissa
This resource has changed the dynamic of my classroom! My students were so tired of our outdated textbooks and that the information was not presented in a clear or easy to understand way. This resource has really helped my students learn about the different civilizations and how they are similar and different. They love that each unit follows a similar structure. It has helped create some routine and predictability in our Social Studies class. Thank you for an amazing resource!
- Michelle
This has been a lifesaver in helping me plan for my students when I've never taught this content before and my school is currently without a SS curriculum. Got this to try it out, but this has prompted me to get the whole bundle!
— Natalie J.
I was so excited to have found this resource! I was struggling to find material that would work best for my kids as we begin our studies of prehistory. It contains lots of very informative and engaging material so it would be difficult to not find something you’re looking for in this bundle. It definitely helps teaching this subject much easier for me. Thank you!
- Rebecca
I am very grateful for this resource! It was easy to use, required little prep and was easier to use than the grade level text we are expected to use. I teacher in a multilevel classroom and I was able to easily adapt what I needed to for students who required modification.
- Patricia
I just finished this unit and it was an excellent resource. The articles keep my students attention and the questions are a great review after they read. She gives you many options for activities and extra resources. I will definitely be purchasing more units!
- Tangela
- Melissa
This resource has changed the dynamic of my classroom! My students were so tired of our outdated textbooks and that the information was not presented in a clear or easy to understand way. This resource has really helped my students learn about the different civilizations and how they are similar and different. They love that each unit follows a similar structure. It has helped create some routine and predictability in our Social Studies class. Thank you for an amazing resource!
- Michelle
This has been a lifesaver in helping me plan for my students when I've never taught this content before and my school is currently without a SS curriculum. Got this to try it out, but this has prompted me to get the whole bundle!
— Natalie J.
I was so excited to have found this resource! I was struggling to find material that would work best for my kids as we begin our studies of prehistory. It contains lots of very informative and engaging material so it would be difficult to not find something you’re looking for in this bundle. It definitely helps teaching this subject much easier for me. Thank you!
- Rebecca
I am very grateful for this resource! It was easy to use, required little prep and was easier to use than the grade level text we are expected to use. I teacher in a multilevel classroom and I was able to easily adapt what I needed to for students who required modification.
- Patricia
I just finished this unit and it was an excellent resource. The articles keep my students attention and the questions are a great review after they read. She gives you many options for activities and extra resources. I will definitely be purchasing more units!
- Tangela
Welcome! I'm Hillary Midgley, a veteran 6th grade teacher.
I create educational materials and develop curriculum for other teachers. I specialize in teaching students how to learn through my Study Skills Curriculum. I have established fundamental classroom systems and structures for teachers to help them streamline their classroom. And my passion is teaching ancient history through engaging activities with foundations in academic skills. Here you will find resources on all of these topics and more. Learn more about me here.
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