Innovations of Ancient Civilizations Collaborative Poster | Paper

Learn about different innovations from ancient civilizations with this collaborative poster. This is a great way to introduce factors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations as part of your unit. It also makes an easy bulletin board any time of year.

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Even though this resource was written for Alberta, it works with any ancient civilizations unit.

This new social studies resource includes:

• a collaborative poster you can use any time of year, but it makes a great introduction of ancient civilizations and their lasting legacy
• inventions like theatre, democracy, papyrus, fabric, concrete, calendar, the compass and so much more
• sets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.
• simple instructions for your students.
• overview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.
• pieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.
• assembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.
• follow-up activities.
• a horizontally oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.
• individual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.
• list of Alberta outcomes to help with planning.
  

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This activity aligns with:

• the Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 5 ©2025

This activity supports learning about:

• ancient civilizations

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