Ancient CivilizationsGrade 6 English for Kids

Pharaoh, empire, democracy, artifact! Words from long ago.

Ancient Civilizations takes sixth graders back in time with words about ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome: pharaoh, empire, democracy, archaeologist and artifact. Kids type history vocabulary and learn what each word means.

  • Grade 6 · Ages 11–12
  • 4 games
  • 27 practice questions
  • About 15 min
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  • Ancient Pictures
  • Hear and Type
  • History Clues
  • History Sentences

English typing course · Grade 6

Ancient Civilizations · Learning goals

What Your Child Will Learn

Travel back in time with words about ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome: pharaoh, empire, democracy, archaeologist and artifact.

  • Ancient Pictures
  • Hear and Type
  • History Clues
  • History Sentences

Why it matters

Why This Matters for Kids

  • History vocabulary

    These words are central to sixth grade social studies, which often covers ancient civilizations.

  • Ideas that last

    Words like democracy show kids how ancient ideas still shape the world today.

  • Reading nonfiction

    Knowing history terms makes textbooks and museum visits more meaningful.

Inside Ancient Civilizations

How the Course Works

Short typing games: kids hear or see each word, type it, and get instant, friendly feedback.

  1. Step 1 · Game

    Ancient Pictures

    Name each picture from the past. See a picture and type its name. (8 exercises)

  2. Step 2 · Game

    Hear and Type

    Listen and type each history word. Hear a word and type it. (8 exercises)

  3. Step 3 · Game

    History Clues

    Hear the clue, then type the word. Hear a word and type it. (6 exercises)

  4. Step 4 · Game

    History Sentences

    Type sentences about ancient times. Hear a sentence and type it. (5 exercises)

Word list

Grade 6 Words and Sentences to Type

A sample of what your child hears, reads and types in this course.

  • crown(noun)
  • scroll(noun)
  • temple(noun)
  • vase(noun)
  • coin(noun)
  • shield(noun)
  • sword(noun)
  • column(noun)
  • civilization(noun)
  • empire(noun)
  • pharaoh(noun)
  • democracy(noun)
  • republic(noun)
  • emperor(noun)
  • archaeologist(noun)
  • artifact(noun)
  • irrigation(noun)
  • “The pharaoh ruled ancient Egypt.”
  • “Democracy began in ancient Greece.”
  • “Archaeologists found a clay pot.”
  • “The Roman Empire built long roads.”
  • “Farmers used irrigation to grow crops.”

For parents

Try It at Home

Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.

Parent Tip

Visit a museum website or watch a short video about ancient Egypt. Your child explains three words they learned, like pharaoh or artifact.

Ancient Civilizations · Questions from parents

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this course for?

Ancient Civilizations is a grade 6 english course for kids ages 11–12. That is Year 7 english in the UK and Year 6 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.

What will my child learn?

Travel back in time with words about ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome: pharaoh, empire, democracy, archaeologist and artifact. Along the way they practice: Ancient Pictures; Hear and Type; History Clues; History Sentences.

How long does the course take?

About 15 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.

Is this course free?

Ancient Civilizations is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.

Does my child need to read well to use it?

No. Every word and sentence is read aloud first, and kids type what they hear. Spelling and reading grow together as they play.

Can we use it for homeschool?

Yes. SkillBloom is built for homeschooling families. Kids work through lessons, games and quizzes on their own, and the parent dashboard shows what they finished and which skills need more practice. It works on phones, tablets and laptops.

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