Ancient civilizations: grades 6–7 videos

Quick answer

Ancient history for grades 6–7 (ages 11–13): TED-Ed's "A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor", Crash Course World History on Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, and National Geographic's "Ancient Rome 101". Play all on repeat for a unit review, or use Repeat one and an A–B loop on a key explanation before a test.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1The History of Civilization for Kids: How Civilization Began - FreeSchoolThe History of Civilization for Kids: How Civilization Began - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids | Learn all about the history of ancient MesopotamiaAncient Mesopotamia for Kids | Learn all about the history of ancient MesopotamiaLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  4. 4A day in the life of an ancient Babylonian business mogul - Soraya Field FiorioA day in the life of an ancient Babylonian business mogul - Soraya Field FiorioTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2Indus Valley Civilization: Crash Course World History #2CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  6. 6Ancient Egypt for Kids | Learn the History of Ancient EgyptAncient Egypt for Kids | Learn the History of Ancient EgyptLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Exploring Egyptian Civilization for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Culture Documentary - FreeSchoolExploring Egyptian Civilization for Kids: Ancient Egyptian Culture Documentary - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4Ancient Egypt: Crash Course World History #4CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  9. 9Ancient Egypt 101 | National GeographicAncient Egypt 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  10. 10A day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor - Elizabeth CoxA day in the life of an ancient Egyptian doctor - Elizabeth CoxTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  11. 11The Pyramids of Egypt and the Giza Plateau: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids - FreeSchoolThe Pyramids of Egypt and the Giza Plateau: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  12. 12The Great Sphinx of Giza for Children: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids - FreeSchoolThe Great Sphinx of Giza for Children: Ancient Egyptian History for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  13. 13King Tut and His Treasures for Kids: Biography of Tutankhamun, Discovery of his Tomb - FreeSchoolKing Tut and His Treasures for Kids: Biography of Tutankhamun, Discovery of his Tomb - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Egyptian Hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone: the Discovery of the Rosetta Stone for Kids - FreeSchoolEgyptian Hieroglyphs and the Rosetta Stone: the Discovery of the Rosetta Stone for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  15. 152,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #72,000 Years of Chinese History! The Mandate of Heaven and Confucius: World History #7CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  16. 16The History of the Great Wall of China for Kids - FreeSchoolThe History of the Great Wall of China for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  17. 17The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History #9CrashCoursePlay from here Loop
  18. 18Ancient Greece for Kids | Learn all Ancient Greek history with this fun overviewAncient Greece for Kids | Learn all Ancient Greek history with this fun overviewLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  19. 19A day in the life of an ancient Athenian - Robert GarlandA day in the life of an ancient Athenian - Robert GarlandTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  20. 20A day in the life of an ancient Greek architect - Mark RobinsonA day in the life of an ancient Greek architect - Mark RobinsonTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  21. 21A day in the life of the oracle of Delphi - Mark RobinsonA day in the life of the oracle of Delphi - Mark RobinsonTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Greek Mythology for Kids | What is mythology? Learn all about Greek mythologyGreek Mythology for Kids | What is mythology? Learn all about Greek mythologyLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  23. 23Olympic History for Kids | Learn all about the history of the olympic gamesOlympic History for Kids | Learn all about the history of the olympic gamesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  24. 24Ancient Rome for Kids | Learn all about the History of the Roman Empire for KidsAncient Rome for Kids | Learn all about the History of the Roman Empire for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  25. 25Ancient Rome 101 | National GeographicAncient Rome 101 | National GeographicNational GeographicPlay from here Loop
  26. 26A glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray LaurenceA glimpse of teenage life in ancient Rome - Ray LaurenceTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Four sisters in Ancient Rome - Ray LaurenceFour sisters in Ancient Rome - Ray LaurenceTED-EdPlay from here Loop
  28. 28History of the Roman Colosseum for Kids: All About the Colosseum for Children - FreeSchoolHistory of the Roman Colosseum for Kids: All About the Colosseum for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  29. 29Exploring Maya Civilization for Kids: Ancient Mayan Culture Documentary for Children - FreeSchoolExploring Maya Civilization for Kids: Ancient Mayan Culture Documentary for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  30. 30Guide to Machu Picchu for Children: Lost City of the Inca for Kids - FreeSchoolGuide to Machu Picchu for Children: Lost City of the Inca for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  31. 31Exploring the Lost City of Petra - Petra, Jordan for Kids: FreeSchoolExploring the Lost City of Petra - Petra, Jordan for Kids: FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  32. 32The History of Stonehenge for Kids: Stonehenge for Children - FreeSchoolThe History of Stonehenge for Kids: Stonehenge for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  33. 33Learn About Stonehenge! | Geography Songs For Kids | KLTLearn About Stonehenge! | Geography Songs For Kids | KLTKLTPlay from here Loop
  34. 34Mysterious Moai: The Giant Heads of Easter Island for Kids - FreeSchoolMysterious Moai: The Giant Heads of Easter Island for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop
  35. 35Paper, Wheels, and More: 5 Ancient Inventions Explained! @KidsAcademyCom Learning Videos For KidsPaper, Wheels, and More: 5 Ancient Inventions Explained! @KidsAcademyCom Learning Videos For KidsKids AcademyPlay from here Loop

What civilizations does this playlist cover?

How civilization began, then Mesopotamia and Babylon, ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, ancient China and the Silk Road, Greece, Rome, and the Maya and Inca, plus famous sites like Stonehenge, Petra and the Great Wall.

How can looping help with studying history?

Crash Course episodes are fast and packed with facts. Drag A and B around one section, slow it to 0.75x for note-taking, and let it repeat until the notes are complete. Save each civilization on keys 1–9 to review before a quiz.

Frequently asked questions

Are these videos right for middle schoolers?

Yes, they come from established education channels. FreeSchool and Learn Bright are gentle overviews, while TED-Ed and Crash Course go deeper and suit ages 11–13. We left out battle-focused videos; preview anything first if your child is sensitive.

What grade studies ancient civilizations?

Many US schools teach ancient civilizations in grade 6 (ages 11–12), sometimes continuing into grade 7. Curricula vary, so use the playlist to support whichever civilizations your child is studying.