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This free lesson covers the papyrus plant, uses of papyrus, papyrus paper, and making papyrus paper. There is a reading response activity and a making papyrus activity. This lesson is being offered free for as a sample of the Ancient Egypt bundle, but it can be used alone as a lesson. If you like this free resource, please take a look at the rest of the Ancient Egypt bundle. Thanks! Pages: 5 (including answer sheet) Contents: 2 Information Handouts 1 Reading Response Worksheet 1 Making Papyrus Activity Answer Sheet All photos, illustrations and text by Christa Galloway.

This free resource is a great introduction to the Aztecs. The reading pages cover who the Aztecs were, where they were, the time period of the Aztec Empire, population, language, what they ate and includes a map of the empire. For reading comprehension, there is a true or false activity and a differentiated cryptic wordsearch with a fill in the blanks activity. If you find this resource useful, please check out our other Aztec resources! Pages: 8 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts True or False Worksheet Cryptic Wordsearch with a Fill In The Blank Activity 3 Answer Sheets Terms of Use

The Ancient Romans were people from Rome and the Roman Empire. The city of Rome was founded in what is now Italy in the eighth century BCE. It grew to rule in Europe, Britain, Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East until the fifth century CE. This resource is an introduction to our Ancient Romans topic. Contents: 2 Information Pages Cryptic Word Search Answer Sheet

This resource introduces the Ancient Greek topic with brief reading passages about city-states, religion, language, the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic time periods and the legacy of Ancient Greece. Pages: 4 (including 1 answer sheet) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Cryptic Crossword This resource is a free introduction to our Ancient Greece bundle. Please take a moment to view our terms of use.

The Egypt Today lesson covers facts about Egypt today including geography, size, population, currency, capital city, language and landforms. The lesson gives context to the Ancient Egypt unit, showing how the country has changed over more than 4000 years. The map activity is a fun way for students to understand where Egypt is in relation to other North African countries and the Mediterranean Sea using a globe or an atlas as a reference. Pages: 6 (including two answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Multiple Choice Map Activity Answer Sheets

A crossword and a 24-question quiz provide and excellent review of topics including pyramids, temples, hieroglyphs, the Rosetta stone, gods and goddesses, papyrus, the Nile, farming, Egypt today, pharoahs, mummification and tombs. This review is a nice conclusion to the Primary Topic Shop Ancient Egypt Unit. Reference websites and answer sheets are also included. Pages: 8 Contents: Crossword Quiz List of Reference Websites Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Ancient Egypt.

This printable PDF includes an information handout, differentiated comprehension worksheets, an art activity and a research activity. The reading pages explore the Ancient Roman origins of Valentine’s Day and the festival of Lupercalia, the story of the Roman priest Saint Valentine, the Christian origins of Valentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day in modern England and France and modern Valentine’s Day, touching on how the holiday is celebrated in Japan. Pages: 9 including 3 answer sheets Contents 2 Illustrated Information Handouts 1 Comprehension Questions 1 Multiple Choice 1 Art Activity 1 Research Activity 3 Answer Sheets

The Farming lesson covers Ancient Egyptian crops, animals, tools, water, harvest and farming seasons. It includes a fill in the blanks activity. Pages: 6 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts 1 Fill In The Blanks Activity 1 Unscramble Activity 1 Fact File Activity Answer Sheets

There are many icons associated with the gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt that represent different religious values. Even Egyptians who couldn’t read hieroglyphs, understood the meaning of many symbols. Today, we sometimes use symbols instead of words to send a message that can be understood by everyone. With these activities, your students can play archaeologist, finding symbols on a photo of a real obelisk and they can play detective, finding the symbols around them. Pages: 8 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Pages 1 Draw the Symbol Activity 1 Symbol Detective Activity 1 Symbol Interpreter Activity 1 Find the Symbol Activity Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop. This is part of a complete unit on Ancient Egypt.

The Xin, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties are examined in this introduction to the Ancient China Resource Bundle. There is a brief introduction about dynasties and the Mandate of Heaven, followed by a short reading passage about each dynasty. Vocabulary words are highlighted in the text and vocabulary word definitions are included, along with a synonym wordsearch. There are differentiated comprehension questions and two activities. Pages: 14 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Synonym Wordsearch Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Timeline Activity Fact File Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

This printable PDF includes an information handout, differentiated comprehension worksheets, and an art activity. The information consists of a brief passage on the life of St. Patrick, the early celebrations, as well as symbolism and colors associated with the holiday. Pages: 6 including 2 answer sheets Contents 1 Information Handout 1 Comprehension Questions 1 Multiple Choice 1 Art Activity 2 Answer Sheets

The Romans were great at improving the technologies of other cultures. While they were not the first people to use cement, an aqueduct or a road, they advanced these inventions with their own innovations. Explore seven Roman inventions and innovations, including aqueducts, cement, the Julian calendar, the pilum, roads, Roman numerals and sewers with illustrated handouts, accompanied by worksheets and activities. Pages: 13 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Who Am I? Activity Roman Roads Math Aqueduct Angles Answer Sheets Terms of Use

Tenochtitlan was the capital city of the Aztec Empire. What began as a humble settlement of reed huts and a makeshift temple grew to become one of the biggest cities of the time. This resource covers the legend of Tenochtitlan, chinampas, transportation, the city centre, Templo Mayor, living in the city and the end of Tenochtitlan. This PDF includes information handouts, activities and differentiated reading response worksheets. Pages: 12 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Reading Response Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Vocabulary Matching Activity Design a City District Activity Coordinate Challenge Answer Sheets Terms of Use

Ancient Greece was made up of independent city-states that shared a language and a religion but had different laws, governments and currency. This resource has reading passages about city-states, types of governments in Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta. The information is followed up with worksheets and activities. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Polis Expert Activity Compare Athens and Sparta Activity Make Your Own Polis Activity Answer Sheets

The Viking Sagas lesson covers a brief history of sagas and examples of a legendary saga, and a historical saga. It includes a write your own saga activity. Pages: 8 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: Information Pages Comprehension Questions Write Your Own Saga Activities Color Puzzle Creation Saga Drawing Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are original by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.

The Nile lesson covers geographical facts and the importance of the Nile for fertile land, food, transportation and building materials in Ancient Egypt. There is also a map, a true or false activity and a drawing activity. Pages: 8 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts 1 True or False Activity 1 Crossword 1 Draw The Nile Activity Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are original by the Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.

Immerse your students in the fascinating world of Aztec civilization with this comprehensive illustrated reading pack. Your students will discover how the Aztecs lived, from farming on innovative chinampas to the strict social class system that governed their society. This PDF includes information handouts, activities and differentiated reading response worksheets. Pages: 20 (including answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Pages (covering farming, city life, social classes, homes, clothing, education, food, games, and religion) Vocabulary Definitions Pronunciation Guide Aztec-European Comparison Activity with differentiated versions Aztec Chef Menu Creation Activity Patolli Board Game with complete instructions and a printable game board Multiple Choice Assessment Comprehensive Reading Response Questions Complete Answer Keys Terms of Use Perfect for upper elementary and middle school students studying ancient civilizations, Mesoamerican cultures, or comparing historical societies. This resource helps students understand daily life in the Aztec Empire and challenges common misconceptions by highlighting the sophistication and innovation of this remarkable civilization.

Teach your students about the Latin alphabet and ancient Roman writing with reading, worksheets and a fun activity. The PDF resource includes information about Roman writing including the Latin language and alphabet, old italic, classical Latin and modern Latin alphabets, Roman Cursive. There is also a key of the Roman cursive alphabet and a visual timeline showing the evolution of the Latin alphabet. Multiple choice questions test reading comprehension and students get to try out reading and writing Roman cursive with a variety of fun activities. Suitable for KS2. Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts 1 Timeline 1 Discussion Page 1 Decipher the Sentence Activity 1 Writing Fun Activity 1 Secret Message Activity 1 Multiple Choice 1 Matching Activity 4 Answer Sheets

In this lesson, students learn about Greek mythological creatures. Twelve of the main Greek beasts, creatures and monsters are explored in listings, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix, Satyr and Siren. Each listing features an original illustration, facts and a short myth. The introduction includes interesting facts about ancient Greek mythological beasts including heroes, natural phenomena, animal attributes and powers. There is also a page exploring three constellations named after mythological beasts. Activities include differentiated reading response, create a monster activity, match the beast activity, constellation task cards and a printable memory card game. Pages: 38 (including 7 answer sheets) Contents: 12 Illustrated Listings Research a Beast Activity Constellation Page Constellation Task Cards Star Charts Create a Monster Activity Match the Beast Activity Printable Memory Card Game Questions / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Reading Response) Questions or comments? Contact me at admin@primarytopicshop.co.uk All text and illustrations are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.

Description: Discover the fascinating world of the Indus Valley Civilization with this comprehensive and engaging resource focused on the ancient city of Harappa. Perfect for middle school students, this resource provides a mix of history, archaeology, and interactive learning activities to make the ancient world come alive. What’s Included: Informational Texts: Detailed readings that cover the discovery of Harappa, its urban planning, and everyday life in the Indus Valley Civilization. Vocabulary Activities: Key terms and their definitions with synonym exercises to build understanding and retention. Engaging Comprehension Questions: Assess reading comprehension with questions designed to deepen students’ knowledge. Interactive True or False Section: A fun and educational activity to review important facts. Artifact Analysis Project: Learn about Harappan seals by designing and carving a personalized clay seal, inspired by actual Indus Valley artifacts. Creative Writing and Research Assignments: Explore life in Harappa with imaginative writing prompts and research tasks. Make Your Own Indus Pot Design: A creative art project where students can complete and decorate ancient pottery designs. Cross-Curricular Learning: Integrates history, geography, art, and language arts for a well-rounded educational experience. Key Features: Aligned with social studies standards for middle school Easy-to-follow instructions for hands-on activities Engaging visuals, including maps and photos of Harappan ruins Designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a love of ancient history Ideal For: History and Social Studies Teachers Cross-curricular projects Homeschool educators looking for an in-depth ancient history unit Terms of Use: This resource is for personal or classroom use only. Please do not share or distribute without permission. Bring the wonders of the Indus Valley Civilization into your classroom with activities that engage and inspire your students!