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Primary Topic Shop is a team of two people. Richard is a primary teacher and Christa is a graphic designer and photojournalist. Between them, they have the unique ability to create original material for their units. It doesn't hurt they are both very interested in the subject matter! In fact, Richard and Christa lived in Egypt where Richard worked at a British School. Now they live in Scotland and are researching UK history.

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Primary Topic Shop is a team of two people. Richard is a primary teacher and Christa is a graphic designer and photojournalist. Between them, they have the unique ability to create original material for their units. It doesn't hurt they are both very interested in the subject matter! In fact, Richard and Christa lived in Egypt where Richard worked at a British School. Now they live in Scotland and are researching UK history.
Ancient Greece - Alexander the Great
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Ancient Greece - Alexander the Great

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Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king who united the Greeks and defeated the Persians, creating an empire that stretched across the known world. The information pages cover Alexander’s life from a young boy until his death at age 32 as well as the legacy he left behind. The resource includes differentiated information pages, timelines and activities about Alexander the Great. Pages: 26 (including 8 answer sheets) Version 1 Contents: 4 Information Handouts Timeline Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Timeline Activity Writing Challenge Fill In The Punctuation Activity Answer Sheets Version 2 Contents: 2 Information Handouts Timeline True or False Questions Timeline Activity Writing Challenge Fill In The Punctuation Activity Answer Sheets
Ancient Greece - Philosophers
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Ancient Greece - Philosophers

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Ancient Greek philosophers introduced a new way of thinking to the ancient world. Instead of explaining the world through mythology, philosophy was about exploring ideas using logic and reason, inspiring a new way of thinking about big questions. This resource explores the ancient Greek philosophers, from the Presocratics including Thales, Democritus and Pythagoras to the classic philosophers Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. The worksheets are geared towards comprehension, and the activities encourage creative thinking, debate and exploring wellness issues like happiness and friendship. Pages: 18 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Write a Dialogue Activity Golden Mean Activity (Differentiated) Discussion Activity Philosophical Debate Activity Answer Sheets
Ancient Greece - Athenian Democracy
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Ancient Greece - Athenian Democracy

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The democracy we know today has its roots in the democracy that began 2,000 years ago in ancient Greece. Teach your students about the history of democracy in Greece, the three main institutions of ancient Greek democracy, and the difference between direct and representative democracy. This PDF has illustrated information handouts, worksheets and activities. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Direct vs Representative Democracy Activity Discussion Ideas Assembly Activity Answer Sheets
Ancient Romans - People of Ancient Rome
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Ancient Romans - People of Ancient Rome

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This printable PDF covers Ancient Roman social classes and family structures. Several worksheets are included as well as a class play activity. Pages: 13 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Social Class Pyramid Who Am I? Write A Class Play Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Ancient Romans - Daily Life
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Ancient Romans - Daily Life

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This printable PDF covers life in Rome, Roman baths, clothes, food and life outside the city. The resource includes several worksheets and activities. Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Design a Bathhouse Coordinate Challenge Giving Directions Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Ancient Romans - Handout, Worksheet and Activity Bundle
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Ancient Romans - Handout, Worksheet and Activity Bundle

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Explore Ancient Rome with over 200 pages of illustrated handouts, worksheets and activities. Types of resources included: Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice True or False Vocabulary Matching Fill In The Blank Cross-Curricular Activities Math Problems Printable Card Games Art Activities All files are printable PDFs.
Ancient Romans - Julius Caesar
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Ancient Romans - Julius Caesar

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Gaius Julius Caesar was one of the most famous leaders of history. He was a brilliant military leader and brutal opponent to his enemies. Caesar only ruled Rome for a short time, but his political career changed the way Rome was governed. This resource covers Caesar’s early career, the First Triumvirate, the consulship, conquest in Gaul, crossing the Rubicon and Rome’s civil war, Caesar’s role in Egypt, his dictatorship, the Julian calendar, his assassination and the new Caesar. Three worksheets, three activities and answer sheets are also included. Pages: 13 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Worksheets (differentiated with questions & multiple choice) Number the Events Worksheet Caesar’s Legacy Activity Quote Interpretation Activity Coin Design Activity Answer Sheets
The Origins of Halloween
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The Origins of Halloween

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This printable PDF includes an information handout and several worksheets. The information handout explores the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the Roman festivals that influenced the Celts, the Christian All Saints’ Day and later traditions brought by Irish and Scottish immigrants to North America. Pages: 15 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents 1 Information Handout 3 Fill In The Timeline Activities (Differentiated) 1 Comprehension Questions 1 Multiple Choice Questions Bobbing For Apples Quiz Game Answer Sheets This resource compliments the Origins of Halloween Poster. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/halloween-poster-the-origin-of-halloween-12179030
Halloween Poster - The Origins of Halloween
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Halloween Poster - The Origins of Halloween

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This poster is a scalable pdf, this means you can print it as big as you like for your classroom. The timeline explores the origins of Halloween and how the traditions have changed over time. This poster compliments the Origins of Halloween resource. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/the-origins-of-halloween-12180388
Ancient Greece - Greek Gods and Goddesses
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Ancient Greece - Greek Gods and Goddesses

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Teach your students about fifteen of the main Greek gods and goddesses with illustrated listings, each with an original illustration, the Roman names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction features interesting facts about the ancient Greek religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals and Mount Olympus. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated reading response worksheets. Pages: 19 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 6 Information Handouts Fact File activity Printable Memory Card Game Match the Roman and Greek God Activity Reading Response / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Worksheets)
Ancient Romans - Gladiators
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Ancient Romans - Gladiators

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Gladiators were fighters who battled each other in contests for the entertainment of Romans. This resource briefly covers who gladiators were, gladiator school, the Colosseum, gladiators as celebrities, politics, animals, armor, weapons and Spartacus. Two worksheets and an activity are also included. Pages: 8 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Armor Designer Activity Answer sheets
Ancient Egypt - Symbols
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Ancient Egypt - Symbols

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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.
Greco-Roman Mythological Beasts
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Greco-Roman Mythological Beasts

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This bundle has both the Roman and Greek versions of the same mythological beasts, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix, Satyr/Faun and Siren. This bundle is suitable if you are teaching about both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Greeks. The Roman version uses the Roman names for gods and heroes (example: Jupiter and Hercules) and the Greek version has the Greek names (Zeus and Herakles). The introductions to the two resources also vary. The activities are the same. Pages: Roman Mythological Beasts - 36 (including 7 answer sheets) + Greek Mythological Beasts - 36 (including 7 answer sheets) Contents (X2): 12 Illustrated Listings 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.
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Ancient Greece - Mythological Beasts

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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.
Who Were The Ancient Romans?
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Who Were The Ancient Romans?

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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
Ancient Romans - Mythological Beasts
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Ancient Romans - Mythological Beasts

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In this lesson, students learn about Roman mythological creatures. Twelve of the main Roman gods are explored in listings, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Faun, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix and Siren. Each listing features an original illustration, facts and a short myth. The introduction includes interesting facts about ancient Roman mythological beasts including the influence of the Greeks, heroes, natural phenomena, animal attributes and powers. There is also a page exploring three constellations named after mythological beasts. This PDF includes information handouts, differentiated reading response, create a monster activity, match the beast activity, constellation task cards and a printable memory card game (24 cards). Pages: 36 (including 7 answer sheets) Contents: 12 Illustrated Listings Constellation Page Constellation Task Cards Star Charts Create a Monster Activity Match the Beast Activity Printable Memory Card Game (24 cards) Questions / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Reading Response)
Ancient Egypt - Farming
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Ancient Egypt - Farming

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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
Ancient Egypt - Temples
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Ancient Egypt - Temples

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This resource covers the types of temples, Abu Simbel, Hatshepsut, Karnak and a map of Egyptian Temples with photos. There is a multiple choice and a name the temple picture identification activity. Pages: 8 (including two answer sheets) Contents: 3 information Pages 1 Ancient Sites Map 1 Multiple Choice Worksheet 1 Name-That-Temple Activity All photos, illustrations and text by Christa Galloway.
Ancient Egypt -  Papyrus
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Ancient Egypt - Papyrus

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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.
Ancient Romans - Roman Writing
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Ancient Romans - Roman Writing

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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