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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.
Women of Ancient History - Boudicca
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Women of Ancient History - Boudicca

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This lesson about Boudicca tells the story of how she formed an army of Britons and rebelled against the Romans in Britain. The supporting notes include key events and helpful vocabulary. There is a reading response activity with comprehension questions, a synonym activity using the new vocabulary and an interpretation activity where students read a historical description of Boudicca and interpret it in a drawing. Pages: 11 (including answer sheets) Contents: Information Pages Supporting Notes Page Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Synonym Activity Interpretation Activity Answer Sheets
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 - 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 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.
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 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 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
The Sense of Touch
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The Sense of Touch

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This resource delves into the workings of touch, including the skin and touch receptors. It covers the parts of the skin such as epidermis, dermis, hypodermis and the different types of touch receptors like mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors. It includes a vocabulary page with definitions and a synonym unscramble activity to aid in learning new words. The resource also includes comprehension activities, worksheets and three fun experiments to help students understand the topic better. Pages: 17 (including 4 answer pages) Contents: 3 Information Pages Vocabulary Page Vocabulary Worksheet True or False Worksheet Matching Activity Fill in the Labels Activity Texture and Shape Experiment Fool Your Sense Experiment Receptor Density Experiment Experiment Notes Teacher Page Answer Sheets
The Sense of Smell
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The Sense of Smell

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This resource delves into the workings of the sense of smell, with a focus on olfactory receptors and the nose. It includes vocabulary definitions and an activity, as well as comprehension worksheets and interactive games for students to test their understanding. Pages: 12 (including 4 answer pages) Contents: 2 Information Pages Vocabulary Page & Activity Parts of the Nose Diagram Activity True or False Worksheet Matching Activity Smell Challenge Smell Memory Game Answer Sheets
Origins of St. Patrick's Day
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Origins of St. Patrick's Day

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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 Sense of Hearing
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The Sense of Hearing

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This resource explores how the sense of hearing works. The PDF includes reading pages about the sound, amplitude, frequency, parts of the ear, and locating sound. Vocabulary definitions are provided for reference. In addition, there are comprehension worksheets, activities and experiments where students can put their sense of hearing to the test. Pages: 17 (including 6 answer pages) Contents: 3 Information Pages Vocabulary Page & Activity Cryptic Crossword Differentiated Flavor Sorting True or False Worksheet Matching Activity Exploring Taste Activity Taste & Smell Experiment Answer Sheets
The Rosetta Stone
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The Rosetta Stone

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The Rosetta Stone lesson includes facts about the Rosetta Stone and the story of the Rosetta Stone. The activities included are a reading response, find the definition, find the synonym and crack the code. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: Information Page Story of the Rosetta Stone (Close Reading) Reading Response Questions Find The Definition Activity Find The Synonym Activity Crack The Code Activity More Decoding Answer Sheets Reviews from teachers: *Attractively done, with great content and engaging activities! -Martha S. * Challenging and helpful for studying with my 3rd grade gifted students -Jen W. This is a fantastic resource for sixth grade Social Studies! -Meghan D.
Ancient Egyptian Mummification
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Ancient Egyptian Mummification

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This resource delves into the ancient Egyptian beliefs and practices surrounding the afterlife, including the origins of mummification, the process of mummification, the use of canopic jars, funerary rituals, the Book of the Dead, and the Underworld. It includes worksheets with various types of questions, such as multiple-choice, crossword, and an activity where students must arrange the steps of mummification in the correct order. Pages: 9 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Pages 1 Crossword 1 Steps of Mummification Activity 1 Multiple Choice 3 Answer Sheets
Viking Sagas
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Viking Sagas

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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.
Ancient Chinese Dynasties
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Ancient Chinese Dynasties

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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
Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses
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Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses

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Teach your student about the ancient religion of Mesopotamia and the pantheon of gods and goddesses they worshiped. Includes an introduction with an explanation of a ziggurat, a reading page of the Babylonian version of the creation myth (Enuma Elish), brief descriptions of nine gods and goddesses, a vocabulary page with descriptions, worksheets and activities. Pages: 16 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Matching Activity Multiple Choice Worksheet Fact File Activity 3 differentiated punctuation and capitalization worksheets Writing Challenge Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh
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Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh

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The Epic of Gilgamesh, written over 4,000 years ago, is often referred to as one of the earliest pieces of writing in human history. It tells the story of the heroic adventures of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk in Mesopotamia. The epic poem was written in cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems, on clay tablets. This resource includes reading pages, vocabulary, worksheets, and two writing activities. Pages: 14 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Synonym Vocabulary Worksheet True or False Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Character Arc Activity Writing Challenge Answer Sheets Terms of Use