This 3D model ziggurat is a great hands-on craft to make if you are studying Mesopotamia or Ancient Sumer. The craft is differentiated with two versions so you can use what suits your students best. The finished size is about 4in x 5in (10cm x 12cm). The simpler version has two main pieces to join, plus steps. The more complex version has four main pieces that make the four layers of the ziggurat, plus steps. If you’re after more hands-on Ancient Sumer activities, you may like the pack which includes this writing activity, or the bundle which includes this writing activity and a 3D ziggurat model. You will receive a zip file with PDFs (not editable). If you have any trouble with downloading, please email me at info@zigglelearning.com. -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to see the changes that have been made in the history of flight, from the first hot air balloons to the modern passenger Boeing 747, or from the first hot air balloon to landing on the Moon. There are two main options with a timeline that focuses on flight and the development of planes, or flight, planes, and space travel. The timeline has four differentiated options so that you can meet the needs of your students or there is the option to make a foldable version which is a mini-book that could be taped into the students’ books or they could take it home. What’s included? Timeline and real photos to match up to the dates Differentiated with simple or detailed captions, and the easiest version has the photos and captions already together so students need to match it to the date, and the most difficult level students need to match the photo to the caption and write in the date Interactive foldable with visual step-by-step instructions Logic-style clue cards to solve the order of the timeline Answer keys 11 pages included. You will receive 6 PDFs. More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of boats and ships The Great Fire of London The Titanic Ancient Egypt The Benin Empire If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

The discovery of the Ivory Bangle Lady is a great way to bring black British history into your history lessons. The Ivory Bangle Lady is important in developing an understanding of the diverse history and cultural heritage of Britain. The Ivory Bangle Lady’s remains were found in York and showed that she lived during Roman Britain. Recent DNA tests have shown that she had African heritage, which illustrates that people with African ancestry have been in Britain since the Romans came to Britain. She also had wealth which was evident in the jewellery and other expensive items that she was buried with. There are still a lot of unknowns which is perfect for a history lesson because there are opportunities for children to come up with their own ideas. The resources in this pack will get your children analysing 12 pieces of evidence, just like archaeologists, to sort the relevant evidence from the irrelevant, and to use the evidence to justify theories. They will ask their own question to investigate. With the help of research in the form of notes by two fictional archaeologists, they will answer questions and generate their own ideas about the Ivory Bangle Lady. Finally, they will summarise their knowledge by writing a museum plaque about the Ivory Bangle Lady. There are two levels of difficulty included, plus editable versions so you can adapt this to your students. There is also a worksheet on key vocabulary covered in the activities. This resource is suitable for KS2. You will receive: 6 PDFs 5 PDFS for the easier level 7 editable PPTX files (text is editable, images/layout aren’t) -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to put the events of Ancient Egypt in order, so that they can see how one of the great civilisations began, flourished, declined, and eventually ended. This activity meets the following learning objectives: develop an understanding of when the first civilisations appeared (Ancient Egypt) develop an understanding of a historical period develop an understanding of how the Ancient Egyptian civilisation changed over time sequence important events on a timeline There are two options to choose from: worksheet timeline cut and paste – either glue pictures under the dates (easier option), or write dates and glue pictures on (harder version) foldable timeline - smaller version to glue pictures under the dates, or larger version to glue events under the dates and primary source images U.K. and U.S. versions included. I hope your children enjoy making their timelines. You will receive 3 PDF files. You may also like: Ancient Egypt Activities Pack Ancient Egypt Photos Pack Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities Achievements of Ancient Egypt More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of flight History of boats and ships The Great Fire of London The Titanic The Benin Empire**** -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to see the changes that have been made in the history of boats, from the first canoes and rafts through to cruise ships. This timeline focuses on eight key developments in the history of boats, starting from the Pesse canoe dating back to 10,000BCE, to container ships in 1956. The timeline has four differentiated options so that you can meet the needs of your students, and there is the option to make a foldable version which is a mini-book that could be taped into the students’ books or they could take it home. What’s included? Timeline and photos, artefacts, and illustrations to match up to the dates Differentiated with simple or detailed captions, and the easiest version has the photos and captions already together so students need to match it to the date, and the most difficult level students need to match the photo to the caption and write in the date Interactive foldable with visual step-by-step instructions (use clues or match photos to dates) Logic-style clue cards to solve the order of the timeline U.K and U.S versions Answer key You will receive a zip file with PDFs. More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of flight The Great Fire of London The Titanic Ancient Egypt The Benin Empire If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

This pack of activities on ancient Egyptian history is full of engaging activities including a timeline, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, colouring cover pages, research organisers and more! Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while covering key social studies skills. What’s included? Archaeological Dig Record Book - a fun research organiser Colouring cover pages (4 designs) Timeline cut and paste Informational Reading Text (editable text, images/layout aren’t editable) Causes and consequences activity cut and paste Ancient Egyptian life and my life - how are they similar or different? ‘Would you rather… live in ancient Egypt or now?’ Roleplaying interviews with an archaeologist Hieroglyphics - write your name, write a word for a partner, make new hieroglyphics Inventions cut and paste activity Student-choice research reporter-style Starting the inquiry process (K-W-L) Social structure worksheet Fortune teller to cover key social studies concepts (significance, changes, causes and consequences, sources) Adapting to the environment interactive notebook Answer keys where appropriate Vocabulary display cards and display phrase “Ancient Egypt” Line sizes are included for year 3-4 and 5-6. This pack is available in U.S and U.K versions. (letter/A4, spelling) I hope you enjoy using these activities with your children, as much as I enjoyed making them! You may also like: Achievements of Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Photos and Primary Source Activity Ancient Egypt Arts and Crafts Pack If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to put the events of the Great Fire of London in order. I’ve included the actions of Samuel Pepys in the timeline because it’s interesting, such as his priority to bury wine and cheese (which seems odd to us now, but they would have been very expensive items back then), and because he was a significant figure at the time who left a valuable primary source detailing the event. There are two options to choose from: Worksheet timeline cut and paste – either glue events next to the dates (easier option) or write dates and glue events on (harder version). Foldable timeline – glue events below the dates and pictures. I’ve included a set of clues to help children put the events in order, if needed. These can be cut up or left as is. You will receive 4 PDFs and 3 editable PPTX files (text is editable, images/layout aren’t). More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of boats and ships History of flight The Titanic Ancient Egypt The Benin Empire -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

If you’re studying ancient Greece, this 3D paper model will bring your topic to life. This is a hands-on project ideal for Year 5 and above, using materials that are easily available. You can differentiate with the craft by making it with steps (more dramatic) or without steps (easier). Ideas for use: Students could colour it first, or make it as it is. You could also get students to add a modern twist or any other details to make it unique. Use as part of an ancient Greece study Use when learning about famous buildings around the world Use it as a hands-on activity for early finishers, golden time, GATE, or similar You will need: paper glue sticks white glue double-sided tape (optional) scissors coloring pencils (optional) ** What’s included in the zip file?** 2 pages of outlines for the easier version 1 page of steps for more capable students PDF slideshow of instructions to show on a screen Student handout of instructions U.S and U.K versions Please note this model is not to scale and is an artistic representation, not a realistic representation. 3D crafts can be challenging for students so please consider if your students have the fine motor skills needed before purchasing. I recommend this for 9+. I hope your students enjoy making their Parthenons! Last updated 23 September 2024 You may also like: Ancient Greece Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts 3D Ziggurat Model Ancient Mesopotamia Hands-on Activities If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

This pack contains an interactive PowerPoint™ presentation (33 slides) about nine achievements of the ancient Egyptians, a worksheet on topic-related vocabulary, and a worksheet for writing about ancient Egyptian achievements. There is a student’s version of the PowerPoint™ which is non-editable, and a teacher’s version which has editable text (not images or layout due to copyright protection). You can delete any slides you don’t need. The student’s version is ideal for assigning to students to complete in pairs or individually. The teacher’s version can be adapted to a whole-class presentation, or you can edit the text and then assign it to students. The worksheet on achievements has three options: students list three achievements and write details about two of them (easiest) students list five achievements and write details about three of them (harder) students list up to eight achievements and write details about three of them (hardest) You will receive: 2 PDFs and 2 PPTX files. You can get a free sample of the hardest worksheet here. You may also like: Ancient Egypt Timeline Ancient Egypt Activities Pack Ancient Egypt Photos Pack Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for children to see the changes that have been made in the history of land transport, from the time when people first domesticated horses to the hybrid car. The timeline has four differentiated options so that you can meet the needs of your learners, and there is the option to make a foldable version which is a mini-book. The mini-book has a shorter, simpler version with 8 pictures to glue on (use with clues), and a longer version with 11 pictures to glue on (use without clues). Children can either keep the foldable in accordion style to take home or make it into a mini-book which can be taped into workbooks. What’s included? Timeline and real photos to match up to the dates Differentiated worksheets Interactive foldable with visual step-by-step instructions Logic-style clues to solve the order of the timeline U.S and U.K versions Answer key You will receive a zip file with PDFs. More timelines you may like: History of flight History of boats and ships The Great Fire of London The Titanic Ancient Egypt The Benin Empire If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

Are you looking for some fun activities for learning about the Shang Dynasty? This pack includes research organisers, a timeline, developments, leadership analysis, a fortune teller, and more to help your students learn about the first ancient Chinese civilisation with a written record. This pack contains lots of interesting learning activities that you can pick and choose from: timeline cut and paste colouring page (great for covers) map work informational reading passage (editable text, images/layout aren’t editable) comparison activities of the students’ lives with Shang life social structure reporter-style research page archaeological dig research booklet analysing primary sources activity adapting to the environment interactive notebook analysing leadership cut and paste fortune teller of key social studies concepts starting the inquiry process (KWL) 7 pictures, vocabulary wall cards, display phrase “Shang Dynasty” U.S and U.K versions included. (letter/A4, spelling) I hope your students love learning about the Shang Dynasty! You may also like: Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Photos and Primary Source Pack Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft Ancient Greece Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Ancient Greece unit to life? This pack has 5 hands-on activities that include writing the ancient Greek alphabet, making ancient Greek coins, making a miniature clay amphora (vase), sgraffito art inspired by ancient Greek art, and weaving. Many of these activities can meet the learning objectives of the art curriculum at the same time. This pack comes with a PDF slideshow version of instructions, plus a student handout version for the art activities. There are also three pages of photos of real artefacts to use for inspiration. What’s included? Teacher’s guide Photos for inspiration Self-reflection Artist statement U.K and U.S versions Student instructions for: Make a clay amphora Make clay or salt dough coins Draw an aspect of ancient Greek life using the sgraffito technique with oil pastels Write the ancient Greek alphabet Try weaving using wool You will need: A4 paper paint (poster or acrylic) strong card a variety of colourful wool scissors tape pencils oil pastels air-drying clay and rolling/marking tools 52 pages included You will receive a zip file with PDFs. I hope you enjoy using this pack with your students. You may also like: Ancient Greece Parthenon Craft Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

This craft and wall mural is going to look fantastic in your classroom, and children are going to love making it! With such a stunning visual display, this event in history is sure to stick in their memories! There are six different house designs for children to choose from, with one, two, or three storeys. Each house comes in 2-4 parts for children to colour and glue together. Then they use tissue, crepe, or coloured paper to add flames. Each child makes one house to contribute to the wall mural. When the houses are all finished, they make a display that’s 4 metres long! There are also signs, and shop labels, as well as a display heading. I’ve also included a smaller, individual version for children to make their own “Pudding Lane” instead of a class mural, with six houses to colour, cut, and glue onto paper in any order. Visual instructions are included, although it’s very easy to make. I hope your children enjoy recreating the Great Fire of London on Pudding Lane! You will receive 4 PDF files. -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

The activities in this pack will help your students to learn about the history of boats, how boats use technology, and how the changes in technology over time have brought changes for how people meet their needs and made the world more connected. There is a lot to choose from with worksheets, interactive notebook activities, PowerPoint™ and Google Slides™ for teaching, design activities, labelling activities, a S.T.E.M activity, and a word search. Plus, there are editable versions for some worksheets so you can write questions to tailor the resource to your needs. What’s included? 18 PowerPoint™ and Google Slides™ Cut and paste activity to categorize different ship technology (sails, steam, diesel) Spot the differences - identify differences between two photos of boats, one from the past and one from the present Ask a grandparent (or older person) - compare changes in boat transport over time (plus editable version) Interactive sailboat - write about how boats meet our needs (plus editable version) Interactive world - write about how transport technology makes the world more connected (plus editable version) Interactive ship’s wheel - practice writing cardinal directions Two design activities to choose from (a new kind of boat and a boat you could live on) STEM challenge to make a boat Label the parts of a ship - cut and paste Word search (two levels of difficulty) U.K and U.S versions I hope your students enjoy learning about the history of boats with these activities. You will receive PDF and PPTX files. You may also like: History of Flight Timeline If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

Do you need some hands-on activities to bring your Shang Dynasty unit to life? This pack has 6 hands-on activities that include carrying out an archaeological dig, writing ancient Chinese, roleplay, making a model, and two art activities. Many of these activities can meet the learning objectives of the art curriculum at the same time. What’s included? Student instructions for: Roleplay as archaeologists Make a model Shang chariot Carry out an archaeological dig with a partner Make a soap “jade” carving Make a clay bronze “ding” Write oracle symbols ( the first Chinese writing system) on paper, on the template included, or on clay. 17 pages included You will need: ivory soap (or clay if that’s easier) scissors, glue/glue sticks paint pencils, markers, coloured pencils straws, wooden skewers, popsicle sticks, thick card air-drying clay and marking tools containers, soil or sand, small objects glue, glue sticks, tape I hope you enjoy using this pack with your students. You will receive 2 PDF files. If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

There have been many forms of cuneiform over time, and if your students are learning about Ancient Mesopotamia or Ancient Sumer, it’s always fun to try an ancient form of writing. This printable pack comes with two activities, each with different options. In activity one, students can: write the script next to the symbols, in the boxes given, or on their own paper. copy over the symbols. In activity two, students can: write their name and decode “Cradle of Civilization”. write their name and decode “Pottery Wheel”. extension – students can use the symbols to write their own word or message. U.S. and U.K. versions included. You will receive two PDFs (not editable). If you have any trouble with downloading, please email me at info@zigglelearning.com. -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

This timeline activity is a hands-on visual way for students to put the events of the Benin Empire in order, so that they can see the changes that took place over time, from the first settlements of the Edo people to modern-day Nigeria. There are two options to choose from: worksheet timeline cut and paste – either glue pictures onto the dates (easier option), or write dates and glue pictures on (harder version) foldable timeline – glue events below the dates and pictures I’ve included a set of clues to help children put the events in order, if needed. These can be cut up or left as is. You will receive three PDFs and two editable PPXT files (text is editable, images and layout aren’t). More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of flight History of boats and ships The Great Fire of London The Titanic Ancient Egypt -----------LEAVE A REVIEW AND GET A FREEBIE---------  If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com.

This worksheet is a free sample of the worksheets included in the Achievements of Ancient Egypt lesson available here. There are three worksheets in the pack of varying difficulty. This free worksheet is the most challenging as it requires students to identify up to eight achievements and to write about three of them. The easier worksheets ask students to list three achievements and write about two of them, and to list five achievements and write about three of them. The Achievements of Ancient Egypt lesson includes a PowerPoint™ presentation detailing nine achievements. There is also a vocabulary worksheet based on key vocabulary from the topic. You can get the lesson here. You may also like: Overview of Where and When the First Civilisations Appeared If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review.

Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s painting of “Children’s Games” is one of the best primary sources I’ve come across that give us a little glimpse into the games children played in the past. The painting “Children’s Games” depicted life in the Netherlands in the 1560s. There are over 250 children playing 83 different games. With this activity, in pairs or small groups, children look at a corner of the painting and find the games on a list. They then identify if the game is still played nowadays, and they make guesses about how to play an unfamiliar game in the painting. It’s a fabulous way to bring history alive, with such a relatable topic, and it gets children using a primary source to gather and analyse information from the past. TERMS OF USE This resource is for personal classroom use only. It cannot be altered, distributed, sold, or posted on any other blog, website, or location where people can download it.