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

This lesson includes a labeled illustration of a longship, definitions of the parts of a longship, unique properties of longships and information about the Knarr. There is a reading response worksheet as well as a dragon’s head design activity. Aimed at KS2 Y4-6 Pages: 7 (including one answer sheet) Contents: Information Sheet Reading Response Label the Ship Activity Art Activity All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Vikings.

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.

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.

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

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. For more information, visit https://www.primarytopicshop.com/primary-topic-shop-resource-terms-of-use. Bring the wonders of the Indus Valley Civilization into your classroom with activities that engage and inspire your students!

This lesson describes types of viking weapons and armour. It includes a design-your-own-shield activity and a reading response worksheet. Includes a bonus differentiated maths activity (fractions) and maths puzzles. Aimed at KS2 Y4-6 Pages: 13 (including answer sheets) Contents: Information Pages Design Your Own Shield Activity Reading Response Maths Fractions Activities (differentiated) Maths Puzzles (differentiated) Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Vikings.

In this lesson, students learn about Ancient Greek Art. The illustrated information pages cover sculpture, painting, architecture, theatre and pottery with a mini bio of Lysippos (personal sculptor to Alexander the Great) and Euripides (well-known Ancient Greek playwright). Activities include comprehension worksheets, research and writing activities, art activities, and a theater production activity. Pages: 30 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Illustrated Information Pages Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Fact File Activity Blog Post Activity Make a Fresco Activity Black-Figure Pottery Activity Red-Figure Drawing Activity Theatre Activity (Myth of the Gorgon’s Head) Answer Sheets

The Viking Runes lesson covers the runic alphabet, uses of runes, runestones and rune casting. It includes a multiple choice worksheet, a de-code the runestone activity and a cryptic Viking message activity. Aimed at KS2 Y4-6 Pages: 7 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: Information Page De-code the Runestone Activity Cryptic Viking Message Activity Rune Master Art Activity Multiple Choice Worksheets Answer sheets All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Vikings.

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

This printable hieroglyphs resource covers the history of hieroglyphs, types of glyphs, the hieroglyphic alphabet, the cartouche and hieroglyphic numbers. Pages: 9 (8 student pages and one answer page) Contents: information pages decode the hieroglyphic message reading response questions decode the cartouche design your own cartouche interpret the hieroglyphic numbers answer key All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author. This is part of a complete unit on Ancient Egypt.

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.

Original illustrations accompany this lesson which covers the early Olympics, Olympic events, prizes, the last ancient Olympics, modern Olympics and vocabulary. There is a vocabulary activity, differentiated reading response activities and an art activity. Pages: 11 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: Two Information Handouts Find The Word Activity Reading Response Questions Multiple Choice Fill in the Blanks Design a Vase Questions or comments? Contact me at admin@primarytopicshop.co.uk All text and illustrations are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.

Immerse your students in the everyday lives of the first civilization in the world. Three reading pages cover aspects of Sumerian life including city life, the life of a farmer, social classes, home life, food, clothing and leisure time. Worksheets and activities reinforce the information. Also included are two printable versions of the Royal Game of Ur, possibly the oldest board game in the world. This is a fun, quick game to understand and play, similar to backgammon. Pages: 16 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page True or False Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Compare and Contrast Activity Writing Challenge Printable Royal Game of Ur (differentiated versions) Royal Game of Ur Instructions (differentiated versions) Answer Sheets Terms of Use

The Code of Hammurabi was one of the world’s first legal codes. These Babylonian laws were inscribed in stone in the 18th century BCE (around 4,000 years ago). This resource includes reading pages, vocabulary, worksheets, and two classroom activities. Pages: 13 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Synonym Vocabulary Worksheet True or False Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Debater Activity Classroom Code Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use

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

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

Discover the fascinating world of Mesopotamian innovations with this comprehensive teaching resource. Engage your students in a journey through time as they explore the important inventions that emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, shaping the course of history and influencing our present-day lives. Pages: 18 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Vocabulary Crossword True or False Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Debate Activity Sundial Making Activity (Two Versions) Activity Lesson Plans Answer Sheets Terms of Use Resource Highlights: In-Depth Exploration: Delve into the wheel, writing, maps, the sail, weapons, wine and beer, irrigation, the city, and time tracking. Each section provides historical context, technological evolution, and societal impacts. Engaging Activities: Reinforce learning with various activities, including a vocabulary crossword, true or false worksheet, comprehension questions worksheet, debate activity, and a sundial making activity with two versions. Lesson Plans: Detailed lesson plans guide you through each activity, ensuring a seamless and comprehensive learning experience. These plans include step-by-step instructions for the debate activity and sundial making activity. Assessment Tools: Evaluate student understanding with answer sheets provided for all activities. Monitor comprehension, vocabulary retention, and critical thinking skills through purposeful assessment. Integration of Multiple Subjects: Seamlessly integrate history, science, and language arts with cross-curricular connections embedded throughout the resource. Legacies and Connections: Explore the lasting legacies of Mesopotamian innovations and their impact on civilizations throughout history. Stimulate critical thinking with reflections on the profound influence of these inventions on our modern world. Vocabulary Enrichment: Enhance students’ language skills with a dedicated vocabulary page containing definitions and synonyms related to the Mesopotamian inventions discussed.

The Mesopotamians were an ancient civilization who lived in the land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers for several thousand years. This resource includes reading pages, vocabulary, worksheets, and two activities. Pages: 11 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page True or False Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Timeline Activity Word Search activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use