This is a giant A3 sized crossword puzzle that I use to review our Ancient China unit at the end of term. I usually let children work in pairs if they want to. Also, initially I won’t let them consult any resources or ask questions, just to see how far they get first. There are more than 20 questions in total! Here are some of them to give you an idea of the level required. A type of ceramic invented by the Chinese. It is thin, strong, and beautiful. It is often called “china” in the west. A type of varnish used to protect items and make them more beautiful. A legendary monster that terrorized a Chinese village until they used fireworks and noise to scare it off. A revered mythical creature that has the long body of a serpent, sharp teeth, four legs with sharp talons, and can fly. This puzzle is would be suitable for upper KS2 and KS3.

This is a giant A3 sized crossword puzzle that I use to review our Ancient Greece unit at the end of term. I usually let children work in pairs if they want to. Also, initially I won’t let them consult any resources or ask questions, just to see how far they get first. There are more than 30 questions in total! Here are some of them to give you an idea of the level required. Five leaders in Sparta who were chosen to oversee the Spartan kings. A form of government where citizens have a say in how they are ruled including choosing their leaders and deciding on laws. The historical period of Ancient Greece from 480 BC to 323 BC. During this time Athens was ruled by democracy. An athletic event held by the Ancient Greeks every four years. A Greek philosopher who founded the Academy in Athens and wrote many philosophical dialogues. A piece of armour, usually made from metal, that covered the front of the torso. This puzzle is woudl be suitable for upper KS2 and KS3.

This is a giant A3 sized crossword puzzle that I use to review our Ancient Egypt unit at the end of term. I usually let children work in pairs if they want to. Also, initially I won’t let them consult any resources or ask questions, just to see how far they get first. There are 30 questions in total. Here are some of the questions to give you an idea of the level required. A giant tomb built for the pharaohs of Egypt. The place where the Ancient Egyptians believed they would go after they died. A sacred building used for religious purposes. The name of the boy king whose tomb and mummy was discovered by Howard Carter. A type of writing used by the Ancient Egyptians. A small token believed to provide protection against evil or injury. A beetle that was sacred to the ancient Egyptians. Egyptian god of the afterlife. My Year 3 children do fine with this, although it does take most of them a full lesson and some homework to finish.

A series of homework projects headed under: Word Smart Science, Maths, ICT Smart Art, Design & Creativity Smart Each activity compliments the children’s study of flight/aviation and encourages them to have fun doing them at home, hopefully furthering their passion or interest in the subject. *The included file is a Word Document and every part is fully editable, including the year group logo. *

A series of homework projects headed under: Word Smart Science, Maths, ICT Smart Art, Design & Creativity Smart Each activity compliments the children’s study of Ancient Egypt and encourages them to have fun doing them at home, hopefully furthering their passion or interest in the subject. *The included file is a Word Document and every part is fully editable, including the year group logo. *

This is a giant A3 sized crossword puzzle that I use to review our Ancient Rome unit at the end of term. I usually let children work in pairs if they want to. Also, initially I won’t let them consult any resources or ask questions, just to see how far they get first. There are more than 20 questions in total! Here are some of them to give you an idea of the level required. A common person or person not of the patrician class. The main unit of the Roman army. It generally had around 5400 soldiers and was divided up into groups of men called cohorts and centuries. A group of prestigious men who advised the consuls. A large oval shaped stadium used for chariot races. A manmade channel used for delivering water to Roman towns. This puzzle is would be suitable for upper KS2 and KS3.

Great introduction to hieroglyphics for the children when studying about Ancient Egypt. The first part of the worksheet can be used as a race to see who can translate the hieroglyphs the fastest. The font is also included so you can change the message as you please. The second part of the worksheet includes the cypher and a space for the children to create their own sentence using hieroglyphs. *The files included in this download are a fully editable DOC and a PDF version of the same. *

10 short answer questions all about the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Great for use in combination with a series of books on Ancient Egypt and the Pyramids or internet research. Can be used as a review or even an introduction. Take a look at the preview to get an idea of the types of questions contained within.

A question sheet all about the River Nile. Contains 12 questions relating the flooding of the Nile, its uses and its importance. Great for a review of the River Nile. We have a large selection of books about Egypt and the Nile and the children use them as a resource to help them in their answer.

Instructions for colouring and labeling various parts of both ancient and modern Egypt. A blank map can easily be found on Google Images to go with this. The children in my class use both traditional atlases and Google Earth to complete the exercise. Afterwards they can add in illustrations or further locations of interest.

A full work-through for an experiment on mummifying an apple. Includes the full scientific method from hypothesis through to conclusion. Great to get some science into a topic about Ancient Egypt. I usually begin the experiment so that a month or so later, it coincides with a look at the mummification process. We also create an Adobe Spark video to explain the way the Egyptians made their mummies. Extra discussion prompts: What foods to we preserve? How and why do we preserve them? How is this similar to the process of mummification?

Simple template for writing a diary. More for use in history as a stand alone diary entry but could be used in literacy as well. The idea is that students take on the role of a historical character and write a diary entry for a particular date in time. For example, a soldier in the trenches during World War 1.

This quiz is designed to accompany Curriculum Maestro’s Dynamic Dynasties Unit. There are 15 questions plus a bonus. All of the content is based on the unit and it makes for a good team or individual quiz to help assess ad review at the end. Each question has a one minute timer (click to start) included on the slide. When I use it, I have the children split into groups and they work together to record their answers on their white board before revealing it at the end of the one minute timer. Points can be awarded and questions can be reviewed straight away, rather than all at the end. If you like this resource, please kindly leave a review. Thank you.