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 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.

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

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

Do you need some visual photos of ancient Egypt to go with your unit? This pack includes 30 photos of artifacts, buildings, and other items that give us a glimpse into ancient Egyptian life. These posters can be printed and displayed on the wall or given to small groups. They make great discussion starters and can be used as primary sources for children to analyse what items might have been used for in daily life. I have also included a primary source worksheet activity about an ancient Egyptian toy that students can complete individually, in pairs, or in small groups. The posters are colour and come in full size, 2 per page, and 4 per page so you can choose the size you need, with the option of labelled or unlabelled. What’s included: Printable PDF primary source activity (2 line sizes) Editable PPTX primary source activity Link to digital Google Slides™ version Printable PDF posters (1, 2, and 4 per page) If you’re after Ancient Egypt activities, you may like this resource here. You may also like: 3D Egypt Pyramid Craft Egypt Hands-on Art Projects Achievements of Ancient Egypt 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 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 pack includes 21 photos of artifacts, archaeological sites, and other things that give us a glimpse into ancient Shang life. These posters can be printed and displayed on the wall or given to small groups. They make great discussion starters and can be used as primary sources for children to analyse what items might have been used for in daily life. I have also included a primary source worksheet activity that students can complete individually, in pairs, or in small groups. What’s included? Photo pack Printable photos – labelled or unlabelled, full size, 2 per page, and 4 per page PowerPoint™ version of the photos (unlabelled) Google Slides™ version of the photos (unlabelled) Primary Source Activity Printable primary source activity PowerPoint™ version Google Slides™ version Editable PowerPoint™ (text is editable, images and layout aren’t) You will receive PDFs and PPTX files. You may also like: Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Art and Crafts -----------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 Titanic timeline activity is a hands-on way to trace the story of the Titanic from when it was being built, through to the detailed events of the sinking, up to the time the wreck was discovered. There are three options, with more options within each. 1. Cut and paste worksheet Option one – match the pictures and descriptions to the dates and times. Option two – write the missing date or time and match the pictures and descriptions. Answer key is included 2. Foldable timeline Children colour in the Titanic halves or use the pre-coloured version of the Titanic halves. Option one – match the pictures to the descriptions, dates, and times. Option two – match the descriptions to the pictures, dates, and times. Option three – write the dates and times and match the pictures to the descriptions. 3. Digital Google™ Slide Drag and drop the events onto the timeline. Children will be able to work out the order of the events through logic and by using some of the clues given to help them. I hope your students enjoy learning about the Titanic as they make their timelines. U.K. and U.S. versions are included. You will receive PDFs (not editable) and a link to the Google slide version. If you need something editable, please reach out to me via email. You may also like: Titanic PowerPoint and Google Slides presentation with comprehension questions Titanic graphic organizer More timelines you may like: History of land transport History of flight History of boats and ships The Great Fire of London 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.

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.

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.

If you’re learning about flight or the history of flight, then your children will love this hands-on activity to make a 3D model of the first hot air balloon, which comes with the three passengers that were the first to travel in a hot air balloon! You can differentiate as there is an easier 2D model, which is larger, and the animals get put into a folded basket, or a smaller 3D model, with three sides and a 3D basket that the animals can go into. What’s included? 2D model template 3D model template a duck, rooster, and sheep colour and ink saver versions U.K. and U.S. versions visual instructions I hope your children enjoy making their hot air balloon! You will receive 4 PDFs (not editable). -----------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 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 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

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

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 3 and above, using materials that are easily available. You can differentiate with the craft by using the smaller, easier version or the larger, more challenging version. The smaller size is 3.5in x 3in and the larger size is about 4in x 7in. The smaller size has three pieces to join, and you can simplify this further by leaving out the steps. The larger version has five pieces to join, so is more challenging and great for older children. 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 colouring pencils (optional) What’s included? 2 pages of outlines for the smaller version (with or without steps) 4 pages of outlines for the larger size PDF slideshow of instructions to show on a screen Student handout of instructions U.K and U.S versions 18 pages in total Please note this model is not to scale and is an artistic representation, not a realistic representation. 3D crafts can be challenging so please consider if your students have the fine motor skills needed before purchasing. I encourage students to help each other with the tricky bits. I hope your students enjoy making a model of the Parthenon. 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 of activities on the Aztec empire is full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, codex symbols, map work, colouring cover pages, research organisers and more! Your students will love learning about the Aztec empire. There is everything from incredible ruins that still exist, fierce warriors, clever methods of farming, pictorial symbols for writing, an impressive empire, human sacrifice, and a belief that their world was going to end very soon! There’s a lot to get your students hooked on history. What’s included? timeline cut and paste colouring pages (great for covers) map work informational reading passage (editable text, images/layout aren’t editable) comparison activities of the students’ lives with Aztec life codices achievements reporter-style research page archaeological dig research booklet primary source activity structure of society adapting to the environment interactive notebook cause and consequence cut and paste fortune teller of key social studies concepts photos and word wall cards Line sizes are included for year 3-4, and year 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! 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