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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.
Vikings Exploration
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Vikings Exploration

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This printable PDF includes a Viking expansion map and a brief description of events in 12 different areas where Vikings travelled. It includes differentiated fill-in-the-blanks activities and differentiated word searches. (Levels are indicated by an A or B on each page) Pages: 12 (Including two answer sheets) Contents: Information Pages (Two Differentiated versions) Expansion Map Fill in the Blanks (Two Differentiated versions) Word Search (Two Differentiated versions) Answer Sheets
The Sense of Taste
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The Sense of Taste

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This resource explores how the sense of taste works. The pdf includes reading pages about the tongue, smell & taste, taste buds and taste papillae. Vocabulary definitions are provided for reference, including a short activity and a cryptic word search. In addition, there are comprehension worksheets and experiments where students can put their sense of taste 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
Ancient Roman Legends and Myths
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Ancient Roman Legends and Myths

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In this lesson, students learn about ancient Roman myths. The PDF includes information handouts about myths including the myth of Romulus and Remus, Echo and Narcissus and Juno and the First Frogs, with differentiated reading response questions. The activities include making a comic strip, antonyms and synonyms, and remaking the myth. 27 Pages (including 6 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information and Reading Handouts Differentiated Reading Response (2 Comprehension Questions / 2 Multiple Choice / 1 True or False) Making a Comic Activity 4 Comic Template Cut-out Pages Remake the Myth Activity 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 Romans - Mythological Beasts
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Ancient Romans - Mythological Beasts

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In this lesson, students learn about Roman mythological creatures. Twelve of the main Roman gods are explored in listings, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Faun, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix and Siren. Each listing features an original illustration, facts and a short myth. The introduction includes interesting facts about ancient Roman mythological beasts including the influence of the Greeks, heroes, natural phenomena, animal attributes and powers. There is also a page exploring three constellations named after mythological beasts. This PDF includes information handouts, differentiated reading response, create a monster activity, match the beast activity, constellation task cards and a printable memory card game (24 cards). Pages: 36 (including 7 answer sheets) Contents: 12 Illustrated Listings Constellation Page Constellation Task Cards Star Charts Create a Monster Activity Match the Beast Activity Printable Memory Card Game (24 cards) Questions / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Reading Response)
Viking Gods and Goddesses
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Viking Gods and Goddesses

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This lesson touches on Norse mythology, Yggdrasil, the Norse creation legend, six main Viking gods and goddesses and the Viking conversion to Christianity. Activities include reading response questions and a cryptic wordsearch. Pages: 7 (including 2 answer sheets) **PLUS - Black and white version ** Contents: Information Pages Reading Response Cryptic Wordsearch Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.
Ancient Romans - Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
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Ancient Romans - Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius

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Teach your students about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii with reading, worksheets and a fun activity. The PDF resource includes facts about Mount Vesuvius, the story of Pompeii, discoveries from the excavation including the city, trade, food, religion, writing and people. There is a vocabulary page with definitions. Worksheet include find the synonym, multiple choice, comprehension questions. In the newspaper article activity, students write a newspaper article about the eruption using interviews with Pliny the Younger and the ghost of Pliny the Elder. The interview notes are based on real accounts of the eruption. This activity is differentiated with four different task cards and several newspaper template options and can be done in groups or individually. Suitable for KS2 Contents: 4 Information Handouts 1 Vocabulary Handout 1 Find the Synonym Activity 2 Pages of Differentiated Reading Response (Comprehension Questions & Multiple Choice) Newspaper Article Activity with task cards, templates and example 3 Answer Sheets
Ancient Egypt - Pharaohs
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Ancient Egypt - Pharaohs

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A printable PDF covering a pharaoh’s responsibilities, female pharaohs, pharaonic symbols and short descriptions of Narmer, Khufu, Hatshepsut, Akhenaten, Tutankhamen, Ramesses II and Cleopatra VII. A timeline shows the reigns of the featured pharaohs and compares them to world events of the time. Activities include a short quiz, and matching activity. There is also a “Which Was First” activity which helps give students context to events in Ancient Egypt. For example, they will learn that the reign of Narmer was before the extinction of mammoths. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Pages 1 Timeline 1 Which Was First Activity 1 Reading Response Quiz 1 Matching Activity 3 Answer Sheets
Ancient Romans - The Roman Army
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Ancient Romans - The Roman Army

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This lesson covers Roman battle tactics, recruitment, training, daily life, weapons, organization, legionaries and auxiliaries. There is a differentiated reading response including Comprehension Questions, Multiple Choice and True or False. In the activity, students write a Pros and Cons for joining the Roman army as an auxiliary soldier. Suitable for Year 3-6. Pages: 11 (including 3 answer sheets) PLUS a black and white version Contents: 4 Information Pages 1 Pros and Cons Activity 3 Pages of Differentiated Reading Response (Comprehension Questions, Multiple Choice and True or False) 3 Answer Sheets (Plus the same again in black and white)
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 - 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
Aztecs - Spanish Conquest
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Aztecs - Spanish Conquest

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The Spanish Conquest of the Aztec empire in the 16th century changed the course of history for Central America. This resource includes short biographies about Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés and the Aztec emperor Moctezuma and covers the conquest from the Spanish landing on the Mexican coast, to La Noche Triste and the siege of Tenochtitlan. Words are highlighted in the reading pages and there is a vocabulary section at the end of the text as well as a vocabulary activity. Comprehension worksheets and activities are included as well. Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Worksheet Multiple Choice Vocabulary Worksheet Sentence Challenge Timeline Activity Discussion Writing Challenge Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Ancient Egypt - Gods and Goddesses
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Ancient Egypt - Gods and Goddesses

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This lesson explores fourteen of the main ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. Activities include a matching activity where students match the name of the god to the description or illustration, a fact file where students fill in information about their favourite god or goddess, a true or false worksheet and a colour puzzle where students have to correctly answer questions to find the colours to use for the image. Suitable for KS2. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents 3 Information Handouts Find The Match Activity Egyptian God Fact File Activity True or False Worksheet Colour Puzzle Activity 3 Answer Sheets If you have any corrections or suggestions about how we can make this resource more useful, please email us at admin@primarytopicshop.co.uk.
Ancient Romans - Roman Gods and Goddesses
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Ancient Romans - Roman Gods and Goddesses

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This PDF includes information about the ancient Roman religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals, shrines and the Greek influence on Roman gods. There are information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated reading response worksheets. In addition there are illustrated listings of 15 Roman gods and goddesses. Pages: 20 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents 6 Information Pages Fact File activity Printable Memory Card Game Match the God Activity Comprehension Questions / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Worksheets) 3 Answer Sheets All photos, text and illustrations are by the Primary Topic Shop.
Aztecs - Gods and Goddesses
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Aztecs - Gods and Goddesses

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Teach your students about eight Aztec gods and goddesses with these illustrated reading pages. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Aztec religion including sacrifices, flower wars and the fifth sun creation myth. This PDF includes information handouts, activities and differentiated reading response worksheets. Pages: 15 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Handouts Fact File Activity Trading Card Activity Match the God Activity Fill in the Punctuation Activity Writing Challenge Reading Response Worksheet Multiple Choice Worksheet Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Ancient Romans - Gladiators
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Ancient Romans - Gladiators

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Gladiators were fighters who battled each other in contests for the entertainment of Romans. This resource briefly covers who gladiators were, gladiator school, the Colosseum, gladiators as celebrities, politics, animals, armor, weapons and Spartacus. Two worksheets and an activity are also included. Pages: 8 (including 2 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Armor Designer 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
Ancient Greece - Athenian Democracy
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Ancient Greece - Athenian Democracy

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The democracy we know today has its roots in the democracy that began 2,000 years ago in ancient Greece. Teach your students about the history of democracy in Greece, the three main institutions of ancient Greek democracy, and the difference between direct and representative democracy. This PDF has illustrated information handouts, worksheets and activities. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Direct vs Representative Democracy Activity Discussion Ideas Assembly Activity Answer Sheets
Ancient Egypt - Pyramids and Tombs
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Ancient Egypt - Pyramids and Tombs

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This pdf covers the history of pyramids, the pyramids of Giza and the Step Pyramid, the history of tombs in ancient Egypt, the Valley of Kings and Tutankhamen’s tomb. Activities include reading response questions, multiple choice, true or false questions and a design your tomb activity. Pages: 11 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Information Pages 1 Questions Worksheet 1 Multiple Choice Worksheet 1 True or False Worksheet 1 Design Your Tomb Activity Answer Sheets All photos, illustrations and text are by Christa Galloway. This is part of a complete unit on Ancient Egypt.
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