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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.
The Sense of Touch
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The Sense of Touch

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This resource delves into the workings of touch, including the skin and touch receptors. It covers the parts of the skin such as epidermis, dermis, hypodermis and the different types of touch receptors like mechanoreceptors, thermoreceptors, and nociceptors. It includes a vocabulary page with definitions and a synonym unscramble activity to aid in learning new words. The resource also includes comprehension activities, worksheets and three fun experiments to help students understand the topic better. Pages: 17 (including 4 answer pages) Contents: 3 Information Pages Vocabulary Page Vocabulary Worksheet True or False Worksheet Matching Activity Fill in the Labels Activity Texture and Shape Experiment Fool Your Sense Experiment Receptor Density Experiment Experiment Notes Teacher Page Answer Sheets
The Sense of Smell
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The Sense of Smell

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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
Women of Ancient History - Zenobia
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Women of Ancient History - Zenobia

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Zenobia was a queen of Palmyra (Syria) in the third century who rose to power after the assassination of her husband and defied the Romans to create an Empire that lasted for only three years. This printable PDF resource covers the life of Zenobia, from her youth as one of the few educated women of the time to her fate at the hands of the Romans. Information pages are followed by differentiated worksheets and activities. Number of Pages: 14 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Pages 1 Vocabulary Page with definitions Differentiated Comprehension (Reading Response and Multiple Choice Questions) Synonym Activity Vocabulary and Punctuation Activity Mint A Coin Activity Answer Sheets
Women of Ancient History (Year 3-5)
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Women of Ancient History (Year 3-5)

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This printable pdf resource includes short profiles of five women of ancient history, Boudicca, Fu Hao, Hatshepsut, Olympias and Zenobia as well as several worksheets and activities. This pdf can be used as a stand-alone resource for KS2, or used in conjunction with the Women of Ancient History Bundle to provide differentiation. This resource is suitable for early KS2 (years 3-5). Number of Pages: 18 (including 5 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Reading Pages (5 profiles) Differentiated Comprehension (Cryptic Wordsearch, True or False & Multiple Choice Questions) Compare and Contrast Activity Timeline Activities Movie Activities Answer Sheets
Women of Ancient History - Olympias
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Women of Ancient History - Olympias

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Olympias was a queen in the kingdom of Macedon, north of Greece. She is known as the mother of Alexander the Great, but she was a powerful woman in her own right, using politics, religion, and cunning to keep her family in power in a world ruled by men. This printable PDF resource covers the life of Olympias, from when she met Phillip II until she was executed after ruling two kingdoms. Information pages are followed by differentiated worksheets and activities. Number of Pages: 16 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 7 Information Pages (including key events summary and vocabulary) Differentiated Comprehension (Reading Response and Multiple Choice Questions) Synonym Activity Interpretation Activity Crossword Activity Answer Sheets
Hans Christian Andersen - The Little Mermaid
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Hans Christian Andersen - The Little Mermaid

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This reading resource contains the text from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Little Mermaid, broken up with comprehension questions, illustrations, colouring/doodling sections and drawing activities, followed by a reading response and vocabulary activity. Pages: 23 (including 1 answer sheets) Contents: 18 Reading Pages (interspersed with comprehension questions, drawing activities and colouring sections) 2 Pages Reading Response 2 Vocabulary Activities 1 Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Hans Christian Andersen - The Emperor's New Clothes
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Hans Christian Andersen - The Emperor's New Clothes

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This reading resource contains the text from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes, broken up with comprehension questions, illustrations, colouring/doodling sections, followed by vocabulary activities, comprehension questions and reading response, a class discussion on conformity and a writing challenge. Pages: 14 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 4 Reading Pages (interspersed with comprehension questions and colouring sections) 2 Vocabulary Activities Comprehension Multiple Choice Reading Response Theme - Class Discussion on Conformity Writing Challenge Drawing Challenge 4 Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Hans Christian Andersen - The Tinder-box
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Hans Christian Andersen - The Tinder-box

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This reading resource contains the text from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale, The Tinder-box, interspersed with comprehension questions, illustrations, colouring/doodling sections and drawing activities, followed by a reading response, class discussion, plot activities, writing challenges and a vocabulary activity. Pages: 17 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 6 Reading Pages (interspersed with comprehension questions, drawing activities and colouring sections) Reading Response Class Discussion Seven Basic Plots Activity Story Graph Activity 2 Writing Challenges Vocabulary Activity Terms of Use
Ancient Egypt -  Papyrus
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Ancient Egypt - Papyrus

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This free lesson covers the papyrus plant, uses of papyrus, papyrus paper, and making papyrus paper. There is a reading response activity and a making papyrus activity. This lesson is being offered free for as a sample of the Ancient Egypt bundle, but it can be used alone as a lesson. If you like this free resource, please take a look at the rest of the Ancient Egypt bundle. Thanks! Pages: 5 (including answer sheet) Contents: 2 Information Handouts 1 Reading Response Worksheet 1 Making Papyrus Activity Answer Sheet All photos, illustrations and text by Christa Galloway.
Who Were the Vikings?
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Who Were the Vikings?

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This PDF introduces the Vikings as Scandinavians, explorers, warriors and farmers, as an introduction to the Vikings lesson and activity bundle. There is a Cryptic Wordsearch (fill in the blanks and find the answers in the wordsearch) and a standard wordsearch activity. This resource is suitable for K2. Contents: Information Page Cryptic Wordsearch Wordsearch Answer Keys
Who Were The Ancient Romans?
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Who Were The Ancient Romans?

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The Ancient Romans were people from Rome and the Roman Empire. The city of Rome was founded in what is now Italy in the eighth century BCE. It grew to rule in Europe, Britain, Northern Africa and parts of the Middle East until the fifth century CE. This resource is an introduction to our Ancient Romans topic. Contents: 2 Information Pages Cryptic Word Search Answer Sheet
Who Were The Aztecs?
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Who Were The Aztecs?

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This free resource is a great introduction to the Aztecs. The reading pages cover who the Aztecs were, where they were, the time period of the Aztec Empire, population, language, what they ate and includes a map of the empire. For reading comprehension, there is a true or false activity and a differentiated cryptic wordsearch with a fill in the blanks activity. If you find this resource useful, please check out our other Aztec resources! Pages: 8 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts True or False Worksheet Cryptic Wordsearch with a Fill In The Blank Activity 3 Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Ancient China - Chinese Dynasties
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Ancient China - Chinese Dynasties

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This introduction to the Ancient China Resource Bundle explores the five Ancient Chinese dynasties; the Xin, Shang, Zhou, Qin and Han Dynasties. There is a brief about dynasties and the Mandate of Heaven, followed by a short reading passage about each dynasty. Vocabulary words are highlighted in the text and vocabulary word definitions are included, along with a synonym wordsearch. There are differentiated comprehension questions and two activities. Pages: 14 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 3 Information Handouts Vocabulary Page Synonym Wordsearch Multiple Choice Worksheet Comprehension Questions Worksheet Timeline Activity Fact File Activity Answer Sheets Terms of Use
Who were the Ancient Greeks?
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Who were the Ancient Greeks?

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This resource introduces the Ancient Greek topic with brief reading passages about city-states, religion, language, the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic time periods and the legacy of Ancient Greece. Pages: 4 (including 1 answer sheet) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Cryptic Crossword This resource is a free introduction to our Ancient Greece bundle. Please take a moment to view our terms of use.
Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Boom Cards
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Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Boom Cards

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This set of 21 digital task cards will teach students about the papyrus plant in Ancient Egypt. There are reading passages as well as true or false, fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice and matching activities. Click here to try a playable preview. These cards make a great add-on to our printable Ancient Egyptian Papyrus resource. To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards play on modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge). Apps are available for Android, iPads, iPhones, and Kindle Fires. For security and privacy, adults must have a Boom Learning account to use and assign Boom Cards. You will be able to assign the Boom Cards you are buying with “Fast Pins,” (play provides instant feedback for self-grading Boom Cards). Fast Play is always a free way for students to engage with Boom Cards decks. For additional assignment options, you’ll need a premium account. If you are new to Boom Learning, you will be offered a free trial of our premium account. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial. You may be eligible for a free trial from Boom Learning. Read here for details: http://bit.ly/BoomTrial. If you choose not to stay on a premium account after your free trial, you will still be able to assign all your Boom Cards to as many students as you see fit using Fast Play pins (which give instant feedback for decks that are self-grading).