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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.
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
Women of Ancient History - Hatshepsut
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Women of Ancient History - Hatshepsut

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Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for 20 years of peace and prosperity. She was not the first female pharaoh, or even the most famous, but she was the most successful and powerful. After her death, evidence of her reign was erased, and she was forgotten for thousands of years. This printable pdf resource explores Hatshepsut as daughter, wife and mother of a pharaoh, her reign as a queen regent and pharaoh, her trade and building projects, the attempt to erase her from history and the restoration of her temple and statues. Number of Pages: 13 (including 4 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Pages (including key events summary and vocabulary) Multiple Choice Questions Comprehension Questions Synonym Activity Timeline Activity Answer Sheets
Ancient Greece - Alexander the Great
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Ancient Greece - Alexander the Great

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Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king who united the Greeks and defeated the Persians, creating an empire that stretched across the known world. The information pages cover Alexander’s life from a young boy until his death at age 32 as well as the legacy he left behind. The resource includes differentiated information pages, timelines and activities about Alexander the Great. Pages: 26 (including 8 answer sheets) Version 1 Contents: 4 Information Handouts Timeline Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Timeline Activity Writing Challenge Fill In The Punctuation Activity Answer Sheets Version 2 Contents: 2 Information Handouts Timeline True or False Questions Timeline Activity Writing Challenge Fill In The Punctuation Activity Answer Sheets
Greco-Roman Mythological Beasts
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Greco-Roman Mythological Beasts

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This bundle has both the Roman and Greek versions of the same mythological beasts, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix, Satyr/Faun and Siren. This bundle is suitable if you are teaching about both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Greeks. The Roman version uses the Roman names for gods and heroes (example: Jupiter and Hercules) and the Greek version has the Greek names (Zeus and Herakles). The introductions to the two resources also vary. The activities are the same. Pages: Roman Mythological Beasts - 36 (including 7 answer sheets) + Greek Mythological Beasts - 36 (including 7 answer sheets) Contents (X2): 12 Illustrated Listings 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.
Life in the Viking Age
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Life in the Viking Age

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This lesson covers the classes of Vikings, laws, longhouses, warriors, trades, women and children. Activities include Longhouse Blueprint, Longhouse Area Math (these are two differentiated activities), Unscramble, Find the Definition, Walk-a-Mile, Reading Response and True False (differentiated), and a Maze. Aimed at KS2 Y4-6 Pages: 17 (plus 4 answer sheets) Contents: 7 Information Pages 2 Longhouse Area Math activities (differentiated) 1 Longhouse Blueprint Activity 1 Unscramble Activity 2 Multiple Choice Activities 1 Walk-a-Mile Activity 1 Reading Response / 1 True or False (differentiated) 4 Answer Sheets
Origins of Halloween Handout, Game and Poster Bundle
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Origins of Halloween Handout, Game and Poster Bundle

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This bundle includes an information handout, activities, worksheets, a game and a poster. The information handout explores the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, the Roman festivals that influenced the Celts, the Christian All Saints’ Day and later traditions brought by Irish and Scottish immigrants to North America. The game is a fun Bobbing for Apples Quiz Game, where students have to “bob for apples” (pick a letter card) and spell the answer to a quiz question. This can be played by individual students in stations, or by teams in a class. The poster features a timeline that explores the origins of Halloween and how the traditions have changed over time. The size of the poster is 11 x 17 inches but it is a scalable vector so it could easily be printed bigger or smaller. Pages: 15 + poster Contents 1 Information Handout 3 Fill In The Timeline Activities (Differentiated) 1 Comprehension Questions 1 Multiple Choice Questions Bobbing For Apples Quiz Game Answer Sheets Poster
Ancient Roman Mythology Bundle
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Ancient Roman Mythology Bundle

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Teach your students about Roman Mythology with these three PDFs about legends and myths, Romulus and Remus & gods and goddesses. The resources include information handouts, a vocabulary exercise, differentiated reading response questions, a comic strip activity,a fact file activity, a matching activity and a printable card game. In the gods and goddesses resource, fifteen of the main Roman gods are explored in listings, each with an original illustration, the Greek names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. 48 Pages (including 6 answer sheets) Contents: Reading Handout Information Handouts Antonym or Synonym Worksheet Differentiated Reading Responses (Comprehension Questions / Multiple Choices / True or False) Fact File activity Printable Memory Card Game Match the Roman and Greek God Activity Making a Comic Activity Answer Sheets
Aztecs
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Aztecs

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This bundle explores the fascinating world of the Aztecs; who they were, what they believed, the culture, technology and society of Tenochtitlan, and the Spanish conquest. Total Pages: 50 Contents 11 Information Pages 8 Worksheets 12 Activities
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 Bundle (Year 5-7)
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Women of Ancient History Bundle (Year 5-7)

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This series explores five powerful women who helped shape Ancient History. Each resource contains a profile and activities. The women featured are Boudicca (Ancient Celts), Fu Hao (Ancient China), Hatshepsut (Ancient Egypt), Olympias (Ancient Greece) and Zenobia (Ancient Palmyra).
Mesopotamia
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Mesopotamia

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Take a fascinating trip through antiquity with the help of our in-depth Mesopotamia resources! This bundle, which is ideal for middle school classes, is your one-stop shop for teaching students about the origins of civilization. Close Reading: Explore Mesopotamia’s rich history, geography, and culture. This bundle includes illustrated reading pages about the region’s main features, from the Tigris and Euphrates to life in a Sumerian city-state. No-prep Worksheets: Evaluation tools, such as worksheets, projects, and quizzes, help to gauge students’ comprehension. The purpose of assessments is to gauge critical thinking and comprehension. Engaging Exercises: Use a variety of activities to bring history to life. Students will actively participate in playing Mesopotamian games, debating the ethics of Hammurabi’s Code and writing a version of a Mesopotamian myth. Cross-Curricular Activities: This subject offers opportunities for cross-curricular linkages that go beyond history. Vocabulary definitions and activities are included in each resource. Students will correct the punctuation of the Enuma Elish, interpret the English translation of Hammurabi’s laws, debate the impact of Mesopotamian inventions on today’s world, analyse the character arc of Gilgamesh in the epic poem, and decorate a vase with elements from their own lives.
Ancient China
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Ancient China

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This bundle includes all of our resources on Ancient China. Each resource is a PDF file that contains illustrated reading passages, definitions of vocabulary words, vocabulary and comprehension worksheets, activities and answer sheets. The materials are easy to understand and are ideal for use as a no-prep, self-directed work packet. The bundle includes resources on Ancient China’s dynasties, the Chinese calendar, Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall of China, Confucius, and the Silk Road, as well as a resource from our Women of Ancient History set on Fu Hao.
Ancient Greece Bundle
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Ancient Greece Bundle

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From democracy to the Olympics, ancient Greek culture has lived on through the millennia and affects us today. Teach your students about this ancient civilization with this bundle featuring seven resources about Ancient Greece.
Ancient Egypt - Handout, Worksheet and Activity Bundle
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Ancient Egypt - Handout, Worksheet and Activity Bundle

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The Primary Topic Shop Ancient Egypt bundle includes information, photos, illustrations, maps and activities, all presented in an easy-to-read, consistent layout. Activities in this unit include reading response (true or false, multiple choice, question and answer, fill in the blanks), art (making paper, drawing), language-based activities (crosswords, synonyms and definitions), geography, de-coding and visual challenges. There is also a set of A3 display posters for the classroom. All photos, illustrations and text are original by the author.
Ancient Romans - Handout, Worksheet and Activity Bundle
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Ancient Romans - Handout, Worksheet and Activity Bundle

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Explore Ancient Rome with over 200 pages of illustrated handouts, worksheets and activities. Types of resources included: Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice True or False Vocabulary Matching Fill In The Blank Cross-Curricular Activities Math Problems Printable Card Games Art Activities All files are printable PDFs.