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Cambridge For Kids has produced a number of audio and classroom resources aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history, ancient history and science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes long, packed full of information that is easy for children to understand. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew John Brooks.

Cambridge For Kids has produced a number of audio and classroom resources aimed at children who are looking to further their knowledge in all things history, ancient history and science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes long, packed full of information that is easy for children to understand. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew John Brooks.
Who were the Ancient Egyptians? | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension
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Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 1 - Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to the Audiobook Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Introduction to the Egyptians - Who were they? How long ago did they live? Hopefully, in the next 10 episodes, all your questions will be answered and will give you a good understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization. Covered in this Audiobook: Location and translation Kemet ‘The Black Land’ Why so many monuments? Life after death: The Hall of Truth & The Field of Reeds Earliest Archaeological evidence The Badarians King Narmer Creation myths Their inspiration on the modern world WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.pdf) Comprehension activities (.pdf) Answer sheet (.pdf) EBook (.pdf) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt
Roman Conquest | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Roman Conquest | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Roman Conquest and Expansion. The Romans had to fight countless wars to defend their growing territory and to conquer new lands. Along the way, Rome itself changed from a small town into a bustling city. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Rise of the Roman Empire: Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering Episode 6 – Life as a Roman Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans Episode 8 – Julius Caesar Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
The Nile River | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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The Nile River | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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The Nile River is not only the longest river in Africa, but it’s the longest river in the world. It was an extremely important part of Ancient Egyptian life and provided them with a rich source of food, transportation, and resources used for building. Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River in large part because the river’s annual flooding ensured reliable, rich soil for growing crops. The Nile supported and allowed life to thrive in the grueling climate. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 2 - The River Nile. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook The Nile River Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: How big? Flood & drought The Rosetta Stone Amazing wildlife Getting around The importance of raw materials The tears of Isis Ra’s death and rebirth WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us
Hieroglyphics | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphic writing died out in Egypt in the fourth century C.E. Over time the knowledge of how to read hieroglyphs was lost, until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. The word today is not only is used to describe Ancient Egyptian writing but also any civilization that uses picture signs as letter characters. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 3 - Hieroglyphics. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Hieroglyphic Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: Sacred carvings Other civilizations Origins Cursive and hieratic Good vs Evil The knowledge keepers Coptic Translation WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us
The Colossus of Rhodes | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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The Colossus of Rhodes | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Colossus of Rhodes - The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most ambitious and tallest statue of the Hellenistic period. It represented the god Helios and was built to thank the gods for the victory over the fierce warmongers, the Macedonians. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Ancient Olympic Games | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Ancient Olympic Games | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Olympic Games - The Ancient Greeks loved competition of all sorts. Each year, the various city-states of Greece sent athletes to festivals of games, which were held to honor Zeus. The games were officially held every four years from 776 BC, but they possibly originated much earlier. A Greek myth credited the hero Herakles, better known as Hercules, with creating the running competitions at Olympia to celebrate the end of one of his missions called the twelve labors. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Ancient Greeks: Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece Episode 2 – The Olympic Games Episode 3 – Government and Law Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre Episode 6 – Architecture and Art Episode 7 – Greek Mythology Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Lighthouse of Alexandria | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Lighthouse of Alexandria | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Lighthouse of Alexandria. The Lighthouse at Alexandria was the first known lighthouse and stood for 1600 years on the coast of Egypt. It was built on the island of Pharos, to help guide trade ships into its busy harbor at Alexandria. The lighthouse was damaged by several earthquakes and eventually became an abandoned ruin. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Temple of Artemis | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Temple of Artemis | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for classroom & home / independent learning. Aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Temple of Artemis. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, in present-day Turkey, was built to honor the Greek goddess Artemis, the protector of women. It has been described as the most beautiful and dazzling of all of the Seven Wonders. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Egyptian Inventions | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Egyptian Inventions | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Egyptian Inventions. The Pyramids. Writing. Papyrus Sheets. Black Ink. The Ox-drawn plough. The Sickle. Irrigation. The Sundial. Are but a few of their many inventions. Egyptian inventions were vast and it might be easier to list the things they did not invent such as the wheel; not unexpected in a civilization where boats were mainly used as the means of transport. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 4 - Inventions. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Egyptian Inventions Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: Seasonal Calendar Papyrus Ink Makeup The Plough Sundials Breath mints Wigs WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us
Ancient Roman Society | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Ancient Roman Society | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Life as a Roman. Everyday life in a Roman city was totally reliant on your status in society. The city, however, contained a mix of rich and poor people. The rich had the advantage of slave labor, whether it was warming the water at the baths, cooking and serving them their late afternoon meal, or educating their children. The poor, on the other hand, had no education, lived in run-down apartment blocks, and lived off the assistance of the state. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Rise of the Roman Empire: Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering Episode 6 – Life as a Roman Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans Episode 8 – Julius Caesar Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Cleopatra | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Cleopatra | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Cleopatra. Cleopatra, who reigned as queen of Egypt during the 1st century B.C., is one of the most famous female rulers in history. Her life inspired a Shakespeare play and several movies. Famous in history and drama as the lover of Julius Caesar and later as the wife of Mark Antony. She was the last of a series of rulers called the Ptolemies who ruled Egypt for nearly 300 years. She was also the last true pharaoh of Egypt. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 5 - Cleopatra. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Cleopatra Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: Ptolemy Dynasty Alexander the Great Battle of Actium Roman propaganda Betrayal Julius Caesar Mark Antony Tragedy The last pharaoh WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheet
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Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheet

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus. It was a huge burial chamber built for Mausolus, the leader of Caria and governor of the Persian Empire, in 350 BC. It was built using Persia’s rich source of marble, set on a rectangular platform, and contained Ionic columns with a stepped roof in the shape of a pyramid. On top of the roof was a gigantic statue of Mausolus riding a chariot, in the image of Hercules. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Tutankhamun's Curse | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Tutankhamun's Curse | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Tutankhamun’s Curse. The Pharaoh Tutankhamun died in 1323 BC aged around 18. His body was moved to the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from the city of Luxor in Egypt. When famous British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 it was worldwide news but, what got more headlines was the story of the Curse of the Pharaoh, which is said to still exist today. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 6 - Tutankhamuns Curse. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Tutankhamuns Curse Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: Carter’s Discovery Lord Carnavon The burial chamber The curse An evil force Media frenzy Real or made up? An explanation WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us
Who were the Romans? | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Who were the Romans? | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Introduction to The Roman Empire. The mighty Roman Empire’s rise and fall, its culture, economy, and famous leaders, and how it laid the foundations of the modern world. All will be revealed in this epic series. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Rise of the Roman Empire: Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering Episode 6 – Life as a Roman Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans Episode 8 – Julius Caesar Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Who were the Greeks? | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Who were the Greeks? | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Introduction to Ancient Greece - Packed full of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a lasting legacy. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Ancient Greeks: Episode 1 – Introduction to Ancient Greece Episode 2 – The Olympic Games Episode 3 – Government and Law Episode 4 – Philosophy, the First Thinkers Episode 5 – Literature and the Theatre Episode 6 – Architecture and Art Episode 7 – Greek Mythology Episode 8 – Athens and Sparta Episode 9 – The Olympian Gods Episode 10 – The Lasting Legacy of the Greeks
Hanging Gardens of Babylon | Distance Learning| Audio & Comprehension Activities
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Hanging Gardens of Babylon | Distance Learning| Audio & Comprehension Activities

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon - The Hanging Gardens were ancient botanical gardens and thought to have been sited near the royal palace in Babylon, the capital city of the civilization Babylonia, which is in modern-day Iraq. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were marvels of architecture, human ingenuity, and engineering on a scale that even the greatest minds today would struggle to reproduce. How did the ancients manage such a feat? Let’s find out. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid & Aliens | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheet
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The Great Pyramid & Aliens | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheet

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The Great Pyramid and Aliens. Archaeologists have spent many years trying to crack the mysteries of the ancient pharaoh’s burial tombs, but are yet to even scratch the surface of the pyramid’s true history and nature. The pyramid’s baffling past has given rise, over the course of the 20th and 21st century to countless theories about their construction, mostly involving aliens! Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 7 - The Great Pyramid. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook The Great Pyramid Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: The pyramid puzzle Cracking the code Why was it built? E.T. technology Alien visitors Building the pyramid The ramp Unquestionably human WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us
The Great Pyramid of Giza | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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The Great Pyramid of Giza | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Great Pyramid of Giza. Situated on the Giza plateau near the modern-day city of Cairo in Egypt, the Great Pyramid was the tallest structure ever built until the 19th century. Part of a royal burial complex it rises to a height of 146m and is made up of over two million blocks of hand-worked stone. But important questions still linger over the pyramids. How was it built? And who built them? WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: Episode 1- The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Episode 2- The Colossus of Rhodes Episode 3- The Temple of Artemis Episode 4 – The Lighthouse of Alexandria Episode 5- The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Episode 6 – The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Episode 7- The Great Pyramid of Giza
Ancient Roman Art | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets
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Ancient Roman Art | Distance Learning | Audio & Comprehension Worksheets

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Designed for home / independent learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. Ancient Roman Art. The Romans greatly appreciated the ancient Greeks, especially their art. Instead of inventing new forms of art the Romans simply copied Greek styles and called them Roman. But where they truly flourished was in their revolutionary architecture, portraits, and carved relief sculptures. WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) Comprehension questions (.docx) Comprehension activities (.docx) Answer sheets (.docx) EBook script of the episode (.docx) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Rise of the Roman Empire: Episode 1 – Introduction to the Roman Empire Episode 2 – The Roman Conquest and Expansion Episode 3 – Romans and the Economy Episode 4 – Inventions of Transportation Episode 5 – Architecture and Engineering Episode 6 – Life as a Roman Episode 7 – The Arts and the Romans Episode 8 – Julius Caesar Episode 9 – Latin Literature and the shaping of modern-day English Episode 10 – The Legacy of the Romans
Egyptian Art & Architecture | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets
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Egyptian Art & Architecture | Distance Learning | Audio & Worksheets

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Egyptian Art and Architecture. The Ancient Egyptians did things big. They were a deeply religious civilization so the bigger the structure or more profound the art, the greater the reward would be in the afterlife. Huge monuments cut from granite and brightly painted statues with precious jewels were a common theme that continued from the Old to the New Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn about the changes in style spanning over 1000 years. Half-human half-animal cube statues. Tomb art and wall paintings. And legendary temples such as the Temple of Amun and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Designed for classroom | home | distance learning and aimed at children and young adults who are looking to further their knowledge in all things Ancient History and Science. Episodes are all under 10 minutes, packed full of information that is easy for children of all ages to understand. Typically taking around 30-45 mins to complete. Written and narrated by Cambridge University archaeologist Matthew Brooks. The Audiobook of Unit 9 - Art and Architecture. Students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in this audiobook using the eBook and Comprehension Questions. Listen - Read - Answer Listen to this Audiobook Art and Architecture Read along using the eBook (with visuals) Answer Comprehension Questions and Activities Covered in this Audiobook: Epic structures Royal sculptures The Old Kingdom The Great Sphinx The Middle Kingdom Cube statues Temples The New Kingdom Eternal Egypt WHAT AM I BUYING? A downloadable audio file (mp3) WHEN CAN I GET IT? Instantly As soon as payment has cleared your downloads will become available The Age of The Egyptians Series: Unit 1 – Introduction to the Egyptians Unit 2 – The River Nile Unit 3 – Hieroglyphics Unit 4 – Inventions Unit 5 – Cleopatra Unit 6 – Tutankhamuns Curse Unit 7 – The Great Pyramid Unit 8 – Burial Customs and Beliefs Unit 9 – Art and Architecture Unit 10 – The Legacy of Ancient Egypt Follow Us