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Social studies handouts for Easel Assessments
Cuneiform Activity Ancient Mesopotamia Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Teaching your students about the cuneiform writing system is fun and easy with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about cuneiform and its importance in Ancient Sumer and other Mesopotamian ancient civilizations. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how cuneiform was used in Ancient Sumer.This bundle includes: A reading passage handout introducing cuneiform and how it was usedA cuneiform translation handout that al
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Romans - Gladiators
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 are also included.Pages: 6 (including 2 answer sheets)Contents:2 Information HandoutsQuestionsMultiple ChoiceAnswer sheetsIf you are teaching about Romans, you might also be interested in these resources:Roman MythsThe Roman ArmyRoma
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans - Julius Caesar
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
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Continents. Hemispheres. Equator. Reading Passage & Foldable.
Reading Passage + Foldable to help your students memorize the continents and understand hemispheres in a simple and not so boring way. Here is what's included:- 2-Page Reading Passage about continents, hemispheres, & equator with 10 comprehension questions;- Foldable Templates;- Answer Keys for everything.You might also like:Maps. Map Skills. Compass Rose. Distance Scale. Map Key. Map Grid.Family Tree Project. Digital & Printable3 Branches of Government Mini Interactive Lapbook. Digital
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Geography Bundle
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Activity Value Bundle - Worksheets and Presentation
Learn about Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and writing systems with this no-prep resource bundle! This ready-to-use lesson value bundle teaches students about hieroglyphics and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. Students will have fun deciphering hidden messages and learning about how hieroglyphics were used in Ancient Egypt, and by which members of Egyptian society. Background information on other Ancient Egyptian writing systems like Hieratic and Demotic Script is also provided. This bundle i
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5th - 9th
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Ancient Romans - Gods and Goddesses
In this lesson, students learn about the gods and goddesses of Ancient Rome. 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. The introduction includes interesting facts about the ancient Roman religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals, shrines and the Greek influence on Roman gods. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card ga
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
Ancient Romans - Inventions and Innovations
The Romans were great at improving the technologies of other cultures. While they were not the first people to use cement, an aqueduct or a road, they advanced these inventions with their own innovations. Explore seven Roman inventions and innovations, including aqueducts, cement, the Julian calendar, the pilum. roads, Roman numerals and sewers with illustrated handouts, accompanied by worksheets and activities.Pages: 13 (including 5 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information HandoutsComprehension Que
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans - The Roman Army
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 Grades 4-6.Pages: 9 (including 3 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information Pages3 Pages of Differentiated Reading Response (Comprehension Questions, Mul
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Weather and Climate - Text and Exercise Sheets
Weather is the state of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time. Weather always changes and is different all around the world. It depends on many elements . It may be warm and sunny in one place, but cold, windy and rainy somewhere else.Climate refers to the weather conditions in a certain area over a longer period of time.Contents : 16 pagesIntroductionElements of the weatherTemperatureAir pressureHumidityPrecipitationGlobal wind systemsAir massesClimate ZonesWeather forecastingExt
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Romans - People of Ancient Rome
This printable PDF covers Ancient Roman social classes and family structures. Several worksheets are included as well as a class play activity. Pages: 13 (including 3 answer sheets)Contents:3 Information HandoutsComprehension QuestionsMultiple ChoiceSocial Class PyramidWho Am I?Write A Class PlayAnswer SheetsTerms of UseIf you are teaching about Romans, you might also be interested in these resources:Roman MythsThe Roman ArmyRoman Gods and GoddessesBoudiccaQuestions or comments? Contact me at ad
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans - Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius
Teach your students about the ancient Roman city of Pompeii with reading, vocabulary & worksheets. 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. Suitable for Grades 4-6.Contents:3 Information Handouts1 Vocabulary Handout1 Find the Synonym Acti
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Map Skills Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Mid Atlantic States Worksheets
Do you need a way for your students to practice using maps to identify directions (both cardinal and intermediate)? If so, this set of 5 worksheets (and Easel assessment option) covering the United States and the Mid-Atlantic states of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey can help. Each worksheet has 4-5 questions for students to answer using the map provided on the worksheet. There are 2 USA maps and one each for Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. All of the questions are also provided
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2nd - 4th
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Ancient Romans - Daily Life
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 HandoutsComprehension QuestionsMultiple ChoiceDesign a BathhouseCoordinate ChallengeGiving DirectionsAnswer SheetsTerms of UseQuestions or comments? Contact me at admin@primarytopicshop.com All text and illustrations are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans - Roman Numerals
In this lesson, students learn about the Roman numerals. The PDF includes differentiated information handouts and worksheets. Pick and choose what is appropriate for your students. You can focus on Roman numerals from 1-10, 1-30 or continue up to complex numbers. There are also differentiated math worksheets and reading response worksheets.There are two versions of the printable dominoes game, one where the numbers can be matched by color, and one where the student would need to know the numbers
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans - Roman Writing
Teach your students about Roman writing with reading, worksheets and a fun activity. The PDF resource includes information about Roman writing including the Latin language and alphabet, old italic, classical Latin and modern Latin alphabets, Roman Cursive. There is also a key of the Roman cursive alphabet and a visual timeline showing the evolution of the Latin alphabet. Multiple choice questions test reading comprehension and students get to try out reading and writing Roman cursive with a vari
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans - Legends & Myths
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 HandoutsDifferentiated Reading Response (2 Comprehension Questions / 2 Multiple Choice / 1 Tr
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
Women of Ancient History - Fu Hao
Fu Hao was one of the most powerful women in the Shang Dynasty in Ancient China. Not only was she a queen and a high priestess, but she was a successful military general. After the Shang dynasty ended, Fu Hao's name was forgotten, until the nineteenth century, when caves of oracle bones were discovered, and her tomb was unearthed.This printable pdf resource explores Fu Hao as queen, priestess, military commander and goddess, as well as the excavation of her tomb. The Shang Dynasty is covered bri
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Civilizations - Greece, Rome, China and Egypt
Empiricism vs. Rationalism: Classroom Philosophy Lesson for Middle & HS
How the mind works is an essential philosophical problem that forms the basis for a theory of knowledge. In this ready-to-go 45-minute jargon-free lesson, introduce your students to two famous theories - one touting that the mind is like a blank sheet of paper and the other that ideas are built-in to the mind like a muffin tin is pre-set with the shape of muffins (before you even bake 'em in the oven)! Which worldview makes the most sense? Introduce your students to this very important epistemol
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Women of Ancient History - Hatshepsut
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 th
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Women of Ancient History - Grades 6-8
Moh's Scale of Candies
4 student activity sheets + teacher sheet in total in A4 formatBackground information on Moh's Hardness scaleA list of the experiment materials needed (uses simple materials found in local shops, at home or in the classroom)The method on how to conduct a Moh's Hardness scale experiment using candiesReflection sheet with questions that determine student understandingIncludes both an Easel Activity version of this worksheet and an Easel Assessment.Student Activity sheets for your geology & nat
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4th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Teaching Bundle
Women of Ancient History - Grades 4-6
This printable pdf resource includes profiles of five women from 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 grades 4-6, or used in conjunction with the Women of Ancient History Bundle to provide differentiation.Number of Pages: 36 (including 11 answer sheets)Contents:Contents:5 Reading Pages (5 Profiles)5 Reference Sheet (Key Events, Vocabulary)5 Comprehension Worksheets (1 f
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Women of Ancient History - Grades 6-8
Ancient Romans - Mythological Beasts
In this lesson, students learn about Roman mythological creatures. Twelve of the main Roman beasts, creatures and monsters 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 powe
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Mythology of the Romans, Greeks, Norse and Aztecs
Women in the US Military during WWII: Reading Assignment, Worksheet + Bonus Pg
This short four-page close reading and worksheet activity provides an overview of how women participated in the military during World War II. It covers nurses and the women who supported the other branches of the military: the Women Army Corps (WAC), the WAVES (Navy), SPARS (Coast Guard), Marines and WASPs. Students can read this on their own as a homework assignment or it can be a group activity in a classroom. It is also ideally suited for home-schoolers or independent learners who want to
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8th - 11th
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Mastering Geography: Ready-to-Use Worksheet with Blank World Map for Students
Geography Awareness Lesson - No Prep *Ready-to-Use* Here is a blank Mercator Projection World Map with a built-in lesson plan ready to go out of the box to raise Geography Awareness. I use this blank map and worksheet in my lessons — especially at the start of the year.Simple Lesson Plan for "Mercator Blank World Map":Materials: Printout of Blank World Map; Worksheet (Use either as a PDF, or as a drag-and-drop Easel activity and assessment or with Google Docs)Time: 30-35 Minutes Have your stude
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