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Ancient Egyptian Symbols
Ancient Egyptians believed symbols did more than relay information, they were an important part of the Ancient Egyptian religion. Icons that represented different gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt also represented different religious values. For example, the feather of the goddess Ma'at represented truth and justice.
Ancient Chinese Dynasties
What is a Dynasty?
A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family. For example, every ruler from the Shang Dynasty was related to Cheng Tang, the first ruler of the Shang Dynasty. Usually, the throne would pass from the ruler to his son.
Dynasties ruled China for most of Chinese history, all the way from 2070 BCE to 1912 AD. During this time, there were 13 different dynasties.
Mount Vesuvius Activity
Download a free article-writing resource for grades 3-6 about Pompeii and the volcanic eruption of 79 CE. The PDF includes witness interview notes (based on the accounts from the time) and templates for laying out the article on a newspaper page.
Coin Making Activity
Sometimes an idea is so good, it never goes out of style. We still see portraits on coins today, but this idea goes waaaaay back, all the way to ancient times.
The Ancient Greeks put the faces of people as well as gods and goddesses on their coins.
Five Classroom Activities for St. Patrick’s Day
Like many holidays, the origins of St. Patrick’s Day go back many centuries, which makes this a great opportunity to link festive activities with lessons about history.
Here are five engaging activities for St. Patrick’s Day that reflect the origins of the holiday.
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Free Printable Card Game
As a teacher, finding engaging activities for your students can be challenging. This free printable card game is an interactive and engaging way to teach students about Ancient Roman mythology, allowing students to become active learners, which helps with information retention.
Sample Lesson Plans for Ancient China (Grades 4-6)
If you work as a teacher, you are aware of how crucial lesson planning is to your role. But constantly coming up with fresh lesson plans can be challenging! As part of our goal to save teachers time, we’ve made up sample lesson plans for all the resources in our Ancient China unit.
Viking Ship Dragonhead Rubbing Activity
To create a rubbing of your Viking ship design, use the template in our resource or draw your design directly onto a piece of paper. Once you have your design, use glue to trace over the lines and let it dry. This activity requires patience, but once the glue is dry, you can make as many rubbings as you'd like. Charcoal and crayons work well for this activity, but feel free to experiment with other art supplies such as pastels. Happy crafting!
5 best free online resources for teaching about Vikings
Quality teaching resources don’t need to break the bank. There are several great websites, videos and downloads you can use to supplement your unit and keep your students engaged. Here are five websites we recommend if you are teaching about the Viking Age.
6 Reasons Digital Teaching Tools Could Be Here To Stay
Online learning came a long way during this time. Teachers now have access to a multitude of digital resources. But now that in-class learning is back, will digital resources still prove useful?
Here are 6 reasons digital tools could be here to stay.