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Egypt Vocabulary Bundle!!

By The Magical Avocado

Add fun to your Ancient Egyptian Vocabulary lessons with this Vocabulary Game Bundle! This ready to print, cut, and teach bundle has students practicing their vocabulary skills while playing matching vocabulary games and BINGO!

This bundle includes:

Matching Game

  • 28 premade sets of cards (vocabulary term and a matching definition)
  • Premade backs of cards for duplex printing
  • 12 editable pairs for you to personalize the game for your classroom
  • A teacher guide of terms and definitions
  • A lesson plan
  • 3 Scaffolded Student Vocabulary Sheets (definition only, vocabulary term only, blank)
  • A list of enrichment and extension activities to use with the cards

BINGO Game

  • 50 unique BINGO boards (2 per page)
  • Three sets of scaffolded vocabulary guides (definition provided, vocab provided, blank guide)
  • Teacher Vocabulary Answer Key
  • Lesson Plan with directions
  • A BINGO call list that randomizes the list for a game every time!

BONUS - Mummifying Teddy Bears Class Activity

  • Material List
  • Instructions for Mummification
  • Details with notes and resources
  • Eulogy Template

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**Vocabulary included**

amulet, ankh, book, of the dead, bureaucrat, Canopic jars, caravans, cartouche, cataract, delta, demotic, dynasty, embalming, hieroglyphics, ideogram, monotheistic, mummification, obelisk, papyrus, pharaoh, phonogram, pictograms, polytheistic, pyramid, sarcophagus, scarab, shadoof, theocracy, vizier

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Easy to use, this activity is not only great for gamifying your lessons, but is also a multimodal approach, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills!

Use this resource for:

  • test review
  • whole group instruction
  • vocabulary practice
  • substitute work
  • centers activities
  • small groups
  • review activities
  • preloading vocabulary
  • reinforcing terms
  • and more!
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Where is the Declaration of Independence? States + Capitals Practice - NO PREP!

By Holly O'Hara

This activity is an engaging and accessible way for your students to practice and strengthen their knowledge of American geography as well as states and capital cities!

Students will be tasked with identifying a mystery state that can be only be solved through the process of elimination. They will be prompted to use a political map of America to solve various puzzles and eliminate 49 states until they have only one left, thus solving the mystery.

This is a great way to review states and capital cities and basic map skills. The print version requires that students have access to a physical map but there is a link to a map in the digital version.


THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

  • FIVE puzzles for students to solve using a political map of the United States and their knowledge of American geography
  • Answer Key
  • Link to Digital Version

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Geography
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Black History Month, MLK 3 Interactive Timelines, Bulletin Boards, Door Decor

By TooBookedUp

Introduce your upper elementary and middle school students to the pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Era with our comprehensive and engaging Civil Rights Timeline Resource. Perfect for Black History Month or MLK study, this educational tool spans the years 1941-1989, highlighting 33 critical events that shaped history.

Key Features:

  1. Three Differentiated Versions: Catering to diverse learning needs, this resource includes three versions of the timeline:
  • Full-Feature Timeline: Dates, high-quality images, and detailed captions for tier 3 or ELLs. This is a great tool for gallery walks or discourse!
  • Moderate Detail Timeline: Dates and captions, inviting students to visualize the events through illustrations.
  • Blank Timeline: Only dates, challenging students to draw their own images and synthesize their understanding to create captions for high learners!
  1. Teacher's Guide Included: A comprehensive guide is provided to help you seamlessly integrate this resource into your teaching plan.
  2. Print-and-Go Convenience: Designed for ease of use, this resource is ready to print and implement in your classroom.

Educational Highlights:

  • Fosters Critical Thinking: Students engage with the material at different levels, encouraging deeper understanding and critical analysis of the Civil Rights Era.
  • Visual Learning: High-quality images in the full-feature timeline version aid in visual learning and retention.

Versatile Usage Ideas:

  • Centers: Use the timelines in learning centers, allowing students to explore different aspects of the Civil Rights movement in small groups.
  • Thematic Unit: Incorporate this timeline into a larger thematic unit on Black History Month or the Civil Rights Era.
  • Seasonal Learning: Ideal for use throughout February, this resource can also be integrated into your curriculum at any time of the year.
  • Homework Assignments: Assign different segments of the timeline as homework, encouraging students to research and learn independently.
  • Bulletin Board or Door Decor

This Civil Rights Timeline Resource is more than just a teaching tool; it's a bridge to the past, helping students connect with and understand the crucial events that have shaped the present. Ideal for Black History Month or any time of the year, it’s a must-have for any educator looking to enrich their history curriculum.

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Geography Comprehension: Resume' Character Sketch & Study (Auto-Fill Included)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

This is a great way to get your students excited about studying a historical or current figure. Students use research and inference skills to create a resume for a historical or current figure. The example given is Mao Zedong's Resume'. Students will create an objective as to what job the character is applying. The character's education, work experience, etc. will be included. This will enhance the student's comprehension of who the character is and/or was.

This lesson comes complete with a resume layout pdf form for a simple printout as a guide sheet as well as a fillable PDF that can be given to students to fill in at a computer. for easy modifications. a resume' activity sheet, example resume, and grading rubric.

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One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses.

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Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a collection of ten single page science posters. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

The following scientists are included:

Galileo Galilei

Isaac Newton

Charles Darwin

Louis Pasteur

Marie Curie

Albert Einstein

Rachel Carson

Jane Goodall

Neil degrasse Tyson

Ellen Ochoa

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Landmarks of Ancient Egypt * 3rd-8th Grade * Worksheets

By Christa Nonnemaker

This Ancient Egypt Landmarks Resource includes historical terms, a timeline, information about significant landmarks, maps, and pages for categorizing, labeling, identifying and evaluating. An additional page offers questions for students to consider as well as project ideas.

Fifteen separate landmarks are described with engaging photographs included. Students are able to complete as written worksheets or digitally via Easel.

This is a great way for students learn about Ancient Egypt and the geography of Egypt.

Refer to the "History of Ancient Egypt" two-page Guided Reading resource for more information about the key eras in ancient Egyptian history.

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Theodor Seuss Geisel or Dr. Seuss

By Beth Hammett

A celebration of the life of Theodor Seuss Geisel in comic book format. Includes 31 pages of aligned writing and creative activities along with fill-in-the-blank comic book templates. Covers the life of Dr. Seuss from birth to death.

Activities and Overview Include:

Birth Year

Immediate Family Information

1900s Inventions

Elementary Years

Hobbies & Interests

Learning Then & Now Compare & Contrast Writing

Prediction for Future Education

Secondary School Years

Likes, Dislikes, Interesting Tidbits

Pseudonyms

College Years at Dartmouth & Oxford

Ted's 1927 Big Breaks

Build a Coat of Arms for Your School

1930s to 1970s Overview of Accolades, Achievements & Personal Information

My List of Dr. Seuss Books

1980s Awards

Thank You Letter from Dr. Seuss to Fans Writing

Death & Eulogy with Eulogy & Tombstone Writings

Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden with Map

Create Your Own Dr. Seuss Memorial

Dr. Seuss Quotes & List Your Own Quotes Writing

Design Your Dr. Seuss Timeline

Write Your Own Dr. Seuss Comic Book with Fill-in-the-Blank Handouts

A fun, hands-on approach to learning about the life of Dr. Seuss! Can be used for background knowledge, assessment, writing, history, and more...

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Let's Vote Election Activity for Kids- Early Learners

By Your Educational Oasis

Introduce your students to the excitement of Election Day with Let's Vote! Book Elections for Kids, a fun and educational resource that brings the voting process to life for young learners. This resource includes an engaging Election Day story, coloring pages, and ballots for the classroom—perfect for teaching students about leadership and the roles of important figures like the president, mayor, and governor.

Your students will participate in a mock election, casting their votes for class "leaders" as they explore the concepts of leadership and decision-making. Whether they're electing a class president, mayor, or even a favorite book character, this activity helps them understand the importance of voting in a democratic society.

Key Features:

  • Includes a fun and engaging Election Day story to introduce students to the concept of voting.
  • Printable ballots and coloring pages to make the voting experience hands-on and interactive.
  • Covers roles like president, mayor, and governor to teach students about different types of leaders.
  • Perfect for an Election Day activity in the classroom.

This resource is ideal for classroom use on Election Day and provides a hands-on way for students to learn about leadership, voting, and the importance of participating in elections. Bring the democratic process to life and let your students experience the power of voting with this engaging resource!

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Figures That Helped Abolish Slavery Scavenger Hunt (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

This is a scavenger hunt using task cards that is based on the key figures that helped to abolish slavery and are studied in the 4th grade curriculum. Students will read about Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Samuel Cornish, William Lloyd Garrison, Sojourner Truth, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony and Harriet Beecher Stowe. This activity will have students reading about how each individual aided the abolition movement. Check out the preview to see what each task card entails. Students will need to walk around the room reading the task cards. Each task card has a code word on the bottom which is the answer to the question/fill in the blank. The answer will NOT be found on that same task card. For example, the answer to task card #1 is found by reading the passage on task card #8. Students MUST record which task card they found the answer on in their answer sheet under the “FOUND CARDS #” column. That column will be used at the end for the 4 digit lock code. They will follow the clues to find the correct 4 digit code.

This activity would be a great review before assessments, as a center activity, a group activity, etc. Students will be engaged with the learning while having a fun time trying to solve all of the clues!

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Civil War Reconstruction Activity Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

This Civil War Reconstruction activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the Reconstruction era by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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US Causes of the Civil War Guided Reading worksheet digital & slide deck

By Yugen Learning

This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle/high school students is designed to enhance comprehension and literacy skills as students read a complete narrative summary of the Causes of the Civil War. The guided reading worksheet covers the significant events, conflicts, and legislation that led to the Civil War as part of US History. Improve literacy using dual coding, annotations.

Resource provides:

  • Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
  • Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
  • Printable Version
  • Digital Version
  • Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
  • Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
  • Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
  • A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8:

  • Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8:
  • RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

For Grades 9-12:

  • Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12:
  • RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Guided reading is an immensely effective strategy for literacy and comprehension in history class. This process will deepen their understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and improve their capacity to extract and synthesise important information from texts. Followed by Through collaborative discussions and exposure to diverse sources, guided reading fosters active participation, enhances vocabulary, and improves reading fluency. Elevate your students’ literacy skills soar! !

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The 7 Continents Reading Comprehension

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Your students will learn about the 7 Continents of the world, while they read and answer the questions from the passages. Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania, and Antarctica.

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Social Studies, Create Your Own Social Studies Task Cards (Template)

By Geography & Math Made Easy

Want to create aesthetic, useful task cards for your class, but just don't have the time to create a template? This pre-made, reusable template will help you save time. You can adapt these tasks cars to any social studies lesson. All you need is 24 questions and Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Adobe editor, or another program that will let you add graphics and text.

Included in this package:

A PDF Template (Add your questions using an Adobe editing program such as Adobe Reader)

A Microsoft Word Document (Add text boxes and questions)

JPG files of each page.(Insert into any program that will allow you to add text such as Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

What are task cards?

They are great for the introduction and review of any subject. Post them around the room and have students on a timed rotation to visit each station/task card and complete it, giving students a time frame in which to do so.

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Famous Mathematicians Posters for Elementary Grades

By Science and STEAM Team

This is a collection of eight single page posters of famous mathematicians. Each poster includes a picture of the mathematician and a short description of his/her contributions written for elementary students. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards or Math Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.

The following mathematicians are included:

Pythagoras

Archimedes

Isaac Newton

Sophie Germain

Carl Gauss

Florence Nightingale

Mary Boole

Benoit Mandelbrot

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5th & 6th Grade Gateway Arch Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Creative Writing

By Pearlie Janes Creations

Unlock the wonders of the Gateway Arch with our comprehensive educational product! This engaging resource features 30 pages of captivating content, including answer keys for easy assessment. Dive into the rich history and architectural marvel of the Gateway Arch through four reading passages. Each passage is accompanied by 3 multiple-choice questions, 2 vocabulary exploration, short-answer prompts, and 3 creative writing prompts providing a well-rounded learning experience.

How Teachers Can Use This Product:

1. Classroom Instruction: Integrate the reading passages and accompanying questions into your lessons to supplement classroom instruction. Use the content to spark discussions about history, architecture, and critical thinking.

2. Assessment Tools: Leverage the included answer keys to streamline the assessment process. Assess students' comprehension and analytical skills through the multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

3. Homework Assignments: Assign specific reading passages and questions as homework assignments to reinforce classroom learning. The product's structure makes it easy for students to complete independently.

4. Creative Writing Workshops: Utilize the three creative writing prompts to inspire imaginative thinking and enhance students' writing skills. These prompts can serve as standalone activities or be integrated into broader creative writing workshops.

5. Homeschooling: Ideal for homeschooling, this product provides a comprehensive yet flexible curriculum supplement. Tailor the content to fit your homeschooling schedule and objectives.

6. Travel Activities: Parents, engage your children during travel and with educational activities centered around the Gateway Arch. Keep learning exciting and relevant, even beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Elevate your teaching and learning journey with this dynamic and comprehensive resource today! The Gateway Arch product offers educators versatile tools to create an immersive and enriching educational experience for students.

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Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room with Close Reading Article (No Prep!)

By Miss Yous Clues and Resources

Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes? This Iroquois and Algonquian Close Reading Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore the civilizations through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage that explains different aspects of each of the civilizations, (who the Iroquois and Algonquian tribes are, aspects of their daily lives, how they interacted with their environment, as well as similarities and differences between their cultures.). The article includes essential vocabulary like confederacy, longhouse, wigwam, and council, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

  • Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
  • Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
  • Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts about the various civilizations).
  • Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

  • Improve their reading comprehension.
  • Strengthen critical thinking skills.
  • Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

  • Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
  • Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
  • Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of the Iroquois and Algonquian Native American tribes, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

This is a escape room uses gamified challenges and is based on how Iroquois and Algonquian tribes interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures which is studied in the 4th grade curriculum under the following standards:

4.2 Native American groups, chiefly the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Algonquian-speaking groups, inhabited the region that became New York State. Native American Indians interacted with the environment and developed unique cultures.

4.2a Geographic factors often influenced locations of early settlements. People made use of the resources and the lands around them to meet their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

  • Students will examine the locations of early Native American groups in relation to geographic features, noting how certain physical features are more likely to support settlement and larger populations.
  • Students will investigate how Native Americans such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and the Algonquian-speaking peoples adapted to and modified their environment to meet their needs and wants.

4.2b Native American groups developed specific patterns of organization and governance to manage their societies.

Students will compare and contrast the patterns of organization and governance of Native American groups such as the Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) and Lenape, including matrilineal clan structure, decision-making processes, and record keeping, with a focus on local Native American groups.

4.2c Each Native American group developed a unique way of life with a shared set of customs, beliefs, and values.

  • Students will examine Native American traditions; job specialization the roles of men, women, and children in their society; transportation systems; and technology.
  • Students will examine contributions of Native Americans that are evident today.

If you want a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this Iroquois & Algonquian Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

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Maya Empire Activity Reading Comprehension Task Card Escape Room

By That One Cheerful Classroom

This Maya Empire activity will make learning fun with this engaging, hands-on task card escape room. This activity includes 16 task cards that are broken down into 4 levels or puzzle types, giving students a chance to practice nonfiction reading comprehension skills while actively decoding puzzles.

Lead your students to discover information about the Maya Empire by exploring it on their own before teaching or have them use it to review information. Students will answer questions that can be found directly in their reading passage, so there is no prior knowledge needed.

Here's what you'll get:

  • two-page reading comprehension passage
  • 16 task cards
  • student recording sheet
  • 4 decoder puzzles
  • teacher directions, prep tips and FAQs
  • puzzle decoder hints
  • answer key

Students will revisit the nonfiction text multiple times, practicing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as they rotate around the room decoding puzzles. They can work in pairs or individually in a race to complete the 16 questions. This friendly competition is sure to increase engagement!

Prep is quick and easy... NO LOCKS, FANCY ENVELOPES, or HIDING OF CLUES NEEDED! Just print the recording sheets and reading passage, cut and spread out the 16 task cards and decoder puzzles, and let students get to work!

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Ancient Rome - The Second Triumvirate Guided Reading worksheet digital & slides

By Yugen Learning

This no-prep activity with lesson plans and printable and digital worksheets and slide deck for middle school and high school grade resources to boost history student reading & literacy on ancient civilizations? This ready-to-use or no prep printable guided reading worksheet on 'The Second Triumvirate'

This meticulously crafted resource offers an in-depth exploration into Ancient History and World History, tailored to captivate and educate young minds.

Guided reading is a powerful tool (click and read why) on the the top strategies for fostering literacy and comprehension in history education.

Lesson includes:

  • Formation: Alliance between Octavian, Mark Antony, and Lepidus.
  • Power Struggles: Conflicts and rivalries within the Triumvirs.
  • Battle of Actium: Confrontation between Octavian and Mark Antony.
  • Rise of Octavian: Emergence of Octavian and the path to becoming Augustus.

Resource provides:

  • Editable introductory slide deck with 5 slides
  • Detailed lesson plan with extension activities suggestions
  • Printable Version
  • Digital Version
  • Dual coding - combining visuals and text for enhanced student recall.
  • Detailed 300-word narrative capturing the essence of the era.
  • Activities focused on annotation and summarization skills.
  • A4 size page for easy printing.

Common Core Outcomes:

For Grades 6-8: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8: RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10 For Grades 9-12: Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 9-10 & 11-12: RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.4, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.8, RH.9-10.10, RH.11-12.10

Australian Curriculum Links:

  • the evidence for the emergence and establishment of ancient societies (including art, iconography, writing tools and pottery) (ACOKFH002)
  • key features of ancient societies (farming, trade, social classes, religion, rule of law) (ACOKFH003
  • Develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations that use evidence from a range of sources that are acknowledged (ACHHS213) & (ACHHS156)

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