by Christa Galloway | Aug 2, 2019 | Teacher Tips
As the new school year begins to dawn teachers everywhere start turning their thoughts to new students and new classrooms. Many teachers, myself included, work hard to make their classrooms a warm, welcoming and interesting environment. Research suggests that things...
by Christa Galloway | May 9, 2019 | Ancient Romans
Mount Vesuvius is the famous volcano that killed thousands of people on the ancient Roman city of Pomeii in 79AD. Here are a few facts about the volcano: The people of Pompeii did not know that Mount Vesuvius was a volcano. Pompeii was built near the southeastern base...
by Christa Galloway | Mar 1, 2019 | Ancient Egypt
When we lived in Egypt, we were lucky enough to visit many ancient sites, some more than 4,500 years old. We have used the photos and knowledge we gained during these travels to make our Ancient Egypt teaching resources. Pyramids were built as tombs for royalty....
by Christa Galloway | Feb 21, 2019 | Ancient Romans, Resource of the Week
In this lesson, students learn about the Roman gods and goddesses, sacrifices, temples, festivals, shrines and the Greek influence on Roman gods. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god...
by Christa Galloway | Feb 20, 2019 | Vikings
Viking women were no shrinking violets. A Viking woman could inherit property, own a business and run the farm. If her husband mistreated her she could leave him, taking her property with her. Here are ten facts about Viking women that just might surprise you! 1....
