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5 Facts about Mount Vesuvius
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...
Ancient Sites in 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....
Ancient Roman Gods and Goddesses
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...
10 Facts About Viking Women
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....
10 Fun Facts About the Roman God Mars
The main Roman gods and goddesses were 'adopted' from the Greeks with a few tweaks, nonetheless, they are interesting characters. Here are a few fun facts about the Roman god Mars: 1. Mars was the god of war. Mars was mostly revered as the Roman god of war,...
Making Papyrus Paper
Make papyrus like the ancient Egyptians did! This is a fun activity for everyone in the classroom. Students can add their personal touch with whatever painting or drawing they choose to make on their handmade paper. The papyrus plant is harder to come by these days,...