by Christa Galloway | Sep 25, 2020 | Aztecs, Freebies
The Aztecs were the dominant culture in fifteenth and sixteenth century Mesoamerica before the Spanish conquistadors invaded. What was the Aztec Empire? The Aztec Empire was an alliance of three city-states in Mesoamerica, Mexico-Tenochtitlan, Texcoco, and Tlacopan....
by Christa Galloway | Aug 28, 2020 | Aztecs
It’s time for a new subject, so we’re delving into the Aztecs. Aztec mythology is very creative and interesting. Students will get a kick out of all the strange things Aztec gods and goddesses got up to. They were both helpful and destructive. According to...
by Christa Galloway | Feb 7, 2020 | Ancient Greece
How to introduce Ancient Greek Philosophy to middle school students Philosophy can seem like a bit of a lofty subject for middle school students, but kids are natural philosophers. As soon as they can talk, children start to ask questions, wanting to understand the...
by Christa Galloway | Oct 28, 2019 | Ancient Romans
The Roman army was the main source of power and strength for the Roman Empire. They conquered new lands, controlled conquered people and protected Roman citizens. Part of the reason for their success was their strict discipline. Every soldier knew exactly what they...
by Christa Galloway | Oct 14, 2019 | Ancient Romans
The Saturnalia festival in ancient Rome was one of the most popular Roman holidays. Here are five facts about the ancient festival. 1. Io Saturnalia was the seasonal greeting used during Saturnalia. 2. Saturnalia lasted between one day to two weeks in...
