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The Woman Who Defied an Empire
Lunar New Year
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is the most important festival in China. It takes place on the first new moon between January 21st and February 20th. In 2024, Lunar New Year falls on February 24.
How to Make a Paper Plate Sundial
5 Ways To Celebrate Saturnalia
Ancient Egyptian Symbols
The Han Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty
The Zhou Dynasty
The Shang Dynasty
Ancient Chinese 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
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.
St. Patrick's Day Parade - Have your students read this article from…
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.