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Comprehension: Greek Literature and Philosophy (upper elem/middle) This introduction to Greek writers and philosophers is the beginning of a seven part series of reading comprehensions on several Greeks from long ago whose influence can still be seen in literature and philosophy today.
Comprehension: Ancient Mediterranean Culture- Greece (upper elem) This reading comprehension introduces the ancient Mediterranean culture of the Greeks. Part 4 of a series.
Biography: Alexander the Great (upper elem/middle) Pre-reading discussion questions and vocabulary building, combined with two reading comprehensions that cover two of Alexander's famous moments.
Biography: Thomas Becket (upper elementary/ middle)  
Comprehension: Flags (upper elem) This reading comprehension describes various uses of flags throughout history, and also introduces some of the basic terms used in vexillology. Includes vocabulary work.
Comprehension: Panama (upper elem/middle) A man, a plan, a canal...Panama. The history of Panama, including the creation of the Panama Canal, is covered in this fact-filled and interesting unit.



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Comprehension: Ancient Mediterranean Culture - intro (upper elem) This reading comprehension briefly introduces the ancient Mediterranean cultures of the Egyptians, Phonecians, Greeks, and Romans. Part 1 of a series.
Comprehension: Ancient Mediterranean Culture- Egypt (upper elem) This reading comprehension introduces the ancient Mediterranean culture of the Egyptians. Part 2 of a series.
Comprehension: Ancient Mediterranean Culture- Phoenicia This reading comprehension introduces the ancient Mediterranean culture of the Phoenicians. Part 3 of a series.
Comprehension: The Depression in Europe (middle school) This reading comprehension explains the gold standard, the Depression in Europe, and other economic factors that led to World War II.
Biography: Aeschylus Biography of the "Father of Tragedy".
Biography: Sophocles Biography of the famous and prolific Greek tragedian.
Biography: Euripides Biography of the famous and prolific Greek tragedian.
Biography: Aristophanes Biography of the most renowned comic playwright of ancient Greece.
Biography: Plato Biography of the famous Greek philosopher.
Biography: Aristotle Biography of the famous Greek philosopher and natural scientist.
Biography: Homer  
Quiz: Greek Literature and Philosophy Review the information from all of our "Greek Literature and Philosophy" reading comprehensions (seven individual comprehensions) with this overview quiz.
Word Search: Greek Mythology [member-created document] This document was made with the abcteach word search puzzle tool.
Biography: Laura Secord (upper elem/middle) Biography of the "Canadian Paul Revere".
Writing Prompt: Anne Frank (upper elem) June 12th is Anne Frank's birthday. A brief introduction to the writer is followed by several quotes for students to write a response; suggestions for framing the response are included.
Comprehension: Africa - History, Geography, and Life (upper elementary) This unit presents a wealth of information about Africa, divided into regions for easy comprehension.
Comprehension: Ancient Mediterranean Culture- Rome This reading comprehension introduces the ancient Mediterranean culture of the Romans. Part 5 of a series.
Comprehension: Ancient Mediterranean Culture- set This set of five reading comprehensions introduces the ancient Mediterranean cultures of the Egyptians, Phonecians, Greeks, and Romans. This is the complete set, without any illustrations.
Comprehension: Chivalry (upper elem/middle) What is chivalry? What is its modern-day equivalent? Answer these questions and more with this history-based reading comprehension. Also contains essay and poetry writing prompts.
Comprehension: The Battle of Hastings (middle) Pre-reading discussion questions, vocabulary building, and reading comprehension, all against a battlefield background.
Comprehension: The Holocaust (upper elem/ middle) Three pages explore the Holocaust; reading comprehension questions range from multiple choice to short essay and include creating a timeline to track events related to the Holocaust from the end of World War I to the end of the second World War. January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day.
Comprehension: The Spanish Civil War (middle school) A detailed and thorough history of the Spanish Civil War.
Review: World War I 31 questions review significant events from the first World War.
Review: World War II Match the leaders to the countries, sort countries based on their alliance, etc. A one page review. Includes answers.
Timeline: Medieval Music Oh, no! The medieval music timeline has gotten mixed up! Can you sort it out? Cut out the squares and put them on the timeline in order. From the invention of the crwth (in 610) to the development of white notation (in 1425).
Unscramble the Words: Greek Mythology (upper elem/middle school) [member-created with abctools]From "Aegeus" to "Prometheus".
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