Set sail across the Mediterranean and discover the remarkable world of the Phoenicians—master sailors, skilled merchants, and creators of one of history's most influential alphabets.
Students will explore:
The city-states of Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos
Phoenician trade routes and colonies
The famous purple dye of royalty
Shipbuilding, navigation, and seafaring life
The Phoenician alphabet and its lasting influence
Queen Dido and the founding of Carthage
This printable unit includes:
Story of the Age reading and comprehension questions
Vocabulary activities
Among the People pages
Scenes from History
A Closer Look project
Mapping the World activities
Journal prompts
Looking Back review pages
Designed for grades 4–6.
Rooted in History. Growing in Wonder. 🌳
Set sail across the Mediterranean and discover the remarkable world of the Phoenicians—master sailors, skilled merchants, and creators of one of history's most influential alphabets.
Students will explore:
The city-states of Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos
Phoenician trade routes and colonies
The famous purple dye of royalty
Shipbuilding, navigation, and seafaring life
The Phoenician alphabet and its lasting influence
Queen Dido and the founding of Carthage
This printable unit includes:
Story of the Age reading and comprehension questions
Vocabulary activities
Among the People pages
Scenes from History
A Closer Look project
Mapping the World activities
Journal prompts
Looking Back review pages
Designed for grades 4–6.
Rooted in History. Growing in Wonder. 🌳
Image 1 of 11
Image 2 of 11
Image 3 of 11
Image 4 of 11
Image 5 of 11
Image 6 of 11
Image 7 of 11
Image 8 of 11
Image 9 of 11
Image 10 of 11