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The Peloponnesian War, Ancient Greece for Kids and Teachers ...

Session 1 Going to the games

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Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of Britain, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Gain and deploy a historically-grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ‘civilization’.
  • Understand Ancient Greece, Greek life, their achievements and influence on the western world.

Lesson Planning

Research what Ancient Games was like, the opening ceremony, who visited and what they did; experience an Olympic opening ceremony with singing and feasting.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To research what the event was like and who visited and gain an understanding of its importance and grandeur.

Children will:

  • Research what the Ancient Games were like, who visited and what they did.
  • Research the format and meaning of the Ancient Greek opening ceremony.

Provided Resources

  • Ancient Greek pottery
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