Education Day Provision
ANCIENT SUPERPOWERS: GREECE
The birthplace of Democracy? (KS2)
WORKSHOP 1 – Growth of Government
Using drama and role-play this is a really unique look at how the various City States of Greece experimented with
many of the worlds current forms of government.
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We examine 4 different types of government that Ancient Greek city states developed
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Young people role play each form as used in 4 different city states and then 'pitch' before a panel why their type of government is the most effective
WORKSHOP 2 – The Original Olympics:
One of our most active sessions – young people will recreate
the Ancient Olympics, trying all the events as well as
comparing how the modern Olympics has developed from
its original themes
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We take an in depth look at the original elements of the Ancient Olympic games including role-playing the religious beginning to the festival
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Young people learn about the little known Heraia, a version of the games held for women only
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Children take turns competing in some of the more spectacular events including the hoplitodromos, chariot racing and pankration.
WORKSHOP 3 – Gods, Gorgons & Gryphons:
The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece are brought to life using role play & drama in this weird and wonderful session
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we use our fantastic resources to act out some of the most famous myths and legends of Ancient Greece, learning about the morals behind them and what they taught society
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Children use our props and clothing to become the full panoply of Greek Gods
WORKSHOP 4 – Barbaric Battles:
One of our most engaging sessions, these follow a structured format of training for war, setting the scene and enacting out the key points of Historic Battles. Choose from 3 different battles:
Thermopylae, Marathon or Plataea
KEY LEARNING AREAS:
•Understanding the nature of Ancient Civilisations
•The achievements and follies of mankind
•Understanding the terms ‘Empire’, ‘Civilisation’ & ‘Government’
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