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Ancient Greek Games
This history scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to explore the development of the Olympic Games that began during the history of Ancient Greece and make comparisons with modern competitions. The class can write diary entries describing the life of a competitor taking part in the ancient games.
Explore the development of the Olympic Games that began during the history of Ancient Greece and make comparisons with modern competitions
Lesson One : Journey to Olympia
Explore how to research and present facts and information about the establishment and development of the Olympic Games that occurred during the Ancient Greek civilization
Lesson Two : Ancient Greek Sports
Investigate and illustrate facts and information about some of the different sports that were played at the Ancient Greek games in the past
Lesson Three : Games Diary
Practise composing and presenting a diary entry describing the life of a competitor participating in the ancient games in the past
Lesson Four : Medals and Prizes
Explore and present facts and information about how competitors were rewarded in the modern and ancient games when winning different sports and events
Lesson Five : Battle of Marathon
Investigate and present facts and information about the history and development of the marathon race in the Ancient Greek civilization in the past
Lesson Six : Modern and Ancient Games
Explore how to select and devise logos representing the themes and ideals of the ancient games that took place in the Ancient Greek civilization in the past
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Maths Calculations Assessment
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