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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