KS4 lesson for Unit 4: Foundation Stories, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an introduction to Foundation Stories and the significance they held for ancient civilisations, focusing on the Naming of Athens. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… An ISM starter encouraging discussion of the evolution of Athens from Bronze Age to Classical Antiquity. An introduction to Foundation Stories; what are they, why are they important and why are there different versions of the same myth. A case study of the Naming of Athens, with seperate worksheet resource and videos embedded within the lesson plan to support learning. A printout of the reconstructed western pediment of the Parthenon, to link study of temple decoration from Unit 3 with the current unit on Athens’ foundation story.

KS4 lesson for Unit 4: Theseus and the Labours, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an in-depth exploration of Theseus from his birth and early life to the completion of the 7 labours, his ascendancy to the Athenian throne and consequential unifying of Attika. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… ISM starter looking at iconography of Theseus. Study of Theseus’ birth and early life, with accompanying worksheet and video resource to support learning. Study of the prescribed visual source; the Theseus Kylix with worksheet and video resource to support learning. This section also includes a study of the Minotaur and how this relates with Theseus’ foundation story for the establishment of Athens. Practice visual source exam question with modeled answer. Study of Theseus as king of Athens, with accompanying gap-fill activity resource. Design your own kylix activity and template. Exit pass discussion activity focusing on the Minotaur myth. Please note: The OCR endorsed textbook is required to access this lesson.

KS4 lesson for Unit 4: Founding of Rome, from Aeneas to Romulus in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to study the prescribed literary source of Livy’s Early History of Rome, considering accuracy and reliability, in the myth of Rome’s founding from Aeneas and the fall of Troy to Romulus’ birth and ascendancy. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… ISM starter crossword, recapping Theseus and Athens. Introduction to Aeneas, the fall of Troy and wider geographical context of the Hellenic world at this point in mythological history, with video resource to support learning. Introduction to Livy, with worksheet, focusing on his reliability and accuracy. In-depth study of the prescribed chapters of Livy’s Early History of Rome, focusing on Aeneas’ journey, with practice exam-style comprehension questions for each chapter. Timeline of Aeneas’ journey activity, with timeline resource. In-depth study of the prescribed chapters of Livy’s Early History of Rome, focusing on birth of Romulus and subsequent ascendancy, with practice exam-style comprehension questions for each chapter and a video resource to support learning. Timeline of Romulus’ life activity, with timeline resource. This chronology expands beyond the life of Romulus to connect Rome’s founding king with Livy’s contemporary audience. Comparison activity looking at the lives of Aeneas and Romulus to determine the more impressive man. Study of the Forum of Augustus to help determine the significance of this foundation story for the people of Rome. Exit pass discussion activity focusing on whose journey would be preferable to complete. Please note: The OCR prescribed literary sources booklet is required to access this lesson. This can be downloaded from the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation webpage.

KS4 lesson for Unit 4: Plutarch’s Parallel Lives (Comparing Theseus and Romulus), in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to study the prescribed literary source of Plutarch’s Parallel Lives, considering accuracy and reliability, in the biographer’s comparison of the lives of Theseus and Romulus across six different categories. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… Introduction to Plutarch, with worksheet, focusing on his reliability and accuracy. In-depth study of the prescribed chapters of Plutarch’s Parallel Lives, focusing on six different categories, with comparative table resource. Overall debate based on completed tables. [15] mark practice exam question based on completed tables. Please note: The OCR prescribed literary sources booklet is required to access this lesson. This can be downloaded from the OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation webpage.

KS4 lesson for Unit 3: Temples, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an introduction to the Parthenon, focusing on geographical and cultural significance, with a corresponding study of Athena Parthenos. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… A recap of Lesson 2 in Temples, focusing on the variety of different religious officials. A focused study of the Parthenon, assessing comparisons between this temple and other typically Greek temples. This also includes several videos to support an in-depth study of the Parthenon’s temple decorations. A focused study of Athena Parthenos, with analysis of its cultural significance for Athens. Optional activity assessing how successfully Phidias accomplished his sculptural objectives. Creative plenary centered on iconography and designing a cult statue.

KS4 lesson for Unit 3: Temples, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an introduction to Priests, Prayer and Sacrifice in Ancient Greece and Rome. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… A recap of key terminology from Lesson 1 on Temple architecture. An introduction to sacrifice in the ancient world, with a video resource to support learning. An recreational guide for simulating an ancient Greek prayer/invocation. A focused study of Greek priests, with a video resource to support. A focused study of Roman priests, with a video resource to support. A focused study on the Vestal Virgins, with a video resource to support. Practise exam questions to allow comparative study of Greek and Roman priests. Creative diary entry plenary and class exit debate discussion.

KS4 lesson for Unit 3: Temples, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to introduce temples, their context, key terminology and architecture in ancient Greece and Rome. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… An introduction to temples, focusing on their context and architectural significance, with a video to support. A study of the layout of Greek and Roman temples, with emphasis on keywords and how the two civilisations compare. A comparison of architectural frieze style, with visuals to support. A creative plenary, using key architectural elements.

KS4 lesson for Unit 3: Temples, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an introduction to the two prescribed Roman temples; the Temple of Portunus and the Pantheon. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… A recap of keywords from the past two lessons in Temples, focusing on the variety of different religious officials and their roles. An introduction to the two prescribed Roman temples for this unit; the Temple of Portunus and the Pantheon, both containing videos to support learning. A comparison of the similarities and differences of the Greek and Roman temples, using the four prescribed temples as a case study; the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the Pantheon and the Temple of Portunus. Please note: The OCR endorsed textbook is required to access this lesson.

KS4 lesson for Unit 2: The Universal Hero, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to introduce the Roman conceptualisation of the Universal Hero Hercules and provide context for which he is connected to their civilisation. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… Recap questions/pictionary starter activity to recap previous lesson on Heracles at Olympia. Introduction to Virgil’s Aeneid as a primary source for learning the myth of Hercules and Cacus. Focused segmented study of the myth, as told in the Aeneid. Storyboard activity to consolidate the events of the myth. Practise exam questions focusing on interpretation and source analysis skills. Introduction to the Cult of Hercules in Rome.

KS4 lesson for Unit 2: The Universal Hero, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to analyse the significance of Olympia and Heracles’ link to this sacred site, with a focus on the architecture of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… A map of Ancient Greece, placing Olympia within it’s culturally and geographically significant context - with a video to support this. Activity to compare the two origin stories of the Olympic Games, Heracles and the Aegean Stables, with Pelops and Hippodamia, both with video aids to support. Study of mythic equality in ancient Greece, focusing on the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. This also contains a plethora of video sources to support. Brief introduction to key temple architecture. Study of the twelve labours as metopes on the Temple of Zeus at Olympia. This activity will focus on how successfully the sculptor met the three architectural goals in the ancient world. Practise source questions, using the metopes of the twelve labours, as AfL.

KS4 lesson for Unit 2: The Universal Hero, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to analyse the lesser adventures of Hercules - focusing on his battle with Achelous, Nessus and finally the hero’s death. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… An introduction to Ovid and the prescribed literary source, Metamorphoses. A focused study of the myth of Hercules and Achelous, with a video and visual source to support learning. Please note: This requires the use of the OCR Literary Source Booklet for the prescribed source Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Study questions on the myth of Hercules and Achelous as told in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. A focused study of the myth of Hercules and Nessus, with a video and visual source to support learning. Please note: This requires the use of the OCR Literary Source Booklet for the prescribed source Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Study questions on the myth of Hercules and Nessus as told in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Chronological ordering activity for the myth of Hercules and Nessus A focused study of the myth of Hercules’ death, with study questions and a focused study of how heroic Hercules is in these lesser adventures. Please note: This requires the use of the OCR Literary Source Booklet for the prescribed source Ovid’s Metamorphoses.

KS4 lesson for Unit 2: The Universal Hero, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to introduce and provide context for study of Heracles’s Twelve Labours. This builds upon assumed prior knowledge of Heracles’ Birth and Early Life. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… Brief look at Hesiod’s Theogony to support primary materials on the twelve labours. Study of twelve labours, using posters and vase source analysis to support learning. Interpretation/study questions on the twelve labours as AfL. ISM video to support contextual information of the twelve labours of Heracles. [8] mark practise exam question with guidance on how to approach the question and a model response of one paragraph.

KS4 lesson for Unit 2: The Universal Hero, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is to introduce and provide context for study of Heracles/Hercules. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… Introduction to the Universal Hero Heracles/Hercules, focusing on the family tree and wider key figures Overview of the Birth and Early Life of Heracles, with a storyboard activity to consolidate. Please note: The storyboard activity provides a useful overview of the events involved in Heracles’ Birth and Early Life, but for further details, pgs 22-23 of the OCR textbook would be advised. ISM Video Activities to support contextual information on the Birth and Early Life of Heracles. A focused study of the Homeric Hymn to Heracles the Lion-Hearted, with interpretation/study questions for AfL.

KS4 lesson for Unit 3: Temples, in Component 1: Myth and Religion, of the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an introduction to the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, focusing on geographical and cultural significance, with a corresponding study of the Cult Statue of Zeus. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… A recap of Panathenaic knowledge from previous lesson in Unit 3. A focused study of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, assessing comparisons between this temple and other typically Greek temples and the geographical/contextual significance. This also includes several videos to support an in-depth study of the Temple of Zeus’ decorations. A focused study of the Cult Statue of Zeus inside the Temple at Olympia. Practise exam questions, with emphasis on comparative questions between the two Greek temples studied.

PPT Lessons on each book of Homer’s Odyssey to support reading through this epic poetry. Perfect for use in studying the OCR AS/A-level Classical Civilisation, H008 & H408 course. This pack features a PPT on each book in Homer’s Odyssey in chronological order (starting with Book 9), including the following… Introduction of new characters, locations, literary devices and concepts to place the book within the setting of the wider plot and it’s cultural context. Summary facilitation slides to allow students to create their own on-going comprehensive summary of the plot, using the included Odyssey Timeline. Opportunities for focused character studies - such as Polyphemus civilised v uncivilised. Analysis slides to help guide students contextualisation of each book and ensure they have not missed any key information. Exam-style questions based on the book’s content. This is versatile and can be used for individual planning and practice, group work or home-learning. There are also intermittent model examples of [10] mark questions. Intermittent and optional consolidation activities - such as articulate, kahoot quizzes and pictionary.

KS4 creative lesson for Edexcel GCSE History module: The American West c.1835-c.1895, introducing the Oregon Trail, using the Donner Party as a case study. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… ISM Video Starter Activity - Overview/summary of the difficulties faced on the Oregon Trail. Introduction/Overview of the Oregon Trail 5Ws Donner Party Case Study Exercise - Looking at the key figures and the ‘Forlorn Hope’. Creative Guidebook Activity - Are you tough enough to take on the Oregon Trail? Peer-review of guidebooks plenary End with a debate over the Donner Party case study by definition of ‘pioneer’.

Introductory lesson for studying Homer’s Odyssey. Suitable for the OCR AS/A-level Classical Civilisation, H008 & H408 course. This lesson includes… PPT introducing key aspects of studying Homer - who he was, the gods and how/why they were worshipped and why epic poetry and the bard were important parts of ancient societies. PPT showing key characters for students to annotate with initial ideas and as they read through the text. PPT on the Concept, Values and Behaviour of a hero - focusing on the qualities of a Homeric hero. PPT introducing the Greek gods, with accompanying worksheet.

Was the Fort Laramie Treaty a success? KS4 Lesson for Edexcel GCSE History module: The American West c.1835-c.1895, assessing the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1851. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson will help teach students about… The concept of a treaty The reasons for tensions between Native Americans and White Americans The Fort Laramie Treaty - Who, Why, What, Where, When and Significance The different impact, effects and consequences of the Treaty on each group of people; Native Americans and White and Americans. Includes… Tensions Information Sheet Resource 3 x 3 Introductory Starter Video - 5Ws Mindmap Flowchart Resource Character Plenary