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Analysis of ezine article, What we must learn from Holocaust survivors, before it’s too late from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation news site. The article is an interview with two Australian Holocaust survivors who discuss why they continue to tell their personal histories of their time during the Holocaust. The activities include a look at the issue of history and memory and why it is important to talk about our involvement in tragedies, personal and national. The activity is designed for Stage 5 students of the NSW History K-10 Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.
Persuasive writing assessment task for the topic, Alexander the Great: "Assess Alexander the Great’s influence on his time. In your assessment you should include:
Political influence
Military influence
Religious and cultural influence
Influence in trade and commerce
The influence of the Alexander Legend."
The task includes advice on how to structure a persuasive text, the literacy features of persuasive writing and a marking guide/rubric. This task is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in Their Times: Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
This is a primary and secondary documentary activity on Why did the Macedonians win the Battle of Chaeronea? Students sift the evidence to identify the planning, weapons and armour, battle tactics, leadership and other factors that resulted in Philip II defeating the alliance of central Greek states in the 338 BCE Battle of Chaeronea. The activity is designed for Stage 6 students of the Higher School Certificate. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great. It can also be used in the teaching of Historical Periods. Option G. 4th–Century Greece to the Death of Philip II.
True or false activity on the topic, Alexander the Great. Students must determine if the 30 statements are true or false. Answers provided. This activity is designed for Stage 6 students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
3 Primary sources on the topic, Alexander the Great:
Arrian speculates on Alexander’s territorial ambitions, c.76-138 CE
Plutarch describes Alexander’s engagement at the Battle of the Granicus, May 336 BCE
Quintus Curtius Rufus describes the Macedonians looting Persepolis, 330 BCE
Students examine the documentary evidence for the nature, reliability and purpose of the passages.
This set of activities is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
Analysis of article by Brendan Atkins entitled, Alexander’s Nearest and Dearest, published on the Australian Museum website. The brief article examines research carried out by Elizabeth Baynham into Alexander’s relationship with his generals, his staffers, the various categories of royal guards, mature female acquaintances and young female wives. The article looks at Alexander’s need for sexual, emotional relationships and his use of relationships to consolidate alliances and frontiers. Interesting insights into the complexity of managing personal relationships and ensuring that these relationships do not develop into a grab for military/social/political power. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in Their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
Sequencing activity for the topic, Alexander the Great. Designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in Their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
Worksheet for the documentary, Ultimate Battles. Gaugamela. This video is available on YouTube and covers reasons for Alexander’ success at the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BCE. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
Analysis of newspaper article by Nicholas Gage, published in the New York Times, entitled Tomb of Philip II of Macedon is Found in Northern Greece. The 1977 article was published one month after the discovery of Philip II’s tomb at Vergina and gives details about what was found in the tomb and why it is that of Philip II. Interesting insight into Macedonian burial practices. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in Their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
Mapping activity of key sites in Alexander’s Macedonian Empire. This task is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great,
Worksheet to accompany the info-documentary, Epic Moments. The 9 Lives of Alexander the Great. The video is a good overview of Alexander’s military campaigns in the Persian Empire and the life of Alexander in general. This resource is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Personalities in their Times. Option G. Greece - Alexander the Great.
Word search for the topic Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE. Part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies - Option G. Greece - Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.
Metalanguage mix and match activity for the topic, Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE. This activity is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G: Greece - Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.
Exposition assessment task on the topic, Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra:
How did the other Greek city-states view Sparta? Were these views justified?
Use supporting evidence from the documentary sources and archaeological evidence to help explain your view.
This task includes features and structure of an exposition and the marking guide/rubric.
This task is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G. Greece - Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.
Sequencing activity requiring students to research the dates of key events in Sparta’s history and put the events in chronological order. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G. Greece - Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.
Analysis of Antonio Penades’ article in National Geographic, Bred for Battle - Understanding Ancient Sparta’s Military Machine. This article gives a good description of how Spartan hoplites prepared themselves for battle, worked as a phalanx during the battle and recovered from the immediate aftermath of the battle. This resource is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G: Greece - Spartan society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.
4 Cloze activities on the topic, Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE:
Sparta’s Resources
Lycurgus
Hoplite Phalanx
Syssitia
This set of tasks is designed for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical societies: Option G: Greece - Spartan Society to the Battle of Leuctra, 371 BCE.
Worksheet for the Timeline documentary, The Lost Army of King Cambyses. The video covers the search for archaeological remains associated with Cambyses’ army that marched on the Siwa Oasis in 525 BCE. This resource is part of a unit of work on Persia - Cyrus II to Darius III. Stage 6 Higher School Certificate course. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum.
Worksheet to accompany the video, At the Court of the King of Kings. This 26-minute video gives an overview of the reigns of Cyrus II and Darius I and focuses on the capitals of Susa and Persepolis. There are a few instances of incorrect information but this does not detract from its educational value. The video is available on YouTube. This resource is part of a unit of work for Stage 6 Higher School Certificate students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical periods - Persia - From Cyrus II to Darius III.