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Ancient Greeks Planning

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Ancient Greeks: 10 lessons for KS2 A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Ancient Greece topic. What you get: 10 lesson Powerpoint files 10 detailed lesson plans Teachers’ notes, including curriculum coverage Pupil activity sheets for all lessons About the Unit The ten sessions in this unit aim to give an overview of life in Ancient Greece, including a focus on its achievements and influence on the western world. As with all of the KS2History unit plans, there is an emphasis on allowing pupils to consider the sources of evidence that form our understanding of this period of world history. Aims of the Unit To gain an overview of significant people, places and events from Ancient Greece To contrast daily life in Ancient Greece with modern day lifestyles ! To consider broader historical context, particularly with regards to the expansion of the Ancient Greek empire and lasting legacy To become familiar with historical sources, debates and accurate vocabulary relating to Ancient Greece Lessons in the Pack Who were the Ancient Greeks? Why were Athens and Sparta so different? What was Alexander the Great’s impact on the Greek empire? Why did a small Greek army win the Battle of Marathon? What were the Ancient Greek gods known for? What happened at the Ancient Greek Olympic Games? What were the Ancient Greek philosophers famous for? Did the events of the Trojan Horse story really happen? What was daily life like for children in Ancient Greece? How significant is the legacy of Ancient Greece for life today? This pack contains everything you need to teach this unit, including differentiated activity ideas so that it can be adapted to the needs of your class. The Powerpoint text is also editable. This pack is brought to you from Ks2history
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Ancient Egypt Display

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Ancient Egypt Display pack. Contains everything you need to decorate your display board for this popular topic. 44 pages in .pdf format (the display posters are NOT editable but do contact me if you want something adding or changing). Page 1 – front page, display example Pages 2-18 – key words with an extra slide to write your own. 2 framed keywords per page of A4. Pages 19 – 30 – display posters with brief descriptions(farmer, hieroglyphics, Nefertiti, Tutankhamun, papyrus, reed boat, scribe, scarab, sarcophagus, canopic jars, pyramid, Anubis). A4 Pages 31-35 – Ancient Egypt timeline. 2 square framed images per page of A4. Page 36 – Ancient Egypt header. A4 size. I recommend printing it as A3 (no quality lost) by changing the settings in your Adobe reader. Pages 37 – 42 – Ancient Egypt lettering (not shown) in black. Page 43 – KWL chart either for display or as an activity. A4 Page 44 – my terms and conditions page. Save yourself hours of work by purchasing the ready made display, just print, laminate for durability and enjoy teaching the topic!
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Ancient Greek Olympics (Lesson for KS2)

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A lesson for KS2 about the Ancient Greek Olympic Games, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets. This lesson is part of our popular Ancient Greece Pack for Key Stage 2. Lesson: What happened at the Ancient Greek Olympic Games? In this lesson, pupils will find out about the Ancient Greek Olympic games. After matching up ancient and modern events, pupils will find out about the why, what, who and when of the Ancient Games and may be surprised to learn that competitive sport was not the main purpose of the games. Pupils will make a sample 5-day programme to show the balance of sporting, religious and social activities before taking part in a Classroom Olympic Games of their own, complete with its own winners’ ceremony. Objectives: To explain the importance of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greek culture To explore the balance of religious, social and sporting activities at the Ancient Greek Olympics You may also like: Ancient Greeks Lessons Pack for KS2: A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Ancient Greece topic. This primary history resource has been created by KS2History.
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Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs (Lesson)

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A full lesson for KS2 introducing the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil resource sheets. This lesson can also be found in the Ancient Egyptians Planning Pack for KS2. Who were the Ancient Egyptian pharaohs? This lesson explores the role of the pharaohs and introduces some significant figures. Pupils will play a ‘Find that Pharaoh’ game to become familiar with key people and dates. They will learn about important symbols associated with pharaohs and use them to design a royal sarcophagus. Objectives: To find out about some of the most famous Egyptian pharaohs To explore the meaning of symbols associated with the pharaohs The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. This is the third lesson from our Ancient Egyptians Planning Pack. This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
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Ancient Egypt: Lessons

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Download our popular Ancient Egypt lesson planning bundle containing 10 full lessons. This resource contains a bundle of history lessons that make up a complete unit covering the Ancient Egyptians topic. Each file contains a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil resource sheets. The planning pack covers the following lessons: Who were the Ancient Egyptians? Why was Ancient Egypt the ‘Gift of the Nile’? Who were the Ancient Egyptian pharaohs? Why did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? What did the Ancient Egyptians do for fun? What was mummification in Ancient Egypt? Who were the Ancient Egyptian gods? What did Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics mean? What was discovered inside Tutankhamun’s tomb? Who was Cleopatra and how is she remembered? These lessons are written for KS2 and are aligned to the National Curriculum in the UK but can be easily adapted to other curriculums too. The lesson plans include differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. This bundle is brought to you by KS2History.com. You may also like our Egyptian Cinderella Literacy Resource Pack.
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Cleopatra Notes - OCR Ancient History GCSE

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This document is designed using the OCR specification, the Warwick University Teacher’s Guide and the prescribed source booklet. It includes detailed narrative and facts for each part of the course, perfect for GCSE preparation, as well as source analysis and a guide to answering the exam questions.
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History of Ancient Persia - 13 lessons

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The History of Ancient Persia Each lesson is well constructed and fully resourced (all resources are contained at the end of each PowerPoint to avoid multiple files). Lessons include a varied sequence of activities building up content and skills to enable students to engage with the content of the Persia Empire while building up transferable skills in historical writing, source analysis and creative projects. Each lesson also includes model answers, criteria and stretch/support activities. The lessons are as follows: The Artifacts of Persia. A collection of primary sources that students study. They then create a presentation on the question “what type of people were the Ancient Persians?” The King of Kings: An overview of the reigns of Cyrus the Great, Cambyses, Darius, and Xerxes. Life in Persia: A project-based lesson with all the materials needed for students to present on Persian law, religion and the role of women. The Fall of Babylon: A brief look at the Babylonian Empire, a timeline of its fall to Persia and a study of the causes, events and consequences surrounding the fall of the Great city. The Age of Kings – A look at the magnificence and splendor of the traveling household court of the Persian Kings Persia v Athens and the Battle of Marathon: What happened, why did it happen and what legacy did it leave? Athens & Sparta: The allies that kept Persia at bay, a look at their similarities and differences. Battle of Thermopylae: How did it create the legend of the 300? Is there any truth in it? Battle of Salamis: How did the Greeks defeat a much larger Persian army? Persian achievements: Art, Science, Architecture, Mathematics. Persian Medicine Alexander the Great The sacking of Persepolis Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. We hope it helps. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet –
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junozaria

Ancient History OCR Notes

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This bundle includes comprehensive notes, according to the exam board specification, for four units of the Ancient History GCSE course Cleopatra The Foundations of Rome Alexander the Great Persia This includes source analysis for the source-based studies and exam tips.
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Ancient Egyptian gods & goddesses Lesson

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A full lesson for KS2 exploring Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. The resource includes a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. Who were the Ancient Egyptian gods? In this lesson, pupils will play a game to learn about different gods and goddesses from Ancient Egypt, including how they were depicted and areas of responsibility. Pupils will create a set of fact files about three gods or goddesses. Then they will examine a series of historical sources and apply their new knowledge to work out which deity is depicted in each source. Objectives: To compare different Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses To look at some sources depicting Ancient Egyptian gods The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. This lesson is part of the KS2History Ancient Egyptians Planning Pack for KS2. This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
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History Quiz

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The Ultimate History Quiz! For or any time, no fuss, historical fun. This quiz is a whirlwind tour through time, focusing mainly on time periods studied in KS3 and GCSE in British Secondary Schools (with a little off-curricular extra thrown in!) This quiz will definitely raise a few smiles and giggles and is interactive, editable and best suited to secondary students (although could be used with upper KS2). The rounds include: Kings, Queens and Political Leaders, Who said that quote? Lucky Dip round Ancient and Medieval trivia Mix up! (which two historical figures have their images combined?) Unusual artifacts and historical places All answers are included, as is a score sheet, and there a video clip questions, picture questions as well as many other styles - all are multiple choice The quiz lasts up to 45 mins including clip tasks and can either be played having the answers revealed as you go along, or the board can be paused and the answers read out at the end (you can play either in teams or individually). ADDITIONAL FREE CONTENT: A fun and Christmassy lesson for students in the last week of term. Could be used as a reward lesson the last time you see your class before Christmas. The download includes: a detailed PowerPoint, differentiated tasks, a variety of activities, 3 different fun plenaries, timeline task and more. It’s very easy to follow and can be used straight away :) Who are EC Resources? EC Resources are a group of teachers who work together to create easy to use, high quality and editable lessons and units of work. We have created lessons for The Bank of England, The Children’s Commissioner, MACS Charity, The British Legion, Tes, LikeToBe Careers, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (UK Gov) and have also completed PSHE and Citizenship commissions for schools across the UK.
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Ancient Rome Chariot Craft Hands-on Roman History Activity

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If you’re learning about Ancient Rome, then this template to make an ancient Roman chariot will be a great hands-on activity. The craft uses an axle so the wheels actually turn, and the chariot can be pulled by hand. There’s an option with a design drawn on the chariot and an option for students draw their own designs. Visual step-by-step instructions are included. What you’ll need for the craft: chariot template with a design blank chariot template for children to draw their own designs a straw a wooden skewer tape two wooden craft sticks thick card for the wheels (cardboard from packing boxes work well) I hope your students enjoy making their ancient Roman chariots.
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History Escape Room

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End of Year Escape Room A fun and educational history escape room, centred around ancient Egypt and the mysterious disappearance of a missing artifact. Work against the clock to solve the mystery before the dawn of the winter solstace, practicing history skills, critical thinking skills, teamwork and much more. Created with a target age of 11 to 14, this challenging escape room should provide a fun and educational end-of-year activity for your students! Set in the ancient Egypt exhibit at the British Museum, the escape room requires the students to follow a set of clues in their quest to find a missing scroll, believed to contain the secrets of the ancient Egyptian sun god, Ra. Professor Evelyn Westwood, the renowned archaeologist who discovered it, has vanished under mysterious circumstances, and the scroll has gone with her. By solving a collection of puzzles, your students will be guided from room to room on their quest to find a sacred missing artifact, the lost scroll of Ra. While the escape room is intended to be challenging, there is a great deal of support available to help your students in their quest, including explainer videos and animated hints/solutions that can accessed on the main PowerPoint. Perfect for a fun tutor time activity, to be completed over the course of a week, or as a fun lesson before the Christmas holidays.
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Ancient Egypt: Cleopatra VII Lesson

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A full lesson for KS2 introducing the story of Cleopatra VII and her legacy as the last main Ancient Egyptian pharaoh. The resource includes a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. Who was Cleopatra and how is she remembered? In this lesson, pupils will learn about Cleopatra VII and her legacy as the last main pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. Pupils will act out her story, including the defeat of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. Pupils will read a range of opinions about Cleopatra from historical sources and be encouraged to form their own conclusions about her character. Objectives: To explore the story of Cleopatra VII To investigate Cleopatra’s legacy and some of the different opinions about her. The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. This lesson is part of the KS2History Ancient Egyptians Planning Pack for KS2. This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
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Ancient Egyptian Gods - Complete History Lesson

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Teach children about Ancient Egyptian gods. This download is a complete resources lesson to teach children about the gods in Ancient Egypt. The children will learn who the gods were, their different abilities and one of the Egyptian creation story. There is a detailed 37 slide PowerPoint and four versions of the 7-page worksheet to allow children to show their understanding, along with an activity to create fact cards for the gods. Included: Full lesson plan Lesson PowerPoint Differentiated worksheets Card template and example Answer sheet Thanks for looking Please remember to leave feedback, for updates and promotions you can also follow me <strong><a href=" https://www.tes.com/member/Charleei">here</a></strong> <strong>Some of my other products:</strong> <strong><a href=" https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/six-science-lessons-products-bundle-pack-11147925"> Big Science Bundle Pack </a></strong> <strong><a href=" https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-space-workbook-11180019"> Complete Space and the Solar System Workbook </a></strong> <strong><a href=" https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/science-investigation-booklet-11146853"> Complete Dialogues and Play Scripts Writing Unit </a></strong>
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Ancient Greek Legacy (Lesson for KS2)

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A lesson for KS2 about the lasting legacy of Ancient Greece, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets. This lesson is part of our popular Ancient Greece Pack for Key Stage 2. Lesson: How significant is the legacy of Ancient Greece for life today? In this lesson, pupils will explore some of the key legacies from Ancient Greece that influence life today. They will consider the significance of each legacy in terms of its impact on their own life, before working in a group to complete a ranking challenge to decide the most significant legacy. Objectives: To explore the influence of Ancient Greece on various areas of modern life To consider the significance of different legacies on life today You may also like: Ancient Greeks Lessons Pack for KS2: A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Ancient Greece topic. This primary history resource has been created by KS2History.
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Pyramids: Ancient Egypt Lesson

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A full lesson for KS2 that engages pupils in a series of historical questioning about the pyramids of Ancient Egypt. The resource includes a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and pupil resource sheets. 4. Why did the Ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? In this lesson pupils will think about the why, what, how and where of pyramid building. They will investigate different types of pyramids in a hands-on modelling challenge and then they will learn about some of the logistics behind building these gigantic structures, as well as exploring their key purposes. Pupils will present their findings in a 3D pyramid fact file. Objectives: To explore what the pyramids looked like To discover why and how the Egyptians built the pyramids. The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class. This lesson is part of the KS2History Ancient Egyptians Planning Pack for KS2. This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
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Ancient Egypt history planning

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This is a set of history plans for the topic of Ancient Egypt. They are linked to Vlad and Tutankhamun’s Tomb picture book, and show how to use the story and facts in this in the lessons. All linked resources (powerpoints, information sheets are available to download for free on the Teacher resource section of the Reading Riddle website Further activities and plans can be found on the shop and on our YouTube channel.
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Blank Maps-Prehistory and Ancient History

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Take your students on a journey through prehistory and ancient history with Blank Historical Maps: Prehistory and Ancient History. This resource includes a collection of maps covering the earliest periods of human history, from the earliest civilizations to the rise of the ancient empires. Each map comes with a question for students to answer, encouraging them to think critically about the events and developments that shaped the world we know today. These maps are a great way to supplement your existing curriculum and make history come alive for your students. With 11 Blank Historical Maps, you’ll have a wealth of resources at your fingertips to help your students learn about the past in a meaningful and interactive way. Maps can be used for individual or group work, reviews or homework.