GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Topic 1: The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Lesson 1: Introduction
Contains PLC, Exam 2 information, tasks on developing contextual knowledge of Italy etc.
Plus Homework and resource on the story of Aeneas
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Lesson 3: Authors & Evidence
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Who were Livy and Dionysius?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to explain why Livy and Dionysius wrote there histories.
To be able to describe the story of Aeneas.
Recall task, start, WS on Authors, resources from OCR, plus answers and info on Augustus.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: ‘The Greatest People on Earth’ - Why was Livy writing?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to summarise why Livy and Dionysius wrote there histories.
To be able to describe what Livy writes in his preface.
To be able to explain what Livy is telling the reader in his preface.
Recall task, recap information, Livy guided reading task with answers, additional tasks with Livy and task on the Cinerary Urn.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome - Lesson 2: Foundation Myth: Aeneas
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Why was Aeneas important to the Romans?
Lesson Objectives:
To be able to evaluate the story of Aeneas.
To be able to explain why the story of Aeneas was important to the Romans.
Recall task, quiz, market place task (resource and WS)
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Tullus Hostilius; Hostile by name & Hostile by nature?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the emergence and nature of the third king of Rome.
To be able to explain Tullus’ legal and political initiatives.
To be able to assess the significance of his war with Alba.
Recall task, quiz, video information sheet, image recap task.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: What was the impact of Romulus and Remus?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the story of Romulus and Remus.
To be able to describe what the importance of the story.
To be able to explain the wider context of the myth.
Recapping storyboard/HW, Bolsena Mirror task, information on impact of Romulus to Rome (WS and info around the room),
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Who was Numa and what did he achieve?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the process of Numa’s appointment as King.
To be able to explain and assess his religious initiatives.
To be able to assess how successfully Numa brings peace to Rome.
Recall task, information task, comparison task and video link
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: What is the significance of Romulus and Remus?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the story of Romulus and Remus.
To be able to describe what the importance of the story.
To be able to explain the wider context of the myth.
Recall task, contextual knowledge task (Aeneas to Romulus & Remus), Livy task and storyboard.
Plus optional homework.
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: Tullus Hostilius: what was his impact?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand to understand some of the early interactions with the
tribes around Rome.
To be able to explain the geopolitical situation of the area around Rome.
Map information, overview task, Question 1 practise
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Ancus Marcius: A new King?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand Ancus’ character.
To be able to explain the need for Ancus.
To be able to access his political, military and religious achievements.
Recall task, discussion, primary sources, table, video, card sort.
Title: Who had the biggest impact on England, the Anglo-Saxons or the Normans?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to explain what the impact of the Anglo-Saxons and Normans was
To be able to analyse the importance of the Norman invasion
Some of the information is from Twinkl
Recap starter, card sort, video clip, table, plenary
GCSE Ancient History: Foundations of Rome
Topic 1 - The Legendary Kings and Origins of Rome, 753-616 BC
Title: What was the relationship like between Rome and her neighbours?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand to understand some of the early interactions with the
tribes around Rome.
To be able to explain the geopolitical situation of the area around Rome.
Recall task, map task, contextual knowledge information, Livy and questions,
Title: ‘The people of England accepted most migrants with very little trouble’. How far do you agree?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to explain how some migrants were treated.
To be able to analyse key events between 1250 and 1500 for their impact on people’s attitudes.
To be able to explore the different attitudes people had to migration.
Recap, statement task, clip, table task, conclusion paragraph task and plenary
Title: Why was there increased migration to the UK in the 20th Century?
Lesson Objectives
To be able to understand the main factors driving immigration to the UK.
To be able to explore the experiences of individual migrants to the UK.
To be able to assess the positives and negatives of migrating to the UK.
Lots of clips and resources from BBC and Twinkl
Starter, video, information, line of significance.
KS3 lesson on Oliver Cromwell.
Lesson Objectives:
To discover how the country changed under Cromwell.
To explain why Christmas was banned.
Includes;
Key words
Colour code statement cards on Oliver Cromwell + Challenge task
Information cards on the story of Oliver Cromwell’s head
Spectrum Class
Links to relevant BBC Bitesize clips
Creative Task