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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

1 Hour lesson for KS4 Edexcel GCSE History module: The American West c.1835-c.1895, introducing the Emancipation Proclamation and analysing its effect on the American Civil War. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. (Edexcel GCSE, 9-1, History The American West, c1835-c1895 Student Book required to facilitate learning) This lesson includes… Mix and Match Starter - Consolidating key word knowledge. Source Analysis - Showing the different uses of African American sldiers in the Union Army. Quote Analysis of Lincoln - Exploring his motives for slave emancipation and the Civil War. Picture Annotating Exercise - Recording the regments, roles, key dates and inequalities of a black union soldier. Mindmap Exercise - For opportunities for freed slaves in the South. Question and Discussion Activity - Using three short videos to facillitate teaching of conscription. PEE Paragraph Plenary to consolidate learning.

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

A 5 hour-long creative resource on the Peasants’ Revolt, with an accompanying explanation powerpoint and a list of online research resources. Designed for use in online learning or as a homework project, but can easily be adapted for use in lesson. Perfect for KS3 mixed ability teaching and easily differentiated for more and less able students. It includes… What was the Peasants’ Revolt? What caused it? What happened? What were the consequences/effects? Who was involved - key figures? The Symbols: The paper and magnifying glass directs students to what kind of research they need to do. The pencil dictates the task and expectations for each section. The light bulb symbol is further work, designed to enhance subject knowledge further. The Example emblem provides an idea of how the task should look and also a helpful starter in case any students struggle.

KS4 Lesson for Edexcel GCSE History module: The American West c.1835-c.1895, introducing the Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion, using the Mormons 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… ‘Push and Pull factors’ task for Westward Expansion. Introduction to the Oregon Trail - What it is and why it was established. Also plotting it onto a US map that can be utilised in every other lesson. Introduction to the Mormons. Information Sheet Resource and key word summary exercise for why the Mormons moved west. PEE Paragraph exercise - Why were the Mormons more successful than the Donner Party? Venn Diagram Plenary Resource - Comparing the Mormon’s Westward Expansion case study to the Donner Party Westward Expansion Case Study, assessing differences and similarities in the problems and solutions that both groups faced. Interactive homework (Or plenary) - The Oregon Trail Game

KS4 Lesson for Edexcel GCSE History module: The American West c.1835-c.1895, introducing Manifest Destiny and its impact on Western Expansion. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. This lesson includes… A video clip starter (with accompanying questions) to recap an introduction to American Settlement and Western Expansion. Focus on the concept of Manifest Destiny, with students writing their own definitions that will be easier to remember and understand at a later date Source analysis resource of Manifest Destiny Second source analysis resource of Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion, for more academically able students or students who need challenging further. Article Analysis Resource to help dissect concept of Manifest Destiny. Tweet Plenary Resource for summarising and consolidating lesson.

2-hour KS4 lessons for Edexcel GCSE History module: The American West c.1835-c.1895, introducing the Plains Indians and looking at how they survived on the harsh Plains. Interactive presentation lessons where students become experts in one aspect of Plains Indian life and then teach their classmates. Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students. (Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History The American West, C1835-c1895 Student Book required to facilitate learning) This lesson includes… ISM Video Starter - Introduces one of the key utensils of Plains Indian life, the Buffalo, and the many uses. Introduction to the Plains Indians and the different ways they live their lives from region to region. Research activity using Edexcel textbooks to facillitate the learning, students will prepare presentations in groups based on their different assigned aspects of Plains Indian life. Groups will then present and fill out the Grid resource based on other group’s presentations. Peer-quizzing plenary