A Y5/6 unit of work for a non-chronological report on Ancient Greece to save you the time. It involves a modeled example, full, visual slides with writing frames and examples, as well as a planning format and a handout with vocabulary to support children with their writing. The unit delivers all necessary grammar / features of a non-chronological report, such as its features, annotating a report, using parenthesis, relative clauses etc. Hope it’s useful :)

An original and humorous class assembly script based on the Ancient Greeks including such characters as Zeus, Hercules, Athena, Medusa and Odysseus! Includes around 20 speaking roles, although ‘CH’ (short for child) lines could be easily stretched to a class of 30. Also includes all music files for appropriate class songs and character entrance music suggestions and a PowerPoint presentation slide if needed. Your Assembly will include; Full script, suitable for up to 30 children PowerPoint Presentation slide, to use as a background picture to the assembly Sound effects/excerpts for character entrances (battle sounds, Chariots of fire excerpt, Zero to Hero excerpt, Friend in Me excerpt) Assembly Songs for the class to sing; - Respect, Aretha Franklin - Go the Distance, from the Disney film ‘Hercules’

A Powerpoint presentation taking children through the role of women in Ancient Greek times. This lesson looks at the difference between men and women in Ancient Greece as well as the different roles for rich and poor women. Included is a worksheet scaffold for lower ability children.

A 8 lesson plan based on the Ancient Greeks and their influence on the western world. This plan was initially planned and delivered to Year 4 however could be adapted for other year groups. As well as teaching children about the Ancient Greeks, some lessons link to how they influenced the western world as well as including ‘going deeper’ questions for all abilities. Included is: plan and all resources, differentiated as required. Session 1 - Prior knowledge lesson and generating future questions Session 2 - Who were the Ancient Greeks? Session 3 - Time line of Ancient Greece Session 4 - Olympics (Greater Depth Research Project included) Session 5 - Architecture Session 6 - Democracy Session 7 - Myths and Legends Session 8 - Ancient Greek Religion

A ppt (including differentiated activity printouts) that gives an overview to where modern day Greece is located, the make up of the land and climate. It then includes major cities and reference points of ancient Greece. (All images/maps sourced via Google images) This is for KS 2 and has supported a Year 5 introduction to ancient Greece, alongside timeline lessons and more general introductions.

A knowledge organiser on the Ancient Greeks. Aimed at UKS2. Features a timeline, key facts and graphics. Included are a pdf version and a publisher version for editing.

If you’re studying ancient Greece, this 3D paper model will bring your topic to life. This is a hands-on project ideal for year 3 and above, using materials that are easily available. You can differentiate with the craft by using the smaller, easier version or the larger, more challenging version. The smaller size is 3.5in x 3in and the larger size is about 4in x 7in. The smaller size has three pieces to join, and you can simplify this further by leaving out the steps. The larger version has five pieces to join, so is more challenging and great for older children. Ideas for use: Students could colour it first, or make it as it is. You could also get students to add a modern twist or any other details to make it unique. Use as part of an ancient Greece study Use when learning about famous buildings around the world Use it as a hands-on activity for early finishers, golden time, GATE, or similar You will need: paper glue sticks white glue double-sided tape (optional) scissors colouring pencils (optional) What’s included? 2 pages of outlines for the smaller version (with or without steps) 4 pages of outlines for the larger size PDF slideshow of instructions to show on a screen Student handout of instructions U.K and U.S versions 18 pages in total Please note this model is not to scale and is an artistic representation, not a realistic representation. 3D crafts can be challenging so please consider if your students have the fine motor skills needed before purchasing. I encourage students to help each other with the tricky bits. I hope your students enjoy making a model of the Parthenon. You may also like: Ancient Greece Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Activities Ancient Egypt Hands-on Activities and Crafts Ancient Egypt Pyramid Craft Aztec Empire Activities Aztec Empire Hands-on Activities and Crafts Shang Dynasty Activities Shang Dynasty Hands-on Activities and Crafts 3D Ziggurat Model Ancient Mesopotamia Hands-on Activities If you like using this resource after your purchase, I’d love it if you could leave a quick review. To show my appreciation, you can choose any resource up to the same value for free. Simply email me after with the resource you’d like at info@zigglelearning.com

This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the Ancient Egyptians. It contains comprehensive sections on: Ancient Greece map (annotated); Ancient Greek Gods; Ancient Greece timeline; Ancient Greek people; Ancient Greek places; Ancient Greek daily life. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included). It is most suitable for children in KS2 and KS3.

A great challenge activity - find the words related to Ancient Greece! Includes answers. Digital download - PDF file

A booklet collection of myths: Pandora’s Box The Quest of Medusa’s Head Daedalus and Icarus Odysseus and Cyclops Theseus and the Minotaur Includes a table for reading the myths and identifying the features. Great for helping to understand the structure/features of myths. This is good for the exposure stage of the unit. Another simple sheet designed for children to idetify the different elements of an Ancient Greek myth, looking more at the mythical creature. This is good for focusing on the mythical creature, before the children innovate or redesign.

A 2 page, Ancient Greece Myth plan document. Links perfectly to the WAGOLL and scaffold sheet. Split into 7 sections.

An Ancient Greece Escape Room activity perfect for group work, starting a new ancient history topic, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room. Included in this resource: Student guidelines for completing the tasks meaning no teacher prep A student answer key to complete as they work through the tasks An informational text or reading comprehension passage A true or false fact sheet & maze A crossword puzzle A timeline activity & answer key A wordsearch puzzle Teacher answer sheets for each task ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ In Task 1 students will read an informational text about Ancient Greece and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word. In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word. In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word. In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word. Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully. ⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻ This resource is great for: Team-building activities Group work Research projects Reading comprehension Emergency sub plans Independent work Introducing a new topic ⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚⏚ For more great resources follow my store ⇉⇉ CLICK HERE

Ancient Greece was made up of independent city-states that shared a language and a religion but had different laws, governments and currency. This resource has reading passages about city-states, types of governments in Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta. The information is followed up with worksheets and activities. Pages: 10 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 2 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Polis Expert Activity Compare Athens and Sparta Activity Make Your Own Polis Activity Answer Sheets

Three titles in this wonderful Greek Font: Ancient Greece The Greeks Greek Gods

4 lessons on Ancient Greece, examining the people, places and key events in Athens, Sparta, Troy and Macedonia. It covers philosophers, myths and Alexander the Great. Each power point contains general information, links to articles and/or videos, various activities that are quick but fun, and the occasional creative challenge. (Please note you will need Microsoft Power Point for some of the activities to work). These lessons are suitable for all ages and were created specifically for lock down: providing extra information and activities for children at home to help keep them busy and expand their learning. These lessons were not made to fit into a specific curriculum, but could be adapted for normal lessons. Accompanying kahoots: Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta Ancient Greece: True or False

The resource contains 12 Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses posters. A4 format Included are: Hermes Poseidon Athena Artemis Hera Aphrodite Zeus Ares Hades Apollo Hestia Hephaestus Thank you for your interest! Hoppy Times

In this lesson, students learn about Greek mythological creatures. Twelve of the main Greek beasts, creatures and monsters are explored in listings, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix, Satyr and Siren. Each listing features an original illustration, facts and a short myth. The introduction includes interesting facts about ancient Greek mythological beasts including heroes, natural phenomena, animal attributes and powers. There is also a page exploring three constellations named after mythological beasts. Activities include differentiated reading response, create a monster activity, match the beast activity, constellation task cards and a printable memory card game. Pages: 38 (including 7 answer sheets) Contents: 12 Illustrated Listings Research a Beast Activity Constellation Page Constellation Task Cards Star Charts Create a Monster Activity Match the Beast Activity Printable Memory Card Game Questions / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Reading Response) Questions or comments? Contact me at admin@primarytopicshop.co.uk All text and illustrations are by Christa Galloway, Primary Topic Shop.

Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king who united the Greeks and defeated the Persians, creating an empire that stretched across the known world. The information pages cover Alexander’s life from a young boy until his death at age 32 as well as the legacy he left behind. The resource includes differentiated information pages, timelines and activities about Alexander the Great. Pages: 26 (including 8 answer sheets) Version 1 Contents: 4 Information Handouts Timeline Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Timeline Activity Writing Challenge Fill In The Punctuation Activity Answer Sheets Version 2 Contents: 2 Information Handouts Timeline True or False Questions Timeline Activity Writing Challenge Fill In The Punctuation Activity Answer Sheets

Ancient Greek philosophers introduced a new way of thinking to the ancient world. Instead of explaining the world through mythology, philosophy was about exploring ideas using logic and reason, inspiring a new way of thinking about big questions. This resource explores the ancient Greek philosophers, from the Presocratics including Thales, Democritus and Pythagoras to the classic philosophers Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. The worksheets are geared towards comprehension, and the activities encourage creative thinking, debate and exploring wellness issues like happiness and friendship. Pages: 18 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 5 Information Handouts Comprehension Questions Multiple Choice Questions Write a Dialogue Activity Golden Mean Activity (Differentiated) Discussion Activity Philosophical Debate Activity Answer Sheets

This resources are focused on learning about children's lives in the city states of Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece and the Greek Gods and Goddesses. Feel free to chop and change to suit your class!