A lesson produced for KS3 pupils as a one off lesson to teach about Classical heroes and compare them to modern ideas of what makes a hero. Lesson includes PowerPoint and resources for a treasure hunt activity to find the information.

This is a revision booklet for Classical Civilisation, exam paper A ,Myth and Religion, GCSE, OCR. It is included all the 8 and 15 marks questions (essays) from the OCR exam papers with the Mark schemes and the Sources. There is also a guidance for the structure of the questions. The aim is to practice with the questions, understand the structure, memorize information creating your own plans. It is included questions for all the 8 chapters of Myth and Religion. Instructions Read the Structure for the 8 and 15 marker Study the Mark schemes Read the Questions in Yellow Create your plan for every Question *Study the Chapters from the Textbook too. Contents…………………………………………………………………………………Pages **A) 8 Marks Questions **………………………………………………………………………. 4 City Dionysia (Chapter 1.5)………………………………………………………. 6-7 Orpheus & Eurydice (Chapter 1.8)……………………………………………. 8-9 Greek burial process (Chapter 1.7)…………………………………………….10-11 Hercules and Cacus (Chapter 1.2) …………………………………………….12-13 Great Panathenaia (Chapter 1.5) ……………………………………………. 14-15 Pontifex (Rome) (Chapter 1.3) ………………………………………………… 16-17 Sacrifice Vs Visit Temple (Chapter 1.3)………………………………………18-19 Saturnalia (Chapter 1.5) …………………………………………………………… 20-21 Parthenon Vs Temple of Zeus (Chapter 1.3) ……………………………. 22-23 Rome Founder: Aeneas Vs Romulus (Chapter 1.4) …………………. 24-25 B) 15 Marks Questions ……………………………………………………………………. 26 Foundation Stories (Chapter 1.4)……………………………………………. 28-29 Athena Vs Mars (Chapter 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6)………………………………30-31 Sacrifices (Chapter 1.3)……………………………………………………………. 32-33 Festivals (greatness) (Chapter 1.5)…………………………………………… 34-35 Orpheus Vs Demeter (Chapter 1.8)…………………………………………… 36-37 Romulus Vs Theseus (Chapter 1.4)…………………………………………… 38-39 Heracles/Hercules (Chapter 1.2)………………………………………………. 40-41 Ara Pacis Vs Parthenon (Chapter 1.6, 1.3)………………………………… 42-43 Festivals (Chapter 1.5)……………………………………………………………… 44-45 Symbols of Power (Chapter 1.6)……………………………………………… 46-47 Chapters: 1.1 The Gods 1.2 The Universal Hero: Heracles/Hercules 1.3 Religion and the City: Temples 1.4 Myth and the City: Foundation Stories 1.5 Festivals 1.6 Myth and Symbols of Power 1.7 Death and Burial 1.8 Journeying to the Underworld

This ready-to-use resource contains 10 carefully selected extracts from some of the most important works of classic literature, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Sherlock Holmes, and The War of the Worlds. Each passage is presented in its original language (around 500–600 words) and is followed by 9 tiered comprehension questions: 3 Retrieval – checking key details and understanding 3 Inference – developing deeper thinking and interpretation 3 Analysis – exploring language, structure, and authorial intent A teacher answer key is provided at the end of the booklet for easy marking and discussion. Why this resource? Perfect for homework, cover lessons, or independent classwork Helps students engage with challenging texts in manageable chunks Supports the development of exam skills for GCSE English Literature and Language Encourages close reading, inference, and analytical writing Laid out in a clear, student-friendly format with illustrations for engagement This booklet is ideal for KS3 (particularly Year 8/9), but can also provide stretch and challenge for Year 7 or revision support for Year 10. A flexible, high-quality resource designed to save you planning time, provide reliable cover work, and build student confidence with classic texts.

These are some resources I put together to teach KS3 (and recap with KS4) about Indian Classical Music.

The following document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s ‘Aeneid’ and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate sections, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. This can be used to accompany the text, for students to incoorporate scholarship into their own answers or to simply annotate. Sections include; Literary techniques and composition  Structure and plot of the epic  Language of the epic, including the use of:  Speeches  Themes  Flashback  Similes  Homeric influence  Context *** Characterisation and Themes**  Concepts, values and behaviour of a Greek and Roman hero  Characterisation of major and minor characters (including Aeneas and Dido)  The role of Aeneas in Rome’s Imperial Destiny  Portrayal of War  Portrayal of Different Nations The Social, Cultural and Religious Context  Moral values implicit in the Aeneid, including pietas and its contrast with furor  Importance of Fate and Destiny  Role of the immortals (and relationship between mortals and immortals)  Family and Friendship  Relationships between men and women, parents and children  Part played by women in the epic and their position in society Historical and Political Background The word document contains an array of scholarly views in relation to Virgil’s Aeneid and has been designed for students studying the OCR Classical Civilisation Specification for ‘World of the Hero.’ It has been broken down into the appropriate books, with the scholar’s name and their argument, including key quotes. There is an opportunity for students to give their own perception of the view and come to the conclusion as to whether they agree or disagree with them.

This is a KS3 Scheme of work (I currently teach it at year 9 and a simplified version at year 7) that aims to introduce students to the eras of classical music. Each era involves listening to various pieces, playing a piece of keyboard from that era, and answering theory questions. All of this is supported by a booklet that works alongside the powerpoints and will help show student progression and assessment. There is also a scheme of work document attached, meaning all lessons are clearly explained and can quickly be copied into a cover template for a non-music specialist.

The second Powerpoint in a series of four exploring the musical features and development of Western Classical Music within (and slightly after) the Common Practice Period. This Powerpoint, designed to aid the teaching of The Classical Period, includes a brief exploration of relevant musical features and the historical context in which the music was written. Includes: Musical and video examples (embedded YouTube clips) Relevant Composers A brief exploration of the musical and historical context Homework/classwork tasks

This is a tried and tested, straightforward composition for all ability levels. A structured, classical composition using chords and cadences clearly. Ternary form with options to extend to Rondo or Minuet and Trio. Lots of opportunity to demonstrate compositional skills. The Powerpoint takes students through the process step by step. From selecting chords and developing chord sequences with clear cadences. Has been used successfully with a wide range of students.

A useful start for Year 8 (and even Year 7) pupils into Classical music. The task is a comprehension with the document - students answer questions based on picking out information from within the comprehension. Pupils then summarise information from the questions to come up with 5 most important points about the Classical era. This is a document I'd re-worded from Wikipedia, adding and omitting bits where I saw fit. There are all kinds of things that can be added on such as more about instrument inventions, more composers, pieces of music etc. Any feedback would be great, thanks!

A3 knowledge organiser for the Gods topic for GCSE Classical Civilisation Myth & Religion unit. Can also be printed in A4. Knowledge organiser includes: Key terms - nature of the gods & iconography A table containing each of the gods included in the specification and the Greek name, Roman name, role and responsibilities and additional information. Download includes both PPTX and PDF files.

Powerpoint that can be used to introduce students to the Classical Period in Music. This resource describes the historical context of this era, as well as musical features, genres, forms and major composers with listening links.

This is a 60 page guide based on the OCR Classical Greek 9-1 Literature and Culture paper. This focuses on Women in Ancient Greece and Athenian Society. This resource was produced by a Head of Department teaching Classical Greek at GCSE. The guide is comprehensive with review tables and summaries. Each source has key information explained and broken down into simplified concepts. This is an active resource which is being used by high achieving pupils to direct self-study and class discussion for the Culture unit. This is exceptionally helpful if you are in a time sensitive position and teaching Greek as part of a reduced timetable.

A PPT which can be used as a single lesson task or a series. Introduces students to the De Stijl iconic chair and is a design and modelling based lesson. Students follow complex plans to produce a scale model in a series of different media. As well as producing technical drawings which are required for the NEA. Planned for AQA GCE DT this resource could be used for other exam boards or GCSE as it is one of the designers/movements required for the course.

These detailed course / revision notes were specially written to give GCSE Classical Civilization students a comprehensive understanding of the key knowledge from the specification for Women in the Ancient World: OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation (9-1) Women of Legend Young Women Women in the home 'Improper’ Women Women and religion Women and power Warrior Women Women to be Feared Each of the above is split into two sections: Greece, firstly, and then Rome. These extensive notes are especially useful for students whose note-taking in lesson isn’t as good as others, or whose organisational skills mean they are missing notes/handouts on certain topics / areas. These notes will certainly help reduce the time it takes them to catch up with their peers, and also students like to use these as a checklist of topics to go into in further detail. They give peace of mind that every corner of the specification/syllabus has been covered. These notes can be given to students to work through at their own pace, or split up and given to students as and when each part of the content is studied throughout the course. As the teacher you may find it useful to go through the notes with my students as they highlight and annotate them with anything extra you want to give them according to their level. These notes though are comprehensive and detailed and work just as well as a stand alone revision aid as they do an in-class resource. Hopefully these notes help to save your students (and you!) some time in the hectic run up to exams. Thanks for taking a look :)

An English crossword featuring questions on classical literature and history.

an overview of conditioning with mention of Skinner and Pavlov

A4 place value chart from thousandths to millions. Print out and laminate. Have fun!