Stand alone lesson (part of series also available for download individually or as a set at reduced price). This lesson uses ‘Marathon’ as a hook and shares various facts about Greek warfare with the Persians, with links and leads on to the task - writing a news report about the Battle of Marathon. Includes a lesson plan and a notebook file for leading the pupils through the learning. The whole series is tested and written by an experienced teacher with experience of leading teaching and learning in numerous schools, as an advisor and judged outstanding over many years. Still a practicing classroom teacher! :) Sharing resources to help reduce planning time for those who still want good quality resources that support the New Curriculum, literacy skills and all levels of learners.

This resource has been made for the OCR Classics spec (A-Level: Invention of the Barbarian) but it cann be used for other specs and lessons. It allows students to gain an overview of the plot, structure and characterisation in the play. The workbook compliments the powerpoint and allows students to develop their own independent and research skills

Greco-Persian War Timeline

Master the full Pearson Edexcel GCSE Persian 1PN0 course with this comprehensive 91-page revision bundle, covering all five prescribed themes through vocabulary, grammar, reading, translation, speaking and extended writing. The 50-page student workbook is organised into ten structured 5-page units. Each unit includes a full-page topic and vocabulary guide, a full-page grammar masterclass and three pages of varied exam-focused practice. Students revise identity and relationships, daily life, cultural life, holidays, travel, school, future ambitions, work, international events and environmental issues. Grammar is developed systematically throughout, including Ezafe, possessive endings, را, formal and informal register, present and past forms, present perfect, future structures, relative clauses, passive constructions, comparison, conditionals and Higher-tier complex language. Practice includes: Vocabulary retrieval Ezafe and object marking Grammar manipulation Sentence reconstruction Error correction Reading comprehension Inference Persian-to-English translation English-to-Persian translation Authentic-style messages and notices Role-play practice Picture-based speaking tasks General conversation 80–90-word Higher writing 130–150-word Higher writing Grade 8–9 Challenges Examiner Report: Common Error guidance Formal/informal register Time-frame control Speaking preparation follows the Edexcel structure through Role Play, Picture-Based Task and Conversation, with richer visual stimuli and model Persian responses in the marking guidance. A separate 41-page marking scheme provides complete answers, model translations, acceptable alternatives, speaking models, extended-writing responses and task-specific assessment support. Ideal for classroom teaching, homework, intervention, revision, mock preparation, independent study and examination preparation for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Persian 1PN0.

This is the GSCE chemistry glossary resource translated into Persian. (Primarily matched to the AQA course). It is best used in conjunction with the standard English version. All words and phrases are numbered and match across both languages. There are suggested methods to revise the words. The glossaries are also matched with quiz quiz trade cards and SOLO hexagons for possible classroom activities. Physics and Biology are also available as are other translated languages. As I don’t speak this language please excuse any mistakes in translation!

This is the GSCE biology glossary resource translated into Persian. (Primarily matched to the AQA course). It is best used in conjunction with the standard English version. All words and phrases are numbered and match across both languages. There are suggested methods to revise the words. The glossaries are also matched with quiz quiz trade cards and SOLO hexagons for possible classroom activities. Physics and Chemistry are also available as are other translated languages. As I don’t speak this language please excuse any mistakes in translation!

Worksheets covering the Greco-Persian wars for the new OCR Ancient History syllabus, also includes 10, 15 and 20 mark practice.

Useful as a pre-cursor to the study of the Battle of Marathon, a PowerPoint slide showing an animation of the growth of the imperialist Persian Empire from 550BC. Useful as a starting point to identify that Greece was likely to face an attack at some point from the Persians, before going on to look at the battles that came in 490 and 480 BC. There is also a blank map of the same area onto which students could draw a broad outline of the two empires to record the state of play. The last scene shows the empires with modern-day borders in place.

This powepoint is on Persian New Year which is a spring festival, starting on 21st March and lasts for 13 days. This resource will contribute to the students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural learning (SMSC). The lesson promotes the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. I taught this lesson as part of Interactive Media during Olympics to introduce different nations festivals and cultures. This lesson can be altered and be taught as part of graphic design, media, PD. There is also a starter activity whcih is linked with Interactive Media unit in BTEC CReative Media L1.

The Persian army was the ancient world's equivalent of a multi-national peace force: it maintained the (Persian) world order by employing a core of Persian and Median infantry and cavalry as well as mercenaries from the corners of the empire - Arab camel-riders and bowmen, Cypriot and Egyptian naval ships, Central Asian and African tribesmen using scimitars, short swords & slings, Greek bowmen from the satraps of Asia Minor and Indians equipped with chariots, bows and short swords. This source-based homework task is designed to increase student understanding of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum Higher School Certificate course Historical Periods: Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the Death of Darius III

Worksheet to accompany the documentary, Engineering an Empire: The Persians. The documentary covers engineering achievements during the Achaemenid Persian Empire including the qanaat system, Cyrus tomb at Pasagardae, Darius I’ palace at Susa, Darius I’s construction works at Persepolis, Darius I’s canal linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, the Royal Road from Susa to Sardis, the pontoon bridges crossing the Hellespont built by Xerxes and Darius I and Artaxerxes I’s Hall of One Hundred Columns at Persepolis. This resource is designed for Stage 6 students of the Higher School Certificate. NSW Ancient History Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum. Historical period -Option D. Persia - Cyrus II to Darius III.

Includes a 6 page picture pack

Persian Gulf from space

Map of the Persian Gulf

A self-contained revision guide for the OCR GCSE Ancient History unit on the Persian Empire.

Read, Answer, Define, Summarize & Color Students read a 300-350 word article Students answer THREE comprehension questions Students define Two key vocabulary words Students summarize the topic Students color an illustration of the topic

Read, Answer, Define, Summarize & Color Students read a 300-350 word article Students answer THREE comprehension questions Students define Two key vocabulary words Students summarize the topic Students color an illustration of the topic

**Persian Empire & Persian Wars Lesson Bundle | Ancient Greece | Middle School History ** Teach the Persian Empire and the Persian Wars with a complete, ready-to-use middle school history lesson bundle covering the rise of Persia, Persian government, Cyrus and Darius, the conflict between Persia and the Greek city-states, and the major battles that shaped the Persian Wars. This resource is designed for Grade 6 and middle school Ancient World History, but its broad topic-based organization makes it easy to use with a variety of textbooks and curriculum sequences. Whether your unit calls this topic The Persian Empire, The Persian Wars, Persia and Greece, or places it within an Ancient Greece unit, the materials can be used as a complete lesson or divided across several class periods. What’s Included 30-slide illustrated lesson presentation 26 content slides 4 review and practice slides 10-page student worksheet packet vocabulary maps and geography cause and effect battle analysis timelines graphic organizers multiple-choice and written response extended response 4 Interactive Notebook pages Persian Empire flipbook Persian Wars battle accordion Why the Greeks Won four-flap organizer Thermopylae vs. Salamis geography foldable Teacher Guide lesson organization and teaching suggestions pacing and discussion guidance differentiation ideas assessment suggestions detailed teacher background reading Topics Covered Students learn about: * the rise of the Persian Empire Cyrus the Great Darius satraps and satrapies the Royal Road the Persian army Zoroastrianism Greek cities in Asia Minor causes of the Persian Wars Athens and Persia Battle of Marathon Pheidippides and the marathon tradition Xerxes Leonidas Battle of Thermopylae Themistocles Battle of Salamis Battle of Plataea cooperation between Athens and Sparta why the Greek city-states defeated Persia the later weakening and fall of the Persian Empire Built for Middle School Learners The presentation uses large, clear text, simple explanations, maps, timelines, cause-and-effect diagrams, and hand-drawn historical illustrations to make complex events easier for students to understand. Rather than asking students to memorize a list of battles, the lesson emphasizes the bigger historical questions: Why did Persia invade Greece? Flexible for Different Classrooms Use the complete bundle for a multi-day lesson, or mix and match the materials to fit your schedule. The worksheets can be used for: guided practice independent work homework review sub plans assessment early finishers The Interactive Notebook activities provide an additional hands-on option for students who benefit from organizing information visually.

suitable for year 5 or 6 social studies unit on ancient greece.

A comprehension worksheet for students to use when watching the following video from YouTube. Through it, students will gain a chronological understanding of the key events in the Greco-Persian Wars. They will develop an awareness of the significant consequences of the changes resulting from this time. It includes a paragraph response section at the end for students to demonstrate their learning.

In this activity, students will gain a chronological understanding of the key events in the Greco-Persian Wars. They will develop an awareness of the significant consequences of the changes resulting from this time. It has 20 questions for students to answers, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.