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History KS2 Unit 14 - Who were the ancient Greeks?

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In this unit children find out about the way people lived in the ancient Greek empire. They use a range of archaeological and written sources, select and record information and interpret the past in different ways.





WEBLINKS

Children and teacher activities.
The Olympic Games
Ancient Greece
Resources available from Carisbrooke Castle Museum
Daily Life in Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greeks

SOFTWARE

  • Ancient civilisations Uses facts from all over the world to look at inventions and innovations, agriculture, the lives of famous people and leaders and the origins and fates of major civilisations. Win 3.x, Acorn RISC OSBBC Educational Publishing/Logotron


  • Ancient Greece Learn all about the Greek language, explore the ancient city of Athens, or visit the oracle for the answers to your questions about ancient Greece. Includes educational activities, puzzles, games and a 48 page book supporting the National Curriculum. Win 3.x, Mac OS

    Two-Can Publishing

     
  • Athenian life : an adventure in ancient Greece Karla and Jack are taken to see the famous story of The Iliad, They go back stage and travel back in time to Ancient Greece. Once there they are sold as slaves - you need to help them to return home. Subjects covered: Athens and Sparta; Arts and architecture; Myths and legends of Greek gods and goddesses; Beliefs and achievements; Custom and way of life; Tools and utensils; Greek dress. Network version available. Win 95+ Win 2000 4Mation


BOOKS

  • Harrison - Ancient Greece (BBC Fact Finders) 0563353864
  • Clare - Ancient Greece ( I Was There ) 037031834X

The facilities below are only available to Isle of Wight Schools

Click here to order your Projects from School Library Service
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OTHER RESOURCES

  • Postcards and holiday brochures for Greece.

  • A large map of the ancient Greek empire and surrounding territories.

  • Postcards or pictures of ancient Greek pottery.

  • Plans of the Acropolis, Marathon and Greek temples.

  • Stories of Greek myths and legends
    materials to make masks and costumes.

  • A range of reference books about ancient Greece.

  • Information sources on the Olympic games, including pictures of Olympia and buildings, a timetable and description of events, reference books.

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