The Ancient Greeks: Athens & the Battle of Marathon 490 BC Workshop
Those History People
Constantly rated 10/10I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful day. The children had a fantastic time and got so much out of the activities; it was great start to our academic year. The parent helpers and staff also enjoyed the day - it was well organised and well resourced.
Eastfield Primary School
Leistershire
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Greeks Workshop
The morning workshop focuses on making and role play. The pupils will be met by the Archon of the city, who will guide them around the Agora. After a short introduction the children will engage in a series of activities and role play that will immerse them in history. While working, the pupils will also be spreading news and asking questions to learn more about Ancient Athenian culture. Practical Activities include: Making a wax tablet, Fresco painting, testing and making Oil Lamps, Mosaic making, Carving, Pottery making, Pottery painting, Making a charm
And Acolytes of Asclepius (Medicine).
During the afternoon session pupils will recreate the festival of Dionysus. Pupils will practise and then perform plays, dances and poetry of the Athenian festival. Adapted plays include: Prometheus and Pandora, Agamemnon (both by Aeschylus) and the Cyclops (by Euripides) along with dancing and adapted poetry.
Ancient Civilisations Workshop
Ancient Greeks
Using a combination of practical activities, storytelling and role-play the pupils will feel like they have visited Ancient Greece.
What size groups do we cater for?
Up to 90 (ish)
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.
Who are Those History People?
Those History People offer exciting on-site school trips for primary schools throughout the UK. We feature a variety of topics, including Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks, Romans, Saxons & Vikings, the Norman Invasion of 1066, the Great Fire of London with more workshops in development. Our teachers offer practical hands-on history workshops for primary schools, ensuring an exciting and educational packed day without the hassle, inconvenience or expense of leaving your school.
We aim to provide a full day of learning with a specialist primary history teacher from 9:15 am to 3.00 pm, at competitive prices. Our teachers are all fully qualified specialist primary school teachers and are committed to providing the best service for primary schools and a full day of learning for pupils. All teachers working for Those History People have had a full enhanced DBS check.
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