The Ancient Greeks Workshop
Humphs Histories
I offer bespoke history workshops on the following eras for Key Stages 1 and 2The Egyptians (3100 BC - 30 BC)
The Greeks (776 BC - 323 BC)
Roman Empire in Britannia (31 BC - 476 AD)
The Anglo-Saxons & Vikings (410 AD - 1066 AD)
World War 1 (1914 AD - 1918 AD)
World War 2 (1939 AD - 1945 SD)
All the workshops are aligned to the National curriculum, supporting schools in providing a broad and balanced curriculum to all pupils.
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Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
During the day the children will spend a mixture of time watching, listening and doing. Activities will include - historic time line, identifying the foods, grinding the grain, crushing the grapes, painting the shields, run-around-game, The Greek quiz, examining the weapons and armour, taking part in Olympic games, meeting the Greek soldier, shield battle tactics.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
English Workshop
Storytelling
Through out the workshop there is reference to Archaeology and what as a society we can gain and learn from it.
Performing Arts Workshop
Through out the day the children will be taken on a historical journey by the workshop leader who will be in dramatical character. There will also be times for the children themselves to get involved using drama as a medium.
Art Workshop
Design Painting
During the workshop the children will paint their own individual shield which will then be used later during the shield battle tactic activity. A follow up lesson can be used by the teacher to finish off the shield design.
Greeks Workshop
Greek life and achievements Greek influence on the western world Religion Trade Politics and Architecture
Click to read full text The whole day is based around the Ancient Greeks and how they impacted on the landscape. There are various activities during the day that keep the children engaged which will enhance their learning. The workshop encourages the children to participate as much as possible.
The topics looked at are;
Where in the world timeline did they come
When and how did they arrive
What language did they speak
What skills did they have
What food did they eat, grow and bring here
The myths and stories
What were the houses like
Who were their Gods
What legacy did they leave
The Olympic games
The Spartan/Greek warrior and his equipment
Shield Battle tactics
Human Geography Workshop
Settlement and land use Economic activity and trade Natural resources
Whilst looking at the Ancient Greeks, the workshop discusses where they came from, where they travelled, how they ruled citizens and what natural resources were important to them.
Archaeology Workshop
Through out the workshop there is reference to Archaeology and what as a society we can gain and learn from it.
What size groups do we cater for?
The workshop day can be designed to cater for up to 30, 60 or 90 children (3 classes). Ideally the smaller the group the more activities the children will be able to partake in and also the more information to be shared.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Where ever possible we always try to cater for all children, we trust the school to supervise where they think supervision is required.
Anything else?
Although the workshop comes with a template, it is very flexible and can be adapted to fit in with the school and its needs and time restraints.
Ideally the workshop will require use of the main hall for some if not all of the day. When the weather permits some activities can take place outside.
A session involving painting will take place during this workshop, this can take place in the classrooms.
The children are encouraged to come dressed in costume for the day.
Ideally the workshop will require use of the main hall for some if not all of the day. When the weather permits some activities can take place outside.
A session involving painting will take place during this workshop, this can take place in the classrooms.
The children are encouraged to come dressed in costume for the day.
Who are Humphs Histories?
I believe that learning should be fun and strive to combine these two factors within the workshop session together with my main passions, love of history and theatre. There is nothing more rewarding than the passing of knowledge on to young people who are really enjoying themselves and learning at the same time.
I always aim to deliver a high quality of education.
In addition to my History degree I have been involved in the amateur theatre world all of my life, both on and off stage. I currently direct local musical and pantomime societies and incorporate this skill within ‘Humph’s Histories’ by ensuring plenty of interaction with the young people.
Our Reviews from Schools..
★★★★★
"“Humph's Histories is a must for any school. You get bespoke curriculum planning- unique to your school and setting. The day was interactive, bringing History to life. The children loved learning about life in a different historical time and have retained knowledge to apply to their follow up work. I highly recommend Humph's Histories to any school if you want to engage pupils in History. High quality education at a very reasonable price! We can't wait for our next workshop!” Headteacher"
Kings Primary School, Birmingham. 
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