Ancient Greeks Experience Day Workshop

Classroom Adventures

In this immersive and interactive experience day all about the Ancient Greeks Demodocus, a hoplite (soldier), introduces you to a rich Athenian family where your pupils will discover how different members of the same family can live very different lives. They will also meet slaves and discover some of the ways they were integrated into Greek culture.

Children will discover some of the myths and legends that underpinned Hellenistic culture, and they will get involved as they role play and act out different stories throughout the day.

It's not all tea and biscuits in your rich Athenian mansion though! In the second half of the day children will prepare for war as they meet the Spartans. Children will get to see real weapons and armour that the Ancient Greeks relied upon in warfare (replicas) and see if they have what it takes to fight like a true Hellene and hold formation in the famous Greek Phalanx.

If they do well, then they might get rewarded with some down time and enjoy activities that real soldiers entertained themselves with 2,500 years ago.

This is a great experience day to really grip the imagination and enthusiasm of your pupils as they study the world of the Ancient Greeks.

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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

What activities are available during this school workshop?

In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day pupils will get to be part of the story as they act out and role-play stories throughout the day.

They will:
- Experience some of the myths and legends that shaped the way Greeks saw their world
- Learn to fight like an ancient Greek Hoplite
- Play real games from ancient Greece
- See and hold real (replica) weapons and armour from ancient Greece
- Learn how boys and girls were treated very differently and kinds of life that they may have lived

Plus more...

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Drama Workshop

In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day, children have the opportunity to "be part of the story" as they role-play and act out myths, legends and historical events throughout the day.

Participation is light-hearted and fast paced as the difference scenes and activities weave throughout the day.

Languages Workshop

In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day children will get to experience snippets of the Ancient Greek language in a variety of contexts. In no time at all they will be following simple instructions in Ancient Greek to complete actions and manoeuvres.

Pupils will learn etymology throughout the day as they discover words that are the same or similar to ones they use today.

Greeks Workshop Click to expand

Greek life and achievements Greek influence on the western world Religion Trade Politics and Architecture Greek Gods and Mythology

In our Ancient Greeks Experience Day your pupils will step back 2,500 years in time to the world of the Hellenes (ancient Greeks).

They will:
- Learn about some of the myths, including the war of the Greek Gods vs the Titans, and the famous tale of Prometheus and his punishment for stealing fire for mankind.
- Discover some of the Polis, or city states, in the Hellenistic world including Athens and Sparta.
- Learn about democracy and how it played out in Athenian society.
- See real (replica) Ancient Greek weapons and armour
- Get to participate in activities including phalanx drill, games and role-play throughout the day.

Plus, much more...

Human Geography Workshop

Settlement and land use Economic activity and trade Natural resources

In our Ancient Greek Experience Day Pupils will be transported back to ancient Greece and discover some of the reasons why, how and when their culture developed the way it did.

Some of the aspects covered in the day include:
- The isolation created by mountains
- The length of coastline
- Climate
- Farming including types of crop

Plus, much more...

What size groups do we cater for?

Our Ancient Greeks Experience Day is aimed at mainstream schools from 1 - 4 form entry (30 - 120 children).

We can cater to pretty much any size group. We just need a clear hall with enough space for all of the children, us and our equipment, and enough room to move around with the activities.

Access for visitors with disabilities

Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all.

Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Our days are aimed to be fun and engaging for all. Our only requirement is that you/your organisation provide the relevant staffing and equipment needed to facilitate any individual's participation. You must also be aware that we will be bringing various props and equipment with us that are integral to the content of the day. Many of these can cause injury if used incorrectly. Therefore, safety and safeguarding is of upmost concern and we may not be able to deliver a day if behaviour is dangerous or staffing levels are insufficient.

Anything else?

In order to deliver our exciting Ancient Greeks Experience Day, we simply require the following:

- secure onsite parking (either in a car park or on a playground)
- a clear hall with two trestle tables
- sufficient staffing to be with the children for the duration of the day

Who are Classroom Adventures?

Classroom Adventures has been providing educational experiences and events since 2016. Its members have varied backgrounds and interests including: organ building, biomedical science, furniture making, vaccine development, historical re-enactment, Morris dancing and more...