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Key Stage 2 History requires pupils to be taught about the achievements of early civilizations like the Ancient Egyptians, the Shang dynasty of China of the Mayans of South America. As well as the Ancient Greeks, and a non-European society such as the Islamic civilisation or the Benin of West Africa.
The topic chosen should help children to understand different aspects of life during the relevant period of time – how the people lived, what they ate, how the structured their societies. They will also learn how these early civilisations made progress in areas like mathematics, medicine, trade and culture.
From African dance workshops to support Black History month, to Virtual Reality adventures where your class can visit Mayan sites like Chichen-Itza. The trips and school workshops below specialise in Ancient Civilisation experiences for school groups. Click through for more information or use the short purple enquiry form if you need any help with more ideas for your group.
Immersive Storytelling
Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's
creativity and love of literacy
When used with skill, traditional storytelling is a performance style that can thoroughly enthral young audiences, and spark their engagement in absolutely any subject. Impact research by the EU has shown that using storytelling as a teaching tool improves children's test results by an average of 25%. ...
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The Gift of the Nile, online Ancient Egyptian workshop
Ancient Civilisations:
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Would the Ancient Egyptian civilization have been able to develop without the Nile River? Come and explore how a river enabled a civilisation to grow.
Immersive Storytelling
Ancient Civilisations:
Covid-safe in-person performances designed to stimulate children's creativity and love of literacy
Mayans VR Workshop
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
COVID-19 OFFER
Take your class to the famous Mayan city of Chichen-Itza in Mexico with PrimeVR! Our VR workshops immerse pupils in another location, without actually leaving the classroom! Ask about our coronavirus risk assessment.
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Civilisations:
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Ancient Egyptians! Children will learn about the history of the Egyptians, exploring their civilisation and how this relates to their lives today.
History Workshops
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
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The Drama Hut brings on-site and online workshops directly to your school, covering a wide range of curricular topics. Through drama, improvisation and role play let us create a unique learning experience for your school.
Maya Workshops
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
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The Drama Hut helps to bring topic to life with energetic, fast paced workshops, led by professional actors. Explore all about the Maya civilisation, including religious beliefs and even take part in a human sacrifice....if your teacher is willing!
Ancient Maya
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
Ever heard of the Ancient Maya? They're a fascinating lot, and so are the terrifying gods that reigned over them! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to explore life as part of this ancient civilisation.
Ancient Egypt: The Gift of the Nile
Ancient Civilisations:
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Would the Ancient Egyptian civilization as we know it have been able to develop without the Nile River? Come and join us as we travel back in time to explore how a river enabled a civilisation to grow and flourish!
Aztec, Inca & Mayan Workshop & Wow Day
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
Dan Tastic Education brings history to life with incredible Aztec, Inca & Mayan Workshop & Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Workshop Facilitators
Early Islamic Civilisations
Ancient Civilisations: Islamic Civilisation
An exciting drama day, exploring Early Islamic Civilisations. Children will learn about the ancient city of Baghdad, the House of Wisdom and the key buildings, people and customs of the time through creativity that supports historical enquiry.
Greeks
Ancient Civilisations:
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Let us teach you about the Ancient Greeks - their inventions, their Gods and their way of life. Find out about how order was kept using Democracy. You will come away knowing how much of our life today is base on the Greek way of life.
Indus Valley
Ancient Civilisations: The Indus Valley
A fun and participatory day of drama exploring the Indus Valley! Children will learn about the history of the Indus Valley, exploring their civilisation and how this relates to their lives today.
Stone Age/Bronze Age/Iron Age
Ancient Civilisations:
So much fun they won't realise they're learning! Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age interactive workshops to inspire, engage and educate! Costumed experts bring the prehistoric world to life with artefacts and activities right in your classroom.
Mayan Workshops
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
The Ancient Mayans are explored through their Temple building feats and techniques for cutting and transporting the stone. Structured workshops where the students create large scale reconstructions of iconic architectural landmarks.
Bespoke VR Workshop
Ancient Civilisations:
Virtual Reality helps students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and ignite their imagination. Your learners can be engaged and inspired by breath-taking scenes from around the world and gain a deep understanding of the topic.
Dan Tastic History
Ancient Civilisations:
Dan Tastic Education brings History to life with incredible Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
Mayan Civilisations
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
An exciting drama day, exploring the Mayan Civilisations. Children will learn about Mayan inventions, Mayan games, the Mayan currency and how they bought and sold, the Mayan diet and how this was dictated by farm land and conditions.
Ancient China
Ancient Civilisations: The Shang Dynasty Ancient China
Learn about the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China by visiting our outstanding collection of Ancient Chinese Bronzes. You'll discover rituals, religion and traditions by investigating the bronzes and be inspired to create your own vessel out of clay.
Global Citizens- the world in your classroom
Ancient Civilisations:
Our hands on, engaging and creative workshops on Fairtrade, Black History and other topical global development issues are differentiated for all Key Stages. 100% of our workshops have been rated good or outstanding by teachers.
Chocolate Collective
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
Chocolate Collective facilitate chocolate workshops that are a fantastic introduction into the world of chocolate. Our tailored, interactive workshops inspire pupils and teach them new skills either as an after-school activity or as part of a Nation
Maya Activities and VR Day
Ancient Civilisations: Mayan Civilisation
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DISCOVER THE MAYA IN A DAY!
*Visit ancient sites, using VR headsets (optional)
*Learn ancient skills with hands-on activities.
*Explore the past, with interactive sessions
*Handle a range of high-quality artefacts
Bespoke VR and Computer Workshops for the West Midlands
Ancient Civilisations:
Virtual Reality helps students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and ignite their imagination. Your learners can be engaged and inspired by breath-taking scenes from around the world and gain a deep understanding of the topic.
The Ancient Greeks: Athens & the Battle of Marathon 490 BC
Ancient Civilisations:
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Step back in time to Ancient Athens, where the Persian Ambassador of King Darius has demanded the submission of the city. The Athenians are experimenting with democracy and have a deep mistrust of tyrants. Explore how the Greeks resist the Persians.
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