Ancient Civilisations workshops

Looking to teach about a non-European ancient civilisation for KS2 history? We have a wide range of workshops designed to enrich your students' knowledge of Early Islamic civilizations like Baghdad where art and science were far ahead of their neighbouring Europeans. The truly ancient Sumer civilisation who settled in Mesopotamia and the region known as the Fertile Crescent. The Bronze Age Indus Valley people who constructed amazing cities that could probably put modern day urban planners to shame. The mysterious Mayan empire that spread through a large area of modaren day Mexico and who gave us the cocoa bean. Mmm, lovely chocolate. The Edo people of the Benin, West Africa whose Royal palaces were a symbol of their trading expertise. The secretive Shang Dynasty - the earliest dynastic rulers of China, who heralded the arrival of the Bronze Age through their developments in science and technology. And of course the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians, who need no introduction.

The workshops below focus on themes such as the phenominal achievements of these ancient communities during Britain's Dark Ages. Share with your students stories of amazing inventions and technical developments, cultures and belief systems, art and social history. These school workshops are designed to show the contrast with the evolution of Britsh history as well as the many aspects of these amazing civilisations that survive through to the modern day. Delivered through a range of story telling, acting, hands on demonstrations and immersive learning, we can help you find the perfect workshop for your class.

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Chocolate Collective
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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.
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Maya Workshop
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The best Maya workshop available! Maya pottery, Maya dance, Maya maths and a Maya artefact investigation are just some of the incredible sessions we offer!
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Early Islamic Civilisations
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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.
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Indus Valley
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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.
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History Workshops
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The Drama Hut specialise in bringing 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!
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The Shang Dynasty
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Bring the Shang Dynasty to life for your pupils through an engaging and participatory drama workshop where pupils explore the rich history of the time through role play, performance and creativity.
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History of the Olympics
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The Olympic Games were started by the Greeks in 776 BC. So why do we still celebrate and compete today? Leap, run and jump into history on this Ancient Greece KS2 & KS1 workshop and discover how this worldwide sporting event has changed over time.
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Ancient Sumer
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A fun and creative workshop exploring The Ancient Sumer through drama!
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Maya Workshops
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During this Drama Hut workshop we meet 'Sally Spade', a history and archeologist enthusiast, who has been asked to write an article about The Maya Civilisation. Help her to uncover who they were, how they lived and explore what their beliefs were.
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The Ancient Greeks
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An action-packed day of drama focusing on the Ancient Greeks. Children will learn about Greek myths, Greek Gods and the lives of the ancient Greek people exploring the different City States, the Olympics and more!
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Shang Dynasty
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Get ready for a drama-filled journey to the banks of the Yellow River, where the powerful Shang Dynasty used to dwell. With a One Day facilitator, your pupils will discover this impressive civilisation, its warriors, customs and religious beliefs.
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Kingdom of Benin
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From 900 to 1897AD, Benin in West Africa prospered. In this interactive school workshop your KS2 pupils will delve deep into this unique kingdom, using drama to explore the Edo people's rituals and way of life.
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Early Islamic Civilisation
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Embark on a drama-filled journey to ancient Mesopotamia, where some of the world's earliest civilisations began. Together with a One Day facilitator, use drama to discover what lies inside the city walls of this historic metropolis.
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Ancient Maya
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Ever heard of the Ancient Maya? They're a fascinating lot, and so are the magnificent gods that reigned over them! One Day Creative uses drama, imagination and storytelling to help your pupils explore life as part of this ancient civilisation.
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Olympic Games
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Book your school's Summer celebration for the Olympic Games and discover the History of the Olympics.
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Mayan Civilisations
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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.
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Ancient Greece
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Ancient Greece ' what an empire! Birthplace to some of the greatest philosophers, doctors, writers and athletes the world has ever seen. One Day's drama workshop explores the myths, legends and significant figures of Ancient Greece.
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Ancient Egyptians
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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.
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Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
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Teachers will have the unique opportunity to dictate the themes and videos, tailoring the VR experiences to their students' interests and curriculum needs.
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Virtual Reality Day
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Bring all of your topics to life with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Using VR headsets, we can deliver up to six workshops in a day all tailored to each year group's current topic. Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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The Greeks VR Workshop
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Learn all about the Ancient Greeks with a PrimeVR workshop. Fly to Athens to see the famous Acropolis and Parthenon and even travel back in time to learn all about Greek mythology and life in the Aegean Sea. Enquire now with PrimeVR!
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Travelling through History with Minecraft
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We will be delving into the virtual world of Minecraft to bring out an experience that the student would love and learn in. The workshop can be adapted to fit the needs of the topics your organisation is studying.
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Mayan Workshops
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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.
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Maya, Incas and Aztecs
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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
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China VR Workshop
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Take your class on a guided tour across China with PrimeVR! Your pupils will visit famous sites including the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Bring the school trip to you!
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Ancient Greece!
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At The Past Presents...WE GO BIG! Historical Workshops with the biggest, most well-thought out resources, sessions & experiences available in the UK. You'll wonder why you ever took trips out when you see the value we bring into your classroom!
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Dan Tastic History
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Dan Tastic Education brings History to life with incredible Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of artefacts, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators!
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Mayans & Aztecs!
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At The Past Presents...WE GO BIG! Historical Workshops with the biggest, most well-thought out resources, sessions & experiences available in the UK. You'll wonder why you ever took trips out when you see the value we bring into your classroom!
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History VR Day
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Bring all of your KS2 history topics to life with PrimeVR! We can cover the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Vikings, Ancient Maya, World Wars and the Stone Age. Travel back in time and bring the school trip to you!
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Mayans VR Workshop
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Take your class to the ancient city of Chichen-Itza with the UK's no.1 VR workshop company! Our VR workshops immerse pupils in another location, without actually leaving the classroom! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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