26 Oct 2021
Year 7 History were required to recreate an ancient Greek artefact of their choice last week. The over 80 submissions have been amazing in both their quality and attention to detail.
The students submitted everything from Grecian pots, statues, mosaics, wreaths, swords and shields. “The study of found artefacts helps students understand the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks,“ explains history teacher Robina Ingham, “It’s a fun way for students to apply their creativity while learning about an ancient culture.“
Over the course of the unit, students have studied homelife in ancient Greece, Greek social hierarchies and ancient Greek religion. The students also experienced the various ancient Greek styles of government, with students rising to the place of leadership through rounds of scissor paper rock in a monarchy simulation, students learning to share power in an oligarchy simulation and students determining their own fate in a Greek democratic simulation.
The unit will continue through to the end of term.