Know it! - Ancient Greeks - Year 3

In an educational activity designed for Year 3 students, the focus is on exploring the contributions of the Ancient Greeks to the world. The 'Know it!' section prompts children to engage in various retrieval tasks to recall and reinforce their knowledge about the Ancient Greeks, particularly the Spartans and Athenians. These tasks include listing five facts about each of these two prominent Greek city-states, with points awarded for each plausible answer. The activity encourages students to actively participate and allows for a 20-minute time frame to complete the task.

Another aspect of the activity delves into the significance of Greek Gods and Goddesses, such as Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Poseidon, and Atlas, and why they were important to the Greeks. Students are again awarded points for each plausible answer and are given 15 minutes for this task. Additionally, a 'Cops and robbers' game is introduced, where pupils work in groups to share and 'steal' knowledge from one another, enriching their understanding of Ancient Greek history. The session concludes with a 'Give me 3!' challenge, where children list three facts about Spartans, Athenians, and events in the Ancient Greek Olympics, promoting an engaging and interactive learning experience about the rich legacy of Ancient Greece.