KS2 Greeks

Our Greek hoplite, in full armour, will help your students explore the fascinating differences between the Greek city states of Athens and Sparta. We start with a detailed examination of a hoplite's kit, including a chance for your students to try on a linothorax, and feel the weight of a dory (spear) and Xiphos (sword). We now make use of our world-class collection; oil lamps, wax tablets, theatrical masks, coins, a variety of cooking and clothing artefacts, and much more (all of which your students can hold), as we explore the struggles of the Peloponnesian War. Then, using items such as a replica discus and long jumper weights, we create our very own Ancient Olympics - looking at the similarities and differences to the Tokyo 2020 games! Exhausted, we finish by bringing to life some of the most engaging Greek myths, and play a number of ancient strategy games!