Here are details of two fantastic resources for those teaching Literacy / Music / History linked to the topic of Ancient Greece:

‘Heroes of Troy‘ is a music resource for school children aged 9 to 11 and offers 7 songs to learn, each linking to an episode of the Trojan War. The website is audio-based, but also includes Teachers’ Notes, words and music for the songs, backing tracks…and well-known music presenter David Grant is on hand to teach all of the songs.

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/troy/

It’s intended to target a range of music objectives at Key Stage 2 but also links to the history topic Ancient Greece while offering opportunities to link music with literacy and performance.

Winged Sandals offers animated versions of different Greek myths, along with games and other online activities to try. This has always been popular with children whenever I’ve used it at school.

www.wingedsandals.com

Your Justice, Your World is a Citizenship education resource to give primary and secondary students a balanced overview of the criminal, civil, family and administrative justice system.

The resource offers a virtual world experience through the lives of residents of a typical town. The activities are highly interactive and engaging with easy-to-read storylines and instructions. All are suitable for Interactive Whiteboard use. A voiceover, glossary and comprehensive teachers’ notes have been provided for use with mixed ability groups.

Your Justice, Your World has been mapped closely to the latest PSHE and Citizenship education curricula.

At Key Stage 2 the activities fulfil key processes such as developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of abilities; preparing to play an active role as citizens; developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people. They also support the Every Child Matters (ECM) agenda and provide many links to Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL).

At Key Stage 3 and 4 the topics cover concepts of democracy and justice, rights and responsibilities, and identities and diversity. The activities also target key processes such as critical thinking and enquiry; advocacy and representation; taking informed and responsible action. Additionally, there are multiple links with Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS), Functional Skills, and Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning (SEAL).

A Welsh version, Eich Cyfiawnder, Eich Byd is also available.