Archaeological Dig

Children learn about Athens to create their own Parthenon

A look at ancient Greek Music and Literature

Each history workshop is designed to give children context and an overview of the topic covered. We begin our visit with an interactive timeline activity and a short introduction to the era.

We then split into groups to experience a range of hands-on discovery activities, each lasting around 45 minutes to keep children engaged and learning.
Our exciting and innovative VR and AR (virtual and augmented reality) sessions are always very popular. Using the latest technology, children explore Ancient Greece. Working with a partner, children will complete a quest activity to find out some key facts about life as a Grecian all the while being deeply immersed in a virtual world.

Explore the Parthenon or Warring Sparta!

Other activities can include:

• STEM challenge, post and lintel system paper cup challenge, use these skills to build your own temple.
  
• The warring city states. Learn more about how the geography of Greece lead to the development of city states. Learn about warring Athens and Sparta and make your own foil coin carrying the symbol of your favourite city state.
• Children will be able to wear authentic costumes while taking part in democratic decision-making of the day. 
• Artefact handling investigating authentic artefacts as well as realistic replicas. Using digital equipment, work like an archaeologist investigating the origins and uses of the artefacts.
• Getting to know the Greek Gods- an interesting family!
• STEM Greek inventions: How do you move water up a hill? Why, you simply build an Archimedes' screw, 
• A look at ancient Greek ceramics, solve the puzzles to create your pottery scene.