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The Theatre, Plays and Performances

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Ancient Greece Buildings

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Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of Britain, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Gain and deploy a historically-grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ‘civilization’.
  • Understand Ancient Greece, Greek life, achievements and influence on the western world.

Design and Technology

  • Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products which are fit for purpose.

Art

  • Improve mastery of art and design techniques.
  • Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.

Lesson Planning

Find out about the theatre culture of the Hellenistic period of Ancient Greece; research the role and characteristics of the amphitheatre; make and decorate a theatre mask in the style of Ancient Greek theatre.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To research the theatre culture of Hellenistic period of Ancient Greece, including the typical plays performed in the theatres. Understand the role and characteristics of the Ancient Greek theatre.
  • To make a theatre mask out of ModRoc™.
  • To decorate the mask in the style of the Ancient Greek theatre mask.

Children will:

  • Understand theatre culture of Ancient Greece and the role and characteristics of the Theatre.
  • Make a theatre mask out of ModRoc™.
  • Decorate it in the style of the Ancient Greek theatre mask.

You Will Need

  • ModRoc
  • Balloons
  • Plastic cups
  • Bowls of warm water
  • Wool
  • String
  • Material scraps

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