Dna analysis of ancient remains to uncover origin mysteries. Check what books and other non book resources are available from the school library or special history cupboard. Ocr gcse ancient history 91 from 2017 qualification information including specification, exam materials, teaching resources, learning resources. Imagine the excitement of discovering evidence that a great ancient ruler, whose story was believed to be a legend, was in fact a real historical figure. Jul 16, 2014 part of the annenbergcpb exhibits, this site focuses on the fall of ancient civilizations in four areas. Overview or archaic and classical greek at perseushyperlinked modern account 2nd classics faq at mit. This clip looks at the mauryan empire in ancient india and the reign of ashoka the great, one of the most remarkable rulers in world history.
Donns ancient history page a rich resource on teaching ancient history from a sixthgrade teacher. Ian plant is a senior lecturer and currently the head of department of ancient history at macquarie university. This is the teachers book to support the y9 pupils book. There are pictures for the students to stick into books or present on a poster and sentence stems to support if necessary provoking enquiry and encouraging the pupils to justify their reasoning. Modern world history is no longer the western civilization course we had in college. I have been teaching ancient history for many years, and even i was happily surprised to find such an extensive list of material. Tht publishes inspirational scholarship on traditional and unconventional techniques in history education. Teacher created resources ancient civilizations bulletin. We are talking about millions and millions of years in one unit, so obviously you need to focus on the absolute most important aspects of the prehistoric period. A case study in planning the teaching of the british empire at key stage 3, using this map and all of your knowledge become bismark, national archives and the british empire, imperialism and the roman empire, history s challenge. This textbook supports ocr s gcse ancient history component 2. Full details of the titles and their contents can be accessed here. Approaching greek history, this booklet is designed to help teachers of greek historical topics in particular ocr ancient history alevel options in greek history.
It now includes reduced copies of the student book pages. These lectures are designed to support students and teachers taking gcse and a. Ancient history books ancient history reading list for kids. We are thrilled to offer this teachers manual in an exciting new format. Alexander the great, 359323 bc j19801 we have produced these candidate style answers to support teachers in interpreting the assessment criteria for the new gcse ancient history specification. Volume 52 20182019 is delivered internationally in print to members of the nonprofit organization, the society for history education. All high school world history teachers need to read this but especially those teaching advanced classes. Teaching a unit on prehistory can be very exciting. Gcse ancient history teachers summer school the classics. Ancient history simulations teacher created resources. This twovolume series, antiquity 1 and antiquity 2, offers complete support for teachers and their students in 2018 and beyond. A guide for teachers teaching history for the first time outdoor class, near port moresby.
Bos supplementary material, various primary and secondary resources, glossaries, sample lesson plans, student booklets and relevant photographs whilst demonstrating how this website and its activities are to be utilised. Classical civilisation and ancient history british. History teaching resources lesson plans for ks3, gcse and alevel. Home educator resources educator resources below you will find resources to help you and your students better understand the role of centre furnace in iron making and the formation of centre county and penn state. This textbook supports the specification for as and alevel ancient history first teaching september 2017.
The key features of ocr s a level in ancient history for you and your learners are. Inspection copies are available for request on each books individual. This book gives you insight as to what should be taught in a modern world history course as well as some great tips on how to teach it. Tom stevenson is a senior lecturer in the department of classics and ancient history at the university of queensland. Ancient history at the australian national university. However i am a little sad that they do not come with a maps of the indus valley and the ancient river civilization in china.
Aug 06, 2012 summer school for teachers of ancient history gcse ocr august 79 2012, university of liverpool. Gripping journal entries tell a tale of ancient egypt and rome, where youll meet one of history s most famous women, witness the pharaohs attempted murder, and encounter marc antony. They offer an introduction to the sources for greek history and political, cultural and social aspects of classical greece in 20 short chapters. Mega ancient greek sites on the web at internet archive, from medea web greek history course at internet archive, from reedmodern account the full course, online, from pre history to alexander. This threeday residential summer school is intended both to support existing teachers of the ocr gcse in ancient history and to help to equip other teachers including those undertaking training, in whatever subject who are planning to teach it in the future. It takes the best of the old and the best of the new to create a dynamic and coherent course for a new generation of history pupils. Jul 08, 2016 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. This page serves to provide hsc ancient history teachers with additional resources pertaining to this core study including. Revision resources teachit history teachit history. As a former high school history teacher turned homeschooling mama, i love it.
Engage your students right when they walk in the door with bell ringers that will support your middle school ancient history curriculum. If i was a student and had equal interest in modern and ancient history i would choose ancient for ease of content and variety. From kingship to republic, 753440 bc j19802 we have produced these candidate style answers. The persian empire, 559465 bc by james renshawdepth study. Inside this resource, youll find 200 bell ringers to use throughout the year while you teach about ancient civilizations around the world. Buy teacher support teams in primary and secondary schools resource materials for teachers 1 by angela creese, brahm norwich, harry daniels isbn. This section is intended for teachers using ocr s current a level in ancient history. Mysteries in histories set 3 books tcr9854 teacher.
The cold turned his body into a mummy with yellow, leathery skin. Ocr ancient history as and a level component 1 the textbook for ocr as and alevel ancient history component 1. It is intended as a check list of things not to forget in answering the set question. Printable form for subscriptions to the history teacher. Dec 22, 2016 evidently the old inconsistencies of comparability between the ancient and modern course remain but are amplified, further alienating modern history teachers. Its never too early to get cracking with revision, so even if your students dont have exams looming, youll find a host of fantastic ideas to help students actually enjoy recalling their learning.
About ocr ancient history as and a level component 2. Courses courses home for prospective teachers for teachers for schools for partners. African american history 3book set teacher created materials. Simple exercise for gaining broader understanding and acquaintance with a variety of ancient greek historians and their possible biases click here. Being a charlotte mason homeschooler with a classical flair when it comes to history and science, i love living literature that teaches history in rich and meaningful ways. From tyranny to democracy, 546483 bc j19801 this document presents the prescribed literary and visual sources in a premade workbook which can be used in the classroom. Companion website for the textbooks supporting ocr gcse ancient history. It covers the whole of component 1, both the compulsory period study and the three optional depth studies. The book and resources are linked to the national curriculum and can also be used to support the teaching of ocrs gcse classical civilisation and gcse.
Teaching resources archaeology and ancient history university of. Teacher created resources mysteries in history series. Coursebooks bloomsbury academic press, as ocrs official publishing partner, has designed a range of textbooks to support the delivery of ocr classical civilisation and ancient history courses. Comprehensive history teacher resources and lesson plans for use with ks3, gcse, igcse, ib and alevel.
Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history. Teacheronly resources are accesible through the login on the teachers page. The course begins with an overview of prehistoric conditions on earth until about 1,000 b. While the teachers manual contains answers and directions to the exercises found in the activity book, it also has its own additional activity suggestions for parents to do with their children. This textbook is endorsed by ocr and supports the specification for gcse ancient history first teaching september 2017. Read about the job description, duties, education requirements, salary. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. Digital teacher resources 97815837594 by tci and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This engaging and enlightening collection allows readers to discover african american history in the united states. Cleopatras journal brings to life the sights, sounds, and smells of ancient civilizations, personalizing history and showing your child what its like to grow. Reproduced with the permission of st aidans anglican girls school 2007. Specialising in latin, he also taught ancient greek, classical civilisation and ancient history from.
Find ocr teaching and learning resources such as delivery guides, transition guides, teaching activities and exemplar responses. Teacher support teams in primary and secondary schools. Educator resources centre county historical society. Nov 27, 2009 shp history is a major new bookperyear course for key stage 3 history. Most of our book recommendations are arranged chronologically, but in the ancient history section they are also grouped topically see headings. A wealth of resources created by teachers, for teachers, are available on the. Special 64 page themed edition of teaching history including. Choose ocr and youve got the reassurance that youre working with one of the uks leading exam boards. Ocr recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and from teacher to teacher. Mar 14, 2019 learn about a career as an ancient history teacher. Over the years, weve hit ancient history three different times and each round has included new and exciting literature. Readers will gain a better understanding of abolitionists, the fight for equality, the underground railroad, and more through books that feature stunning images, captivating sidebars and facts, easytoread text, an accessible glossary, index, and table of contents. Welcome to united states historybased writing lessons.
New south wales most trusted ancient history series has been updated for the 2018 ancient history stage 6 syllabus. Editor the journal of classics teaching jct 2012present. Interactive notebook this greek mythology interactive notebook package contains all of the resources, foldables, graphic organizers, and activities you need to teach your students about greek myths for your upcoming greek mythology or ancient greece unit. With that in mind, this teacher support booklet is offered as guidance but will be subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Buy teacher created resources mysteries in history series. Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and make informed decisions about these events. Jul 18, 2012 griffith university researchers will analyse dna sequences from ancient human remains, some dating back 45,000 years, to determine the origins of the peoples of southeast asia and australia. For other time periods, please see our main world history reading list. So it was nice to have a book written at a fairly easy to read level.
Hypothermia his body was so well preserved that most scientists think that he froze quickly after his death. History classroom offers resources for teachers, parents and students including education guides, learning tools, and links to educational content. Tcr9854 mysteries in histories set 3 books, 5th grade 8th grade, challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape h. Over the past few months, i have come across some amazing resources available for teachers and students. I am having a hard time finding these two complies that are comparable to this product. This resource includes a presentation provoking discussion about what ancient egyptian artefacts could have been used for in every day life. Short notes on thucydides background and possible bias click here. Roman literature and culture additional sources ocr.
From tyranny to democracy, 546483 bc by sam baddeleydepth study. It covers the period study on the foundation of rome and the three optional depth studies. These books provide a complete and creative overview to the teacher and student alike, reaffirming the content found in the story of civilization. A level latin literature greek literature latin language greek language classical civilisation ocr classical civilisation aqa ancient history archaeology.
Our new as level in ancient history course has been developed in consultation with teachers, employers and higher education to provide learners. Companion website ocr gcse ancient history bloomsbury. Student research will show evidence that the theme and the inquiry topic will be shaped by the focus questions. Ocr recognises that the teaching of this qualification will vary greatly from school to school and from teacher to teacher.