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KS4 lesson for Unit 2: Athens at War in the 5th Century BCE, from the OCR Classical Civilisation GCSE. The lesson objective is an in-depth study of the structure and organisation of the Athenian navy in the 5th Century BCE, looking at the different types of roles, how they were paid and the impact of their service on politics and society in Athens.

Accessible for all ability groups and the resources are easily differentiated for more and less academically able students.

This lesson includes…

• 9 x [1] mark Qs for starter, recapping previous unit on Sparta at War.
• Study of Athens’ need for a navy in 5th Century BCE context, with a linked video resource.
• Table and colourful poster task, with visuals, on the Athenian fleet, focusing on their payment, naval tactics and organisation. Includes extension task focusing on primary source study of Thucydides’ account of a naval battle between Athenian and Corinthian ships, with a practice exam-style question with it.
• Three [2] mark practice exam-style questions, with answers, for students to use the tables from their previous task to help them complete.
• Focused study of the prescribed visual source: Lenormant trireme relief.
• Three practice exam-style questions on the visual source, with answers, for students to use their annotated picture from their previous task to help them complete.
• Focused study on the impact of the military on Athenian politics and society, with a linked video resource to help.
• Optional: linked video resource looking at the portrayal of Greek naval battle in Hollywood film today.
• Exit recreate plenary for individuals or groups to create the best trireme.