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Comprehensive GCSE Classical Civilisation lesson resource designed for high-attaining students targeting Grades 8–9. This resource explores how myth, religion and visual culture were used to shape political identity in ancient Athens and Rome. Students examine the myths of Athena vs Poseidon, Theseus, Aeneas, and Romulus and Remus alongside key visual sources including the Prima Porta Augustus and Ara Pacis sculptures.

The lesson develops advanced AO1 and AO2 skills through source analysis, comparison tasks, contextual evaluation and extended writing. Ideal for OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation (J199), particularly Myth and Religion, but also useful for thematic study and essay preparation.

Includes:

• detailed teacher notes
• contextual background information
• slide-ready content
• source analysis activities
• Grade 8/9 model ideas
• exam-style discussion questions
• links to prescribed OCR sources
• political propaganda and symbolism analysis
• comparison of Greek and Roman identity

Suitable for:

• GCSE Classical Civilisation OCR
• high ability KS4 humanities students
• revision sessions
• essay skills development
• cover lessons or independent study