Classical Studies Activities, Book 1
ISBN: 978-1-877332-49-4
Price: NZ$80.00

Classical Studies Activities is a set of tasks which can be used in the classroom, as individual activities or as homework.

The activities in Book 1 aim to introduce students to terms, skills and concepts which will develop their appreciation of and ability in Classical Studies. This volume gives the student practice in the basic techniques of reading and understanding material and transferring that knowledge into sound answers for assessment purposes. The material used has been chosen to increase the general knowledge of Classical Studies students rather than to relate too closely to any particular unit of study. Schools tend to teach a lesser number of units in their courses so this is one way of increasing the students’ knowledge of the Greek and Roman worlds.

Polygraphia offers this product so that schools which purchase Classical Studies Activities as a resource can photocopy the pages for their students’ use. This will ensure that the students have an attractive permanent record of the activities and can share their interest in the subject with family members.

Polygraphia will prepare and publish a series of these Activity Books to assist students' knowledge of Classical Studies and to increase their hands-on experience of Classical texts and archaeological sites and artefacts. See below for other books now available in this series.

The individual activities/sections can be photocopied and distributed to students for action. The book is strongly produced and will open out flat for photocopying. It also has a high quality canvas cover for durability.

Classical Studies Activities, Book 2
ISBN: 978-1-877332-63-0
Price: NZ$80.00

Classical Studies Activities Book 2 is a set of tasks which can be used in the classroom, as individual activities, or as homework.

The activities in Book 2 aim to guide students through their reading of Virgil’s Aeneid. This volume gives students practice in the basic techniques of reading and understanding the content of The Aeneid and transferring that knowledge into sound answers for assessment purposes. It also includes creative ideas for extending the general knowledge of the student in relation to the geographic and artistic aspects of Virgil’s epic.

The student would be expected to have a copy of the Penguin edition of The Aeneid translated by WF Jackson Knight, 1956. The tasks include material suitable for all assessment styles - NCEA Level 3, Scholarship and Cambridge style assessments.

Polygraphia offers this product so that teachers who purchase this resource, may photocopy the pages for the use of their own students. This will ensure that their students have an attractive permanent record of the activities and can share their interest in the topic with others.

Students and teachers of Classical Studies will also find it a useful extension to the textbook, Aeneas Son of the Goddess, A Companion to The Aeneid, Raewyn Gilmour, Polygraphia, 2009.

The Activity book comes with a strong and attractive canvas cover and has illustrations and maps in both colour and grayscale.

Classical Studies Activities, Book 4
Greek Drama: Comedy and Tragedy
Classroom Tasks
Individual Student Tasks

ISBN 978-1-877332-70-8

Price: NZ$80.00

Classical Studies Activities is a series which can be used in the classroom, as individual activities or as homework.

The Activities in Classical Studies Book 4, Greek Drama aim to deepen the students’ knowledge and appreciation of Greek Comedy and Tragedy. The students are introduced to terms, skills and concepts which will develop their appreciation of and ability in Classical Studies. This volume gives the student practice in the basic techniques of reading and understanding dramatic performances in 5th century BC Athens and transferring that knowledge into sound answers for assessment purposes.

There are activities for beginners and advanced students. The activities particularly relate to Aristophanes’ Wasps and Frogs at Level 3 and to Sophocles’ Oedipus the King and Antigone at Level 2. Some activities can be used at either level because many Level 3 students will not have studied Greek Drama at Level 2 and they will benefit from basic activities. The aim is to immerse the students in Greek Drama and extend their knowledge of the texts. They will then position themselves favourably for any assessment task whether it be NCEA Levels 2 and 3, Scholarship, Cambridge or Baccalaureate assessments.

Polygraphia offers this product so that schools which purchase Classical Studies Activities Book 4, Greek Drama as a resource can photocopy the pages for their students’ use. This will ensure that the students have an attractive permanent record of the activities and can share their interest in the subject with others.

This Classical Studies Activity Book 4 matches up with the Polygraphia Text Book entitled

The City of Athena

Classical Studies Activities, Book 5
Athenian Architecture and Sculpture
Classroom Tasks
Individual Student Tasks

ISBN 978- 1-877332-72-2

Price: NZ$80.00

A Polygraphia Visual Series set of 2 CDs on Athenian Architecture and Sculpture is available for use with this Activity Book 5.

About This Book

The material in Classical Studies Activities Book 5 Athenian Art and Sculpture has been organised into two separate parts. One part covers the architecture and the four architectural set pieces - Propylaia, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athena Nike. The second part covers the sculpture and the sculptural set pieces used in preparation for the NCEA Level 2 Unit of study.
The purpose of these activities is to ensure that the students have a clear copy of the set pieces and to ensure that they understand the context of the Acropolis and its post-Persian War buildings which emerged from the Periclean Building Programme of the 5th century BC when Athens was in her 'Golden Age'.

The Activities can be used for classroom tasks, as individual activities or as homework. These Activities include material suitable for all assessment styles. A range of Activities has been prepared.

The students would find it helpful to have access to The City of Athena, Raewyn Gilmour, Polygraphia, 2007. This textbook has background material which will support the study of Greek architecture and sculpture in the context of 6th and 5th century BC Athens and will clarify the events which were taking place at the time of the great achievements and experiments in sculpture and architecture.

The aim of the Activities is to immerse the students in Greek architecture and sculpture and to encourage them to find material beyond the confines of the Level 2 course.

Teachers who purchase this resource may copy the material for the use of their own students.

Classical Studies Activities, Book 6
Homer, The Odyssey
Classroom Tasks
Individual Studies Tasks

ISBN 978-1-877332-88-3

NZ$80.00

About This Book

This is another in the popular series for teachers and students using a range of teaching and learning styles. Classical Studies Activities Book 6 has class teaching activities and individual tasks for both home and school work. There are also examination practice activities. Some encouragement has been given to the writing of prose and the creation of the student's own notes, charts and visuals for revision purposes or the collection of material for another task. Some emphasis is also given to finding suitable material to support statements made by the student in their examination answers.

The purpose of these activities is to ensure the students have an understanding of Homer's The Odyssey beyond the Books defined for any one course of study. This gives the opportunity for the Activities to be used as the basis of internal assessment exercises.

The students are introduced to terms, skills and concepts which will develop their appreciation of and ability in Classical Studies. The material in Classical Studies Activities Book 6: Homer, The Odyssey concentrates on The Odyssey but also has some comparisons with both The Iliad and The Aeneid to assist Cambridge Course candidates and teachers.
It is suitable for each of the courses of study.

Polygraphia offers this product so that schools which purchase Classical Studies Activities Book 6, Homer, The Odyssey as a resource can photocopy the pages for their students' use.

Socrates in 18 Tasks
Author: Raewyn Gilmour
ISBN: 1-877332-12-7
Price: NZ$25.00

This Handbook will assist students to know that they have covered the whole course. It is particularly useful for those who may have missed some classes.

Roman Religion in 14 Tasks
Author: Raewyn Gilmour
ISBN: 1-877332-13-5
Price: NZ$25.00

Like the Socrates book listed above, this Handbook will assist students to know that they have covered the whole course. It is particularly useful for those who may have missed some classes.

Understanding the Architecture on the Acropolis at Athens: A Student Activity Book

This is a basic book to help students visualise the buildings and understand the basics of their history and design. Includes 4 pages of coloured photographs.

Price: NZ$25.00

A Teacher's Guide to the Athenian Acropolis.

This book contains all the information that is in the one above plus information and guidance for teaching the topic. There are diagrams and photographs with the points of significance highlighted.

Price: NZ$25.00

Roman Architecture and Sculpture: A Classical Studies Handbook for Students, by R Gilmour.

This book provides photographs and text which enable students to visualise and understand many Roman architectural and artistic remains that are included in the Year 13 Classical Studies course in NZ schools.

Price: NZ$25.00

The Parthenon Board Game

This package includes a book of instructions for playing the game and a list of the correct answers for the President (Archon) of the game.

The game is played using the board shown in the picture together with the question cards.

The game is a fun learning exercise which can be played by class groups.

The questions and answers will help students to familiarise themselves with the architecture and the technical terms associated with the Parthenon. However the questions range wider than just the Parthenon to its place within the wider democratic context of ancient Athens.

Price: $35.00

Ordering and payment: The resources listed above can be ordered direct from Polygraphia Ltd on a school order number by phone to (09) 416 1437, or fax (09) 416 1438, or email us.

Orders can also be sent by mail to Polygraphia Ltd, P O Box 167 Westpark Village, West Harbour, Auckland 0661, NZ.

Further information can be found in the Catalogue.