Classical Studies Activities, Book 1
ISBN: 978-1-877332-49-4
Price: $75.00

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: $75.00

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: $75.00

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: $75.00

This title is in preparation and will be available in January 2010 in time for the opening of the school year.

A Polygraphia Visual Series set of 2 CDs on Athenian Architecture and Sculpture will also be avaiable for use with this Activity Book 5.

Socrates in 18 Tasks
Author: Raewyn Gilmour
ISBN: 1-877332-12-7
Price: $15.00

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: $15.00

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.

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: $30.00

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.