Year 13 Social Sciences Lesson Plan: Roman Religion and Ideologies in Classical World

Objective

- By the end of the lesson, students will be able to demonstrate understanding of significant ideologies in the Classical World in relation to Roman art and architecture.

Curriculum Area and Level

- Curriculum Area: Social Sciences
- Level: Year 13

Duration

- Duration: 60 minutes
- Class Size: 33 students

Resources Needed

- Laptops or tablets for research
- Projector and screen for presentations
- Handouts with key information
- Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Plan

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Warm-up Activity:
- Begin by asking students to brainstorm what comes to mind when they think of Roman religion and ideologies.

2. Discussion:
- Have a class discussion on the importance of religion and ideologies in shaping the Roman Empire.

Main Activities (35 minutes)

3. Presentation: Roman Religion and Ideologies (15 minutes)
- Present a detailed overview of Roman religion, focusing on key deities, rituals, and beliefs.
- Discuss how Roman ideologies influenced art and architecture during that era.
- Show examples of Roman art and architectural marvels related to religious and ideological themes.

4. Group Research Task:
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a specific Roman deity or ideology linked to art and architecture.
- Instruct students to research and prepare a short presentation on their assigned topic. Emphasize the significance of each deity or ideology in Roman culture.

Application (10 minutes)

5. Presentations:
- Each group presents their findings to the class, highlighting the connections between Roman religion, ideologies, art, and architecture.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

6. Reflection:
- Lead a class discussion on the impact of Roman religion and ideologies on art and architecture in the Classical World.
- Encourage students to reflect on how understanding these historical aspects can provide insights into the society of the time.

Assessment

- Students will be assessed based on their group presentations, demonstrating understanding of significant ideologies in the Classical World in relation to art and architecture.

Additional Resources

- Ministry of Education Social Sciences Learning Area - NZ Curriculum Online

Note

- Ensure to adapt the lesson plan to suit the specific needs and learning styles of Year 13 students in New Zealand.