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.

Warm-up Activity:
- Begin by asking students to brainstorm what comes to mind when they think of Roman religion and ideologies.
Discussion:
- Have a class discussion on the importance of religion and ideologies in shaping the Roman Empire.

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.
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.

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

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.

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

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