Games and Pastimes Through Time · Ancient to Modern
Ancient Games
Exploring the sports and board games of the Egyptians, Greeks, and early Irish.
Key Questions
- 1Why have certain games like 'Catch' or 'Tag' lasted for thousands of years?
- 2How did ancient sports prepare young people for adult life or war?
- 3What materials were used to make toys before plastic was invented?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - Life, society, work and culture in the pastNCCA: Primary - Continuity and change over time
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Exploring Our Past: From Stone Age Ireland to Ancient Civilizations
Unit: Games and Pastimes Through Time
Period: Ancient to Modern
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