Key learning points
- Where different oils come from
- How olives are grown and harvested
- How olives are made into olive oil
- Why oil was so important for the Ancient Romans
- Some different ways we consume oil
Children will also get the chance to ask our expert Graham their questions.
Resources
Our teaching kits have everything you need to prepare a lesson about ancient oil, from lesson plans to photo packages to printable worksheets and activities.
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Activity Sheet
Ancient Oil variety cards
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Activity Sheet
Extraordinary uses of oil
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Activity Sheet
History of olive oil
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Activity Sheet
Extracting olive oil
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Activity Sheet
Oil myths and legends
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Activity Sheet
Oil and water
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Activity Sheet
Oil-based dressing
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Activity Sheet
Olive oil crossword
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Activity Sheet
Oil tasting exercise
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Activity Sheet
Oilve oil geography
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Lesson Plan
Ancient Oil: activities
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Lesson Plan
Ancient Oil: activities
Video Clips
Use these bitesize videos alongside the other materials and resources available in the teaching kit.