Languages, Literacy and Communication
Describe the difficulties and benefits in living during Celtic/Roman times.
Recall (factual/fiction) – a memorable story/event
Write a story about Caradog, Buddug etc
Write a newspaper report about one of the characters. Create a news programme about the event
A portrait of one of the characters or a 'Wanted' poster of a villain
Interview Buddug or Caradog – 'A hot seat session’. With the knowledge that has already been gained, set up a role-play session and question a few on the hot seat!
Poetry
Recreate the speech that Caradog made in Rome
Persuasion (written/verbal) – debate – Was Caradog y good man?
Express an opinion – Can war be justified?
Raise awareness of the relationship between (Celtic) languages
Present the pupils' knowledge and work to parents in a community exhibition, e.g. at the community hall/library
Research the local area about the Celts and Romans. Create a "What's the connection?" PowerPoint about the person and present it to the class
Mathematics and Numeracy
A project on Caradog's journey to Rome
How far? Estimate the time taken walking, riding a horse, in a car, in an aeroplane, etc.
Plan and organise a school trip travelling the following week to Italy.
How much would it cost? Which hotel would be used? How long would the journey take? (Train, aeroplane or bus timetables, etc., would need to be checked) What would the cost of the trip be if a local bus company was used? Timetables for local trains would need to be checked. Think about questions (comprehension).
The Expressive Arts
A Caradog / Buddug mural or poster
An exhibition – present the project to parents and the community at the local library/rugby club/town hall. Photographs/a video/creative work/art, etc.
Create a song/rap about Buddug and Caradog
Create a small film about the Celtic / Roman times in your area / cynefin.
Sing Welsh songs at an old people's home in the locality OR at the nearest hospital (to raise awareness of Welshness in the locality)
Invite Tad-cu and Mam-gu and the whole family to a school Fun Eisteddfod at the town hall OR organise a cultural festival at the school. Remember that the goal is to celebrate culture and also bring people together. How would the work be started ...?