Lesson 1: Who were the ancient Greeks and when did they live?
Learning about Ancient Greece's features and identifying the Greek civilisation's periods.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Ancient civilisations. Discuss what ancient mean (from a very long time ago) and ask the children to discuss the questions in pairs.
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Example work
Dalton St Marys CE Primary School, Dalton in Furness, Cumbria
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In this unit
Assessment – History Y5/6 (B): The legacy of the ancient Greek civilisationYear 5/6 (B): Lesson 2: Who lived on Mount Olympus?Year 5/6 (B): Lesson 3: How was Ancient Greece governed?Year 5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Did the ancient Greeks give us democracy?Year 5/6 (B): Lesson 5: How do the ancient Greek philosophers influence us today?Year 5/6 (B): Lesson 6: What is the legacy of the ancient Greeks?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 10 July 2026
