Lesson 4: Did the ancient Greeks give us democracy?
Comparing democracy in modern Britain to ancient Athens.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: High five! and put the children in pairs. Explain that the children will work with their partner to remember what they learnt in the previous lesson about Athens and Sparta.
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In this unit
Assessment – History Y5/6 (B): The legacy of the ancient Greek civilisationYear 5/6 (B): Lesson 1: Who were the ancient Greeks and when did they live?Year 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 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
