Lesson 5: How do the ancient Greek philosophers influence us today?
Investigating the significance and impact of the ancient Greek philosophers.
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Athens, Britain or both? Tell the children that they will see a feature of democracy that could be from Ancient Athens, Britain or both.
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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 4: Did the ancient Greeks give us democracy?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
