Learning objective
- To identify similarities and differences between Athens and Sparta.
Success criteria
- I can explain
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National curriculum
History
Pupils should:
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
- Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Quizmaster and allow the children time to write questions and answers on their whiteboards based on what they learned last lesson about the ancient Greek gods and goddesses.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Can compare Athens and Sparta using the Activity: Comparing Athens and Sparta (support).
Pupils working at greater depth
Can compare the city-states of Athens, Sparta and Corinth which are all ruled in different ways and explain the advantage and disadvantages of each type of rule.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying similarities and differences
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Vocabulary definitions
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democracy
A system of government in Athens which gave all male citizens the right to vote.
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oligarchy
A system of government where only a few people held power.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y5/6 (B): What did the Greeks ever do for us?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 1: Who were the Greeks and when did they live?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: What did the Greeks believe?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: How was ancient Greece governed?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Did the ancient Greeks give us democracy?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 5: How do Greek philosophers influence us today?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 6: What did the Greeks do for us?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 17th October, 2024
