Learning objective
- To use a range of secondary sources 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
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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
Should compare Athens and Sparta using the Activity: Comparing Athens and Sparta: support version.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could 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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assembly
A democratic organisation in ancient Athens where all male citizens over 20 years old could vote on laws.
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Athens
The largest and one of the most influential city-states in Ancient Greece.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y5: What is the legacy of the ancient Greek civilisation?
Lesson 1: Who were the ancient Greeks and when did they live?
Lesson 2: Who lived on Mount Olympus?
Lesson 3: How was Ancient Greece governed?
Lesson 4: Did the ancient Greeks give us democracy?
Lesson 5: How do the ancient Greek philosophers influence us today?
Lesson 6: What is the legacy of the ancient Greeks?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 24th February, 2025
