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Fully resourced unit covering mythology, city-states, inventions, architecture, and the Olympics | Ideal for weekly history sessions or topic-based learning

Explore the fascinating world of Ancient Greece with this seven-lesson unit designed for Key Stage 2. Covering mythology, daily life, architecture, the Olympics, and more, each lesson encourages critical thinking and historical enquiry through discussion, activities, and creative tasks.

What’s included:
✔ 7 detailed lesson plans
✔ Interactive PowerPoints for each session
✔ All worksheets and activity resources
✔ Engaging tasks including debates, design work, poetry and performance

Lesson sequence:

1. Introduction to Ancient Greece – Set the scene with a historical timeline and geographical context
2. Greek Gods and Mythology – Explore the Olympian gods and goddesses through interactive games and myth exploration
3. Perseus and the Gorgon’s Head – Retell and perform a classic myth through poetry and comprehension tasks
4. Greek Temples and Architecture – Investigate key features of temple design and create architectural plans
5. Athens vs Sparta – Compare these two famous city-states through discussion and fact-based activities
6. The Ancient Olympics – Discover the origins of the Olympic Games, including events, rituals, and rewards
7. Greek Inventions – Learn how Ancient Greek innovations still shape modern life and pitch ideas in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ task

Why this unit stands out:
✔ Covers a broad range of Ancient Greek topics in depth
✔ Combines historical knowledge with cross-curricular links (English, DT, PE)
✔ Tried and tested activities that support curiosity and creativity
✔ Suitable for Years 3 to 6, with adaptable activities for different age groups

Perfect for:

• KS2 history curriculum
• Topic weeks or history-focused terms
• Project-based learning
• Cross-curricular teaching

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