Introduction to democracy

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Ancient Greece Democracy

Objectives

History

  • Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Learn about Ancient Greece, making a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world.

English

  • Extend confidence, enjoyment and mastery of language through public speaking, performance and debate.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the development of democracy from its creation in Ancient Greece. Run a modern vote on a class or school issue.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To learn about how democracy is organised in modern Britain.
  • To recreate a modern democratic system.

Children will:

  • Understand different modern democratic systems.
  • Undertake public speaking and debate.
  • Voice their opinion on representative democracy.

You Will Need

You do not need any particular resources for this session.