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The Great Thinkers

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

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Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of Britain, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Gain and deploy a historically-grounded understanding of abstract terms such as ‘civilization’.
  • Understand Ancient Greece, Greek life, their achievements and influence on the western world.

Design and Technology

  • Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products which are fit for purpose.

English

  • Develop wider skills in spoken language.
  • Confidence, enjoyment and mastery of language should be extended through public speaking, performance and debate.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the Great Thinkers of Ancient Greece; make bust of significant Greek Thinkers out of modelling material; open the class as a museum about Athens, Sparta and the Thinkers.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To learn about the Great Thinkers of Ancient Greece and look at their area of influence and knowledge.
  • To consider the Great Thinkers’ contributions to today’s world.
  • To make busts of significant Greek Thinkers out of modelling material.
  • To open the classroom up as a museum, give guided tours to visitors, including facts about Athens, Sparta and the Thinkers.

Children will:

  • Learn about the Great Thinkers of Ancient Greece and look at their area of influence.
  • Consider the Great Thinkers’ contributions to today’s world.
  • Make models of significant Greek Thinkers out of modelling material.
  • Open the classroom up as a museum and give guided, fact-filled tours to visitors.

You Will Need

  • Air-drying clay and clay tools
  • Card
  • Spotlighting or bedside or reading lights

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