Ancient Greek 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

Discover exactly how democracy began in Ancient Greece. Take part in an Ancient Greek vote.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To learn about how democracy worked in Ancient Greece.
  • To recreate an Ancient Greek democratic system.

Children will:

  • Understand the system of democracy in Ancient Greece.
  • Take part in a debate run as a community of enquiry.
  • Compare and contrast two forms of democracy.

You Will Need

  • White sheets