Groundbreaking Greeks — Cornerstones curriculum project

Groundbreaking Greeks

Year 5HistoryLegacy project

This project teaches children about developments and changes over six periods of ancient Greek history, focusing on the city state of Athens in the Classical age, and exploring the lasting legacy of ancient Greece.

Project scope

Groundbreaking Greeks provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:

History

Geography

English

Topics covered

  • Ancient civilisations
  • Ancient Greece
  • Greek myths
  • Greek city states
  • Democracy
  • Social hierarchy
  • Legacy of the Ancient Greeks
  • Greek philosophy
  • Greek medicine
  • Greek mathematics
  • Ancient Olympic Games
  • Modern Olympic Games
  • Alexander the Great
  • Greek influence on the Romans

What's included

Groundbreaking Greeks is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:

29 Lesson activities
91 Resources
  • English pack
  • Novel study
  • Knowledge Organiser

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