KS1 & KS2 history curriculum

This unit uses and builds on pupils' knowledge of ancient Greek civilisation that they developed in the previous unit. Pupils' understanding of Athenian democracy is deepened and enriched, as is their knowledge of various aspects of ancient Greek society and culture. Due to the manner in which the Romans adopted many elements of Greek culture, this unit prepares pupils for future units on that civilisation. It also helps pupils to understand the desire of Muslim rulers of Baghdad to seek out and collect rescue knowledge from the Greek world in year 5 units about Baghdad.

1. The Trojan War and 'The Iliad'
2. Famous Ancient Greek philosophers
3. The Ancient Greek Olympic Games
4. Athenian democracy and modern Britain
5. The legacy of Ancient Greek language and architecture
6. The most significant legacy of Ancient Greece

• Pupils need to understand that some things from the past continue to have an influence in the present.
• Pupils should have a basic grasp that present societies and cultures choose which aspects of the past to remember and celebrate.
• Pupils need to have some knowledge of Ancient Greek culture and society.