Ancient Greece

Learning Outcomes -

By the end of this topic, learners should be able to:

✔ Describe where Ancient Greece was and when it existed
✔ Explain what city-states were and how they were different
✔ Recall key facts about Greek daily life, beliefs and gods
✔ Identify the importance of the Ancient Olympics
✔ Give examples of Greek ideas that still influence us today.

Discover the World of Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece was one of the most exciting and important civilisations in history. It had powerful city-states, fascinating myths, heroic adventures, brilliant thinkers and traditions that still influence us today.

This topic helps learners explore life in Ancient Greece, understand how people lived, and recognise how Greek ideas shaped the modern world.

What Will You Learn?

🏛️ Who Were the Ancient Greeks?

Find out where Ancient Greece was, who lived there, and how Greek society was organised.

🌍 City-States: Athens and Sparta

Explore two very different Greek city-states and discover how they lived, trained and governed themselves.

⚔️ Greek Life & Daily Routines

Learn what children did, what families ate, how people worked, and how Greek homes and farms were organised.

⚡ Gods, Myths & Legends

Meet the Greek gods and hear the dramatic stories of Zeus, Athena, Hercules and other mythical heroes.

💡 Philosophers, Thinkers & Writers

Find out why Greek thinkers like Plato and Aristotle were important, and how their ideas still matter.

🏆 The Ancient Olympics

Learn about the original Olympic Games — what events they had and why they were so important.

🏛️ Greek Legacy — Why It Matters Today

Investigate how the Greeks influenced architecture, sport, theatre, government, language and more.

Curriculum Links

This Ancient Greece unit supports key History objectives:

✔ Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age (linking ancient civilisations to broader chronology)
✔ Ancient civilisations beyond Britain
✔ Significant people and events that shaped the ancient world
✔ Understanding historical sources, evidence and interpretations

It also supports English (storytelling & reports), Geography (location & trade), and Art & Design (Greek art & architecture).

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