Ancient Greece topic overview Y4/ LSK2

Ancient Greece – 7 Week Unit Overview (Years 3 & 4)

This 7-week Ancient Greece topic has been carefully designed for Years 3 and 4, providing a broad and engaging introduction to one of the most influential civilisations in history. The unit explores key aspects of Ancient Greek life, culture, beliefs, achievements, and legacy, helping pupils to understand how the past has shaped the modern world.

Each weekly lesson includes:

• Clear historical content and teaching ideas
• Three differentiated task options, allowing teachers to adapt learning for different abilities, year groups, and learning needs
• Opportunities for discussion, enquiry, creativity, and independent learning

The flexible task structure allows:

• Year 3 pupils to build secure foundational knowledge through supported and practical activities
• Year 4 pupils to deepen understanding through explanation, comparison, and reasoning
• Teachers to differentiate effectively within mixed-age or varied-ability classes

Across the unit, pupils will:

• Develop historical enquiry skills, including questioning, interpreting sources, and making comparisons
• Build a strong understanding of chronology and cause and consequence
• Use and apply key historical vocabulary confidently
• Communicate learning through writing, art, drama, and discussion

The topic encourages curiosity and critical thinking, while allowing children to demonstrate learning in a variety of ways. By the end of the unit, pupils will have a secure understanding of Ancient Greek civilisation and its lasting impact on the world today, preparing them well for future history learning.