Topic 5 & 6: Eureka - Ancient Greece

Our topic for the final term of Year 6 is a history-led study. The children will:

• Learn where Ancient Greece fits in the chronology of time periods studied
• Examine how Greek geography influenced the growth of city-states, and the differences between Athens and Sparta
• Understand how democracy developed and what it means to be democratic
• Think about how modern events can have connections with the past

Ancient Maya (from Year 5)

English:
• Reading - revision of strategies used to answer questions about texts
• Reading a range of Greek myths and identifying common themes
• Re-writing Greek myths from the viewpoint of one of the characters
• Revision and application of spelling rules and patterns within writing

Maths:
• Shape, angle, statistics.
• Revision of the content and strategies taught throughout Y6 in preparation for Y7.

Science:
• Lifecycles (from Year 5)
• Heart and Circulation

Computing:
• E-safety - Online reputation
• Spreadsheets
• Text adventures - creating a story using hyperlinks to allow the reader to choose their own adventure.

Art:
• Clay work and drawing linked to Ancient Greek pottery and mythical creatures

Music:
• Composing a backing track for Theseus and the Minotaur
• Songs for Leavers' assembly

PSHE:
• Modern democracy and different forms of government linked to rule in Ancient Greece
• Drugs, alcohol and tobacco education

PE:
• Athletics
• Hockey