Ancient Athens Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the rise and fall of ancient Athens, including its political evolution from monarchy to democracy, and its cultural and military achievements. They will also explore significant events and figures that shaped Athens, such as the establishment of democracy by Cleisthenes and the impact of the Greco-Persian Wars. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:

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Athens Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Athens Research Worksheet.docx
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