Rise of Alexander the Great Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the early life and rise of Alexander the Great, focusing on his education, early achievements, and the significant events that shaped his path to becoming a legendary conqueror. They will explore how his upbringing and initial experiences laid the foundation for his later military successes and leadership qualities. 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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Rise of Alexander 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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Rise of Alexander Research.docx
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