This term Buzzards have been exploring Ancient Greece. 

In term 1 we are focusing on history and our key question is - What were some of the Ancient Greeks' greatest achievements? 

Our key knowledge (also known as sticky knowledge) is to know: 

• Ancient Greeks made important contributions to philosophy, mathematics, literature, astronomy, medicine, art and many other areas.

• The first civilisations in Greece began around the year 2000 BCE and ended in 146 BCE.
• Ancient Greece had no central government. People lived in city-states, known as ‘polis’.
• Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, astronomer and inventor.

We have thoroughly explored ancient Greece this term, from the birth of democracy, where we created our own debating chamber, to philosophical playground discussions and Archimedes' Eureka moment. 

The children have produced some amazing homework!

From labyrinthine games, to tasty Greek morsels, and impressive temples their hard work and inventiveness is truly impressive.

In term 2 we are focusing on geography and our key question is - What makes Greece so special?

Our key knowledge (also known as sticky knowledge) is to know: 

• Greece has the longest coastline in Europe

• Greece is the most southern country in Europe

• Mount Olympus is Greece's highest mountain at 9,570 feet (2,917 meters) above sea level.

• The Pindus mountain range on the mainland contains one of the world's deepest gorges, Vikos Gorge, which plunges 3,600 feet (1,100 meters).

• Tourism is a major contributor to the economy in Greece.

• Recent flooding and wildfires have affected local people and the tourist economy in Greece.