Alexander the Great Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will learn about the life and military campaigns of Alexander the Great, from his education under Aristotle in Macedon to his conquests across Persia, Egypt, and India. Learners will examine how Alexander's ambition to spread Greek culture and philosophy across his empire influenced the ancient world and inspired future military leaders. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading, source analysis, 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.
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Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:
Option 2: Source analysis
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the sources on the following web page:
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.
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Extension activities
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