1 Studies of Archaeology: Archaeology of ancient Greece
- Background: Development of archaeology
- Focus question 1: Schliemann - science or sensationalism?
- Background: Discovering Minoan civilisation
- Focus question 2: What are the ethics of reconstruction?
- Focus question 3: Does Linear B provide a fair representation of Mycenaean life?
- Focus question 4: Is pottery a useful primary source?
- Skill: Organising an inquiry

2 Studies of changing practices in society and government in the Greek world: Changes in Athenian government
- Background: Conditions in ancient Greece
- Background: Attica in the 7th century BC
- Focus question 1: Were Solons reforms the first steps towards democracy?
- Background: Attica in the 6th century BC
- Focus question 2: Was the constitution of Kleisthenes democratic?
- Focus question 3: How democratic was the Golden Age of Perikles?
- Focus question 3: What role did slavery play in the Athenian democracy?
- Skill: Referencing
- Skill: Developing a critical vocabulary

3 A study of conflict: Athenian Empire
- Background: Greece on the eve of the Persian Wars
- Background: Great battles of the Persians Wars
- Focus question 1: Was the organisation of the Delian League designed to serve all members equally?
- Focus question 2: How were members of the Delian League treated?
- Skill: Writing an essay in test conditions

4 Studies of the Arts: Greek architecture and sculpture
- Background: Excellence and order in the Greek world
- Background: Development of Doric temple architecture
- Focus question 1: Did the Parthenon builders seek excellence?
- Focus question 2: Was the Parthenon a symbol of Athenian pride?
- Focus question 3: Was sanctity more important than excellence in Greek temples?
- Focus question 4: What was the fatal flaw in the Doric Order?
- Focus question 5: Did sculptors try to perfect the human form?
- Skill: Preparing a multi-modal presentation

5 A Study of Everyday Life: Relationships in ancient Greece
- Focus question 1: Did the gods offer the Greeks security?
- Focus question 2: Was the afterlife a comfortable place?
- Focus question 3: Who was advantaged by marriage—husband or wife?
- Focus question 4: Was daily life more comfortable for other Greek women?
- Skill: Planning a historical research process