Explore the fascinating life and legacy of Archimedes — one of the greatest minds of Ancient Greece! This ready-to-teach history lesson is designed to help students learn how to research a historical figure using multiple sources, while developing key note-taking and comprehension skills.
What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart (6 slides) (PDF included).
- Clear L.O. and key vocabulary for historical and scientific understanding
- Integrated video & reading links (BBC Teach & Britannica Kids)
- Guided research task with QR codes for group research.
- Plenary activity to consolidate and share learning
Key Features:
Linked to KS2 History objectives
Supports cross-curricular links with Science (simple machines, inventions)
Encourages independent enquiry and note-taking
Can be used for a main lesson, enrichment, or cover
Fully editable to suit your class and curriculum
Perfect For:
Year 4–6 (KS2) History, Science or Topic lessons
Used as part of the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit ‘Fairgrounds’, where the lesson was used in conjunction with learning about and experimenting with levers and pulleys.
Ancient Greece units
Famous scientists/inventors topics
Whole-class teaching or small-group research
Cover lessons or homework extension
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