Ancient Greece in primary

Hand-picked KS2 lessons, activities and worksheets to support primary-aged pupils discover more about Ancient Greece

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Explore Ancient Greece with your primary pupils using this selection of hand-picked KS2 resources

Whether you're searching for introductory lessons, supplementary worksheets or activities to find out more about the life, culture and achievements of Ancient Greece, then look no further than this collection of resources brought to you by teachers in the Tes community, with everything from activities on Ancient Greek myths to lessons on life in Ancient Greece and independent tasks investigating the timeline of key historical events.

Lessons and activities

From introductory lessons on life in Ancient Greece to knowledge organisers, activities and puzzles on the key events and art and culture from the period, we have a range of lesson material and supporting resources to get you started.

Ancient Greece - FREE lesson
KS2History

Ancient Greece - FREE lesson

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FREE lesson for KS2 introducing the Ancient Greeks, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets. This lesson is part of our popular [Ancient Greece Pack for Key Stage 2](http://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ancient-greeks-planning-12260791). Lesson 1. Who were the ...
Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension (Yrs 4-6)
teachingcanbefun

Ancient Greece Reading Comprehension (Yrs 4-6)

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This reading activity can be used with years 4-6 depending on ability, either as part of an Ancient Greek unit or as a stand alone reading comprehension exercise. It could be used toward the beginning of an Ancient Greek unit as it references the government, diet and invasions which may all be ...
Ancient Greece Timeline
billyjones96

Ancient Greece Timeline

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Cut and stick these key events and put them in the right place on the timeline. Includes key events, information about Greek culture and extension activity on understanding AD/BC and using terms such as century and decade.
Ancient Greece Knowledge Organiser!
TandLGuru

Ancient Greece Knowledge Organiser!

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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for students learning or revising knowledge relating to the Ancient Egyptians. It contains comprehensive sections on: Ancient Greece map (annotated); Ancient Greek Gods; Ancient Greece timeline; Ancient Greek peo...
Ancient Greek Deities Poetry Comprehension
georgeandsmudge

Ancient Greek Deities Poetry Comprehension

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Ancient Greek Deities Poems Comprehension This Ancient Greek deities poems comprehension reading and history activity includes four poems about Ancient Greek gods and goddesses. Each one then has a set of questions for pupils to revise their knowledge of each deity. This also gives pupils the chanc...
KS2 history Ancient Greece / Greeks display
highwaystar

KS2 history Ancient Greece / Greeks display

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A set of display resources looking at Greek life. It includes: ANCIENT GREECE POSTERS - 17 A4 pages to print out, with pictures and text: Greece Athens The Acropolis The Parthenon The Elgin Marbles The Athena Statue The Agora Olympia Sparta Theatre Homes Alexander the Gre...
Co-ordinates challenge - Greeks
MrWP

Co-ordinates challenge - Greeks

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Twelve 10x10 grids with co-ordinate instructions for colouring each square. When completed and combined, these form the complete 30x40 picture of a Greek vase / pot. Ideal as an activity for a class to reignite interest in co-ordinates or revise learning. Starter, extension or applied task! A sat...

Greek Mythology

A range of activities and display materials to learn about Ancient Greek myths including the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greece. Choose from quizzes on Greek myths, activities to research and get to grips with the Greek myth gods family tree, reading comprehensions on Greek gods and writing activities for pupils to write their own Greek myth.

Ancient Greece - Mythological Beasts
PrimaryTopicShop

Ancient Greece - Mythological Beasts

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In this lesson, students learn about Greek mythological creatures. Twelve of the main Greek beasts, creatures and monsters are explored in listings, Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Phoenix, Satyr and Siren. Each listing features an original illustration...
Greek Myths Quiz
Upat1

Greek Myths Quiz

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'So, You Think You Know Your Greek Myths' is a fun 10 question, multiple choice quiz designed for recapping general Greek mythology knowledge. * 10 Questions * Mutliple Choice - A, B, C * Answers clearly displayed at quiz end * Perfect for UKS2 and KS3.
Greek Gods and Goddesses Table names/Display
Miss P

Greek Gods and Goddesses Table names/Display

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12 Greek Gods and Goddesses perfect to be used for table names or your displays. -Each have an image and description of what they are known for. -Matches to Greek key words set which can be found on my TES page
Greek Mythology Internet Research Activity
PROJECT_history

Greek Mythology Internet Research Activity

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A research and review activity booklet focusing on Greek mythology. Questions cover topics on Greek gods and goddesses and their feats. Great as a cover lesson or end of topic review. Complete with solutions. Curriculum connection: History -Key stage 2 Ancient Greece a study of Greek life a...
Greek Myth story plan on a page KS1and2
lighthousehunter

Greek Myth story plan on a page KS1and2

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Greek Myth story plan on a page KS1 & 2 Greek Myth story planning template. A fun resource for pupils to use to plan their own mythological writing. Includes story prompts and spaces for pupils to develop writing in note or bullet point format when planning their own character description, set...
Hades - Vipers style reading and questioning
Matt Moore

Hades - Vipers style reading and questioning

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Short text based on the facts and stories of Hades from Greek Mythology. There is a powerpoint and question sheet attached that uses VIPERS style questions for the pupils to answer. Lots of opportunity for discussion throughout the lesson. I used the font 'Sassoon Primary Infant' for my editing, so ...