Cross-curricular History and Science in the Literacy Hour

*(These resources are attached below)

Imagining what Greek science and a Greek science lesson at KS2 would be like

With the children raising questions and examining Ancient Greek ideas about our origins, this lesson has the potential to range widely and be truly cross-curricular.

Here are the previous lessons on Archimedes' solving of problems:

Was the King's crown made of pure gold?

How could Archimedes help defend Syracuse against an overwhelming Roman naval force?