BBC Science KS2 Dick and Dom do Archimedes. Differentiated question sheets

Very engaging short (5 min) film investigating the work of Archimedes. TV funny-men Dick and Dom join with science presenter Fran Scott to relate biographies with historical context, visit sites, and recreate experiments. Eureka, floating and sinking, density, a solar heat-ray weapon.

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The BBC says Dick, Dom and Fran Scott from ‘Absolute Genius’ describe the life and scientific work of Archimedes. This Greek scientist was born in 287 BC. He is famous for his important discoveries in maths, physics, and engineering, but he is best known for his work on floating and sinking. Dick and Dom put his design for a heat ray to the test by using it to set fire to a boat. This short film is from the CBBC series, Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom. In this entertaining series Dick and Dom learn about the geniuses whose ideas, creations and discoveries have shaped our world. Teacher Notes This short film is ideally suited to introducing students to the significant achievements of Archimedes. It could set the scene for a project on this or other famous historical scientists. Curriculum Notes This short film is suitable for teaching science at Key Stage 2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Second Level in Scotland.

Differentiated! Both versions look very similar but “B” version has subtle clues. 19 questions right up to the end, no slack time! Question sheet, answer sheet, very easy to mark; .doc & .pdf. Link to video on all sheets.

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