A lesson for KS2 about the Ancient Greek gods and goddesses, including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets. This lesson is part of our popular Ancient Greece Pack for Key Stage 2. Lesson: What were the Ancient Greek gods known for? This lesson looks at Ancient Greek gods and goddesses and how they were recognised. Pupils will play a game to find and identify hidden gods and goddesses using their associated symbols, before applying their knowledge to sourcework by identifying the deities on an Ancient Greek wall relief. Then pupils will work in groups to focus on one particular Olympian god in a super-size poster challenge ready for a lightning quiz at the end of the lesson. Objectives: To learn about the twelve Olympian gods and their associated symbols To identify key Ancient Greek gods and goddesses from historical sources You may also like: Ancient Greeks Lessons Pack for KS2: A fully-resourced unit of 10 history lessons for KS2, covering the Ancient Greece topic. This primary history resource has been created by KS2History.

Teach your students about fifteen of the main Greek gods and goddesses with illustrated listings, each with an original illustration, the Roman names, role, symbol, a myth and a combination of other fun facts. The introduction features interesting facts about the ancient Greek religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals and Mount Olympus. This PDF includes information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated reading response worksheets. Pages: 19 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents: 6 Information Handouts Fact File activity Printable Memory Card Game Match the Roman and Greek God Activity Reading Response / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Worksheets)

A powerpoint explaining some of the main gods from Ancient Greece.

12 colorful flashcards of the Greek Gods. 4 pages of symbols all in colour. Each God has 4 symbols traditionally attached to them - students can research what symbols belong to each God or use as a revision activity at the end of the unit. Ideal cut and paste activity into student workbooks.

This product is a great way to introduce Greek myths, gods, goddesses, monsters and heroes to your class. These can be a stand alone unit or be the intro for a study of Greek myths, any books in the Rick Riordan series, or other books based on Greek mythology. There are activities to focus on the Greek idea of the creation of the world, the 14 major gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon, and popular Greek creatures, monsters, and heroes. The product can be done in its entirety or taken apart and used in pieces as it fits your needs. The unit would take approximately 2 months to complete if all of it were done in class. Included: * Greek Creation Myth articles, questions and activity * 14 major Greek gods and goddesses chart and quiz (Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Dionysus, Hermes, Aphrodite, Hephaestus, Ares) * 12 popular Greek monsters and creatures chart and quiz (Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops, Griffon, Harpy, Hydra, Medusa, Minotaur, Pegasus, Satyr, Sphinx) * 7 popular Greek heroes chart and quiz (Achilles, Amazons, Heracles, Jason, Odysseus, Perseus, Theseus) * Create your own God/Goddess, Monster/Creature, and Hero/Heroine Activity * Create your own myth activity *Rubrics and answer keys for all activities and quizzes

Transport your primary classroom back in time with our captivating set of 13 Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses Posters! This visually stunning resource brings mythology to life, featuring vibrant illustrations and concise descriptions of key deities such as Zeus, Athena, and Apollo. Perfect for sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of ancient civilizations, these posters are not only educational but also serve as engaging decorations, immersing students in the fascinating world of Greek mythology. Invite your young learners to explore the realm of the gods and goddesses with these captivating educational tools!

This is the same as the Roman Gods and Goddesses. It has all names changed for a Greek theme. Visual content is the same. I used this in an art class and also ideas for making puppets.

A easy-read document that bullet-points each God, what they were the deities of, stories in which they are central characters, important facts about them, their relation to other Gods and finally how one can recognize them in artwork. I got an A* at GCSE in Classical Civilisation.

2 lesson powerpoint and worksheet on ancient greek gods and goddesses

matching activity- gods/symbol/description

In this lesson you will find: a copy of the lesson plan that can easily be adapted into your school’s format. a well-animated and engaging PowerPoint going over the key features of the twelve deities as well as a task explanation slide and questions to prompt whole class discussions. a planning sheet tailored to meet the needs of pupils who are working at or above age related expectations in writing. a self-assessment checklist for children who are able to access them. editable versions of all the resources provided. This fully completed lesson is designed to promote cross-curricular writing and make it easier for teachers to incorporate extended writing tasks in subjects beyond English. It is perfect for those studying Ancient Greece in History and encourages children to use their imagination and creative writing skills in order to bring one of the Greek Gods to life! You could have this lesson as one of your weekly History lessons or extend it into three or four different lessons if you feel your group need a longer time to plan. When I did this exact lesson with my own class, we actually used the plenary to let pupils read their finished descriptions while the rest of the class tried to guess who they were describing. It was an excellent way to encourage them to take pride in their work, as well as a neat peer assessment activity!

A blank profile to complete about a Greek God.

Introduction to the ancient gods, including their myths, their powers, and depictions within current modern media and retellings. 48 slides on over 14 gods.

Do you teach about the Greek Gods and Goddesses or read Greek Mythology? These posters of the Greek Olympian Gods are great for your classroom bulletin boards or to enhance any digital components to your unit. Each poster includes the god or goddess’s Roman name, symbols, animals, and what they are the god of. I’ve also included a family tree! What’s Included? 15 high quality PNG and JPG files that can be printed as a poster up to 40x50 cm PDF file to print using Adobe on your personal printer Directions on how to print as a poster on your personal printer using Adobe Acrobat Gods Included: Zeus Poseidon Hades Hera Hestia Demeter Aphrodite Athena Apollo Artemis Dionysus Hephaestus Ares Hermes

Greek Myths & The Odyssey Booklet perfect for Y7 but could also be used with older years but lower ability groups. The 24-page booklet with coloured pictures offers a collection of fundamental Greek myths about creation and the main gods but heavily based on episodes from ‘The Odyssey’. Could be an ideal tool to introduce young students to the universe of Greek mythology that could be later exploited in a subsequent learning unit centered on Heroes.

This Powerpoint is provides research tools and sentence structure ideas for a non chronological report on Greek Gods. With ideas for sentence structures including using relative clauses, subordinating conjunctions as well as touching on apostrophes for possession. This is a great resource for children in Y5 and 6.

High quality images with titles of all the major Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses. Perfect for adding detail to your classroom and supporting learners.

Greek God’s information sheet for pupils to use for creating their own top trumps (with blank top trump cards) . A great way for pupils to learn via creativity.

This PDF includes information about the ancient Roman religion including sacrifices, temples, festivals, shrines and the Greek influence on Roman gods. There are information handouts, a fact file activity, a printable memory card game, match the Roman and Greek god activity, and differentiated reading response worksheets. In addition there are illustrated listings of 15 Roman gods and goddesses. Pages: 20 (including 3 answer sheets) Contents 6 Information Pages Fact File activity Printable Memory Card Game Match the God Activity Comprehension Questions / Multiple Choice / True or False (Differentiated Worksheets) 3 Answer Sheets All photos, text and illustrations are by the Primary Topic Shop.

Lesson 2 from the Ancient Faiths bundle. What to expect from this lesson? Starter activities based on recall Great subject knowledge Relevant content Engaging tasks and encourages critical thinking. Stretch tasks after each task Varied tasks Lesson Focus: to explore Ancient Greek beliefs and link with modern day examples