Key Stage 2
History Shows for KS2
Our selection of two-person history shows are suitable for small and large groups of KS2 students. They are packed with memorable characters, fun and educational activities that explore the historical period of your choice and have links to cross-curricular topics such as Egyptians, Greeks, Invaders, London, The UK, Olympics and Achievements.
Ancient Egyptian Exploration!
The explorer returns to an Egyptian tomb, deep in the Valley of the Kings, with the children as assistants. Can they pass the Time and Landscape Challenges? Can they unravel the mysteries of the god Anubis, Tutankhamun, the craftsman and the rich wife? Can the tomb's curse be lifted for ever?
- QCA History Unit 10: What can you find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived?
Ancient Greek Adventure!
The trainee Time Traveller is sent to Ancient Greece by the Academy of Time Travel. As you attempt to help the Time Traveller pass their final mission you will meet a rich Athenian, a Spartan slave and Zeus, king of the gods.
- QCA History Unit 14: Who were the ancient Greeks?
- QCA History Unit 15: How do we use ancient Greek ideas today?
Return of the Romans!
Dizzy Sparkle's live T.V. show, "Return from the Past", is under threat. Can this week's contestants from Roman Britain - a centurion, a tradesman and a noblewoman - save the series? Can you, the studio audience, boost the ratings? Will Queen Boudicca's unexpected arrival help or hinder?
- QCA History Unit 6A: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past?
Trapped in Tudor Times!
The Time Traveller's machine breaks down and crashes in 1500AD. Before reaching 1600AD the Time Traveller encounters a variety of historical Tudor characters - a beggar, a lady-in-waiting, an executioner, Henry VIII, a country peasant, a royal courtier, Sir Francis Drake, Sir Walter Raleigh and Queen Elizabeth I. Help complete the problem solving challenges before returning to the present day.
- QCA History Unit 7: Why did Henry VIII marry six times?
- QCA History Unit 8: What were differences between the lives of rich and poor people in Tudor times?
- QCA History Unit 19: What were the effects of Tudor exploration?
Effective presentation
“Excellent production – really well performed. Reinforced work already covered – gave excellent introduction to topics still to be done.”
Sara Harris, Ilford Jewish Primary School, Ilford
“Acting was excellent and the visuals and resources were also brilliant!”
Yasmin Begum, Rotherhithe Primary School, Rotherhithe