Julius Caesar

Captivate your KS2 class with this lesson about the life and actions of Julius Caesar, which examines his rise to power and how he is remembered today - as a hero, a villain, or something in between.

After reflecting on why people from the past are remembered, children will explore who Julius Caesar was by learning about key facts in his life, including his rise to power, his military victories, and how he tried to improve the lives of Roman citizens. During class discussions and in their independent activities, children will discuss and decide whether Caesar’s actions make him a hero, a villain, or both, using evidence from his life.

This Julius Caesar KS2 lesson pack contains everything you need for a thought-provoking lesson - a detailed plan, a set of informative and engaging PDF slides for the teaching input, differentiated activity ideas and printable resources to support your class in their independent learning.

You might also be interested in our Year 3/4 History packs, Who were the Romans? and Invaders and Settlers: Romans.