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This KS2 friendly comparison lesson helps pupils explore and compare two key events from the Persian Wars: the Battle of Marathon and the Battle of Salamis.

Contents:

• Clear success criteria
• Think–pair–share starter question
• Short information texts on Marathon and Salamis
• Retrieval questions for each battle (with answers)
• Sorting and comparison activity (Marathon / Salamis / Both)
• Reasoning and discussion questions linked to geography and strategy
• Exit question - “which battle was more important?”
• Links to two brand new free interactive quizzes (one for each battle)

The lesson is ideal for:
KS2 Ancient Greece topic;
Teaching comparison skills in history;
Linking history with geography and critical thinking;
Supporting class discussion, written responses, or assessment;