FREE Archimedes Unit Study at 3 Reading Levels for Kids

Archimedes was a scientific and mathematic genius that lived during the Ancient Classical Age in Greece. If you are learning about famous scientists, studying STEM, Math history, or Ancient Greek history you will want to learn about Archimedes.

Archimedes Biography:

Archimedes was born in Sicily, Italy around the year 287 B.C. and died around 212 B.C. The exact dates, month and year, are not known because it was so ancient and before Christ’s birth. He lived to be around 75 years old.

Archimedes was a scientist, inventor and is known as one of the most brilliant mathematicians in history.

He invented mechanics and the hydrostatic principle. The Archimedes screw is a device for raising water that is still used in developing countries today. He discovered the laws of levers and pulleys which are the basis of all simple machines!

Archimedes founded the center of gravity which is one of the most fundamental concepts of physics.
He loved to do math. It was his favorite subject and math problems would consume him so much that he refused to eat until he got a problem correct. He gave the most precise answer to Pi. He calculated the area of ​​a parabola using the exhaustive method of math.

• Archimedes: The Mathematician Biography – Story of Mathematics
• Archimedes Biography for Kids – Ducksters

FREE Archimedes Unit Study

We’ve created free learning packs to help kids of multiple ages learn more about this scientist and his revolutionary work. Use the whole pack as a small unit study of Archimedes or grab just a couple of page as a supplement to any homeschool curriculum you may already be using.

The free digital printable pack includes:

• Image Analysis of the scientist and/or his or her work
• Read a Passage about the scientist with a place to take short notes
• 5 Key Vocabulary Words from the passages with definitions as well as opportunity to use the word in a sentence and/or draw an image to help your student learn the word
• Vocabulary Flashcards to use 2 ways: fold and learn or cut apart to use as a memory game
• 3-2-1 Reflection which gives a child the opportunity to write 3 things learned, 2 connections made, and 1 thing he or she would like to learn more about
• 3 Multiple Choice Questions with an opportunity to explain the their answer
• 3 Short Answer Questions
• 3 Reflect and Discuss Questions which can be used for personal reflection or to discuss as a family, homeschool co-op or classs.

And because we know that homeschool families may want to learn about the history of Archimedes’ life and work together, we’ve also designed it at 3 different reading levels:

• Level 1 = Approximately Grade 3 reading level
• Level 2 = Approximately Grade 6 reading level
• Level 3 = Approximately Grade 9 reading level

Grab your copy of one or all three reading levels below today!

More Printables and Resources About Archimedes:

We’ve also searched the internet to compile a HSG FREE Resource Roundup list for you to give you even more choices. If you want additional homeschool resources to learn more about this fascinating scientist then check out these options:

• Archimedes Facts and Worksheets – Kids Konnect
• Learn About Archimedes – Science With Me
• Archimedes Biography and Facts – Famous Scientists
• Archimedes Principle Worksheet – Education.com
• Quiz and Worksheet for Archimedes Principle – Study.com
• Archimedes for Children – The School Run
• Archimedes Ostomachion Math Puzzle  – Teach Beside Me

Archimedes and “Eureka!”

Your kids are going to love hearing the story of Archimedes and how his phrase “Eureka!” became famous. He was hired by the king to determine if the crowns his royal crown maker was making ere made of 100 percent gold. Archimedes thought of the solution while in his bathtub. Rumor has it that he was so excited he figured out the answer that he jumped out of the tub and ran through the streets naked, shouting, “Eureka! Eureka!”

• Fact or Fiction: Archimedes Coined the Term Eureka! in the Bath Tub – Scientific American
• About Eureka! Article from Bellarmine University
• The Real Story Behind Archimedes Eureka! Video from Ted-Ed

Science Experiments and Hands-on Activities

Check out some of these experiments to add some hands-on learning fun to your studies:

• Archimedes Water Displacement Science in the Kitchen – Line Upon Line Learning
• Making Archimedes Screw – Line Upon Line Learning
• What is the Archimedes Principle? – Science Sparks
• Archimedes Science Lesson on Density and Displacement – Adventures in Mommydom
• Experiment for Finding Volume Free Story and Printable Worksheet

What to Explore More Famous Scientists?

This is part 1 of our 12 post series on famous scientists. If you would like to add even more scientists into your lesson plans then be sure to go to our Leonardo da Vinci unit study below to get another free pack.