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Here's a reading comprehension all about Galileo Galilei, great for challenging older kids...

Our newspaper writing prompts are a great introduction to writing newspaper-style reports, and we've got lots to choose from! This one is for famous astronomer Galileo Galilei. 

Our simple posters are perfect for introducing famous people to younger children. Print this fun poster of Galileo Galilei and use in displays and topic work.

Here's a simple writing page for Galileo Galilei, ideal for younger children and available in colour or black and white.

I'm sure there is a lot we could all learn from an interview with Galileo Galilei! This worksheet asks the children to imagine they could interview him for a talk show - can they think of some good open questions?

Learn a little about Galileo Galilei and then put the key facts of his life on this timeline.

The kids can find out some facts about Galileo Galilei and then fill in this fun worksheet.

Use our story paper to write about Galileo Galilei - and of course, children can colour in the picture of the famous Italian astronomer, scientist and philosopher too...

Galileo was placed under house arrest because his scientific beliefs went against those of the Catholic Church. Can the children imagine they are Galileo and write an entry in his diary during this time? They might need to do a little research first...