1. Key Stage 3 Migration to Britain- The Celts

This lesson is the first of a mini scheme of work on the early groups of migrants that came to Britain and focuses on who the Celts were and what changes they made to Britain. There is also an activity to help build on the skills of analyzing sources/making inferences The entire lesson is on the power point and the information needed for the homework is on the word documents.

The lesson includes:

• a joke and riddle to help settle the students while they write the title and date
• clear smart differentiated learning objectives
• starter- Think, Pair, Share on the reasons why it is important to study migration ending with a class discussion
• Info slide on Britain before it became an island
• Info slide on when and where the Celts came from
• Activity 1- students use the information sheets to create a role play illustrating one aspect of life. 3 groups perform in front of the class. All students write down 3 things from life that they find interesting
• Activity 2- students study and analyze the source closely to make 2 inferences about what was important to the Celts, using the source analysis grid to help them. They then use the answers to check their work.
• Activity 3- with the person next to them, students study 4 of the changes the Celts made to Britain. Students then write down which they think was most important and why. Students then vote with their feet.
• Plenary- students discuss their opinions/views on life in Celtic Britain
• Homework. students create a storyboard about the life of St. Patrick using the information provided.