Why Gold was Buried

This KS2 lesson, Why Gold Was Buried is a rich, fully resourced teaching unit centred around pirate stories to engage pupils in understanding historical concepts like bartering, trade, and the significance of gold.

The lesson includes:

• Story Elements and Plot Building: Pupils explore classic pirate story elements such as treasure maps, good versus bad characters, and dramatic resolutions, building their own story mountain for a pirate tale.

• Historical Context and Critical Thinking: The lesson explains the historical reasons behind treasure burying, the role of trade routes, and the importance of gold, linking these to pirate lore.

• Evidence-Based Learning (EBL) Skills: Activities target metacognition, collaboration, and self-regulation, fostering higher-order thinking skills as pupils discuss, plan, and reflect on their learning.

• Teacher CPD: A brief evidence-based CPD section provides insights on using collaborative learning to support self-regulation in pupils.

This lesson is perfect for KS2 teachers aiming to bring an exciting historical theme into the classroom while promoting essential thinking and collaborative skills.