Planning and resources for primary teachers from http://www.ks2history.com. Our history topics include Stone Age to Iron Age, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Victorians, Shang Dynasty etc and the list is expanding each month, with literacy units to link to the topics too.
Our popular resources have been tried and tested in hundreds of classrooms.
Planning and resources for primary teachers from http://www.ks2history.com. Our history topics include Stone Age to Iron Age, Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Victorians, Shang Dynasty etc and the list is expanding each month, with literacy units to link to the topics too.
Our popular resources have been tried and tested in hundreds of classrooms.
Lesson 9. Benin Bronze Debate: What was left after Benin Kingdom was destroyed?
In this lesson, pupils will evaluate the types of evidence left that tell us about Benin Kingom. Then they will research the looting of the Benin bronzes and will take part in a class debate to decide whether or not the bronzes should be returned to Nigeria.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For Upper KS2.
A bundle of resources about Lear's poem 'The Owl and the Pussycat', including two lesson plans, a printable poem for pupils to perform and a vocabulary activity. Ideal of KS1 but can be adapted to other year groups too.
9. Coming to an End: Why did the Shang Dynasty fall in 1046 BC?
Pupils will discover the story of the last Shang king, King Zhou, and they will find out why his behaviour lead to the fall of the Shang Dynasty. Pupils place themselves in the shoes of the Shang fighters at the Battle of Muye and they will take part in a debate about whether or not they should defect to the opposing army. Pupils will then have the opportunity to learn about the Dynastic Cycle and the concept of the Mandate of Heaven.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and three activity sheets including the story of the Battle of Muye.
1. Introduction: What was the Kingdom of Benin?
This lesson introduces the Kingdom of Benin. Pupils will use atlases to find out where the Kingdom of Benin used to be located. Then they will set this period into the wider context of British and World History and make their own timelines.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For Upper KS2.
Lesson 7. Piecing it Together: What do archaeological findings tell us about the Shang Dynasty?
Pupils will become familiar with the different types of artefacts that help us to know about life in the Shang Dynasty. They will be introduced to the concept of making deductions from evidence and they will fill in a table to show what information different artefacts give us about the Shang period.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For upper KS2.
A lesson for KS2 introducing the Roman Empire - including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets.
This lesson is part of our popular Romans unit for Key Stage 2.
Lesson: Where did the Roman Empire come from?
This lesson introduces the Roman Empire in its historical and geographical contexts. Pupils will make a timeline to set this period into the wider context of world history. Then they will learn two contrasting stories about the founding of Rome, discussing the difference between legends and historical fact.
Objectives:
To find out where the Roman Empire originated
To place the beginning of the Roman Empire onto a timeline
To evaluate stories about the founding of Rome
This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
You may like our other resources for the Romans topic:
Roman Britain Planning Pack
Escape from Pompeii Literacy Planning Pack
Romans Literacy Pack (Instructions Unit)
Romans Planning Bundle of all three planning packs
A lesson for KS2 introducing Roman bathhouses and exploring their key purposes - including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets.
This lesson is part of our popular Romans unit for Key Stage 2.
Lesson: How did bathhouses provide leisure for Romans in Britain?
In this exciting lesson, pupils will study how people might have spent their spare time in Roman Britain. Pupils will find out about the different parts of a public bathhouse and then work in groups to turn their classroom into a Roman bathhouse ready for a Roman day trip!
Objectives:
To describe how the bathhouse was typically used by Romans in Britain
To explain the function of the different parts of the bathhouse
This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
You may also like our other Romans topic resources:
Roman Britain Planning Pack
Escape from Pompeii Literacy Planning Pack
Romans Literacy Pack (Instructions Unit)
Lesson 6. Off to Work we Go!: What did ordinary people do for jobs in the Kingdom of Benin?
In this lesson pupils will study what jobs there were for ordinary people in the Kingdom of Benin. They will discover how the high quality of its produce helped Benin Kingdom to thrive. Pupils will find out what the main crops grown by famers were and then will have the chance to make and test recipes using two of Benin's main crops: yams and plantains.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For Upper KS2.
Lesson 5. Obey the Oba!: What were the rulers of Benin Kingdom like?
In this lesson pupils will use the Benin Bronze Plaques as historical sources to find out about the 'Obas' who ruled Benin Kingdom. Pupils will use their online research skills to discover more information and then use what they have learned to design their own bronze plaque depicting a powerful Oba.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For Upper KS2.
Lesson 2. The Makings of a Kingdom: How was the Kingdom of Benin first established?
This lesson invites pupils to discover how the Kingdom of Benin was born when a group of rainforest villages joined together as a conglomerate. Pupils will learn about some of the ways that the early kingdom protected itself so well and will research the famous Benin moat.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For Upper KS2.
A full lesson for KS2 introducing the topic of Ancient Egypt. The resource includes a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint slides and pupil resource sheets.
Who were the Ancient Egyptians?
This lesson introduces the Ancient Egyptians topic and helps pupils to set this early civilization into its wider historical context of time and place. After looking at a historical source to find details and generate questions, pupils will create a timeline of key events from the period.
Objectives:
To find out when and where the Ancient Egyptians lived
To use a timeline to explore key events from Ancient Egyptian times
The lesson plan includes differentiation ideas to adapt the activities for the needs of your class.
This is the first lesson from the KS2History Ancient Egyptians Planning Pack for KS2.
This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
A bundle of resources based on Walter de la Mare's classic poem 'Some One', including a two lesson plans, a printable poem, a research activity and a worksheet.
Lesson 7. Picturing the Kingdom: What was Benin Kingdom art like?
In this lesson, pupils will consider what its surviving artwork tells us about Benin Kingdom. They will develop their ability to analyse art work and they will learn the technical vocabulary associated with it. Then pupils will prepare and record their own podcasts about one peice of art from Benin Kingdom and have the opportunity to use what they have learned to create their own works of art.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and a pupil activity sheet.
For upper KS2.
A full lesson for KS2 exploring the expansion of the Roman Empire - including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets.
This lesson is part of our popular Romans unit for Key Stage 2.
Lesson: How did the Roman army help to expand the Roman Empire?
This lesson invites pupils to discover how the Roman Empire spread across many different countries. Pupils will research the Roman army and analyse why it was so powerful. They will then be able to design and make their own Roman shield and use it to role-play being part of a Roman legion.
Objectives:
To see how the Roman Empire expanded over time
To evaluate how the Roman army contributed to the expansion of the empire
To design a Roman shield
This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
You may also like our other Romans topic resources:
Roman Britain Planning Pack
Escape from Pompeii Literacy Planning Pack
Romans Literacy Pack (Instructions Unit)
A lesson for KS2 exploring some key archaeological sites that give us evidence about Roman Britain - including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets.
This lesson is part of our popular Romans unit for Key Stage 2.
Lesson: What can archaeological sites tell us about Roman Britain?
In this lesson, pupils will play a fun game to find out about the way in which archaeologists conduct excavations. They will develop their knowledge of key Roman sites that can be visited in Britain today. Pupils will use their knowledge to make a tourist brochure to explain what key sites tell us about life in Roman Britain.
Objectives:
To understand how archaeologists find evidence about Roman Britain
To describe one or more Roman sites in Britain and give examples of key findings
This primary history resource is created by KS2History.
You may also like our other Romans topic resources:
Roman Britain Planning Pack
Escape from Pompeii Literacy Planning Pack
Romans Literacy Pack (Instructions Unit)
Lesson 4. Dynasty Drama: Why did the first dynasty of Ogiso end in AD 1180?
In this lesson pupils will find out how things changed in Benin Kingdom when the last Ogiso king was exiled from the kingdom and the second dynasty of Obas took charge. Pupils will listen to the dramatic series of events before making their own comic strip version of the story.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and three
Lesson 8. Lasting Legacy : What happened to Benin Kingdom after the period AD 900-1300?
In this lesson, Pupils will consider how the period AD 900-1300 fits into a bigger picture of Benin's history. They will find out how historians classify Benin's history into three main periods. Pupils will discover what happened when British troops destroyed Benin City in 1897 and will develop an argument to show whether or not the invasion was justified.
The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets.
For Upper KS2.
Complete unit of work on the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China, including lessons plans, pupil resources and teacher's guide. Designed for Upper KS2 (4th-5th grade).
This ten-lesson unit covers the following questions:
1. What was the Shang Dynasty?
2. What was it like in settlements around the Yellow River Plain?
3. How did Shang farmers provide food for their society?
4. What were the religious beliefs of the Shang Dynasty?
5. What was the Shang system of writing like?
6. What did the rulers of the Shang Dynasty do?
7. What do archaeological findings tell us about the Shang Dynasty?
8. Why is Lady Fu Hao’s tomb significant to historians?
9. Why did the Shang Dynasty fall in 1046 BC?
10. What have we learned about this period of history?
All the plans and resources are produced by Ofsted-rated outstanding teachers.
Looking for activities for the first week back with your new class? Updated for 2019.
Download this bundle of popular back to school activities for primary teachers getting to know their new classes!
New Class Activity Pack - pupils bond by working together to make a class poem
Time Capsule - pupils make an ‘All About Me’ time capsule to be sealed and opened again at the end of the school year
Recipe for a Great School Year - these recipes make a perfect classroom display.
The resources contain ideas for adapting the activities to suit older or younger classes in Ks1 or Ks2. Great for getting to know your new class in a fun and hands-on way.
Very popular Christmas resource! Get sorted for the festive season with three fun Christmas literacy activities for primary classrooms.
1. Christmas Riddles - a fun activity lesson where pupils write riddles about Christmas presents and then make a lift-the-flap present.
2. Christmas Tree Kennings - pupils learn what kennings are and use them to make a Christmas tree poem.
3.Christmas Performance Poetry - a five-day literacy unit leading up to a poetry performance, adaptable to different age groups.
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