KS1 History Lesson: Christopher Columbus

KS1 Explorers: Complete Unit of Planning

A complete unit of planning for Explorers to cover the significant individuals of the past objective of the KS1 History National Curriculum. This unit covers in detail the National Curriculum objective of significant individuals by teaching children about a wide range of explorers in History. This resource features 7 lessons each with a task to complete at the end of the lesson. The seven lessons are: [What is an Explorer?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13091469) [Ibn Battuta](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13095835) [Christopher Columbus](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13095736) [Ernest Shackleton](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13098000) [Amelia Earhart](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13098221) [Neil Armstrong](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13098258) [Tim Peake](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13098171) The resource also includes a knowledge organiser which shows what is taught in the unit and can be stuck in children’s books as well as a medium term plan with an overview with what is being taught. This resource is suitable for children in Year 1 or in Year 2. How I use this resource: This resource is fully planned and resourced so everything you should need for this unit is provided - saving you valuable time as a teacher. Prior to sessions you will need to check the planning to ensure that you have everything printed. If you are interested in another [KS1 History Unit our Toys Bundle is £10!](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657)