A KS1 history lesson which teaches children what an explorer is. This lesson is crucial to further lessons about significant individuals like Neil Armstrong and Amelia Earhart. To prepare children to learn about these key individuals, this lesson focusses on what an explorer is, explaining that it is someone who travels into the unknown or does something they don’t know a lot about. With this lesson the concept of a smaller world view is introduced and explicit links are made to today’s technology and how it allows us to travel the world.
This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children what an Explorer is. With this resource is a travel guide for this unit of work, children complete a page a session in this.
How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The worksheet can be completed in small groups or completed whole class.
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KS1 History: Year 1 Lesson Planning Bundle
This Year 1 History Lesson Planning Bundle includes 3 complete sets of lessons for those teaching Year 1 or Year 2 history. These lessons cover: Toys The Great Fire of London Explorers All 19 lessons are resourced and are ready to download to teach straight away!
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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)
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