A lesson for KS2 exploring how the Romans built up Britain with roads and other structures - 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 did the Romans build after they settled in Britain? This lesson looks at the different buildings and structures that the Romans introduced to Britain to improve the efficiency of society. Pupils will be introduced to new vocabulary and then research Roman roads and aqueducts. There is a choice of activities; pupils will either map out some key Roman roads or they will make their own aqueduct model and test it out with running water. Objectives: To explain how the landscape of Britain was changed by what the Romans built To give examples of how the Romans designed buildings and structures to make a more efficient society 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 2. Settling Down: What was it like in settlements around the Yellow River Plain? This lesson invites pupils to consider the problems faced by people in early Shang settlements. Pupils will discover how Shang people overcame issues of flooding and irrigation problems and they will find out how Shang cities were organised, with an opportunity to design their own Shang city. This PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets. For upper KS2.

Lesson 3. Coming out of its Shell: What did the people of Benin Kingdom believe? This lesson addresses how important storytelling was in Benin culture. Pupils will discover some of the mythologies of Benin Kingdom and will look in detail at its creation story - a fabulous tale involving a snail shell and a talking hornbill! They will take on the role of storyteller and find their own ways of retelling the creation story. The PDF file contains the full lesson plan and two pupil activity sheets. For Upper KS2.

A lesson for KS2 exploring the legacy of the Romans in Britain - including a detailed lesson plan, Powerpoint and printable activity sheets. This lesson is part of our popular Roman Britain unit. Lesson: What lasting impact did the Romans leave in Britain? Pupils will consider what kind of legacy the Romans left in Britain. They will find out about everyday things that the Romans introduced to Britain and will analyse the significance of different legacies in a card sorting activity ready for a balloon debate. Pupils will finish by recording selfies of modern everyday activities made possible because of the Roman legacy. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of the Roman Empire on modern Britain To debate the most important Roman legacies 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 guided reading activity for pupils to read and engage with the classic poem 'The Hunstmen' by Walter de la Mare. Pupils will consider the sound effectives created by the language of the poem. There is also an extension activity for pupils to write their own stanzas.

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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)

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 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