A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Ibn Battuta and why he was a significant individual. Ibn Battuta was an Islamic explorer in the 1300s and travelled more than 72,000 miles in his lifetime. Although Ibn’s journey started with his Hajj to Mecca, he continued to see lots of Africa and Asia. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Ibn Battuta’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. Within this lesson there are links to the Islamic faith and explanations on key vocabulary. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about who Samuel Pepys was, his diary and why he is so important in recounting the Great Fire of London. Samuel Pepys’ diary is a key source for historians today in knowing what happened during the Great Fire of London. Pepys was able to describe the feel of London at that time and it is crucial that children learn about him. In this session we have taken extracts of Samuel’s diary for the teacher to read to the children for them to hear first hand what Samuel wrote. Prior to this it is clearly explained to the children what a diary is and why it is important that we have Samuel’s diary today. This resource is a powerpoint presentation and gives children extracts of Samuel Pepys’ diary. Alongside the powerpoint presentation is a worksheet which children have to use to recount in simple sentences what Samuel saw. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the Great Fire of London and the events that happened during the Great Fire. Having already learnt that the Great Fire started on Pudding Lane in lesson 2, children will know learn what happened during the Fire. This includes the Mayor going back to sleep as he thought that the Fire was small as well as people escaping into the River Thames. Within this lesson children will learn the sequence of these events and how, after several days, the fire was put out. This resource is a powerpoint presentation and tells the story of the Great Fire in a fun and engaging way. Alongside the powerpoint presentation is a worksheet for children to order the events given in chronological order. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Neil Armstrong and why he was a significant individual. Neil Armstrong is a significant individual as he was the first person to walk on the moon. Neil initially showed an interest in flying when he was younger and joined the Naval Air Force when older to pursue this interest. He was approached by NASA to become an astronaut and the rest is history! This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Neil Armstrong’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Amelia Earhart and why she was a significant individual. Amelia Earhart is a significant individual for exploring the air, one of the first women to do so. In the early 1900s the suffragette movement was significant in both America and the UK so the emergence of Amelia Earhart as a great pilot was a significant one. Amelia broke records during her life such as the highest altitude for a woman and being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, during her attempt to fly around the World, Amelia went missing. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Amelia Earhart’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Ernest Shackleton and why he was a significant individual. Ernest Shackleton was an explorer of the South Pole in the early 1900s. Ernest tried to reach the South Pole on many occasions but failed. His most famous attempt was in 1915 aboard the Endurance but his ship got stuck in the ice. Heroically, Ernest and his colleagues managed to reach mainland safe. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Ernest Shackleton’s life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on what an explorer is. 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.

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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the life of Christopher Columbus and why he was a significant individual. Christopher Columbus was an explorer of the seas and discovered the Americas. Columbus changed the world through this and has a divided view between historians due to his links with slavery and the natives of America. This lesson takes children through Christopher Columbus’ story and explains to children what Christopher explored and the impact of this. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children Christopher Columbus’ life as well as making links to the prior lesson which was based on Ibn Battuta. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about the aftermath/effects of the Great Fire of London and what changed after the Fire. Within this lesson children will recap how the Fire started on Pudding Lane and the subsequent events that took the Fire through London. Afterwards, children will learn about what happened after the Fire. This resource is a powerpoint presentation and asks the children to act like King Charles II in understanding what changes had to be made to London. These links are made through explicit recapping of prior knowledge of London during this period so children have a coherent view on what changed and why. As well as the presentation there is a set of printable cards which children can sort into before the fire and after the fire. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The cards activity can be done in small groups or whole class.

A knowledge organiser for the KS1 history unit for Homes and Towns. This knowledge organiser can be used as a mat in lessons to cover key facts for the children or can be stuck in children’s books. It is a great resource for an overview for what the children are going to learn in the Homes and Towns unit. This includes learning about what people lived in during Anglo-Saxon, Tudor and Victorian times. This resource has 1 page which can be seen in the preview and covers: What children should know Historical skills the children are going to learn Key objectives for the children to learn Key historical concepts for the unit Key Vocabulary This resource comes in three versions: PDF in colour, PDF in black and white and PPT editable. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed and stuck in children’s books to indicate a new unit of history learning. This resource could also be highlighted and annotated to assess children’s progress through the unit.

A medium term plan for KS1 children for the Homes and Towns unit. This unit will cover the understanding of changes in the local area as stated in the National Curriculum by looking at how houses have changed over different stages in history. This medium term plan covers 6 lessons which are broken down into: Teacher Information Historical Concepts Key Vocabulary Hook Learning Task Plenary The lessons will cover: Celtic Homes Anglo-Saxon Homes Tudor Homes Victorian Homes Modern Homes Comparing Homes Through Time Through this unit children will learn how houses have changed through time through developing technology. This will in turn look at how society has changed. How I use this resource: This resource can be printed or used online. This resource is to be used as an outline for the planning you make around the topic of Homes and Towns. If you are looking for more KS1 history planning we have already completed a unit of toys planning. Just click below to see! [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657]

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about how Celts lived. The Celts were alive prior to 0 so this lesson takes children back in time to see how the Celts lived. The Celts mainly lived in small settlements in homes which were called roundhouses. The outside of the Celts’ homes were made from stone or wood depending on where in the UK they lived. Most Celts were hunter gatherers so their lives were basic and didn’t have the luxuries that we have today. This lesson is key in establishing to children that in the past other people did not have the technology that we have today and in the past people mainly farmed and gathered their food. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children the lives of the Celts as well as how the Celts lived. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to label a Celt’s home. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about how Anglo-Saxons lived and their homes. The Anglo-Saxons lived around 2000 years ago in Britain and invaded Britain once most of the Roman forces had left Britain. Anglo-Saxons lived in small settlements with a chief in each. This resource looks at different features of the homes of Anglo-Saxons and what caused each. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children the lives of the Anglo-Saxons as well as their homes. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to label an Anglo-Saxon home. 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.

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about how Tudors lived and their homes. The Tudors ruled England for around 200 years and are vital in the development of England under monarchs like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. This lesson will look at how the Tudors lived and how the Tudors started the build up of bigger cities in England. This meant there were significant developments in housing and the production of houses. This lesson looks at this, comparing to houses within the Celts and the Anglo-Saxon era. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children the lives of the Tudors as well as their homes. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to label a Tudor home. 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.

A primary history curriculum progression map for those teachers who are in the UK. This curriculum progression map states which topics to teach when as well as explaining the rationale for these decisions. This resource also covers historical concepts: substantive, disciplinary and historical skills, explains each in detail and gives examples of each. This resource is a booklet which has 13 pages. It covers: what history topics each year should teach, links to the National Curriculum, explanations of historical concepts and how these concepts link to our planning. How I use this resource: This resource is a leaflet/handbook which can be printed and shared with teachers in your school if you are using the Learning Through Time Curriculum. If you are interested in the Learning Through Time curriculum our first complete unit of planning is finished for Toys past and present. Click the link below to see! [https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657]

A primary history lesson which teaches children about modern day toys from the present. This lesson to investigate different toys in this lesson by looking at their materials and the use of technology in current toys. In future sessions these toys will be compared to old toys with comparisons drawn to different materials and colours used. This resource is a powerpoint presentation and is a useful resource in exploring modern day toys through questioning of the pupils. It is a discussion led lesson. It also includes a task which asks children to pick a toy which is their favourite and explain why. To support in this task there is a scaffold of different sentence stems which provide children with a starting point to their sentence. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. This lesson works best if you ask children to bring in toys or provide toys as a school, this would allow a more hands on feel to the lesson. The task is to be completed in small groups so children can complete their sentences with an adult. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A KS1 (Year 1 and 2) history lesson which teaches children about the history of Teddy Bears. This lesson teaches children about the history of Teddy Bears and how they have changed over time, this includes their design and materials. The lesson also teaches children about the origins of the Teddy Bear and why they were first created. This resource is a powerpoint presentation and is a useful resource in teaching the history of Teddy Bears as it chronologically examines a teddy bear on each slide. For each slide there are opportunities for children to discuss and for teachers to lead the conversation. This resource also includes a PDF worksheet for children to order which Teddy Bears were made first. There are different versions of this worksheet as some children find it hard to cut and stick so there is one version where the picture is already on the timeline. How I use this resource: This resource is a powerpoint which is shared at the front of the class with the children. The task is to be completed in small groups so children can complete their sentences with an adult. If you are interested in the complete unit of Toys past and present planning click the link below! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12978657

A KS1 history lesson which teaches children about modern homes. This lesson follows on from other lessons in this unit and builds up to looking at homes today. The idea of this lesson is that children know all about homes from different ages and how the modern home brings different aspects together due to technology. This lesson looks at different homes in England. This resource is a powerpoint presentation which discusses with children modern homes. It includes a work booklet for this lesson and other future lessons. The task in this lesson is to match the different types of homes. 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.