WW1 Topic Planning over 7 weeks worth of work with website links and lovely ideas for Upper KS2. Resources include links to topic writing and have a real focus on the commemoration of WW1. Taken straight from my own planning but is in Word format so can be edited to suit your class.
PLANNED LESSONS INCLUDE:
L.C – Can I research the causes of the First World War?
L.C – Can I imagine what it would have been like to live in a WW1 trench?
L.C – Can I recall famous events from WW1?
L.C – Can I name some of the shelters used during WW1?
L.C – Can I understand what ‘propaganda’ is and how it can be used to influence public opinion?
L.C – Can I explain what ‘rationing’ is and why it was introduced in WW1?
L.C - Can I explain where British food came from at the time of WW1?
L.C - Can I describe how these food sources compare to today?
L.C – Can I explain how and when the war ended?
L.C - Can I explain why it is important that we should remember the soldiers who died?
3 sheets differentiated tasks on what to pack for following the Gold Rush.
Also included are key facts about the Gold Rush to share with your class.
Aimed at Y3 level but would suit Y4 too.
40 impressive facts about castles. This would be a great starting place for an information text on castles or just to find out more about castles generally. hope you enjoy!
200 words per information text - each has 5 comprehension questions directly linked to the text.
Topics include:
Introduction to Ancient Rome
Ancient Roman Clothing
Roman Food 2000 years ago!
The Roman Army
Jobs in Ancient Rome
An excellent resource for 7-10 year olds.
It was planned for a Year 3 and Year 4 class.
Word document is editable.
40 interesting facts about the Vikings. Would make a great starting ‘talking point’ for the class or as a stepping stone into a new topic. Could also be used as a way to embed more facts into an information text.
Information about Tutankhamun and 20 questions to answer.
Includes 2x editable worksheets.
Speech bubbles for Writing ideas about finding King Tut.
Thought bubbles around a sketch of King Tut.
PDF version for easy printing.
Word version for editing.