This is an introductory lesson to the history of space travel used with Year 5. It details the main events and gives the children a sense of chronology. The children have to reach their own conclusion as to who ‘won’ the space race by justifying their decision. The resource includes: PowerPoint presentation, Differentiated worksheets, Lesson plan.

This activity was used to begin our Space Race topic. A mystery rucksack was placed in the class room with the attached pictures inside. (we used a silvery, space- looking bag). As the items were pulled out, the children had to guess who the bag belonged to (starting with more random clues). This was used as a classroom display.

Year 5 topic lesson and resources covering the Battle of Marathon.

Year 5 lesson and resources detailing the Parthenon

A year 5 lesson introducing greek urns.

Year 5 unit of work: Earnest Shackleton- Antarctica. Includes resources and plans.

This lesson looks at historical evidence and children having to justify their answers. A highly interactive lesson, the lesson involves role play- which the children LOVED!!

Year 5 topic lesson and resources on the Ancient Greeks- The Olympics

Year 5 task based homework menu sheet: Antarctic.​

Year 5 task based homework menu sheet: The Space Rac.​

Year 5 task based menu homework sheet: Ancient Greec.​

Includes Lettering to make an amazing display!