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This new unit for 2024/25 includes a new overview of ancient civilisations and greater opportunities for the children to explore sources from ancient Egypt to deepen their understanding. The Archived unit: What did the ancient Eqyptians believe? will no longer be updated.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify where and when ancient civilisations first appeared.
- Ask historically valid questions about sources.
- Identify Ancient Egypt’s location and its key geographical features.
- Explain why the River Nile was important to ancient Egyptians.
- Explain the significance of the Rosetta Stone.
- Explain the importance of gods and goddesses to people in ancient Egypt.
- Analyse mummification’s connection to ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
- Decide what was important to people in ancient Egypt.
Suggested prior learning
*New* British history 1: Would you prefer to have lived in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?
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Teacher video 'What was important to ancient Egyptians?'
Lessons
Lesson 1: Where and when did the first civilisations appear?
Lesson 2: Why was the River Nile so important to ancient Egyptians?
Lesson 3: How do we know so much about ancient Egyptians?
Lesson 4: What do sources suggest about religious beliefs in ancient Egypt?
Lesson 5: What did people in Ancient Egypt believe happened after death?
Lesson 6: Who ruled ancient Egypt and what happened to them when they died?
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Knowledge organiser: History – Y3 What was important to ancient Egyptians?
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Geography: Human and physical geography, Geographical skills and fieldwork
Religion and worldviews
English: Spoken language
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New for 24/25: How did the achievements of the Ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?
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