Learning objective
- To develop questioning skills using sources about ancient civilisations.
Success criteria
- I can explain what ‘ancient’ means.
- I
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National curriculum
History
Pupils should be taught about:
- The
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit you might want to check the children can recall: Some archaeological sources they have encountered (e.g. the Vindolanda tablets, the Amesbury Archer’s grave goods). The meanings of the following words: archaeology (using remains to learn about the past); artefact (an object made by a person that historians can use to learn…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could record their questions on an audio playback device; Could use the Resource: Sources to find out about the sources; could have a transcript of the story in the Wrapping up.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could consider why ancient civilisations flourished in certain locations; could consider why some questions about artefacts are unanswerable.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the phrase ‘ancient civilisation’; identifying
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Vocabulary definitions
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achievement
A significant accomplishment or contribution that had a lasting impact.
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ancient
From a very long time ago.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y3: Ancient Egyptians
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?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 28th January, 2025
