Learning objective
- To explore how the Roman army was so successful using a range of sources.
Success criteria
- I can explain why the Romans
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National curriculum
History
Pupils should:
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Arrange the children into pairs and display the Presentation: Retrieval race. Ask the children to work through the questions in order, sharing their answers with their partner. Encourage the children to include additional information in their answers.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could record information about the Roman army on a whiteboard during the Main event; could take their group’s Roman army information sheet with them when the children regroup.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should consider the qualities a Roman army leader and soldier would need to be successful; could explain the methods Roman army leaders used to motivate their soldiers.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the importance of
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Vocabulary definitions
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armour
A metal covering used to protect the body.
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centurion
The officer in charge of the century.
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In this unit
Assessment History LKS2: Romans settled in Britain
Lesson 1: What was it like to live in Ancient Rome?
Lesson 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?
Lesson 3: How did Britons respond to the Roman invasion?
Lesson 4: Why was the Roman army so successful?
Lesson 5: What do artefacts suggest about the lives of Roman soldiers in Britain?
Lesson 6: What was the legacy of the Roman Empire in Britain?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 28th November, 2024
