Learning objective
- To investigate why Mary Seacole is historically significant.
Success criteria
- I can make inferences about Mary
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National curriculum
History
The National curriculum for history
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Cross-curricular links
English
Reading comprehension
Pupils should
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should have their own copy of Resource: Mary Seacole; could underline the phrases and words that show Mary’s achievements.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could compare Mary Seacole’s achievements and impact to another historical figure like Florence Nightingale; could link Mary Seacole’s achievements to the most significant change in healthcare today.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying important information from
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Vocabulary definitions
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alliance
People, countries or groups that share certain goals and agree to work together.
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British Hotel
An establishment set up by Mary Seacole during the Crimean War to provide medical care and support to soldiers.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y5/6: Unheard histories
Assessment - History Y5/6 (B): Unheard histories
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 1: Who features on banknotes and why?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: Was Alfred the Great or Elizabeth I the more significant monarch?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: How were Ellen Wilkinson and Betty Boothroyd historically significant?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Why is William Tuke historically significant? (Option 1)
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Why is Mary Seacole historically significant? (Option 2)
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 5: Why are Lily Parr and Betty Snowball historically significant?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 6: Who will be the face of the new £10 note?
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Last update: 3rd April, 2025
