History upper key stage 2

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In this key stage you can teach the units in any order. Please note the ‘How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?’ unit will be updated and moved to Year 4 from 2024/25. Find out more in our long-term plan.

Year 5

*New* British history 5: What was life like in Tudor England?

Discovering the Tudor dynasty; exploring the use of portraits, progresses and punishment; examining how monarchs exercised absolute power; investigating how Tudor inventories indicate the wealth and position of ordinary Tudors.

New for 24/25: British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?

Investigating what the Vikings were really like, creating a Viking trade route game, writing their version of a Viking saga, evaluating the impact of the Viking invaders on Britain and displaying the achievements of the Vikings in a ‘Viking achievement gallery’.

 

This unit is new to Year 5 for 2024/25. Please see our History: Long-term plan for more information about recent updates to our scheme and how they may affect your school.

What did the Greeks ever do for us?

Investigating the city-states of Athens and Sparta to identify similarities and differences between them, learning about democracy and assessing the legacy of the Ancient Greeks.

 

Archived unit: How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?

Comparing the Maya and the Anglo-Saxons, children learn about the Maya civilisation. They investigate how the Maya settled in the rainforest, their religious beliefs, homes and what archaeological remains tell us about Maya cities. Using primary evidence, they examine theories into how the Maya cities declined.

Year 6

*New* What can the census tell us about local areas?

Investigating local histories from the Victorian to the inter-war period, children explore census records. They learn about the census, its purpose and its changes over time. Children suggest reasons for these changes, linking them to national events. Planning their own historical enquiry, they research a local family or street.

What was the impact of World War 2 on the people of Britain?

Investigating the causes of WW2; learning about the Battle of Britain; investigating the impact of the Blitz and evacuation on people’s lives; and evaluating the effectiveness of primary sources.

 

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