Learning objective
- To analyse different interpretations of the Sikh Empire.
Success criteria
- I can identify interpretations of the
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National curriculum
History
The National curriculum
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Cross-curricular links
English
Spoken language
Pupils should
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Explain the answer and ask the children to discuss how they know Ranjit Singh was historically significant. Encourage the children to recall the criteria they learned last lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Presentation: Interpretations of a source to help them write their interpretations in the Main event; could consider either similarities or differences when comparing interpretations in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should make comparisons between the interpretations by considering the questions ‘Are there differences in fact, opinion or judgement?’ and ‘What questions would you like to ask to find out more about the historian’s interpretation?’; should discuss the clues an interpretation gives about the person who made the source and the time it was produced in the Main event.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the interpretations within
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Vocabulary definitions
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bias
Having an unfair view of an idea, object, group or person.
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context
The circumstances or facts that surround a particular event or situation.
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In this unit
Assessment - History: What was the Sikh Empire?
Lesson 1: How did the Sikh Empire begin?
Lesson 2: How do Sikh beliefs impact society?
Lesson 3: What made Lahore important to the Sikh Empire?
Lesson 4: Why is Ranjit Singh historically significant?
Lesson 5: How do different interpretations shape our understanding of the Sikh Empire?
Lesson 6: How do the achievements of Sophia Duleep Singh compare to Ranjit Singh?