Lesson 5: What have I learnt about childhood in the past?
Using what they have learnt about childhood in the past, children look for similarities and differences with their own lives.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Lesson recap
To revisit learning from Lesson 4: What was it like for children in the past? and help the children recall key knowledge, ask them to discuss in pairs:
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In this unit
Assessment – History Y1: How am I making history?Lesson 1: What is my history?Lesson 2: How can I find out more about myself?Lesson 3: How are special events remembered?Lesson 4: What was it like for children in the past?Lesson 6: How am I making history?Optional Remembrance lesson: What does the poppy mean and why do people wear it?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 2 July 2026
