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History: Key stage 2

Our KS2 History scheme of work for Years 3 to 6 takes an enquiry-based approach to developing chronological understanding, analytical skills and historical knowledge.
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Discover KS2 History units designed to support progression across Years 3 to 6. Each unit includes structured lesson plans, teacher videos, and engaging resources to help pupils investigate the past and think like historians.

Year 3

British history 1: Would you prefer to have lived in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?
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British history 1: Would you prefer to have lived in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?

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(7 lessons)

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British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?
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British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?

Investigating why the Romans invaded, how the Celts reacted and how the Romans changed life in Britain.

(6 lessons)

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What was important to ancient Egyptians?
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What was important to ancient Egyptians?

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Year 4

How have children’s lives changed?
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How have children’s lives changed?

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(7 lessons)

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British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
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British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?

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(6 lessons)

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How did the achievements of the ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?
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How did the achievements of the ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?

Based on the National curriculum for History in KS2, use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan.

(6 lessons)

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Year 5

British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?
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British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or something else?

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(7 lessons)

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

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(6 lessons)

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What is the legacy of the ancient Greek civilisation?
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What is the legacy of the ancient Greek civilisation?

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Year 6

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

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(7 lessons)

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

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(6 lessons)

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What was the Sikh Empire?
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What was the Sikh Empire?

Exploring how the Sikh Empire was founded and its legacy.

(6 lessons)

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