Learning objective
- To ask questions about sources from ancient civilisations.
Success criteria
- I can explain what ‘ancient’ means.
- I
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National curriculum
History
Pupils should be taught about:
- The
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Curriculum links
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
- Should record their questions using a recording device.
- Could use the Resource: Sources as an additional reference.
Pupils working at greater depth
- Should discuss why they think ancient civilisations thrived in certain locations.
- Should write down why they think some questions about artefacts are unanswerable.
- Could use and annotate the Resource: Story transcript (optional) in the Wrapping up.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by:
- Explaining the phrase ‘ancient civilisation’.
- Identifying where and
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Vocabulary definitions
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ancient
From a very long time ago.
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archaeologist
Someone who studies the buildings, graves, tools and other objects of people who lived in the past.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y3: Ancient Egyptians
Lesson 1: Where and when did the first civilisations appear?
Lesson 2: Why was the River Nile so important to ancient Egyptians?
Lesson 3: How do we know so much about ancient Egyptians?
Lesson 4: What do sources suggest about gods and goddesses?
Lesson 5: What did people in Ancient Egypt believe happened after death?
Lesson 6: Who ruled ancient Egypt and what happened to them when they died?
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Last update: 27th March, 2026
Assessment – History Y3: What was important to ancient Egyptians?
Assessment quiz, Skills catcher and Knowledge catcher for Y3 History unit: 'What was important to...
Lesson 4: What do sources suggest about gods and goddesses?
Discovering the ancient Egyptian creation story and using ancient Egyptian artefacts to learn more about...
Lesson 2: Why was the River Nile important to ancient Egyptians?
Investigating the importance of the River Nile in ancient Egyptian lives and beliefs.
Lesson 6: Who ruled ancient Egypt and what happened to them when they died?
Evaluating continuity and change in where and how the pharaohs were buried.
