Lower key stage 2

An enquiry-based approach to history aimed at developing historical skills, analysis and crucial historical knowledge.

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You can teach these units in any order to suit your school. Please note the ‘British history 4: Were the Vikings raiders, traders or settlers?’ unit will be updated and moved to Year 5 from 2024/25. Find out more in our long-term plan.

Year 3

History
British history 1: Would you prefer to have lived in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?
(6 lessons)
Looking at the chronology of mankind, children are introduced to Britain’s story. They use archaeological evidence to find…
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History
*New* British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?
(6 lessons)
Investigating why the Romans invaded Britain and the reaction of the Celts; learning how the Romans changed life…
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History
*New* What was important to ancient Egyptians?
(6 lessons)
Discovering what was important to ancient Egyptians; investigate the River Nile, ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, beliefs about…
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Year 4

History
How have children’s lives changed?
(6 lessons)
Investigating the changes in children’s lives through time, children learn how children’s spare time, health and work have…
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History
British history 3: What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
(6 lessons)
Developing an understanding of why people invaded and settled, learning about Anglo-Saxon beliefs and the spread of Christianity…
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History
How did the achievements of the ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?
(6 lessons)
Through the observation and analysis of artefacts, children scrutinise Maya settlement strategies in rainforests, the cultural significance of…
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