Why did the Romans settle in Britain?

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Lesson 1: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain?

  • To understand why the Romans invaded Britain.

Lesson 2: How did Britons respond to the Roman invasion?

  • To create a visual interpretation of Boudicca.

Lesson 3: Why was the Roman army so successful? (Part 1)

  • To understand how Roman soldiers were equipped for war.

Lesson 4: Why was the Roman army so successful? (Part 2)

  • To understand Roman army battle formations.

Lesson 5: What do artefacts tell us about life in Roman times?

  • To make inferences about life in Roman times.

Lesson 6: How did the Romans change modern Britain?

  • To identify the Roman legacy in Britain.

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  • Understanding that history is

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  • To know that history

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Boudicca

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Assessment – History LKS2: Why did the Romans settle in Britain?

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