Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: Who were the Wright brothers?
Discovering the history of the first flight through photographs and a timeline.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall:
- The 'past' is time that has already happened.
Why we remember people from the past.
The meaning of the phrase 'living memory.'
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In this unit
Assessment – History Y1/2 (A): How did we learn to fly?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: When was the first flight?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: Why is Bessie Coleman significant?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: Why is Amelia Earhart significant?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Why was the Moon landing special?Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: How did we learn to fly?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 10 July 2026
