Learning objective
- To explain how the Sikh Empire was established using a timeline and map.
Success criteria
- I can locate the Punjab on a map
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National curriculum
History
The National curriculum for history
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Cross-curricular links
Geographical skills
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Keyword detective and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Read the keyword shown in the magnifying glass: empire. Ask the children to complete at least three of the five tasks shown on the slide. Allow time for independent work or paired discussion as needed.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
- Could use the Resource: Knowledge organiser for vocabulary support in the lesson.
- Could review the periods on slide 2 of the Presentation: Key events leading to the founding of the Sikh Empire during the timeline activity.
- Could use the Activity: Timeline template to cut out and stick onto paper or their books, rather than drawing.
Pupils working at greater depth:
- Could consider other periods they have learned about during their discussions about periods in the Main event.
- Could rewatch the Pupil video: How did the Sikh Empire begin? to identify further events and add them to their own timeline.
- Could create cause-and-effect sentences in the Main event.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding can:
- Locate the Punjab on a map of the
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Vocabulary definitions
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alliance
People, countries or groups that share certain goals and agree to work together.
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founder
a person who establishes something new.
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In this unit
Y5/6 (B): Assessment - History: What was the Sikh Empire?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 1: How did the Sikh Empire begin?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 2: How do Sikh beliefs impact society?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: What made Lahore important to the Sikh Empire?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Why is Ranjit Singh historically significant?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 5: How do different interpretations shape our understanding of the Sikh Empire?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 6: How do the achievements of Sophia Duleep Singh compare to Ranjit Singh?
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 3: What made Lahore important to the Sikh Empire?
Communicating Lahore’s significance as a trading centre and presenting information about a trade route used...
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 4: Why is Ranjit Singh historically significant?
Evaluating the historical significance of Maharaja Ranjit Singh by analysing a range of sources and...
Y5/6 (B): Assessment – History: What was the Sikh Empire?
Assessment quiz, Skills catcher and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of...
Y5/6 (B): Lesson 5: How do different interpretations shape our understanding of the Sikh Empire?
Comparing and analysing historical interpretations of the Sikh Empire using a range of sources.
