an iron-hulled boat has its hull made of iron, rather than wood or some other material

steerage tickets were the cheapest tickets on the ship and did not include a cabin to sleep in

Life aboard the SS Great Britain

History

Early explorers and their boats

How Polynesian explorers travelled and navigated

Seafaring in the early Mediterranean world

The Vikings and their longboats

Viking navigation and expansion

The incredible voyages of Zheng He

Chinese innovation in seafaring

John Cabot's journeys across the Atlantic

Seafaring 550 years ago

Brunel's race to cross the Atlantic

From sail to steam power

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils develop their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

In ‘Traditional stories: what do they tell us about the distant past?’ pupils moved to the distant past in order to start building their chronological framework by hearing traditional historical stories. In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils develop this framework further by studying a theme that introduces change and continuity across a long time span.

This unit on explorers and seafaring gives students a clear sense of change over time, highlighting technological, economic, and cultural shifts. It covers the sea's role in trade and exploration and explores material culture, craftsmanship, and the influence of seafaring on language and art.

Significant explorers: How has seafaring changed over time?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Which of these countries did the SS Great Britain take passengers to?

Put the types of ticket in order from most expensive to least expensive.

Why were so many people impressed when they saw the SS Great Britain?

Steerage passengers ate in the banqueting room.

First-class passengers ate in the banqueting room.

Fresh food ran out as the journey went on.

What problem often happened on long ocean voyages?

At the time of Brunel, which ocean were seafarers racing to cross?

Which two of these were features of the SS Great Western?

Which ship won the 'race across the Atlantic'?

Which of these materials is a type of metal used for ship building?

Complete the sentence. The SS Great Britain was the first steamship to have an iron...

Life aboard the SS Great Britain

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