a steamship is a ship that uses a steam engine to help it move

a propeller is something that spins in the water to move a ship forward

a sextant is a measuring tool that measures the distance between two points

a chronometer is like a watch, it measures the passage of time

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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

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John Franklin's lost expedition

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?

Which of these makes a boat move forwards?

What type of ships were invented about 150 years ago?

What part of a steamship was very important on Franklin's Arctic expedition?

What was new on John Franklin's Navy ships?

Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

John Franklin returned home after exploring the Northwest Passage.

Why did John Franklin's crew leave their ships in the ice?

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Lesson outcome