William Adams and John Franklin
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on knowledge pupils have developed about travel in the past during their study of Elizabeth II and traditional stories from the past. This unit prepares pupils for their Year 2 study of Victoria's reign by introducing terminology regarding technology that they will revisit. It also prepares them for future units in Key Stages 2 and 3 where vocabulary concerning ships, seafarers and explorers is used.
Prior knowledge requirements
- The idea that people travel and have travelled to other places.
- Some similarities and differences between things in the past and now.
- Some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds on knowledge pupils have developed about travel in the past during their study of Elizabeth II and traditional stories from the past. This unit prepares pupils for their Year 2 study of Victoria's reign by introducing terminology regarding technology that they will revisit. It also prepares them for future units in Key Stages 2 and 3 where vocabulary concerning ships, seafarers and explorers is used.
Prior knowledge requirements
- The idea that people travel and have travelled to other places.
- Some similarities and differences between things in the past and now.
- Some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments.
William Adams and John Franklin
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.
12 lessons in unit
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