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Timelines

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Benin (900 to 1300CE) Introduction to Benin

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Objectives

History

  • Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.
  • Undertake an in-depth study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history - The Kingdom of Benin.

Lesson Planning

Do some research to find out about the contemporary developments in European and West African history and create a timeline to compare the two regions.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • Create a timeline comparing West Africa and Europe from AD 900-1300.

Children will:

  • Devise research questions about a historical topic.
  • Research the answer to historical questions they have devised.
  • Place events in chronological order on a timeline.

Provided Resources

  • Introduction to the Kingdom of Benin
  • Sample Google search queries
  • Blank timeline for research
  • Sample Timeline

You Will Need

  • Roll of wallpaper lining (10m long)
  • Metre rules

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