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The beginning of Benin

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

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Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and 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.

D&T

  • Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities.

Lesson Planning

In research groups, look in more detail at the beginning of Benin. Make rainforest trees to place at the beginning of the 3d tabletop timeline and buildings to represent Benin City.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To research in more detail the beginning of the Benin Kingdom.
  • To study the structures and style of Benin buildings.
  • To make rainforest trees to place at the beginning of the 3D tabletop timeline and buildings to represent Benin City.

Children will:

  • Research in more detail the beginning of the Benin Kingdom.
  • Understand the structures and style of the Benin houses.
  • Create rainforest trees to place at the beginning of the 3D tabletop timeline and palaces to represent Benin City.

You Will Need

  • Air drying clay
  • Knife, rolling pin and mat
  • Twigs
  • Card
  • Glue
  • Green tissue paper
  • Long white card, tape.

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