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Growing the kingdom

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

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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.

Geography

  • Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle.
  • Understand human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.

English

  • Extend pupils’ confidence, enjoyment and mastery of language through public speaking, performance and debate.

Lesson Planning

Learn about how the Obas created the first cities in Benin. Using images of the cities drawn by Europeans and their freeze frames from the first session to do flash forwards of how life would be different in a city. Create a series of still images showing the differences.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To learn about the foundation of Benin City.
  • To explore the human geography of an early city in Benin.
  • To use drama to explore what life would have been like in the early city.

Children will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of the foundation of Benin City.
  • Explain what was needed to build Benin City.
  • Role-play life in early Benin City.

You Will Need

  • Cardboard boxes
  • Camera-enabled devices

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