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Ogisos and Obas

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.
  • Children should construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

English

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

Lesson Planning

Find out more about the selected Ogisos and Obas, who all contributed to the growth of the Kingdom. Using role play, convey what each of these Obas would have been like to live and serve under. Video the role-play to share on the school website.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To learn about the five kings of Benin.
  • To use drama to explore what life would have been like under certain kings.

Children will:

  • Research a king of Benin.
  • Improvise a role-play as part of a group.
  • Perform a role-play as part of a group.

You Will Need

  • Video-enabled devices

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