Make the game

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Earliest Civilisations: Shang Dynasty Cities

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Objectives

History

Know and understand the nature of the ancient civilisation of the Shang Dynasty of China.
They should construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

English

Participate in presentations.

Design and Technology

Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately.
Select from and use a wider range of materials and components.

Lesson Planning

Use a wide range of appropriate materials for building and creating a Shang Dynasty game.

Teaching Outcomes:

To make the game based on their knowledge of the Shang.
To present their finished pieces for the game.
To make items for the role-playing game.

Children will:

Apply information they have learned about the Shang to the making of a role-playing game.
Use a wide range of appropriate materials for building and creating.
Present their finished pieces.

Planning

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

Fimo
Pipe cleaners
Lolly sticks
Modelling straws
Buttons
Sequins
Coloured and metallic paper
Thick card

Weblinks

Ideas for game pieces and boards from pinterest.com