Lesson Planning
Introducing the Silk Road
Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of
Early Islamic Civilisation - NEW LOOK The Silk Road - NEW LOOK
Objectives
History
- Undertake an in-depth study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history – the Early Islamic Civilisation.
- Note connections over time.
Enquiry question
How did goods and ideas move around the early Islamic Civilisation?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Discuss ‘The Silk Road’.
- Explore some of the goods traded along the silk road.
- Learn about the ‘trade’ in ideas and how this was affected by the silk road.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Actual examples of trade goods, where possible, e.g. pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cardamom, silk, ivory, sandalwood, porcelain, cotton, tea, paper, salt, precious stones, incense, gold, grains and fruit
Weblinks
Animation explaining the origins of ‘The Silk Road’
Further explanation of ‘The Silk Road’
NB: It is VERY important that teachers watch the Animation and the video clip first to assess suitability for the children in their class.