LKS2 Topic: The Romans in Britain Block F: Boudicca’s Rebellion
This block is ideally taught after the Blocks on Life in Britain before the Romans and The Roman Invasion of Britain
Study Boudicca’s rebellion. Consider life as a Celt under Roman rule and learn what went wrong to cause the rebellion led by Boudicca. Sequence the events leading to the Battle of Colchester and use music and dance/drama to act this out. Finally, paint a portrait of Boudicca.
Block F: Boudicca’s rebellion[5 sessions] / Main Outcome: History
Other outcomes: English, and Art
By the end of this block children will achieve the following outcomes: / · Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
· Learn about the Roman Empire and its impact/Romanisation of Britain.
· Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debate.
· Assess the effectiveness of their writing and suggest improvements.
· Develop techniques, including the control and the use of materials and understand the historical and cultural development of their art form.
Session 1: History
The Queen of the Iceni
Chn think about what life was like in a Celtic tribe when the Romans were in Britain. They play a game to reinforce their knowledge. / · Understand what life was like for Celtic people in the days of Roman Rule.
· Know some of the benefits the Romans brought after they invaded Britain.
Session 2: History and English
The Death of King Prasutagus!
Chn learn about the events leading up to Boudicca’s rebellion and use a simple script to create a short drama depicting these events. / · Learn about the events leading to Boudicca’s rebellion.
· Empathise with Boudicca’s feelings of anger and injustice towards the Romans.
· Read and rehearse a play script, thinking about expression, gestures and body language.
Session 3: History and English
Boudicca’s Rallying Cry
Chn learn more about the events leading to Boudicca’s rebellion and write a rallying speech to be give by Boudicca to the Celts. / · Learn about the events leading to Boudicca’s rebellion.
· Write a powerful, impassioned speech for Boudicca to rally the tribe.
Session 4 History and English
The Battle of Colchester
Chn learn about the battles fought between Boudicca and the Romans. Using soundtrack of Mornay’s dream, they perform a dance/drama of the Battle of Colchester. / · Learn about the battles of Boudicca’s rebellion and the towns and cities burnt and captured.
· Portray the battle in dance and drama.
Session 5 History and Art
The Story Ends and the Legend Begins
Chn learn how Boudicca’s rebellion ended and create a portrait of Boudicca showing her character as a warrior and a proud leader of her tribe’s people. / · Learn how Boudicca’s rebellion ended and understand her legacy in British history.
· Paint a portrait of Boudicca to show her physical appearance and her personality.
Resources
Session 1
Provided: Map of Celtic Britain; 3 sets of cards (cut up from page 1 of Hamilton resource – What the Romans have done for us); A class set of worksheets (page 2 of same); Prompt sheets, enough for easy group (page 3 of same); Timeline resource.
You will need: Pencils; Pens and coloured pencils.
Session 2
Provided: Scene from Roman Play script (one copy per child).
You will need: Coloured highlighter pens.
Session 3
Provided: Boudicca’s Rallying Speech scaffold.
You will need: Whiteboard or flip chart/pens; A toy sword.
Session 4
Provided: Battle script (you will need 4 copies).
You will need: Soundtrack - Braveheart – Mornay’s Dream; Access to a large space, e.g. hall.
Session 5
Provided: PowerPoint Presentation – Images of Boudicca.
You will need: Paper; Pencils; Paints; Brushes; Water pots.
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