LKS2: Topic: The Romans in Britain Block B: Life in Britain before the Romans
Learn about life in Britain before the Romans arrived and how the arrival of the Roman armies affected the Celtic tribes. Take different jobs and roles in a Celtic village. Debate whether to resist or collaborate and create Celtic shields.
Block B: Life in Britain before the Romans[3 sessions] / Main outcome: History
Other outcomes: English
By the end of this block children will achieve the following outcomes: / · Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British history (what Britain was like before the Romans came).
· Begin to learn about Iron Age culture.
· Discuss a text in a similar style to the writing they are planning, to understand and learn from its structure, vocabulary and grammar.
· Draft and write non-narrative material, using simple organisational devices.
· Participate in improvisations and role play.
· Ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge.
Session 1: History and English
Celtic Round Houses
Study Celtic Round House homes to learn what life was like in Britain before the Romans came. Create a leaflet to show this. / · Understand what sort of homes Celtic people lived in.
· Produce an attractive, interesting and informative leaflet.
Session 2: History and English
Village Life in Iron Age Britain
Begin to understand the different jobs that people did in a Celtic village before the Romans came and make a poster to show this. / · Understand how people lived in Iron Age Britain including clothes, food and jobs.
· Co-operate in a group/ pair to produce an informative and attractive poster that outlines a Celtic job or craft.
· Role-play members of an Iron Age settlement.
Session 3: History and English
Hill Forts and Tribal Wars
Understand how Celtic tribes fought between themselves. Take part in a debate about whether to attack a neighbouring Celtic tribe who have been stealing cattle. / · Understand how Celtic tribes fought and defended themselves.
· Produce an attractive shield design in a Celtic style.
· Take part in a tribal discussion on the implications of going in to battle.
Resources
Session 1
Provided: Picture of a cut-away round house showing the inside.
You will need: A4 paper; Pens; Pencils; Coloured pencils.
Session 2
Provided: A set of cards with the name of a Celtic job or craft on each; A corresponding set of cards with an illustration of each job/craft and some text to explain it.
You will need: ; Pencils; Coloured pencils; Pens; Glue sticks; A4 coloured paper; White paper; An orange cloth and sticks to simulate a fire.
Session 3
Provided: A page showing Celtic shield designs.
You will need: A red/orange cloth and sticks to simulate a fire; A simple cloak (for the tribal elder - teacher) made from a piece of cloth; Pencils and oil pastels; Large oval shapes of coloured sugar; Paper for shields.
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