History

Y1 History

Key Stage 1

Year 1

Y2 History

Year 2

Explorers and adventurers

In this unit of work, we will be learning all about a variety of different explorers who made history. In this lesson, we will be learning about what an explorer is and focusing on the qualities and attributes that an explorer may have.

What is an explorer?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Amelia Earhart. She is one of America's most well-known and adventurous aviators, who made history when she completed the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. We will be listening to and then drawing the story of her incredible life.

Who was Amelia Earhart?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Neil Armstrong. Neil was an astronaut from Ohio in America who made history. He was the first man to walk on the moon. We will be listening and drawing the story of his incredible life.

Who was Neil Armstrong?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Valentina Tereshkova -the first woman to go into space! We will be listening to and drawing the story of her phenomenal life.

Who is Valentina Tereshkova?

In this lesson, we will learn all about the incredible adventures of Sir Ernest Shackleton. He wanted to be the first man to reach the South Pole. Sadly, after 4 attempts to get there, he never made it. During this lesson, we look back at the heroic journey Shackleton and his team took, trying to reach the South Pole.

Who was Sir Ernest Shackleton?

In this lesson, we will learn all about the exciting life of Sir Ranulph Fiennes. He has been called the world's greatest living explorer! Ranulph is a British explorer who is attempting a new record-breaking challenge to raise money for charity. If he succeeds, he will become the first person to cross the North and South Poles and climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents. He has 3 continents to go.

Who is Sir Ranulph Fiennes?

In this lesson, we will learn all about Marco Polo. He was an Italian explorer from Venice. He travelled through Central Asia and China, working for a Chinese ruler.

Who was Marco Polo?

In this lesson, we will learn about a famous explorer called Gertrude Bell. She was best known for her travels to the Middle East. She helped lots of countries in the Middle East communicate after WW1.

Key Stage 1, History, Explorers and adventurers