Starter
Recapping previous knowledge, looking at what the children previously learnt
Looking at artefacts; first-hand experience and engaging, applying knowledge from previously learnt topics ('toys of the past', Victorian houses, King John) to discuss new topics, taking ideas from children and teacher assessing their current knowledge - discussing materials and what they might be used for
Teacher then explains what each artefact is and how it was used, comparing with objects of today and how they are used - giving context to learning, helping children understand why each object was used
Using correct terminology, teacher reinforcing the vocabulary she wants the children to use. Materials, past, present, artefacts, change, time, chronological
Positive reinforcement; rewarding the children for participating and answering questions, even if they don't get the correct answer first time
Introduction to new topic
Teacher introduces Victorian Times: introducing children to new topic together and what they will be doing in the lesson. Talking about houses, objects, clothing, people of the times. Recapping knowledge of last half term
Learning Outcomes stated clearly - children know their expectations for the lesson. 'Chronological' and 'significant' defined
Partner discussion about photos on board. Mix of open and closed questions for children to discuss - accessible learning for all
Leads into teacher-led discussion about Queen Victoria: asking about what the children already know - assessing whereabouts their knowledge is before learning the topic. Whole class discussing the photographs, sharing and developing each other's ideas. Comparing history with the present. Encouraging vocabulary use; 'younger'/'older' to develop understanding of concepts change and time
Timeline used - using milestones children have previously learnt; Queen Elizabeth 1st, King John
Main Activity
Fact files (carousel type learning): different groups of children with members of staff working on different parts of Queen Victoria's history - cover a wide topic of the curriculum as a whole group and come together to share knowledge to develop each other's understanding. The children learn through enquiry, actively engaging in the lesson, pulling on previous knowledge. 5 mins on each activity; maintain fast pace of lesson, ensuring sensible transitions between tables
Teacher-led discussion follows about what children have learned
Group discussion about 'what would you ask Queen Victoria' - encouraging enquiry thinking, developing historical exploration skills, relating this to English (punctuation - ?). Children discuss reliability of sources
Special Guest 'Queen Victoria' role play - so engaging and entertaining to the children, asking the children to come up with their own ideas, much more memorable for children to hold onto the knowledge they learn from asking Queen Victoria questions as it is interactive and fun.
Teacher ends by referencing back to learning objectives to demonstrate what children have learnt
Teacher manages transitions between tasks, relating children's new knowledge to their present lives, comparing then and now. Throughout the lesson, the teacher refers to the past and present, focusing on chronology - a key aspect of history learning. Using a range of strategies: looking at artefacts, discussions, whole class/group activities