This Year 5/6 historical inquiry unit (including powerpoint) is focused on the concept ‘Reputation’. The central case study which continues to run through the inquiry is the ‘Viking’ age. Ultimately, the inquiry involves a series of activities which focus on the following concepts: bias, trade, raiding and settlement. These activities are primarily concept formation lessons. However, they also include case studies (some fictional, others real) which are intended to provide the children with a better idea of each of the concepts. Throughout the inquiry, the students will come back to bias and its influence on history and peoples from history. There is an initial and final assessment where the children have to draw/write their interpretations of the concepts. The initial assessment connects these concepts to the Vikings, the final assessment does not.

This history inquiry unit plan and powerpoint resources are focused on the macro-concept ‘Development’. The central case study which continues to run through the inquiry is the ‘Victorian Age’. Ultimately, the inquiry involves a series of activities which focus on the following concepts: industrialisation, technology, invention and communication. These activities are concept formation lessons. However, there are also lessons/activities which include case studies (some Victorian , some fictional, some from other areas of history). There is also a plan for an initial Victorian Day including powerpoint resources. The case studies are intended to focus on each of the concepts. There are also reflection activities and assessments. Finally, there is an initial and final assessment where the children must draw / write their interpretations of the concepts they have covered.