Know it! - The British Empire - Year 6

The educational resource provided by Focus Education (UK) Ltd offers a comprehensive approach to learning about the British Empire for Year 6 students. The material includes a series of interactive and engaging activities designed to facilitate the retrieval and reinforcement of knowledge. One such activity is 'Cops and Robbers', where pupils work in groups of four to recall information about the British Empire. Each student writes down what they remember and then shares with the group, allowing them to 'steal' knowledge they hadn't previously recalled. This collaborative exercise not only encourages teamwork but also helps to consolidate their understanding of the topic.

Further activities include word association tasks where students identify terms related to the British Empire, such as 'East India Company' and 'Commonwealth of Nations', distinguishing them from unrelated words like 'Brexit' and 'Holocaust'. Additionally, the 'Give me seven!' activity challenges students to list seven countries that were once part of the British Empire, while 'Give me 3!' asks for three facts about historical figures such as Mahatma Gandhi and Robert Clive. The culmination of the learning experience is the 'Speak like an expert' task, where children present their knowledge to a partner, who then evaluates their presentation. These varied tasks are designed to deepen the students' understanding of the British Empire's creation, its global influence, and its notable figures, ensuring a well-rounded grasp of this significant period in history.