Cops and Robbers - What do I know about the slave trade - Slavery - Year 5

In an interactive learning activity titled 'Cops and Robbers', Year 5 pupils are encouraged to explore their understanding of the slave trade within a group setting. The pupils are arranged into groups of four and are tasked with independently jotting down everything they can recall about the slave trade on the left side of a chart within a two-minute timeframe. After this initial phase, each pupil is given 60 seconds to review the contributions made by their peers, searching for any new or missing information that they did not originally note down in their own recall.

Following the review of each other's work, pupils have the opportunity to 'steal' knowledge; that is, they can add any newly discovered information to the 'stolen knowledge' section of their chart. This process not only fosters collaborative learning but also encourages pupils to learn from one another and fill gaps in their understanding. The entire activity is designed to be engaging and competitive, with pupils being awarded two points for each piece of information they successfully record. The expected duration of the activity is approximately 15 minutes, culminating in a deeper collective understanding of the slave trade. The activity also prompts pupils to reflect on the broader concept of slavery, setting the stage for a more in-depth discussion and analysis of this significant historical subject.