Ancient Civilisations

Project overview

This project teaches children about the history of three of the world’s first ancient civilisations: ancient Sumer, ancient Egypt and the Indus Valley civilisation. Children will learn about the rise, life, achievements and eventual end of each civilisation.

It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogyEngage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.

*This project is part of the Cornerstones History Curriculum and not sold separately.

What’s included

Ancient Civilisations is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:

  • 22

    Lesson activities

  • 73

    Resources

  • English pack

  • Novel study

  • Knowledge Organiser

Project scope

Ancient Civilisations provides a structured approach to science, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Subject

  • English

  • History

Topics

  • Civilisations

  • Archaeological finds

  • Ancient Sumer

  • Food and farming

  • Hierarchy in Ancient Sumer

  • Ancient Egypt

  • Hierarchy in Ancient Egypt

  • Indus Valley

  • Why civilisations end

  • Legacy of ancient civilisations

Looking for a full History curriculum?

If you’re looking for inspiring lessons and resources across the whole History curriculum, then the Cornerstones History Curriculum offers everything you need for single or multi-year groups, with a collection of projects designed by subject experts to support teachers and subject leaders at every level of subject knowledge.