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.
Key Learning Topics
- Civilisations
- Ancient Sumer
- <a href="https://cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/topic/ancient-egypt-ks2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ancient Egypt</a>
- Indus Valley
- Archaeological finds
- Food and farming
- Hierarchy
- Why civilisations end
- Legacy of ancient civilisations
Cross-curricular links
- History
- English
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