History at key stages 1 and 2 (Year 3/4)

Unit 6A: Why have people invaded and settled in Britain in the past? A Roman case study

Adapting the unit

Year 5 and 6 children could:

explore more fully the reasons for invasion and settlement
consider the influence of Romans on Celtic society
consider why the Romans left Britain
explore in detail the reasons for Boudicca's revolt and its consequences
carry out an independent enquiry into the key questions Who was Boudicca? What changes did Roman settlement make to Celtic Britain? Consider in more depth different interpretations of the revolt

Sections in this unit

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	1. Why do people move away from where they were born?
	2. Who invaded and settled in Britain a long time ago?
	3. Who were the Celts and who were the Romans?
	4. Who was Boudica?
	5. What happened in AD 60?
	6. What were the short-term and long-term results of Boudica's revolt?
	7. How did the Romans change Britain when they settled here?