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History Year 3 and Year 4

worldview. By comparing the Empire with the Kingdom of God the children
should see that God is sovereign over nations, rulers and events in history. The

pupils should be better equipped to gather, record and present historical
information.

Weekly Lessons

Week 1 - Introduction to History

‘His Story’ = History

Setting the scene
Empires and Kingdoms
Acts 17:24-28

Week 2 – The World into which Jesus was born

Luke 2 and Mark 1:15 – God’s perfect timing
Extent of the Roman Empire
Meaning of AD and BC

Use of time–lines
Roman invasion of Britain
Rome as a village, country, continent, empire

Week 3 – Development of the Roman Empire

Roman roads
The spread of Christianity

Week 4 – Development of the Roman Empire

Roman forts and walls
Hadrian’s Wall

Protection in the Kingdom of God

Week 5 – Development of the Roman Empire

Roman towns
Comparison with modern towns

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