the ships and boats a country uses for fighting are known as the Navy

the Pacific Ocean is the ocean between the Americas and Asia

the Northwest Passage is a northern sea route between the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans

John Franklin's lost expedition

History

In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils develop their chronological framework, studying a theme that introduced change and continuity across a long time span. In ‘Significant rulers from the past: what can their stories tell us?’ they continue to develop chronological understanding whilst being introduced to various substantive concepts that relate to ruling.

In ‘Traditional stories: what do they tell us about the distant past?’ pupils moved to the distant past in order to start building their chronological framework by hearing traditional historical stories. In ‘Significant explorers: how has seafaring changed over time?’ pupils develop this framework further by studying a theme that introduces change and continuity across a long time span.

Significant explorers: How has seafaring changed over time?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

John Franklin joined the __________ when he was young.

The ‘Erebus’ and the ‘Terror’ were the names of…

Where did John Franklin want to explore most of all?

How do we know what happened to John Franklin?

Zheng He, John Cabot and William Adams were all...

A __________  was used to measure how deep the water was.

Which of these is a tool for navigating ships?

Which continent lies to the east of Europe?

What tool can show you if you are travelling north, south, east or west?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

Exit Quiz