Early Islamic Civilisation
Discover the Early Islamic Civilisation, from its beginnings in the Arabian Peninsula to the golden city of Baghdad and groundbreaking advances in science, medicine and mathematics.
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SKU: H56CS900300

Aimed at: Key Stage 2 | Year 5 and Year 6

Title: The Complete Series (6 lessons)
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Early Islamic Civilisation KS2

Explore the rise, achievements and eventual decline of the Early Islamic Civilisation with this complete, ready-to-teach KS2 History scheme of work for Years 5 and 6. Children will journey from the beginnings of the Islamic empire through its great caliphates and the Golden Age of Islam, discovering Baghdad, the House of Wisdom and the remarkable advances made by early Islamic scholars.

Across six engaging lessons, children will build an Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 timeline, investigate historical sources, compare Baghdad with London and consider the causes behind the decline of the Islamic empire. The scheme supports the KS2 History curriculum requirement to study a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history, including a study of Baghdad c. AD 900.

What will children learn?

Children begin by developing their chronological understanding of the Early Islamic Civilisation, exploring its origins and the Rashidun, Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates. They will place key events and periods onto a timeline before investigating change and continuity across the different caliphates.

They will then turn their attention to Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age, using primary and secondary sources to investigate life in the city and considering how bias can affect the reliability of historical evidence. Children will discover the importance of the House of Wisdom and explore the achievements of early Islamic scholars, including advances in science, medicine, mathematics and technology.

Children will compare life in Baghdad and London c. 900 CE, identifying similarities and differences between the two societies and using their findings to make historical comparisons. Finally, they will investigate the causes behind the decline and dissolution of the Islamic empire, evaluating the significance of different factors and developing their understanding of cause and consequence.

Throughout these Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 lessons, children develop key historical enquiry skills including chronology, change and continuity, comparison, cause and consequence, evaluating evidence and working with primary and secondary sources.

What’s included?

This complete Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 scheme of work includes everything you need to teach the topic:

  • six detailed lesson plans with differentiated learning objectives
  • engaging teaching slides for each lesson
  • differentiated worksheets and activity ideas
  • an Early Islamic Civilisation timeline and timeline activities
  • information sheets, source material and research activities
  • an Early Islamic Civilisation Knowledge Organiser
  • a History Assessment Grid to support assessment

Everything is ready to download and teach, giving you a complete set of Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 planning and resources while saving valuable preparation time.

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Lesson 1: Foundation and Expansion

Lesson 1: Foundation and Expansion

Explore the beginnings and expansion of the Early Islamic Civilisation and create a timeline covering the Rashidun, Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates.

Lesson 2: Three Major Caliphates

Lesson 2: Three Major Caliphates

Investigate change and continuity across the early Islamic empire and debate which of its three major caliphates made the greatest contribution.

Lesson 3: 10th Century Baghdad

Lesson 3: 10th Century Baghdad

Use primary and secondary historical sources to investigate what life was like in Baghdad during the 9th and 10th centuries.

Lesson 4: The House of Wisdom

Lesson 4: The House of Wisdom

Discover the House of Wisdom and explore the remarkable advances early Islamic scholars made in science, medicine, mathematics and technology.

Lesson 5: Baghdad and London

Lesson 5: Baghdad and London

Compare life in Baghdad during the Islamic Golden Age with life in London c. 900 CE, identifying key similarities and differences.

Lesson 6: Decline of the Empire

Lesson 6: Decline of the Empire

Investigate the different causes behind the decline of the early Islamic empire and evaluate which factors were the most significant.

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Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 FAQs

What age group is this Early Islamic Civilisation scheme suitable for?

This Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 scheme is designed for Years 5 and 6. The lessons provide an in-depth study of the development, achievements and eventual decline of the Islamic empire while developing upper KS2 historical enquiry skills.

What will children learn about the Early Islamic Civilisation?

Children explore the origins and development of the Early Islamic Civilisation, including the Rashidun, Umayyad and Abbasid Caliphates. They investigate Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam, the House of Wisdom, the achievements of Islamic scholars and the eventual decline of the Islamic empire.

Does this scheme cover the KS2 History curriculum?

Yes. The scheme supports the KS2 History curriculum requirement to study a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history, focusing on Islamic civilisation and Baghdad c. AD 900.

Does the scheme include an Early Islamic Civilisation timeline?

Yes. Children develop their chronological understanding by exploring key events and periods within the Early Islamic Civilisation and placing them on a timeline. They also investigate change and continuity across the different caliphates.

What will children learn about Baghdad during the Golden Age of Islam?

Children investigate what Baghdad was like during the Golden Age of Islam, using historical sources to find out about the city and the people who lived there. They also compare Baghdad with London c. 900 CE to identify similarities and differences between the two societies.

What was the House of Wisdom and is it covered in the scheme?

Yes. Children learn about the House of Wisdom in Baghdad and its importance as a centre of learning. They explore the work and achievements of early Islamic scholars and investigate advances in areas including science, medicine, mathematics and technology.

What historical skills will children develop?

Children develop a range of KS2 historical enquiry skills, including chronology, change and continuity, comparison, cause and consequence, and evaluating historical evidence. They work with primary and secondary sources and consider issues such as bias and reliability.

Does the scheme explore why the Islamic empire declined?

Yes. Children investigate different factors that contributed to the decline and dissolution of the Islamic empire. They evaluate the relative importance of different causes and use evidence to support their historical judgements.

What is included in the Early Islamic Civilisation KS2 scheme?

The complete six-lesson scheme includes detailed lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated worksheets and activities, timeline resources, information sheets and historical source material. It also includes an Early Islamic Civilisation Knowledge Organiser and History Assessment Grid to support learning and assessment.