Ancient Stories and Past Times
Year 1 History Exploring stories from long ago Learning about ancient cultures
What Are Ancient Times?
Times from very, very long ago Before your grandparents were born When people lived differently Stories help us learn about the past
How Do We Learn About Ancient Times?
Look at the pictures around the room What do you think these objects tell us? How might people have used them?
Ancient Stories and Myths
Stories passed down through families Myths from Greece, Egypt, China, and Rome Stories teach us lessons They help us understand the past
Story Sequencing Activity
Listen to an ancient story Put the events in order Use words like 'first', 'then', 'next', 'finally' Work together in small groups
Past and Present
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Remember This Important Idea
Stories and objects are like windows into the past They help us see how people lived long ago
What We Learned Today
Ancient times were very long ago Stories help us learn about the past We can put events in order using time words Objects and places tell us how people lived