1. Which significant historical figure or event deserves to be remembered the most?

2. Learning objective – to be able to explain the significance of a historical figure or event.
I can describe the key reasons why a key figure or event is important in History.
Level 4
I can explain why a key figure or event is important in history.
Level 5
I can explain and apply my knowledge to the reasons why a key figure or event is important in history.
Level 6

5. Starter – List as many ways that people or important events are remembered in history? Can you give examples of each way that you have seen in your own life.

6. Task
Choose an event or a important historical figure. You need to think carefully about WHY you think they are important. Design a memorial or statue to mark your chosen event or figure. Think about the hidden meaning of your memorial or statue. Therefore, for example, if choose a statue what would your figure be wearing? What would be their pose? – why is this important? Extension tasks Where would you place your memorial or statue? Explain your choice. If you have a plinth or frame with your statue or memorial, what would you have written on it? Explain your decision.

7. Plenary – a touch of Scrabble
What are the three key words from this lesson that sums up your learning?
Which word has the highest value if you used in a game of Scrabble?
Compare with the person next to you. Which word has the highest value?