Free Year 6 History Lesson Plans for Teachers

World War Two and Maya Civilisation: two Year 6 history lessons that showcase the breadth of Key Stage 2 history, pairing a study of an aspect of British history beyond 1066 with a non-European society that contrasts with British history.

Both decks are aligned to the England National Curriculum and built for classroom presentation. The World War Two lesson examines the war's impact on Britain, from the Home Front to evacuation, using sources and testimony. The Maya lesson explores cities, writing, calendars and beliefs around AD 900, asking pupils to compare Maya achievements with what they know of British history in the same period.

As with every deck in the library, you can edit and regenerate slides in Chalkie: add your local area's wartime story, extend the source analysis, or adjust the reading demand. These Year 6 history lessons give a strong final year of primary history without the planning load.