Pupils can develop their understanding of the Shang Dynasty with this UKS2 How Was the Shang Dynasty Organised? PowerPoint. It features a range of engaging teaching slides along with enquiry questions and those that encourage deeper thinking, with a key focus on the origin story, social hierarchy and achievements of king Chang Tang.

This is the second lesson of a six-lesson block. There is an additional worksheet resource to support teaching that focuses on the key historical skill of change and continuity.

National Curriculum Objectives:

• The achievements of the earliest civilizations.