Pupils can develop their understanding of the Shang Dynasty with this UKS2 What Was the Shang Dynasty of China? PowerPoint. It features a range of engaging teaching slides along with enquiry questions and those that encourage deeper thinking, with a key focus on timelines, location and advancements made throughout the era.

This is the first lesson of a six-lesson block. There is an additional worksheet resource to support teaching that focuses on the key historical skill of chronological understanding.

National Curriculum Objectives:

• The achievements of the earliest civilizations.

• A non-European society that provides contrasts with British history.