Abraha And The Red Sea Empires Curriculum

Curriculum Rationale:

- Provides a focus on African empires and the Red Sea world in the 6th century CE.

- Aligns with the DfE KS3 History Programme of Study.

- Integrates Black History Month learning objectives.

Learning Outcomes:

- Understand Axumite and Himyarite political, economic, and religious history.

- Analyse primary and secondary sources critically.

- Explore cross-cultural trade, diplomacy, and influence on early Islam.

Cross-Curricular Links:

- Geography: Red Sea trade routes and empire locations.

- RE: Early Christianity and Judaism in Africa and Arabia.

- Literacy: Source analysis and historical writing.

- Citizenship: Understanding cultural heritage and identity.

Assessment Overview:

- Formative: maps, source analysis, timeline, creative writing.

- Summative: Essay, exhibition, group presentation.

- Differentiation: Scaffolded worksheets, extension tasks, peer assessment.