Kingdom of Benin
From 900 to 1897AD, Benin in West Africa prospered. Its inhabitants founded a thriving empire, led by powerful rulers who lived in amazing palaces. This interactive Benin KS2 workshop takes you deep into this unique kingdom to explore the Edo people’s rituals and way of life. Let’s explore how they flourished as a trading nation, meeting their terrifying gods along the way!
What schools say
“Session was very informative and created a clear timeline for the children of the Kingdom of Benin. Children left the workshop with a better understanding of the culture and the people that lived in the kingdom. The role play aspects of the workshops of the session were excellent and provided children with a better understanding of the day to day life. Our children are used to topics that are more related to British history so this was a nice exception to that, they were intrigued by the information they learned about the continent of Africa. The workshop was inclusive and every child could access the discussions and activities.”
Class Teacher, London
What your pupils will learn
- Explore the timeline of the period, the people who populated it and their roles in society
- Examine the achievements of an early civilisation
- Investigate the gods they worshipped and rituals they performed
- Express ideas and feelings through roleplay, voice and drama
Pricing
from £385
Pricing for the full day is based on the number of classes involved. Please contact us for a tailored quote.
What to expect
Length
This is delivered as a full day workshop for one class of 35 pupils, or a half day each for two classes. If you are a three-form entry school we can adapt this workshop to accommodate all three classes within the day, to fit in with your school timings.
Who we work with
KS2 / P4 - 7
What we need from you
A large, clear space (such as a school hall) is ideal so participating children can move around comfortably. The more information you can provide about the needs of your class the better.