History
In history, pupils are taught about the past in Britain and the wider world in a way which encourages curiosity, critical thinking and perceptive questioning. Evidence from the past and judgements of historians are considered.
Pupils are taught to compare people’s lives, societies and challenges from the past with that of others now and in the past and of their own. Pupils are expected to know and understand significant aspects of history and historical concepts and are encouraged with support to use correct historical terminology in written work and discussion.
History Core Concepts Progression
History Core Concepts Definitions
Summer Term History
Please take a look below at the topics being studied in each class during the Summer Term, further information can be found by following the links below.
Busy Zone - History of Transport
A look back to transport of the past -how did people get around? How has transport changed? Look at old forms of transport, can children spot the difference and explain.
Develop the idea of chronological order through simple sequencing activities.
Wonder Zone - Significant Individuals In History
This enquiry enables children to learn about the achievements of a range of significant individuals from around the globe, and how their lives have impacted the modern world. They will develop their understanding of people's lives in the past, reflecting on achievements and developing their knowledge of events by placing them in chronological order.
Smart Zone - Anglo Saxons
Who were the Anglo-Saxons and how do we know what was important to them?
This investigation enables pupils to reflect upon a number of the most significant changes that occurred in Britain during the first half of the Anglo-Saxon era. Pupils will explore who the Anglo-Saxons were, from where they originated and why their invasion and settlement was a relatively straightforward affair.
Study Zone - Windrush
What did the Windrush generation do for Britain?
This unit of work will begin with identifying what was the MV Empire Windrush before recognising links between Britain and the Caribbean, before investigating what it was like for people in the Caribbean after World War II. We will then consider how the Windrush generation was welcomed to Britain and finally what we can learn from the Windrush.
Spring Term History
Please take a look below at the topics being studied in each class during the Spring Term, further information can be found by following the links below.
Busy Zone - Nursery Rhymes
In this unit, pupils will explore the origin of nursery rhymes. We will learn a variety of nursery rhymes, saying which we like and dislike before exploring the language and pictures used to portray scenes, and consider how these have changed over time. We will learn to recognise similarities and differences and begin to say which we prefer and why.
EYFS OutlineWonder Zone - Mary Anning
Children will learn about Mary Anning as a significant female in history. They will learn about the importance of her life, the sequence of her life, the impact that she made at the time when it was considered a man’s world and the impact it has had on life today.
Year 1.2 OutlineSmart Zone - How did the arrival of The Romans change Britain?
This unit of work focuses on the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain at the time and the legacy it left us. We explore the concept of invasion as for the first time in British History a foreign power succeeded in an invasion. Also, why Boudicca is a historical heroine and why the Romans were only one battle away from being forced to retreat Britain. As the Romans used stone, brick and cement, a lot of the construction remains today (Hadrian's Wall), children will discuss this importance.
Year 3.4 OutlineStudy Zone - Vikings and Anglo Saxons
This unit of work focuses on the invasion of Britain by the Vikings and how they fought against the Anglo-Saxons for land. Anglo-Saxon Life is compared to that of Viking life and children learn about how the Kingdoms are ruled –the defeat of the Vikings by Alfred the Great, to his successors, up until the time of William the Conqueror who became the first king of England.
Y5.6 Vikings and Anglo Saxons Outline
Year 5.6 Outline
