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
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 - Cornish legends (Places of local importance)
We will begin with an exploration of Jack and the Beanstalk, thinking about tales from the past and linking this with the traditional tale of Cormoran, the giant of St Michael's Mount. Possible visit to St Michaels Mount and find out about other places of local importance- Sithney church (with links to RE special places and Easter)
EYFS Spring Topic OutlineWonder Zone - Queen Victoria
This enquiry focuses on the significant life of Queen Victoria and how the world changed during the Victorian times and how this has impacted life today. The children will learn about the significance of her reign on the throne, look at life in the Victorian times and compare this to today along with how Victorian inventions have changed the way in which people live. They will identify inventions and discuss how technology has developed these further.
Year 1.2 Spring Topic OutlineSmart Zone - Local History. Helston Railway
This local history study looks at the impact of the railway on Britain. It explores how and why the Helston branch line came into existence and ultimately why the branch line was closed. The study also looks at the political and financial rationale behind why some local branch lines closed and some remained open and compares Helston and Falmouth branch lines. To enhance the experience, children are provided with a living history visit the branch line and the opportunity to meet the people involved with the railway’s current resurgence.
Year 3.4 Spring Topic OutlineStudy Zone - British Empire
Why did Britain once rule the largest empire the world has ever seen?
This investigation supports pupils to understand arguably the most influential and far-reaching dimensions of British History post 1066 – that if the establishment, expansions and ultimate decline of the largest empire the world has ever seen. The outcome of this investigation for pupils will be an appreciation of the concept of empire, together with the process that led to both the growth and demise.
Year 5.6 Spring Topic OutlineAutumn 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 - My Home, my celebrations
An introduction to the idea of history, beginning with their own family. Looking at pictures, stories and artefacts as well as hearing accounts from the past.
Contrasting events of Bonfire Night today with the same event in the past allows for direct comparisons to be made, developing vocabulary about events of the past.
Wonder Zone - Why is the history of my locality significant?
At this stage of learning ‘locality’ will often be perceived as the immediate neighbourhood or surrounding area, but in researching their locality within this unit of study children will be supported to understand the connections between local, national and international history.
Children will develop their understanding of the world around them, considering the work of key individuals, including Henry Trengrouse and the impact they have had.
Smart Zone - Stone to Steel
How did the lives of ancient Britons change during the stone age?
The primary aim of this investigation is for pupils to understand that, although the lives of early humans in Britain remained much the same of long periods of time during the Stone Age, this period was also marked by perhaps the greatest change ever to occur in British society.
Study Zone - Ancient Greece
The story of the Trojan Horse: Historical fact, legend or classical myth?
This enquiry focuses in the event of arguably the greatest European significance – the emergence and rise to dominance of powerful cities situated at the heart of strong and aggressive kingdoms. This investigation invites the learner to explore the cause and consequences of this 10 year war and in particular considering the famous story of the Trojan Horse.
