Year 1 In history, pupils in year 1 will develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time. They should know where people and events they study fit within a chronological framework and identify simple similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods. They should answer questions, using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand key features of events. They should understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past. Pupils will be taught about: changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements significant historical events, people and places in their own locality. In geography, pupils in year 1 will be taught the following: Location Knowledge To name and locate the world s 7 continents and five oceans To name, locate and identify key characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas. Human and Physical geography Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to: key physical features, including beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather. key human features, including: city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour, shop. Geographical skills Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied in this key stage Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map, and use and construct basic symbols in a key. Use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment Seaside Pirates (Mexico) Journey Local Area Animals Castles Comparison seaside past/present (to Victorians) Seaside experiences past/present Maps- countries Maps key/legends Mexico sources Key geographic features Physical features of wheel Christopher Columbus Exploring space travel Local addresses Monkston Park Physical/human features Milton Keynes maps Finding animals around the world Map work UK countries Key features of castles Warwick castle Investigating castles
Year 2 In history, pupils in Year 2 will develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time. They should know where the people and events they study fit within a chronological framework and identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods. They should use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms. They should ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand key features of events. They should understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past and identify different ways in which it is represented. Pupils will be taught about: changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally E.g. The Great Fire of London the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. They will compare aspects of life in different periods between Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale significant historical events, people and places in their own locality. In geography, pupils in year 2 will be taught: Place knowledge Understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non-european country Human and Physical geography Identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom and the location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the equator and the North and South poles. Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to: Key human features, including: city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour, shop. Geographical skills Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans Use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language (e.g. near and far, left and right) to describe the location of features and routes on a map. Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map, and use and construct basic symbols in a key. Use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment.
Local Study Florence Nightingale Explorers Great Fire of London Roald Dahl Africa Milton Keynes Directions Places/locations Improving environment Co-ordinates/routes Local Observations questioning/ reasoning Timeline Life Achievements Nursing career Comparison hospitals from Crimea/modern Crimea War Countries map work Oceans Continents UK Countries Equator climate Galápagos Islands nature Nature Comparison - Galápagos Islands/UK Designing Island of Great Fire Cause of Fire Impact of Fire Life major events Becoming a writer Roald Dahl stories Story influences Roald Dahl museum Maps location Continents Family life Climate African art climate
Year 3 In history, pupils in year 3 will be taught about changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. They will be taught about late Neolithic hunter-gatherers and early farmers. They will also study inventions and discoveries. Pupils will also complete a local history study which will include Bletchley Park and its importance in World War two and this will naturally lead onto exploring the war in greater detail, focusing on rationing, leading figures, the Blitz and conscription. In geography, pupils will be taught to Location knowledge Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones including day and night. Place Knowledge Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a local area, a region in a European country (Germany) and Mexico Geographical skills and fieldwork Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. Use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world. Use fieldwork to observe, measure and record the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies. Chocolate Mexico WWII Late Neolithic An arable farm Continents/maps/atlas Locational language Equator/tropic etc Map features Interpreting maps Mexico Climate Comparison Mexico/MK Land uses Blitz/Evacuees/Rationing Anne Frank Settlements and seasonal changes Early civilisation Field work Mapping a farm Local area walk
Year 4 In history, pupils in Year 4 will be taught about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain this will include Julius Caesar s attempted invasion in 55-54 BC, the Roman Empire by AD 42 and the power of its army, successful invasion by Claudius and conquest and the British resistance, for example, Boudicca. Pupils will also study the Roman withdrawal from Britain in c. AD 410 and the fall of the western Roman Empire, Scots invasions from Ireland to north Britain (now Scotland) Anglo-Saxon invasions, settlements and kingdoms: place names and village life, Anglo-Saxon art and culture. In the summer term pupils will study Ancient Egyptians focusing on the achievements of this earliest civilizations and when the first civilizations appeared. In geography, pupils will study Italy, Egypt and the Rainforests. They will be taught how to: Location knowledge Locate the world s countries, using maps to focus on Europe, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities. Place Knowledge Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom and region in a European country. Geographical skills and fieldwork Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. Use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world. Romans This will also include studying roman towns, location and design Italy Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. Saxons Settlement Christianity Events Daily life Archaeology Rainforests Location Environment Topical geographical issues... deforestation, extinction Amazon comparing lifestyles Ancient Egyptians Pharaohs Pyramids Hieroglyphics Mummification Egypt World location River Nile Flood plains Climate
Year 5 In Year 5 pupils will study the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor which will include Viking raids and invasion, resistance by Alfred the Great and Athelstan, first king of England and Edward the Confessor and his death in 1066. Pupils will also study Ancient Greece, a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the Western world. Pupils will also study World War I and significant events. They will find out about the causes of war, Trenches/trench life, The Somme, conscription and air raids. In geography pupils will study: Location knowledge Name and locate countries and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features including (hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time. Geographical skills and fieldwork Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. Use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world. Use fieldwork to observe, measure and record the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans an graphs, and digital technologies. Ancient Greeks UK World War 1 World - Paris Vikings Water World Map geography Temples Gods Spartan/Athenian lifestyle Battle of Marathon Trojan Horse 4 countries OS maps Grid references Physical features London landmarks UK landmarks Regional Giant s Causeway Causes of war Trenches/trench life Air raids Remembrance Maps/revision of locational language Development of Paris/ modern Paris Transport Metro Channel Tunnel Comparison Paris/UK City Paris Landmarks Viking raids and invasion resistance by Alfred the Great and Edward the Confessor and his death in 1066 Rivers environmental change Key rivers
Year 6 In history, pupils in year 6 will be taught about a non-european society that provides contrasts with British history Mayan civilization c. AD 900; Benin (West Africa) c. AD 900-1300. They will also study the Victorians, focussing on inventions, life in the workhouse, child labour, education and Queen Victoria. Finally they will study changes in an aspect of social history in the 20 the Century and a significant turning point in British history. In geography, pupils in year 6 will be taught about: Human and Physical They will describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetarian belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Pupils will also study human geography, including: types of settlements and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food minerals and water. Geographical skills and fieldwork This will involve: Using maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied. Using the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world. Using fieldwork to observe, measure and record the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies Africa Climate zones Rivers Trade links Natural resources Victorians Queen Victoria Trip to The Higgins Museum Mayans and Aztecs of Meso America, Education Punishments and Trade Britain Since 1948 Dance through the decades Volcanoes and Earthquakes Comparison volcanoes and earthquakes Formation Thrills and Spills Geographical skills, using compasses and fieldwork