KS1 GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Geography is in green; History is in red) AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 YEAR A (2013-14) About Me and My Friends - Learn about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality Ourselves and our families How has life changed? Geographical skills and fieldwork - use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage - use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of features and routes on a map Starry Night -Learn about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. -Famous People: Neil Armstrong. Why do we remember him? Famous People: Vincent Van Gogh. Why do we remember him? Kung Hei Fat Choi - Learn about events nationally or globally -The entombment of the first Chinese emperor with his terracotta warriors. c. 210-209 BC Place knowledge - understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non-european country -China Water World Locational knowledge - name and locate the world s seven continents and five oceans - name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas -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 and shop The Aliens Are Coming! The Great Exhibition - Learn about events nationally or globally - Learn about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods. - Queen Victoria - Victorian Inventors e.g. Moving pictures (cinematograph) invented by Lumiere brothers; John Boyd Dunlop - pneumatic tyres. The electric light bulb invented by Swan and Edison for home use; Alexander Graham Bell telephone etc. - use aerial photographs and plan
YEAR B (2014-15) 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 of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment Emergency! Emergency! -Learn about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national achievements -Famous People/Carers: Grace Darling; -Florence Nightingale; -Mary Seacole. Why do we remember them? Jurassic Park Mrs Armitage s Vehicles - Learn about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods - Famous People connected to the motor industry: E.g. Invention of the penny-farthing bicycle by British engineer, James Starley; Dunlop; First petrol motorcar built by Karl Benz 1888. First British electric tram network opened in the seaside town of Blackpool 1884.. Why do we remember these inventors and inventions? A Knight s Tale - Learn about events nationally or globally - What was life like in a medieval castle? -Edward I Caernarvon Castle built after his victories in Wales. 1283 AD -Life as a Knight All Creatures Great & Small Oh I do like to be besides the seaside -Learn about changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life How have holidays to the seaside changed in the last 100 years? Locational knowledge - name and locate the world s seven continents and five oceans - name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas
YEAR C (2015-16) Shiver Me Timbers! - Learn about events nationally. - The pirate trade; notorious pirates such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, William Kidd. Why do we remember them? London s Burning -Learn about events nationally or globally -The Great Fire of London. How do we know what happened? 1666 AD The Mad Hatter s Tea Party Around the World in 80 Days -Learn about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. -Famous People: Christopher Columbus. Why do we remember him? Going Green -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 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 and shop If you go down to the woods today Locational knowledge - name and locate the world s seven continents and five oceans - name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas Place knowledge - understand geographical similarities
and differences through studying the human and physical of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non-european country Geographical skills and fieldwork - use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage - use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, 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 of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment
KS2 GEOGRAPHY & HISTORY CURRICULUM OVERVIEW AUTUMN 1 AUTUMN 2 SPRING 1 SPRING 2 SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 YEAR A (2013-14) Marvellous Me The Vile Victorians Water, Water Every where Caribbean Cocktail (Jamaica) Keeping Healthy! All the Fun of the Fair! A local history study A study over time tracing how several aspects national history are reflected in the locality (this can go beyond 1066) Describe and understand key aspects of: physical, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Describe and understand key aspects of: physical, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Human, use, economic activity and the distribution of Human, Geographical skills and fieldwork Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
YEAR B (2014-15) Eurovision Song Contest Location Knowledge Locate the world s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities 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) Rock and Roll! Describe and understand key aspects of: physical, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Human, The Flintstones Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age Late Neolithic huntergatherers and early farmers, e.g. Skara Brae Bronze Age religion, technology and travel, e.g. Stonehenge Iron Age hill forts: tribal kingdoms, farming, art and culture The Rotten Romans The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain 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, including Hadrian s Wall British resistance, e.g. Boudica Romanisation of Britain and the impact of technology, culture and beliefs, including early Christianity (Roman withdrawal from Britain in c. AD 410 and the fall of the western Roman Empire) Vive la France! Place Knowledge Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South America The Vicious Vikings Britain s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots 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; Christian conversion Canterbury, Iona and Lindisfarne The Viking and Anglo- Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor Viking raids and invasion Resistance by Alfred the Great and Athelstan, first king of England Further Viking invasions/danegeld Anglo-Saxon laws & justice Edward the Confessor and his death in 1066
YEAR C (2015-16) Lookout in the Black out! A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066 A significant turning point in British history, e.g. the Battle of Britain On Safari! Describe and understand key aspects of: physical, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Human, Expedition to Canada Place Knowledge Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region within North America or South America Location Knowledge Name and locate counties 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-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time The Groovy Greeks Ancient Greece A study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world Magical Mixtures A Taste of India Describe and understand key aspects of: physical, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle Human, Geographical skills and fieldwork Use the eight points of a compass, four and sixfigure 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. YEAR D (2016-17) To Infinity and Beyond! (4 week topic) Magnificent Mexico (starts Autumn A 3 extra weeks) A non-european society that provides contrasts with British history - one study chosen from: early Islamic civilization, including a study of Baghdad c. AD 900; Mayan civilization c. AD 900; Benin (West Africa) c. AD 900-1300. Fabulous Pharaohs The achievements of the earliest civilizations an overview of where and when the first civilizations appeared and a depth study of one of the following: Ancient Sumer; The Indus Valley; Ancient Egypt; The Shang Dynasty of Ancient China The Terrible Tudors A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066 For example: The changing power of monarchs (Henry VIII and Elizabeth I) Let there be Light! Rainforest Adventure Place Knowledge Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South America Describe and understand key aspects of: physical, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the
water cycle Human,