Key Stage 1

Curriculum Projects

Class 1

Our Curriculum Project for Spring is 'Bright Lights, Big City'.

Bright Lights, Big City

In the Bright Lights, Big City project, your child will learn the story of a local landmark. They will learn about the countries that make up the United Kingdom, including their location, capital cities and some of their physical and human features. They will have the opportunity to do map work, using compasses and positional and directional language to plan routes around London. They will research the cause and impact of the Great Fire of London and look at some famous London landmarks. They will learn about other capital cities around the world, including Kuala Lumpur, and compare how they are similar and different to London.

Useful Websites for Home Learning:

Follow William Whiskerson and Kulala as they journey from her flat and take the London Underground to the city centre.

This short film introduces younger pupils to maps and how we use them. It covers compass points and orientation, common symbols and different kinds of maps.

Presenter Kirsten O'Brien shows how to record the physical features of an area on to a 2D map using painting and sketching.

Pupils will learn about the causes of The Fire, meet key individuals involved and witness how Londoners responded to The Fire.

Enjoy a virtual tour of York Minster.

Class 2

Our Curriculum Project for Spring is 'Coastline'.

Coastline

This project teaches children about the physical and human features of coastal regions across the United Kingdom, including a detailed exploration of the coastal town of Whitby, in Yorkshire.

Useful Websites for Home Learning:

What are human and physical features?

Earth's coasts

RNLI

Grace Darling

OS Maps

Coastal walks

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