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Humanities
At Cannon Lane children enjoy learning history and geography, whereby exciting cross curricular links are made to other subjects, and regular school excursions help inspire and engage them.
Pupils learn about the environment, lives and lifestyles of familiar people in the recent past and about famous people and events from further back in history, with a key focus on those that have impacted Britain.
Children actively study the local features and extend their learning outside their local area to other parts of the UK. Geographical skills such as: use of maps and coordinates, atlas work, observations about the weather, climate and outdoor field work, prepares children with a sense of empathy and responsibility towards their own environment.
We organise lots of engaging trips and visits, and themed days/weeks such as: Earth Week, Greek day and WWII Tea to consolidate children's understanding of the humanities curriculum.
AIMS
All children should be provided with opportunities and encouraged to:
- Develop interest and curiosity about their surroundings – on a local, national and global scale.
- See their place in a changing society both environmentally and historically.
- Develop a sense of responsibility towards the environment.
- Develop children’s respect for the difference between nations, cultures and historical development.
Humanities Curriculum Map
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Year Group |
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Spring |
Summer
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EYFS |
Ourselves & People who Help Us Talking about own lives and the lives of family. Talking about the environment around them and recognising changes.
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Traditional Tales & Superheroes Beginning to understand their lives are not the same as those of their friends. Developing respect for all traditions. Learning about growth and what plants and animals need to grow. |
Space& Mini-Beasts Recognising and understanding the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Making observations of animals and plants, Explaining why and how changes occur. |
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Year 1 |
Changes Beyond Living Memory History Bonfire night First aeroplane flight The Monarch’s Birthday Shakespeare’s Birthday Common Wealth Day
Geography The location of the Common Wealth countries Weather in the Common Wealth National days |
Changes Within Living Memory History Rituals Our parents Toys Transport (Moon Landings – Neil Armstrong) Keeping in touch Royal Births
Geography Changes in food, food miles, where does our food comes from? Identifying countries around the world. Where do we live? Where is our school? Can you use a map to guide you around the school? |
Journeys/Weather Experts History Explore how travel has changed – boats and ships. Famous explorers
Geography Daily weather changes and patterns Climates around the world. Extreme weather Meteorologists
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Year 2 |
We Are Britain History Who is in our Royal Family? Famous monarchs of Britain Who is in my family? Identifying cultures in Britain. ‘Famous for more than five minutes’
Geography Where we are in the world and our 4 Nations – including key features mountains, hills, rivers canals.
Local study - Our school and Pinner
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Fire, Fire! History The Great Fire of London Fire safety then and now. London of 1666 Influential individuals
Geography Where else in the world are there great fires and why? What is the impact of these great fires? Why do fires happen in nature? Changes in the land after fires. |
The Sea Side History Sea mythology Famous journeys and explorers - Charles Darwin. Christopher Columbus
Geography Oceans and Seas of the world. Atlantic Vs Pacific What do we find in our oceans? Treasure maps, using directions and compass points. |
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Year 3 |
Stone age, Bronze age and Iron age History Changes to Britain form the Stone Age to the Iron Age, clothing, lifestyle, cave paintings.
Geography Human settlement in villages: Skara Brae and an Iron Age fort. |
Invaders and Settlers: The Romans History Armies, impact on the world and U.K, lifestyle, clothing and schooling.
Geography Map work: U.K and the locality, Roman settlements, invasions.
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Passport around the world History European study – famous people artists, sporting events significant places.
Geography Seasons in the UK and around the world, physical changes to landscape in different climate zones, effect of global warming Identifying capital cities. Planning a trip through Europe. Create your own Eden project? |
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Year 4 |
Invaders and Settlers: The Anglo Saxons & Vikings History The success of Viking Invasion. Explore the Viking way of life. Explore Viking culture, mythology and art.
Geography Where did the Vikings settle? Differences between Scandinavia and the UK. What is still left from the Vikings and where can we find it? How did Vikings use rivers? How are rivers formed? Explore Viking trade routes
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Earth matters Mountains, Volcanoes and Earthquakes History To recognise the impact of volcanoes and earthquakes on coastlines, cities and towns and how they have changed overtime, including Europe (Italy, France, Iceland etc.)
Geography Describe and understand the key aspects of physical Geography around Europe. Explore Mountain ranges in Europe. Explore the workings of volcanoes Explore the impact of earthquakes.
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Ancient Egypt History Achievements by Egyptians, discoveries, royalty, medicine, lifestyle, schooling. Exploring sources and artefacts from Egypt.
Geography Location of the River Nile, human geography in Egypt, settlements and trade links
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Year 5 |
Ancient Greece & Comparing People and Places
History A study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world Geography To study characteristics of significant human, physical and topographical features Greece then and now. European study |
1000 Years of Crime and Punishment: A Case Study of the Tudors History Explore the significance of Crime and Punishment and how it has developed over time. Importance of implementing Law.
A study of important Tudor monarchs and changes to the British Isles as a result, between the period 1485-1603
Geography Discovering the new world and Tudor explorers. Local study – changes in our area. |
The Impact of the Industrial Revolution: The First Railways History Explore the significance of Queen Victoria Brunel Inventions Impact of Factories Development of the railways Child Labour Dr Barnardo
Geography Exploring the locations of the British Empire and how it has impacted the modern world
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Year 6
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World War II in Europe & The Battle of Britain History Important dates and events during 1939-1945 Key figures Propaganda The home Front Battle of Britain Life in Germany& France The Holocaust
Geography Locating allies and axis countries, and the political and physical changes to European countries |
Coastlines and Fossils History Research on key individuals/ sources who supported the understanding of evolution (Mary Anning, Charles Darwin)
Geography Use of maps, atlases and grid references to carry out a study how our coastlines have changed over time
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South America & The Maya Civilisation History A contrast study of the Mayan civilisation (900 A.D.) to British history
Geography Human and physical changes within cities in South America in contrast to UK, including a study of the Amazon Rainforest
Shang Dynasty (To be covered through Mandarin)
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