Year 1‐ Summer ‐ Long Term Topic Planning – What has changed since my grandparents were young? (first half) Who were famous when my mum and dad were little? HISTORY FOCUS. Peaceful Protest – Yona Zeldis McDonough. Did I ever tell you about when your grandparents were young? DeborahShaw Lewis and Greg Lewis Key Challenge Questions to lead the journey – What was grandma and granddads day like at school? What sort of phone did our grandparents use? What sort of television programmes might they have watched? What would my grandparents have done for their birthday parties? What sort of clothes might they have worn? What does famous mean and can you find out who your parents admire? Why do we still remember Princess Diana? Why was Princess Diana known as ‘the people’s princess? How have famous photographers and artists captured Diana? Art Express Link – Collage and Textiles Unit 4 Application of time ‐ History skills – See focus skills Geography skills – Relevant DM statements ‐ Can they begin to explain why they wear different clothes at different times of the year? Can they identify the four countries that make up the United Kingdom? Can they name some of the main towns and cities in the United Kingdom? Can they answer some questions using different resources, such as books the internet and atlases? Personal, Social and Emotional Development They show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings and form positive relationships (ELG) Aware of boundaries and expectations set (40‐60 months) They adjust their behaviour to different situations, and take changes of routine in their stride (ELG) Communication and Language Listens and responds to ideas expressed by others in conversation or discussion (40‐60 months) Answer how and why questions (ELG) Understanding of the World Children talk about past and present events in their own lives and in the lives of family members (ELG) Research Word processing Following instructions Video recording Working Scientifically Objectives ‐ recognise the difference between a statement and a question. Begin to shape questions using different stems. Make relevant observations. Use drawing and labels to present evidence. Describe simple observations. Suggest a next step, a sequence in a plan. SMSC / PSCHCE links – D.T. Project Title – Food – preparing fruit and vegetables Application of time ‐ Computing skills application‐ How to treat the elderly? What messages would you give to your grandparents? What is an old people’s home? Would you be happy for your grandparents to be at one? Local Links/ Visitors – Grandparents to come and talk about their lives. GP to bring in pictures from their past and compare with children. Visit a local old people’s home? Global Links – Where are your grandparents? Abroad? What country? What does this place look like? How do people view Princess Diana around the world? Change in my granny’s life. Hook – Invite in grandparents to a party to celebrate their lives and be thankful for all that they have done for us Final outcome – What would you like to be famous for? A final party dressed up as someone they admire Financial capability – consumerism – less money before? Less technology Sustainability – Quality of goods today compared to the days of my grandparents Educational Visits – Princess Diana memorial. Princess Diana memorial playground. Cultural links and representation ‐ Life of grandparents from different cultures. Life of the Queen (she is a grandparent to the prince’s) Living with grandparents. What do you talk to your grandparents about? Extended Services links ‐ Grandparents day Music from grand parents younger days and contrast to my favourite music.
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