Medium Term Planning
T e r m :
1
Y e a r
Na t io na l Cu r r ic ul um
G r o u p :
5
6
w e e k s
 As Geographers we will
explore how Britain,
during the reign of
Queen Vicotria, built the
world’s largest empire
and how it became such a
global power.
 As Historians we will
learn about the most
influential monarchs in
British history and will
explore which Monarch
had the biggest influence
on British life.
 We will study monarchs
such as Queen Victoria,
Henry 8th and Elizabeth
2nd.
T he V i a
kind
ng Isnfl u en c e
Power
Curriculum Drivers
Enterprise How did the industrial
revolution change Britain from a land of
small towns, villages and farms into a land
of cities, large towns and factories?
Environment What impact did the
industrial revolution have on the
environment?
Communities What effect did influential
monarchs have on the people of Britain?
How did their lives change?
Wr it i ng O pp or t u n it i es
Ma t hs O pp or t u n it ie s
Children will be encouraged to
imagine what life was like in
Britain during different periods of
time by undertaking drama
activities, writing in role to
complete diary entries and
recounts and will engage in whole
class debates .
 We will use scale to calculate
distances on a map.
 We will use fractions and
percentages and data handling
skills to outline the influence
of The British Empire.
 As Artists we will
investigate the work and
techniques of artists
living during the reign of
influential monarchs
studied. We will produce
our own interpretations
of their work.
So c ia l, M o r a l , S p ir it ua l,
Cu lt ur a l
How the Church of England was
established during the reign of
Henry 8th.