BROOM COTTAGES PRIMARY SCHOOL - UKS2 - AUTUMN TERM SECOND HALF (CYCLE A)
MY KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORLD.
As historians, we will investigate the events which led to the outbreak of World
Children will use maps of the UK, Europe and the
War 1.
wider world as well as other geographical resources
famous battles of the war.
to locate the
investigate the events which brought the war to an end in 1918.
countries involved in World War 1.
They will investigate the location of some of the
most famous WW1 battlefields in Europe and find
out how those who died in the Great War are com-
We
will
find
MAKING THE MOST OF MY SKILLS FOR
THE FUTURE.
out about trench warfare and research some of the most
We
discuss the
Christmas
ceasefire
of
1914 and
As part of their studies, the children will find out
We will find out
about the lasting legacies of people who lived during
about the medical advances made during the war. Finally, we will ask ’what was the
this period of time. This could be a starting point
treaty of Versailles?’ and question whether the sanctions imposed in 1919 could have
played a part in the outbreak of WW2. (Follow up during cycle B)
for them thinking about their own particular skills,
their hopes and ambitions for the future and the
As readers, depending on the interest and
In art and design, the children will investigate
ability of the children, we could read:
and evaluate the work of war artists. They will
War Horse
and/or
Private
Peaceful by
develop their shading techniques and begin to
HIST/GEOG
ART/DT
Michael Morpurgo.
appreciate the dramatic effect of black and
white images.
Outside of the daily literacy lessons, A
Medal For Leroy (also by Morpurgo) would
STANDALONE SUB-
SCIENCE
Subjects to be taught in isolation:
be a useful novel to promote discussion.
The book could be used to introduce the
ENGLISH
*
PE
- See core tasks.
*
Music - WW1 songs; hymns in preparation
children to Walter Tull, the first ever black
officer in the British Army and only the
second black
player
in
football
league
DRIVERS
for the remembrance service.
history when he played for Tottenham
Hotspur in 1909.
*
RE - What is the meaning of Christmas?
Y5 - What are the themes of Christmas?
The children could also be introduced to
the work of some of the great war poets of
Y6 - What do the gospels tell us about the
the time.
As scientists we will look at the human circulatory system and find out
about the function of the heart.
how exercise affects our pulse rate.
AROUND ME.
children
understanding
will
of
continue
what
we
to
mean
develop
by
rights
provide plenty of
Linking to their work in science, the children will
lifestyle.
and
racism and equal opportunities. A Medal For Leroy or
LOOK WHAT I CAN DO!
think about how they can best lead a healthy
their
responsibilities. This could link into discussions about
the story or Walter Tull would
We will discover what blood is made
up of and how it is transported around the body and we will investigate
MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD
The
birth of Jesus?
During this study, we will find out about some of the medical advances
Linking to history and PSHE, the children will begin
made during WW1 (e.g. grouping blood, using portable x-ray machines).
to appreciate that they can bring about change.
What changes would they like to make? How could