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History
Our Intent
History will develop children’s curiosity of their immediate history as well as history of the wider world. Children will be inspired to think critically, analyse evidence and generate meaningful questions to understand significant past events which has shaped our world today. Through the teaching of History, children will develop a sense of how the world has changed, understand diversity of different societies as well as further understanding how events have impacted their lives today.
History Curriculum Overview
EYFS- 1st year |
EYFS- 2nd year |
Sustainability curriculum links |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
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Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Year 6 |
Autumn 1: All about me- personal history
Autumn 2: People who help us and transport |
Autumn 1: All about me- personal history
Autumn 2: Into the woods |
Autumn
British History |
History of them (changes to living memory) Remembrance Day |
The Great Fire of London.
Resources/ cities Partnership/ government |
Autumn
British History |
Stone Age to Iron Age: Changes to Britain.
Life on land, farming, gender equality, resources, government |
The Roman Empire: Changes and impact to Britain inc local area
Life on land, farming, gender equality, resources, government |
Anglo-Saxons and Viking invasion: How both of these settlers struggled for power in Britain inc local area Life on land, farming, gender equality, resources, government |
How has Britain been impacted by significant events from the Stone Age to 1066? Focus on 1 in depth area
Life on land, farming, gender equality, resources, government |
Spring 1: Jungle
Spring 2: Exploring the world |
Spring 1: Circus
Spring 2: Dragons |
Spring
Local History |
Sir Tom Moore (influence and life in WWII). Local History. LS Lowry
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Keighley Library historical study
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Spring
History at the same time KS2. (Ancient civilisations). |
Ancient Egypt.
Achievements of ancient civilisations- geographical location/ communication with each other. Compare what was happening in Britain.
Government, gender equality, work, health |
Ancient Greece.
Compare and contrast to Roman Empire.
Education/ gender equality |
Mayan (900AD)- Links with Geography
Compare and contrast to Anglo-Saxons.
Government, gender equality, resources, life on land |
Early Islamic civilisation
Health/ education |
Summer 1: Julia Donaldson
Summer 2: Minibeasts |
Summer 1: Farms
Summer 2: Pirates |
Summer
Significant individuals
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Neil Armstrong
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Amelia Earhart
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Summer
Event beyond 1066 or local study (Apart from Y6).
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Bronte Sisters
Work, industry, resources, education, health |
Industrial revolution in Bradford.
Life on land- environment/ industry |
WWI & WWII How these events are significant in British history and how it changed Keighley. Expectations, Peace, government, poverty, hunger, health, cities |
Benin (900-1300AD)-Different look at Africa
Life on land, farming, gender equality, resources, government, clean water, poverty |