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KS1: Blencathra
Welcome to Blencathra
Term 3 and 4: Magnificent Monarchs
In the Magnificent Monarchs project, your child will learn about English and British monarchs from AD 871 to the present day and consider how the power of the monarchy has changed over time. They will study six significant sovereigns; Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Elizabeth II. Finally, they will choose which of the sovereigns that they have studied is the most significant.
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Topic Focus |
History |
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English |
Narrative writing based on The Queen's Hat. Instruction writing on how to make a bird feeder |
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Maths |
White Rose Maths, Fluency Bee |
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History |
Historical vocabulary; Historical periods; Timelines; Power and rule; Historical artefacts; Significant people - Alfred the Great, William the Conqueror; Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria, Elizabeth II; Bayeux tapestry; Feudal system; Actions and impact; Historical models |
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Geography |
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PSHE |
Modern day significant people |
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Science |
Habitats; Invertebrates and invertebrate groups; Microhabitats; Animal needs for survival; Food chains; Human impact on habitats; Animal offspring; Lifecycles – amphibians, birds, invertebrates, mammals and reptiles; Seasonal changes in animals; Habitat improvements; Working scientifically – Identifying and classifying, Observing changes over time; Pattern seeking; Research |
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Art and Design |
Portraits and Poses: Portraiture; Royal portraits; Sketching; Digital artwork |
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Design Technology |
Push and Pull: Machines and mechanisms; Sliders, levers and linkages; Designing and making greetings cards with moving parts Cut, Stictch, Join: Everyday fabric products; Significant designer – Cath Kidston; Sewing patterns; Running stitch; Adding embellishments; Designing and making a bag tag |
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RE |
Salvation: Why does Easter matter to Christains? Passover- How important is it for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do? |
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Music |
Singing |
Useful websites
BBC Bitesize – Famous monarchs
The home of the Royal Family
Good reads
What have we been learning this week?
