Historical, Global, Social and Spiritual
Understanding
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Identify key features and UK
locations
A local history study- Hever Castle
-life in a castle
-who lived in the castle?
-what are castles for?
William the Conqueror
Using a timeline
Comparison over time- Life in a
castle.
Christianity- celebrations and
festivals
Scientific and Technological
Understanding
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Science Week: Investigating
materials: What would you build a
castle from? Would chocolate be a
good choice?
Rocks and Soils
How we move, how things around
us move
E-safety
Navigating simple websites
Mechanisms- castle structures
Physical Wellbeing, Health & Lifestyles
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Fitness and health
Gymnastics
Healthy Living
Keeping safe (inc. E-safety)
Personal and social- feelings,
problem solving, respect
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Hever Castle
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Non-fiction: -
- Castle information booklets.
-Labelling castles
-Letters
-Recounts
Why aren’t castles made
out of chocolate?
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Year 1
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FictionMyths and Legends-George
and the Dragon
Princess and the Pea
Poetry- poems on a theme
SPaG
Speaking and listening- show
and tell.
Daily Phonics
Maths, Economics and Enterprise
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Place value
Addition and subtraction
Money (inc. keeping money safe)
Mass
Fractions
Time
Multiplication and division
Position and direction
Home Learning Opportunities
Trips and Visitors
Communication, Languages and
Literacy
-What can you find out about castles?
-Phonics Play
Creative and Expressive Arts
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Painting
Responding to art.
Paul Klee- Castle and Sun
Performing-songs/instruments
Composing
Developing a range of drama
skills.
Role Play- castle