Year 1/2 Cross-curricular Links for Curriculum Review
Cycle 1
Autumn
Spring
Topic title
Geog
Every body’s
Building
Locality study of
buildings and changes
Displayover time
HPGLK-Name locate and
Identify
identify
seasonal and
daily weather characteristics of
the four countries
patterns in
and the capital cities
the UK and
of the UK and its
the Location
surrounding seas.
on hot and
cold countries GSFW- Use world
in the worlds maps, atlases and
in relation to globes to identify
the UK and its
the equator
and the north counties as well as
the countries and
and south
continents studied at
pole
this key stage.
VisitsGSFW- use
simple
compass
directions
NSEW and
locational and
Remember
Remember
N/a
The Puppet To Infinity
Show
and Beyond
N/a
N/a
HPG- Identify
seasonal and
daily weather
patterns in the
UK and the
Location on hot
and cold
countries in the
worlds in
relation to the
equator and the
north and south
pole
Look at the
earth from
space.
Summer
Paws,
Claws and
Jaws
Locality study
of animal
habitats
LK- Name and
locate the
worlds 7
continents and
oceans.
HPG- Identify
seasonal and
daily weather
patterns in the
UK and the
Location on hot
and cold
countries in the
worlds in
relation to the
equator and the
north and south
pole
Round the
World
Buffet
Food around the
world on a map
LK- Name and
locate the worlds
7 continents and
oceans.
GSFW- Use world
maps, atlases and
globes to identify
the UK and its
counties as well
as the countries
and continents
studied at this
key stage.
GSFW- Use
aerial
photographs and
plan perspectives
to recognise
landmarks and
Snowy lands and basic human and
tropical lands
physical features:
devise a simple
map and use and
construct basic
symbols in a key.
directional
language to
describe the
location of
features and
routs on a
map.
Hist
Life in Rothwell 100
years ago
C-Changes within
living memory where
appropriate these
should be used to
reveal aspects of
change in national
life.
Guy Fawkes
and Gunpowder
Plot
SEP- events
byond living
memory that are
significant
nationally or
globally
Interview residents
(grandparents)
Old Photos of the
high street.
Art
Pictures of Buildings
Including
photography
Rubbings, architects
and famous buildings
old and new etc.
Printing firework
pictures
(pointillism)
Georges Seurat
Toys
C-Changes
within living
memory where
appropriate
these should be
used to reveal
aspects of
change in
national life.
Interview
residents
(grandparents)
Water-colours
Neil Armstrong
and Mae
Jemison
SBI- the lives
of significant
individuals in
the past who
have
contributed to
national and
international
achievements.
Some should be
used to
compare
aspects of life
in different
periods.
Collaborating in 2d
(planets)
Clay alien
sculptures
N/a
N/a
Pastel drawings
of real-life
animals
Printing Fruit
D/T
Computing
Making buildings
ENTERPRISE
Textiles:
Rockets
N/a
Food/ cooking
T- Build structures
Puppets
exploring how they
can be made stronger
stiffer and more
stable.
D - Design purposeful, functional appealing products for themselves and other uses based on design criteria.
-Generate develop model and communicate their ideas through talking drawing templates mock ups and where
appropriate information and communication technology.
M – Select from and use a rage of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks such as cutting, shaping, joining
and finishing.
- Select from and use a wide range of materials and components including construction materials, textiles and
ingredients according to their characteristics.
E – Explore and evaluate a range of existing products.
-Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria.
IT
Computer
Digital Literacy IT
Computer
Digital Literacy
Understanding
Science
Science
computer parts
Create
Data Handling
Develop word
Shape tools using a
Coding
invitation to a
Alien database
Fun with Fish –
skills
creative program
Haunted Scene ( puppet show on
( Purplemash)
Purple mash (poster/invites
- Use 2design
Purplemash)
DB Primary and
coding
etc.)
and make (
email.
2sequence to
Purplemash) to Guard the Castle Internet safety create a piece
Internet safety
create a 3d
( Purplemash)
of music.
model
- IPADS
IPADS
IPADS
IPADS
IPADS
IPADS
- Using
2animate (
Using safari
2paint – create 2animate
Google earth
cameras/ipads purplemash to
a space picture
to capture still create a
images.
firework
use technology
purposefully to
create,
organise, store,
manipulate and
retrieve digital
content
recognise common
uses of
information
technology
beyond school
animation
understand
what
algorithms
are, how
they are
implemente
d as
programs
on digital
devices,
and that
programs
execute by
following
precise
and
unambiguou
s
instructio
ns
create and
debug
simple
programs
use
logical
reasoning
to predict
the
behaviour
of simple
programs
use
technology
purposeful
ly to
create,
organise,
store,
manipulate
and
retrieve
digital
content
recognise
common
uses of
informatio
n
technology
beyond
school
use
technology
safely and
respectful
ly,
keeping
personal
informatio
n private;
identify
where to
go for
help and
support
when they
have
use
technology
purposefully
to create,
organise,
store,
manipulate
and retrieve
digital
content
understand
what
algorithms
are, how
they are
implemente
d as
programs
on digital
devices,
and that
programs
execute by
following
precise
and
unambiguou
s
instructio
ns
create and
debug
simple
programs
use
logical
reasoning
to predict
the
behaviour
of simple
programs
use technology
purposefully
to create,
organise,
store,
manipulate and
retrieve
digital
content
concerns
about
content or
contact on
the
internet
or other
online
technologi
es
Science
-Distinguish between
an object and the
material from which
it is made.
-Identify and name a
variety of everyday
materials including
wood, plastic, glass
metal, water and
rock.
-Describe the simple
physical properties
of a variety of
everyday materials.
-Compare and group
together a variety of
everyday materials
on the basic of their
simple physical
properties.
-Identify and
compare the
Weather/Season
al changes.
Pinocchio- wood.
- Materials
(puppets)
- Identify that
most living
things live in
habitats to
which they are
suited and
describe how
different
habitats
provide for the
basic needs for
the different
kinds of animals
and plants and
how they
depend on each
other.
-Identify and
name a variety
of plants and
animals in their
habitats
Living things in
their
environment /
variation and
class-ification
-Describe and
compare the
structure of a
variety of
common animals
including fish,
amphibians,
reptiles, birds,
mammals and
pets.
- Describe how
animals obtain
their food from
plants and
other animals
using the idea
Changing
Materials-Find out how the
shapes of solid
objects made
from some
materials can be
changed by
squashing bending
twisting and
stretching.
-Describe the
importance for
humans of
exercise, eating
the right amounts
of different
types of food and
hygiene
Music
Singing
assembly
PE
One session
indoor and Fri
pm outdoor
each week.
suitability of a
including micro
of a simple food
variety of everyday
habitats.
chain and
materials including,
identify and
The planet
wood, metal, plastic,
name different
from a bugs
glass, brick, rock,
sources of food.
view.
paper and cardboard
Why is the
for particular uses.
moon not a good
Making the houseshabitat?
three little pigs.
Display /Grow food for round the worlds buffet topic
Seasonal changesObserve changes across the four changes.
Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
PlantsIdentify and name a variety of common, wild and garden plants including deciduous and evergreen leaves.
Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees.
Observe and describe how seeds and bubs grow into mature plans.
Find out and describe how plants need water light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
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Music Express
Music Express
Music Express
Music Express
Music Express
2 Pg 24 Exploring
Year 2 Pg 34
Year 1 Pg 34
Year 2 Pg 52
Year 1 Pg 54
Year 1 Pg 44
pitch (Dinosaurs)
Exploring
Exploring pitch
Exploring
Exploring music Round the World
instruments and
(Frogs)
sounds (Time)
and symbols
(Rainforest)
symbols
(Mini-beasts)
(Hallowe’en)
Co operative
MovementTeam games
MovementDance and
Competitive
activities- e.g.
Ballence
Equipment/
movementactivitiesparachute games
apparatus.
(CBBC lets
preparing for
(building
move)
sports day.
relationships)
Pupils will be taught to-master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching as well as developing balance agility and
SEAL
PSHCE
RE
coordination.
-develop simple tactics for attacking and defending
-create simple movement patterns.
-recognise their own success.
-be physically active for sustained periods of time.
-have the strength stamina and suppleness to use a range of fundamental movement skills across
activities.
New beginnings
Relation-ships
Good to be Me
Going for Goals Getting on
Falling out /
Say no to
Bullying
School Council
Financial
Drug / Alcohol
Sex and
capability
education
Relation-ships
Science
-explore and
compare the
differences
between things
that are living,
dead and things
that have never
been alive.
-notice that
animals
including
humans have
offspring that
grow into
adults.
Leaders and
Celebrations
Symbols
Story: Creation Story: Noah’s
Teachers / Believing including
stories
Ark
/ Belonging / Myself
weddings
a broad range of
Changes
Healthy
Lifestyles
Places of Worship
French /
Int.
Comparing buildingspartner schools.
Enrichment
-Visits to Rothwell
including library
-Visit a building site?
3 little pigs
Lit Cross
curricular
Num
Cross
curricular
DT- Nets for
buildings 3D shapes.
CelebrationsChristmas
French
Jewish Visitor
Goula Goula –
puppet show
Rockets- CLIL
Tanya – Puppet
show
-Panto trip
Sculpture Park
Visit
Animals- around
the worldpartner schools
Yorkshire
Wildlife Park
Trip
Science –
describing
animals
-Identify and
name a variety
of common
animals
including fish,
amphibians,
reptiles, birds
and mammals.
-Identify and
name a variety
of common
animals that are
carnivores,
herbivores,
omnivores.
Science – focus
on language Sorting animals
by criteria .
Year 1/2 Cross-curricular Links for Curriculum Review
Food Vocab. Int:
Share recipespartner schools
Church Visit/
Salute
Autumn
Topic title
Geog
DisplayHPG- Identify
seasonal and daily
weather patterns
in the UK and the
Location on hot
and cold countries
in the worlds in
relation to the
equator and the
north and south
pole
VisitsGSFW- use simple
compass directions
NSEW and
locational and
directional
language to
describe the
location of
features and
routs on a map.
Castles
Castles in the
UK
-Capital City
-World map
-Name, locate
and identify
characteristics of
the four countries
and capital cities
of the United
Kingdom and its
surrounding seas
-Use world maps,
atlases and
globes to identify
the United
Kingdom and its
countries, as well
as the countries,
continents and
oceans studied at
this key stage.
-Use simple
fieldwork and
observational
skills to study the
geography of
their school and
Flames,
Flashes and
Flares
N/a
Cycle 2
Spring
Carry on
Camping
Physical and
human features
of campsites
-Identify seasonal
and daily weather
patterns in the
United Kingdom
and the location of
hot and cold areas
of the world in
relation to the
Equator and the
North and South
Poles
-Use basic
geographical
vocabulary to refer
to:
key physical
features, including:
beach, cliff, coast,
forest, hill,
mountain, sea,
ocean, river, soil,
valley, vegetation,
season and
weather
key human
The GoKart Race
Environment-al
change /
sustainability
-Map to school
-Use aerial
photographs and
plan perspectives
to recognise
landmarks and
basic human and
physical features;
devise a simple
map; and use
and construct
basic symbols in
a key
Summer
Pirates of
the
Caribbean
Locality study
comparing to
Bridlington /
Martinique
World Cup
Countries
around World
-Use aerial
photographs and
plan perspectives
to recognise
-Name and locate landmarks and
the world’s seven basic human and
continents and
physical features;
five oceans.
devise a simple
map; and use and
construct basic
symbols in a key
-Understand
-Understand
geographical
geographical
similarities and
similarities and
differences
through studying differences
through studying
the human and
the human and
physical
physical
geography of a
small area of the geography of a
United Kingdom, small area of the
United Kingdom,
and of a small
and of a small
area in a
area in a
contrasting nonEuropean country contrasting nonEuropean country
use world maps,
atlases and
features, including:
city, town, village,
factory, farm,
house, office, port,
harbour and shop
its grounds and
the key human
and physical
features of its
surrounding
environment.
globes to identify
the United
Kingdom and its
countries, as well
as the countries,
continents and
oceans studied at
this key stage
use aerial
photographs and
plan perspectives
to recognise
landmarks and
basic human and
physical features;
devise a simple
map; and use and
construct basic
symbols in a key
Hist
Life of
significant men:
Henry 8th
John O Gaunt- Rothwell
Samuel Pepys
and Great Fire
of London
-Events beyond
living memory that
are significant
-Significant
nationally or
historical events,
globally [for
people and places
example, the
in their own
Great Fire of
Castle
N/a
-Use aerial
photographs and
plan perspectives
to recognise
landmarks and
basic human and
physical features;
devise a simple
map; and use
and construct
basic symbols in
a key
N/a
Seaside
holidays
-Changes within
living memory.
Where
appropriate,
these should be
used to reveal
aspects of
change in
Past events
Local sports
Hero.
-Events beyond
living memory that
are significant
nationally or
globally [for
example, the
Great Fire of
locality.
London, the first
aeroplane flight or
events
commemorated
through festivals
or anniversaries]
-The lives of
significant
individuals in the
past who have
contributed to
national and
international
achievements.
Some should be
used to compare
aspects of life in
different periods
[for example,
Elizabeth I and
Queen Victoria,
Christopher
Columbus and
Neil Armstrong,
William Caxton
and Tim BernersLee, Pieter
Bruegel the Elder
and LS Lowry,
Rosa Parks and
Emily Davison,
Mary Seacole
and/or Florence
Nightingale and
Edith Cavell]
national life
London, the first
aeroplane flight or
events
commemorated
through festivals
or anniversaries]
Art
Self portraits
Pastels /
of different
crayons: fire
artists including colours
Van Gogh / Andy
Warhol
Water-colours
Printing with
tyres (collaboratively on a
large scale)
Collage and
textiles (fish)
-International
Art
-Designing
trophies
D/T
Catapults
N/a
Wheel and
axles (individual
prototypes and
class largescale go-kart)
T- Explore and
use mechanisms
e.g. leavers,
sliders, wheels
and axels in
their products.
N/a
Trophies
-Select from and
use a range of
tools and
equipment to
perform practical
tasks [for
example, cutting,
shaping, joining
and finishing]
-Build structures,
exploring how
they can be made
stronger, stiffer
and more stable
-Explore and use
mechanisms [for
example, levers,
sliders, wheels
and axles], in their
products.
3D Houses
-Select from and
use a range of
tools and
equipment to
perform practical
tasks [for
example, cutting,
shaping, joining
and finishing]
-Build structures,
exploring how
they can be
made stronger,
stiffer and more
-Design
purposeful,
functional,
appealing
products for
themselves and
other users based
on design criteria
stable
-Explore and use
mechanisms [for
example, levers,
sliders, wheels
and axles], in
their products.
Computing
D - Design purposeful, functional appealing products for themselves and other uses based on design criteria.
-Generate develop model and communicate their ideas through talking drawing templates mock ups and
where appropriate information and communication technology.
M – Select from and use a rage of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks such as cutting, shaping,
joining and finishing.
- Select from and use a wide range of materials and components including construction materials, textiles
and ingredients according to their characteristics.
E – Explore and evaluate a range of existing products.
-Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria.
IT
Computer
Digital Literacy IT
Computer
IT/ digital
Use shape tools Science
science
literacy
using creative
Developing word
software
Algorithms
skills – email- DB 2 design and
Coding
Sports day
Coding (
Primary
make a 3d
Scratch/purple poster
Label a castle
Purplemash)
model using
mash
‘Sounds’
Purplemash
Data handling
Favourite sport
use
understand use
use
understand use
technology
what
technology
technology
what
technology
purposefully
algorithms purposefully
purposefully
algorithms purposefully
to create,
are, how
to create,
to create,
are, how
to create,
organise,
they are
organise,
organise,
they are
organise,
store,
implemente store,
store,
implemente store,
manipulate
d as
manipulate
manipulate
d as
manipulate
and retrieve
digital
content
programs
on digital
devices,
and that
programs
execute by
following
precise
and
unambiguou
s
instructio
ns
create and
debug
simple
programs
use
logical
reasoning
to predict
the
behaviour
of simple
programs
and retrieve
digital
content
recognise
common uses
of
information
technology
beyond school
use
technology
safely and
respectful
ly,
keeping
personal
informatio
n private;
identify
where to
go for
help and
support
when they
have
concerns
about
content or
contact on
the
internet
or other
online
technologi
es
and retrieve
digital
content
programs
and retrieve
on digital digital
devices,
content
and that
programs
execute by
following
precise
and
unambiguou
s
instructio
ns
create and
debug
simple
programs
use
logical
reasoning
to predict
the
behaviour
of simple
programs
Science
Forces and
Motion
(catapults)
Changing
Materials
Grouping
Materials
Forces and
Green plants
Motions (pushes (Can a plant
and pulls)
grow on a
desert island?)
-Identify that most
living things live in
habitats to which
they are suited
and describe how
different habitats
provide for the
basic needs of
different kinds of
animals and
plants, and how
they depend on
each other.
-Identify and
name a variety of
plants and
animals in their
habitats, including
micro- habitats.
LifeProcesses /
Humans and
other animals
-Identify, name,
draw and label the
basics parts of the
human body and
say which part of
the body is
associated with
each sense.
-Find out about
and describe the
basic needs of
animals, including
humans, for
survival (water,
food and air)
-Describe the
importance for
humans of
exercise, eating
the right amounts
of different types of
food, and hygiene.
(also see PHSCE)
Display /Grow food for round the worlds buffet topic
Seasonal changesObserve changes across the four changes.
Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
Plants-
Music
Singing assembly
PE
One session indoor
and Fri pm outdoor
each week.
SEAL
PSHCE
Identify and name a variety of common, wild and garden plants including deciduous and evergreen leaves.
Identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees.
Observe and describe how seeds and bubs grow into mature plans.
Find out and describe how plants need water light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
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Year 1 pg 24
Year 1 pg 16
Year 2 pg 44
Year 1 Pg 8
Year 2 Pg 8
Year 2 Pg 16
Exploring pulse
Exploring
Exploring timbre, Exploring
Exploring
Exploring pulse
and rhythm
duration
tempo and
sounds
duration (Spain) and rhythm
(Dinosaurs)
dynamics
(Transport)
(Healthy food)
(Weather)
Games
Gymnastics
Games
Dance: Colour
and Moods
Games
Dance: Weather
and seasons
Games
Gymnastics
Athletics
Dance: At the
Seaside
Athletics
Gymnastics
Pupils will be taught to-master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching as well as developing balance
agility and coordination.
-develop simple tactics for attacking and defending
-create simple movement patterns.
-recognise their own success.
-be physically active for sustained periods of time.
-have the strength stamina and suppleness to use a range of fundamental movement skills across a broad
range of activities.
New beginnings
Getting on
Going for Goals
Good to be Me
Relation-ships
Changes
Falling out / Say
no to Bullying
School Council
Drug / Alcohol
Financial
Road Safety
Sex and
Healthy
education
capability
Relation-ships
Lifestyles
-Explore and
compare the
different between
things that are
-Explore and
compare the
different between
things that are
RE
Story: David
and Goliath
Places of
Worship
French / Int.
Numbers
Enrich-ment
Rothwell Castle
Visit
Colours
Int: How do you
celebrate …?
Synagogue Visit
Lit Cross
curricular
Num Cross
curricular
Celebrations:
Easter /
Christenings
Directions
Pantomime Trip
Have ‘Camping
Sleepover’ in the
school hall
Belonging /
Believing and
Myself
Vehicles
Int: Traffic
surveys
Mechanic Visit
/ Car wash
Have a go-kart
race
living, dead, and
things that have
never been alive.
living, dead, and
things that have
never been alive.
-Notice that
animals, including
humans, have
offspring which
grow into adults
-Notice that
animals, including
humans, have
offspring which
grow into adults.
Symbols
Leader and
Teachers
Days of the
week
Sports
Int: Sports
Bridlington Trip
Sports visitor