KS1 Topic: Events Beyond Living Memory (National Or Global) Commemorated Through Festivals

KS1 Topic: Events beyond Living Memory (national or global) commemorated through festivals or anniversaries Learn about events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally: events commemorated through festivals or anniversaries. Choose from our series of lively and creative blocks: find out about key commemorative days such as Remembrance Day, Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving Day, the first aeroplane flight, Shakespeare’s birthday, the Monarch’s official birthday, important National Days and Commonwealth Day.

Block Key NC Objectives Main creative outcomes History, Art, and SMSC (spiritual, moral, social Children reflect on their memories and cultural development) non-statutory and understand the meaning of Block A  Study events beyond living memory that are signifi- symbols, in particular the Remembrance cant nationally or globally: events commemorated Remembrance Day poppy. Explore through festivals or anniversaries. and discover the reasons behind Day  Develop an awareness of the past, using common Remembrance Day and how the 6 sessions words and phrases relating to the passing of time. event is marked around the world.  Know where the people and events they study fit within a chronological framework and identify similari- ties and differences between ways of life in different periods.  Use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms.  Ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand key features of events.  Understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past and identify different ways in which it is represented.  Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.  Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination.  Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space.  Learn about the work of a range of artists … and making links to their own work.  Enable students to acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public institutions and services in England.  Further tolerance & harmony between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own & other cultures. History and English Read information about Guy Fawkes, think about his life & tell the story of  Develop an awareness of the past, through finding out the Gunpowder Plot; make your own Block B about changes within living memory. Guy Fawkes; role-play the Gunpowder Bonfire night and  Develop an awareness of the lives of significant indi- Plot; make Bonfire night inspired Guy Fawkes viduals in the past who have contributed to national artworks and learn about fire safety. and international achievements. 3 sessions  Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, including for ex- pressing feelings.  Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates. KS1 Topic: Events beyond Living Memory (national or global) commemorated through festivals or anniversaries History, Geography, D&T and English Traditionally the first Thanksgiving  Study events beyond living memory that are signifi- Day occurred in 1621 when the Block C cant nationally or globally: events commemorated Plymouth Pilgrim community joined Thanksgiving Day through festivals or anniversaries. in a feast with First Nation Peoples to celebrate the first harvest. Take 4 sessions  Develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time. part in role-play, practical tasks and  Know where the people and events they study fit creative activities, inspired by this within a chronological framework and identify similari- annual family orientated day of ties and differences between ways of life in different turkey dinners and parades in the periods. USA.  Use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms.  Ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand key features of events.  Understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past and identify different ways in which it is represented.  Locational knowledge - name and locate continents and oceans.  Skills - use world maps, atlases and globes to identify countries, oceans; use simple compass directions.  Make - select from and use a range of tools and equip- ment to perform practical tasks (cutting, shaping, joining and finishing).  Cooking - understand where food comes from.  Spoken language - develop understanding through speculating, hypothesizing, imaging and exploring idea.  Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debates. History, English, Science and D&T Learn about the Wright brothers  Develop an awareness of the past, through find- and the story of their historic first th Block D ing out about changes within living memory. aeroplane flight on December 17 The First  Develop an awareness of the lives of significant 1903; find out about the history of individuals in the past who have contributed to na- flight and begin to understand how Aeroplane Flight tional and international achievements. aeroplanes fly; consolidate your 5 sessions  Find out about changes within living memory and learning by using music and role- develop an awareness of the lives of significant indi- play to recreate the events of that viduals in the past who have contributed to national auspicious day. and international achievements.  Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, including for ex- pressing feelings, participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates.  Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debates.  Maintain attention and participate actively in col- laborative conversations, staying on topic and initiat- ing and responding to comments.  Perform simple tests, using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions.  Select from and use a range of tools and equip- ment to perform practical tasks [for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing. KS1 Topic: Events beyond Living Memory (national or global) commemorated through festivals or anniversaries History, D&T, English, Maths and PE Every year the UK celebrates the  Learn about events beyond living memory that are sig- official birthday of the Monarch. Block E nificant, nationally or globally: events commemorated Find out about the origin of this The Monarch’s through festivals or anniversaries. annual event and about the traditional celebrations such as the Official Birthday  Develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time. Trooping of Colour and the 4 sessions  Know where the people and events they study fit Monarch’s birthday honours list. within a chronological framework and identify similari- ties and differences between ways of life in different periods.  Make - select from and use a range of tools and equip- ment to perform practical tasks (cutting, shaping, joining and finishing).  Spoken language – develop understanding through speculating, hypothesizing, imaging and exploring idea; participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debates.  Measurement - recognise and use language relating to dates, including days of the week, weeks, months and years.  Statistics - interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables, ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity, ask and answer questions about totaling and comparing categorical data.  Master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and co-ordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities. History and English Be inspired by the life of William  Develop an awareness of the past, through finding out Shakespeare. Examine events in his Block F about changes within living memory. life and think about what life would Shakespeare’s  Develop an awareness of the lives of significant indi- have been like in Tudor times. Learn viduals in the past who have contributed to national about his most famous works and Birthday and international achievements. go on a virtual tour of the Globe 3 sessions  Develop some understanding of chronology; begin to Theatre. It’s party time - host a use vocabulary associated with the past. birthday party for Shakespeare and  Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and meet a surprise guest! narratives for different purposes, including for ex- pressing feelings.  Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates. KS1 Topic: Events beyond Living Memory (national or global) commemorated through festivals or anniversaries History: Geography, Art and English Why do countries have special national  Learn about events beyond living memory that are sig- days of celebration? Learn about the Block G nificant nationally or globally: events commemorated history behind important national days through festivals or anniversaries. such as Canada Day, National day of National Days: Poland, Indian Republic Day, Peru Day  Name and locate the world’s 7 continents and 5 Canada Day and whether they celebrate unification oceans. or independence. Design a celebratory National day of  Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify coun- Google doodle for the national day Poland tries, continents, oceans. country of your choice. Indian Republic  Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products. Day  Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and Peru Day share their ideas, experiences and imagination. 5 sessions  Learn about the work of a range or artists, craft mak- ers and designers, making links to their own work.  Participate in discussion about and explain and discuss their understanding of information books + other ma- terial. History, Geography, Art, PE and SMSC Can you help to celebrate  Learn about events beyond living memory that Commonwealth Day? Start this Block H are significant nationally or globally. block with an important visit from Commonwealth  Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the monarch and listen as they set a the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the special challenge. Learn through a Day countries, continents and oceans studied at this key series of creative activities: Create a 4 sessions stage. Commonwealth collage, take part in  Use a range of materials creatively to design and traditional games from make products. Commonwealth countries and  Use drawing, painting to develop and share their design a unique Commonwealth ideas, experiences and imagination. flag. Finally, come together and  Participate in team games, developing simple tac- tics for attacking and defending. celebrate your achievements with a  Acquire a further tolerance and harmony friendly Commonwealth Day! between different cultural traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of and respect for their own and other cultures.  Develop an acceptance that other people having different faiths or beliefs to oneself.