KS1 Topic Overview: We Are Britain

KS1 Topic Overview: We Are Britain Learn about the countries and capitals of the UK. Learn fundamental information, key geographical vocabulary and important skills such as using maps, atlases and globes. Discover through a series of creative activities such as puppet show presentations, individual ‘family trees’ , a class ‘Breakfast Club’ that celebrates the diversity of all the children, putting on a castle inspired art exhibition, taking part in your own ‘We are Great Britain’ conference and sharing a final GB Bakery celebration!

Block Key NC Objectives Main creative outcomes Geography, Art, History and SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Celebrate family history and Social and Cultural Development(non-statutory)) culture. Share your family story, your interests, hobbies and  Block A Use mirrors to study personal features such as eye and hair family traditions. Find out what colour, skin tone. British  Mix paint to create correct shades of colour, to paint realis- the different cultures Values tic self-portraits. represented in the class eat for [6 sessions]  Research a simple ‘family tree’, in the shape of an ice cream breakfast and have a class cone. ‘Breakfast Club’ that celebrates  Brief, simple history of Magna Carta.  Discover family stories of places of origin/memories of child- the diversity of all. hood.  Investigate location of UK and other countries worldwide.  Write own address.  Develop self-knowledge.  Learn about own family’s culture and beliefs and those of classmates.  Design symbols to represent self and use to illustrate shield as did Knights of old.  Share breakfast together. Increase awareness that although unique, individuals share many common features, needs, hopes and aspirations and that we are all one nation. Geography, Art, SMSC and English Board a flying bus to learn Block B  Name, locate + identify characteristics of the 4 countries & about the 4 nations that make Four Nations capital cities of the UK and its surrounding seas. up the United Kingdom of Great  [10 sessions] Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical Britain and Northern Ireland. and key human features.  Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the UK and its Take a tour of London and then countries. visit the four nations learning  Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise about their key physical and key landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key. human features. Contribute to 4  Use a range of materials creatively to design and make collage posters. Participate in a products. St George’s Day Pageant,  Enable students to acquire a broad general knowledge of Highland Games, Eisteddfod and respect for public institutions and services (Queen and Royal Family). and Belfast Lord Mayor’s  Listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers. Parade. Become a delegate at a  Speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of National Conference. This rich Standard English. block offers a huge selection of  Participate in presentations and performances. creative activities that will bring  Gain, maintain and monitor the interest of the listeners.  Acquire a broad general knowledge of and respect for public to life the geographical institutions and services in UK. knowledge about the UK’s  Further tolerance and harmony between different cultural countries capital cities and its traditions by enabling students to acquire an appreciation of KS1 Topic Overview: We Are Britain and respect for their own and other cultures. surrounding seas.

Geography, History, D&T, Science and English Find out about seaside towns in Block C each of the four countries of the  Pupils should be taught about changes within living Seasides memory; Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal UK and study the history of the [5 sessions] aspects of change in national life. seaside holiday. Learn about the  Name, locate and identify characteristics of the four coming of the railways and the countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its start of the seaside holiday. surrounding seas. Study the life in rock pools and  Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features and key human features. coastal environments. Finish  Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the Unit- with group puppet show presen- ed Kingdom and its countries. tations about one of the seaside  Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recog- towns you have studied. nise landmarks and basic human and physical features.  Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks.  Pupils should be taught to: identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.  Chn should be taught to participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and de- bates. Geography, Maths and Art Take an aerial trip around Great Britain in a hot air balloon and  Block D Name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the UK its surrounding seas. discover the main mountains Mountains  Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physi- and major hill summits in each and Major cal features and key human features. country. Investigate the class’s hills  Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recog- favourite snacks to pack for a nize landmarks and basic human and physical features; de- hill walk or mountain climb. De- [4 sessions] vise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a sign and create summit sculp- key. tures and make a brochure us-  Interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block ing art and writing skills. Leave diagrams and simple tables. the classroom for a ‘climb’,  Ask and answer questions about totally and comparing cate- gorical data. singing songs until you reach a  Use a range of materials creatively to design and make prod- ‘summit’ marked by sculptures. ucts. Sit on picnic rugs and enjoy eat- Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share ing your favourite snacks. Listen their ideas, experiences and imagination. to a story, then join in singing games before retreating back down to the classroom. KS1 Topic Overview: We Are Britain Geography, Art, D&T and Science Learn about rivers and canals with Ratty and Moley. Carry out  Block E Pupils should be taught to use basic geographical an investigation to find out how vocabulary to refer to key physical features, including rivers. rivers begin and develop. Rivers &  Understand and describe key aspects of physical Journey down a river, create Canals geography including: rivers, mountains and the water cycle. rivers and canals and discover [5 sessions]  To use a range of materials creatively to design and make products. the differences. Track animals  Select from and use a wide range of tools and equip- and create your own animal ment to perform practical tasks, e.g. cutting, shaping, joining evidence. Discover the and finishing. significance of rivers and canals Pupils should be taught to identify and name a variety of in industry, and investigate common animals, observing closely. weaving. Build your own boats and launch them during the final session- the fact picnic. Share all your knowledge, not forgetting the food!

Geography, History, Art and English Block F Discover the castles around the  Name, locate and identify characteristics of the four British Isles! Find out about the Castles countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its most splendid castles and their [5 sessions] surrounding seas.  Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key phys- locations around the UK. ical features and key human features, use world maps, at- Capture the range of lases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its architecture using different art countries. and craft techniques and  Be taught to use aerial photographs and plan perspect- conclude by meeting the Duke ives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical of Normandy and helping to features. plan his next castle!  Devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key.  Be taught about changes within living memory. Where appropriate, these should be used to reveal aspects of change in national life.  Be taught about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality.  Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.  Give well-structured descriptions, explanations and nar- ratives for different purposes, including for expressing feel- ings. KS1 Topic Overview: We Are Britain Geography, English Music, PE, D&T and Maths Consider all that you have learnt about the physical and human  Block G Name, locate and identify characteristics of the four geography of the British Isles; countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its Celebrate surrounding seas. learn about the best baked Britain  Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physi- goods, drink, music and dance [5 sessions] cal features and key human features. and finish with a celebration.  Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the UK + countries.  Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recog- nize landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key.  Write clearly, accurately and coherently, adapting lan- guage and style in and for a range of contexts, purposes and audiences; Use discussion in order to learn.  Perform, listen to, review and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles, traditions.  Use their voices expressively and creatively by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes.  Play tunes and un-tuned instruments musically.  Perform dances using simple movement patterns.  Use basic principles of a healthy + varied diet to prepare dishes.  Instill a love of cooking in children.  Practical measuring and beginning to record mass/weight.