Please take a look at our Lower Key Stage 2 Curriculum Overview. Our curriculum is planned using a 2-year cycle so that the children experience a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum across their first two years in Key Stage 2.
Included on our Curriculum Overview are the trips/ visitors/ experiences that we are currently planning for the children – these are subject to change depending on availability/ new experiences opening/ children’s interests.
Power of the Empire
Throughout this topic, the children will learn about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain at the time and the legacy it left us. Children will learn about how the Romans conquered Britain and why the Roman chose to invade Britain. Children will also learn about Italy and Rome and focus on developing their geographical knowledge and skills in Geography. In English, the children will study the eruption of Pompeii the the text “Escape from Pompeii”. In Maths, we will explore Roman numerals and where they are seen today. Click the link below for more detail on the topic journey.
Journey to Ancient Egypt
Throughout this topic, the children will learn all about the Ancient Egyptians. Children will learn about when the Ancient Egyptians lived, learn about the Pharaoh Tutankhamun and the development of the pyramids. In Geography, we will explore the role the Nile had in allowing this civilisation to flourish and examine daily life, comparing it to our own. We will design and make our own Egyptian jewellery boxes in DT and focus on the artist Paul Klee in Art. Click the link below for more detail on the topic journey.
One Ocean
Throughout this topic children will build their knowledge of oceans and seas around the world. They will begin to understand the different environments these represent and how they affect life on land as well as at sea. They will develop their geographical skills and build up their knowledge of food chains, the water cycle and the impact of humans on ocean life. Children will explore the importance of recycling and gain a greater understanding of how to reduce their impact on the word around them. Click the link below for more detail on the topic journey.
Caveman to Iron Warrior
Within this topic, the children will travel back in time to find out what life was like in prehistory. We will discover how life changed in Britain through the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. In Art, the children will look at and create their own cave art. The children will continue to develop their knowledge across a range of foundation subjects within this topic. Click the link below for more detail on the topic journey.
Incredible Inventions
Within this topic, the children will explore inventions that have changed our lives. We will look at different inventions from different times and places and important inventions in history. This topic includes lots of scientific investigations and experiments around electricity, forces and magnets. This knowledge will then be used in their D.T. project to create their own electronic board game. The children will also develop their knowledge across a range of foundation subjects. Click the link below for more detail on the topic journey.
Lights, Camera, Active
Throughout this topic, children will discover the lasting influence of the Ancient Greeks in the western world. Children will design, research lifestyle and clothing, understand the significance of Athens and Sparta in Greece and examine the exciting Olympics and its modern legacy. The children will learn about, design and make their own Greek food in Design Technology. In Science, they will investigate light and sound and scientific concepts behind them. In English, they will learn about Ancient Greek myths and write their own myth. Click the link below for more detail on the topic journey.
