History Curriculum Intent
“History can mean two things; the past and the study of the past. The past influences all aspects of our lives. It shapes the customs and beliefs of the communities to which we belong. Learning about the past and the methods used to study it helps pupils make sense of the world in which they live.”
National Curriculum-Non-statutory Guidance
Through our teaching of History we aim to:
- To arouse interest in the past and to help understand the present in the context of the past.
- To give pupils an understanding of their own cultural roots and shared inheritances.
- To develop a critical awareness of the past.
- To develop knowledge and understanding of chronology.
- To develop pupil’s ability to acquire evidence from historical sources, to understand different interpretations of history and to form judgements about their reliability and value.
- To contribute to children’s knowledge and understanding of the history of other countries and other cultures in the modern world.
- To communicate historical information clearly using a range of resources.
The Victorians
We are enjoying learning about life in Victorian times. We have researched life in the workhouse, schooling in victorian times, Queen Victoria, The British Empire and Victorian inventions. It has been a great topic!
"Learning about Victorian inventions taught me about things we still use now, like a bike"- Amelie Y4
"It was really fun learning about The Victorians"- Izzy Y4
"The workhouse beds were like boxes for children to sleep in" - Abigail Y3
What do the children say?
Mrs Robinson's Victorian school day was amazing. She didn't just tell us, she showed us. - Boo Y5
Our history lessons are fun - and that helps us to remember more. - Cara Y5
We researched the history of Fountains Abbey, and studied The Dissolution of the Monestry, and the influence Henry the VIII had on this local landmark.
Crime and Punishment
Dick Turpin
We studied the chronology of crime and punishment since 1066.
These are the villians we researched about:-
* Mary Reed- a pirate
* Dick Turpin- a highway man
* Henry Catlin- a thief
* John Law- a duelist
* Ursula Kemp- a witch
Geography Curriculum Intent
At Markington Primary School we believe that good thinking skills are key to ensuring Economic Well-being for our children’s future. Children’s ability to enquire and pursue independent learning is vital if we are to secure the best outcomes for every child. The skills of geographical enquiry alongside a knowledge and understanding of different cultures, people and places provide children with a strong sense of self-identity, self-esteem and an empathy and understanding for people throughout the world, celebrating difference and diversity.
Children must be given daily experiences and opportunities that will foster their independent learning and thinking skills. The school environment must reflect the level of importance that is placed on geographical enquiry within the school community and must provide for reinforcement, challenge and stimulation.
Through our teaching of Geography we aim to:
- provide opportunities for children to investigate geographical issues using wide-ranging resources.
- explicitly teach the skills of enquiry and interpretation of information
- provide opportunities for children to investigate place in a local, national and international context
- provide opportunities for children to investigate environmental change and sustainable development
- Provide opportunities for children to investigate patterns and processes
- To foster a love of writing and a recognition of its value.
- To develop a wide vocabulary.
- To express their ideas, emotions and views, clearly, through written and spoken language.
Mountains
First we looked at our chosen Lake District mountain, focusing on the contours. Next we made a contour model. After we had a structure, we built on this with modrock. The next stage was to make the mountain look realistic. We then labelled the mountain features on our mountain. Our model also shows the water cycle over our mountain.
Antarctica (EYFS and KS1)
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