Humanities (History/Geography)
History
Our History curriculum aims to develop historical knowledge, skills and concepts which are transferable to whatever period of history is being studied and will equip pupils for future learning. These key historical skills and concepts, which are revisited throughout different units, are:
• Historical Interpretations
• Historical Investigations
• Chronological Understanding
• Knowledge and Understanding of Events, People and Changes in the Past
• Presenting, Organising and Communicating
The coverage of recent history such as ‘Toys’ and ‘Travel and Transport’ enables pupils to acquire an understanding of time, events and people in their memory and their parents’ and grandparents’ memories. Visits and field trips are used to enhance the learning. Work is displayed around the school and is used as part of the school’s Topic Showcase events.
Geography
In Geography we want our pupils to develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places and an understanding of the processes that give rise to key physical and human geographical features of the world, along with how they bring about variation and change over time.
We strive to develop pupils’ curiosity and a fascination of the world and its people that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. We offer a range of opportunities for investigating places around the world as well as physical and human processes. Lessons improve pupils’ geographical vocabulary, map skills and geographical facts, and provide opportunities for consolidation, challenge and variety to ensure interest and progress in the subject. Visits and field trips are used to enhance the learning. Work is displayed around the school and is used as part of the school’s Topic Showcase events.
