Dunchurch Boughton C of E (VA) Junior School

Humanities - History and Geography                                        Back

Our vision for humanities is for children…

• To have a broad range of experiences which give them the cultural capital to understand our diverse world as it was, is now and as it will be.
• To understand their role as global citizens and also the impact of geographical changes, in particular through high quality fieldwork.
• To develop a curiosity about historical events and sources of evidence, valuing how this impacts life today.

Across the years groups we have planned a range of interesting topics in both History and Geography to ensure good progression and also allow a broad range of skills to be taught and practised.  Please click on the topic to see the Knowledge Organiser.  This will give you information about the knowledge and skills that the children will be learning.  It will also give you information on the vocabulary taught and how this unit links with prior learning.

Year 3

• Mapping the UK
• Mapping Dunchurch - Land use and settlements - including a visit to Dunchurch and a farm
• Changes in Britain from Stone Age to Iron Age - Trip to Flag Fenn
•  Ancient Egypt - Achievements of the earliest civilizations 

Year 4

• Mapping the World
• Climate Zones, Vegetation Belts and Biomes
• The Roman Empire and its Impact on Britain - Trip to Chedworth Roman Villa
• Britain's Settlements by Anglo Saxon and Scots - Visitors Guarderobe
• Vikings and Anglo Saxons struggle for the UK - residential trip to York

Year 5

• Rivers, Mountains and the Water Cycle - residential to Wales
• Comparing the UK to a region in Europe
• Earthquakes and Volcanoes
• Ancient Greece
• Maya - Non-European society

 Year 6

• A local environment study- Cemex visit
• Comparing Brazil and the UK
• Local History - Coventry Blitz
• A turning point in British History  - The Industrial Revolution and Railways - trip to Blist Hill