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.

Year 3

• Mapping the UK
• Mapping the 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
• Achievements of the earliest civilizations - Ancient Egypt

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