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History

Sappho: Pompeii

The children will learn about the destruction and reconstruction of the iconic city of Pompeii. The enquiry also emphasises that the value of studying a specific event in history, such as the destruction of Pompeii, lies more in what the event tells us about the lives of ordinary people at the time rather than the specific and intricate details of the event itself. The children are encouraged to relate their studies of Pompeii to their own personal histories and those of their families.

DT

Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunchbox

The Lighthouse Keeper’s Lunch Box unit gives children the opportunity to develop their understanding of structures. The exploration of different types of lunch boxes gives children the experience and information to draw on when developing their own ideas. The children create their ideas following the design criteria, given at the beginning of the project, and go on to create models from reclaimed materials. Children gain a basic understanding about how structures can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable. At the end of the unit children test their products and suggest further improvements.

Art

Sculpture with 3D: Clay houses

This unit focuses on teaching pupils to shape and decorate clay, create a pinch pot, design and make a clay tile with house features. It emphasises practical skills in working with clay and applying artistic techniques in a structured project.