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What are we learning this term?

Every class has been introduced to their new History driven enquiry question this term. Take a look at what each year group will be answering, and some of their key learning. 

Year 1: 'Is all change for the better?' 

Focusing on changes within living memory, year 1 will be looking at how schools, transport, communication, toys and Christmas have changed within the last 100 years. 

Year 2: 'How do tough times make us stronger?'

Focusing on the Royal Family and the Great Fire of London, year 2 will be looking at how these events have influenced history. 

Year 3: ‘Why is the future not set in stone?’

Focusing on pre-historic Britain, year 3 will be looking at a number of changes that occurred such as homes, tools, weapons and art.

Year 4: 'How can innovation create a legacy?'

Focusing on the causes, responses and aftermath of the Romans, year 4 will be thinking about the impact the Roman empire had on Future Britain. 

Year 5: 'What happened in Britain after the Romans left?'

Building on from their previous learning, year 5 will look at what came after the Romans, focusing on the Anglo-Saxons and the influence they had. 

Year 6: ‘How can struggle build strength?

Y6 children learn about WW2 in Nottingham and how it was affected.