Key Stage 2
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Key Stage 2 Curriculum Overview
| Key Stage 2 | Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Year 3 | Prehistoric Britain Big Picture Children learn about key developments in early humans from the Stone Age, to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. Children have the chance to learn about key artefacts and discover how we know about the past. They will identify the key changes in each period and be able to explain which one made the most advancements and why. They should learn how bronze and iron changed people’s lives. |
Geography |
Ancient Egypt Big Picture Children will learn about the time period of the Egyptians, their culture, lifestyles and beliefs. They will learn about their buildings and inventions as well as their legacy. They will also learn about the societal structure and the importance of the Nile to their civilisation. Children should also learn about Egypt’s links to Greece through trade and travel and make comparisons to Britain during Prehistoric times. |
Geography |
Medicine since 1066 Big Picture Children will learn about what people believed about illnesses, learn about the Black Death and why it was fatal, compare operations from the Victorian times to modern day, look at how remedies and doctors have changed over time and explain why we have longer life spans now. This will form the foundation of knowledge needed in Secondary and will build on children’s understanding of medicine from previous topics. |
Geography |
| Year 4 | Roman Britain Big Picture Children should learn about life in Roman Britain, how the Romans came from different areas of the globe and why, including learning about the expansion of the Roman Empire. They will study important sites - such as St Albans or Hadrian’s Wall. They will think about why the Romans settled, the role and structure of the army and Roman culture. Children should be able to explain what developments happened from the Iron Age to Roman times and compare the Romans to Ancient Egypt. The children should have the chance to look at and engage with different historical sources. |
Ancient Greece and its Influences Big Picture Children will learn about Ancient Greece and its timescale. They will discover their culture and legacy or influences, thinking about democracy, theatres, medicine and the armies. They will look at key sites, how their society was structured and what happened to them. |
Crime and Punishment Big Picture Children are to learn about the developments of crime and punishment since 1066 in Britain and think about whether the punishment has always fitted the crime. They will learn about the witch trials, ending of capital punishment, the introduction of the police force and developments of prisons. |
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| Year 5 | Anglo Saxons and the Scots Big Picture Children will learn about the backgrounds of the Anglo Saxons and the Scots (where they came from and why they invaded) and when they happened on a timeline. They will look at where they settled and why they wanted to come to Britain. The children will learn about their different cultures, art and lifestyles as well as some of their enduring legacies (e.g. the myth of King Arthur/Beowulf). The children will learn about key historical sites and writings e.g. Sutton Hoo and Bede, and what this tells us about their history. They will also learn about how Britain was split up into different kingdoms e.g. Mercia and Northumbria, and ruled separately. Children will be able to compare these people to the lifestyles of the Romans, Greeks and Egyptians. |
The Maya Big Picture Children will learn all about the Mayan civilisation from c.900AD. They will think about their culture, calendar, language and lifestyle whilst also discussing how we know about them and the limitations of the restricted evidence we have, considering the role of archaeologists and historical digs. They will learn who had the power in Maya society and their belief system. They will also debate the reasons behind the Maya’s downfall and which historical belief they feel is most likely. They will be able to compare the Mayan civilisation to the Ancient Egyptians and Greeks. |
Local History Study: Transport Big Picture Children will learn why there are so many types of transport in the local area. They will look at the order each arrived in and their purpose. They will think about the developments going on in society which lead to each’s creation and also how they then affected the growth and development of the area. Children will be able to discuss the controversy around the proposed runway at Heathrow. Children will make strong links to Geography through going out and making observations, as well as drawing maps. |
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| Year 6 | Vikings (and the Anglo Saxons) Big Picture Children will use their learning about the Anglo Saxons to compare them with Vikings. Children will learn where the Vikings came from. They will discuss the ways of life of both cultures and then move on to look at the invasion and settlement by the Vikings. The children will learn about how fearful Anglo Saxons were about Viking invasions and what the Vikings did when they came over. They will compare the differences in culture and religions and what it would have been like living with both cultures. The children will learn about the legacy of both people and will learn how the settlements lead to the battle of Hastings in 1066. |
Education through time Big Picture Children will learn about the initial introduction of education and the main developments over time with a particular emphasis on the Victorian times. The children will learn about how gender and class affected learning and how that changed towards universal education. |
Area Big Picture Children will have the chance to learn about WW1 and WW2 in this unit. They will start by understanding each war, when it was, why it was fought and who it was between. They will then look at the impact on the local area, thinking about how many people signed up from Hillingdon, how many came back, what bombing and destruction happened and what happened to the children in the area. They will then have the opportunity to decide which war had a bigger impact on the area and why. |
