Year 1 Topics 2020/2021
Autumn Term |
Paws, Claws and Whiskers (Art and Design focus)
Soft fur, sharp claws and twitching whiskers… What’s your favourite animal? One that meows? One that barks? Or maybe one that scurries or slithers? From pets at home to animals in the zoo, let’s find out what animals like to eat and where they sleep. Do you know how to look after a cat? A rabbit? Or even a snake?
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Dinosaur Planet (History focus)
Stomp, crash, RRRAH! Watch out everyone- the dinosaurs are on the prowl! They’re rampaging across the dusty earth, swishing their enormous tails and baring their fearsome teeth…
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Spring Term |
Superheroes (Computing focus)
KERPOW! Intergalactic greetings, young heroes. It’s time to rescue the planet from evil villains! Who’s your favourite superhero? Spider-Man? Wonder Woman?
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Moon Zoom (Design and Technology focus)
CRASH! What’s that in the playground? Let’s go outside and take a look. Stand back everyone – it looks like a UFO has crash-landed! Find out who might have landed by exploring the craft and investigating scattered scientific specimens.
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Summer Term |
The Enchanted Woodland (Science focus)
If you go down to the woods today you’re sure of a BIG surprise! Foxes and badgers, voles and mice, beady-eyed owls in the swaying tree tops. Beneath the leaves are tiny footprints… animal or imp? You decide!
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Bright Lights, Big City (Geography focus)
Put on your best outfit because you’re invited to have tea with the Queen. Use your best manners and comb your hair, as one will not be amused of you don’t! What do you know about England’s capital city? Let’s find out all about London, including its history, transport and famous landmarks. |