History

At Lubenham, we aim to teach a wide breadth of historical knowledge to give our children a sense of who they are, what it means to be British, and offer an explanation and understanding of the world we live in today. 

History enables children to develop a context for their growing sense of identity and a chronological framework for their knowledge of the history of Britain and the wider world. They study and learn about significant events, people and places from the past within our themes. 

Key Stage One:  

• Toys and Games 
• Burn and Build 
• People and Influence 
• Travel and Transport 

Key Stage Two: 

• Tools and Tribes 
• Romans and Celts 
• Invaders and Settlers 
• Schools and Rules 
• Conflict and Suffering 
• Mummies and Tombs 
• Achievements and Legacy 
• Benin and Bronzes 

Children will be encouraged to think critically, ask and answer historical questions whilst examining the validity and reliability of sources. Knowledge and skills will be built on as children progress through school, this will enable deeper learning and understanding of history. Basing our curriculum on the History National Curriculum ensures that areas are revisited throughout the primary years with clear progression in both historical skills and knowledge.  

We have designed our History curriculum so that our children: 

• Foster an enthusiasm and curiosity about the past by developing skills and understanding which can be applied to any area of history 
• Are taught historical skills and concepts progressively across the school in line with the National Curriculum 
• Develop a secure sense of chronology; acquiring an understanding of time, events and people through the passing of time 
• Use research skills to pose questions and investigate the past by making inferences and drawing conclusions. 
• Understand how events have occurred concurrently in different locations worldwide in order to compare and contrast 
• Study a variety of significant historical figures and events that underpin the diversity of Britain and the wider world. 

Our lessons are lead by Learning Questions to foster the historical curiosity and fascination of finding out about the past and our children love to learn the facts and figures and use the correct vocabulary when talking about what they have learnt... 

• Why did the Great Fire of London burn so quickly?  
• What can ruins and artefacts tell us about everyday life in Roman times? 
• What have the Ancient Greeks done for us?  
• Why was there a Second World War?  
• How did houses develop in the Neolithic Age? 
• Who did the Ancient Egyptians worship? 

Geography

We believe that Geography helps to provoke and provide answers to questions about the natural and human aspects of the world.  Children are encouraged to develop a greater understanding and knowledge of the world, the links and connections and their place within it. Children learn to use geographical skills, knowledge and resources to find out about places on a local, national and world-wide level. It is an investigation of questions that examines the impact of our actions on a global scale whilst examining how physical and human features shape our world. 

We seek to inspire in children a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people which will remain with them for the rest of their lives, equipping them well for the future. We want our children to care about our world and feel passionately about taking an active role towards positive change – both locally and globally. 

Key Stage One children grow their knowledge of different geographical areas: 

• Where we live (our local area)
• Hot and cold places (UK, Uganda and Antarctica)
• The Seasons (the UK) 
• Our country, the UK 

Key Stage Two children build their understanding through themes: 

• Explore the UK 
• Wonders of the World 
• From Source to Sea 
• Explore the Lake District 
• Trade, Resources and Economy 
• Migration 
• Brazil 
• Earthquakes and Volcanoes 

The curriculum is designed to ensure that teaching equips pupils with knowledge about diverse places, people, resources and natural and human environments, together with a deep understanding of the Earth’s key physical and human processes. Our children will gain knowledge about the world which will help them to deepen their understanding of the interaction between physical and human processes, and of the formation and use of landscapes and environments. Geographical knowledge and skills are progressive and are sequenced to provide the framework and approaches that provide explanation of how the Earth’s features at different scales are shaped, interconnected and change over time. 

Lessons are taught through Learning Questions that foster a fascination with Our World and children relish the opportunity to gain new knowledge and use subject specific vocabulary to show what they have learnt: 

• How do people travel to our village? 
• What is the weather like in each of the seasons? 
• What effect is climate change having on the South Pole? 
• Where is the source of the river? 
• What is the global supply chain? 
• How are mountains and volcanoes similar? 
• What makes some people want to migrate from a country? 

Learning about the links between our lives and the environment around us is central to geography at Primary school. Children learn to use geographical skills and resources to find out about places, local and further afield in this country and abroad. It is a subject that is about the investigation of questions, examining the impact of our actions on the world and examining the world’s physical features.