How Time Trips Workshops support the New Curriculum
Many schools are already beginning to teach the new curriculum, and it is of course a major adaptation for many teachers. Fortunately for me, my workshops are (mostly) very well suited to the new curriculum just as they are. I have already made a few changes to improve and adapt them, and am now developing brand new lessons (on the Anglo-Saxons and Evolution) to fit new some of the units in science and history.
On this page you can see exactly how Time Trips workshops will support and enhance your teaching from September. I have in many cases cut and pasted content from the programmes of study published on the government's website, which can be viewed here: history science.
You can also follow the links below for more details about the workshops.
History
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Ancient Egypt |
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The achievements of the earliest civilizations - a depth study of one of the following: Ancient Sumer; The Indus Valley; Ancient Egypt; The Shang Dynasty of Ancient China. Most schools have been teaching about Egypt for some years, and I expect they will continue to do so. While the other 3 options are all significant in world history, they cannot compete with ancient Egypt for creating excitement in the classroom. Each of my 3 Egypt workshops provides thrilling and educational activities to support this unit.
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Ancient Greece |
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Greek Legacies (y4-6) - learn about myths, the Olympics, architecture, make a model of the Parthenon, learn about Greek art, make Greek art, dress up and put on a myth play
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The legacy of Greek culture (art, architecture or literature) on later periods in British history, including the present day. Ancient Greece - a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world.
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Greek Warfare (y5-6) - learn about weapons, armour and fighting, make helmets and shields, learn about and reenact the Battle of Marathon
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Ancient Greece - a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world. The Persian Wars were one of the Greeks' greatest achievements, and these victories are still counted as vital to the development of Western culture. |
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Romans |
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Roman Art (y4-6) - make a Roman town, make Roman and Celtic art (torcs, mosaics, metal art) |
The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, e.g. "Romanisation" of Britain: sites such as Caerwent and the impact of technology, culture and beliefs The legacy of Roman culture (art, architecture) on later periods in British history, including the present day.
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Anglo-Saxons (y5-6) - make helmets and shields, make jewellery |
Britain"s settlement by Anglo-Saxons, e.g. Anglo-Saxon invasions, Anglo-Saxon art and culture.
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Science
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Rocks and Fossils (y3-6) - learn about and identify igneous and sedimentary rocks, fossil hunts, identify and draw fossils, paint fossil casts |
Rocks - compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties. (y3)
Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock. Research and discuss the different kinds of living things whose fossils are found in sedimentary rock. (y3)
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Fossils and Bones (y4-6) and Fossils and Dinosaurs (y2-6) - handle fossils, identify fossils, paint fossils, make life-size pictures of dinosaurs or their skeletons
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Describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock. Research and discuss the different kinds of living things whose fossils are found in sedimentary rock. (y3)
Living things and their habitats - explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment (y4) - lesson can be adapted to this unit
Identify different types of teeth (herbivores and carnivores) (y4) - lesson can be adapted to this unit
Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including micro-organisms, plants and animals (y6) - lesson can be adapted to this unit
Evolution and inheritance - recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution (y6) - lesson can be adapted to this unit
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Evolution - designed to support the year 6 unit, Evolution and Inheritance. Activities include: Learning about biodiversity and the history of life on earth, using models, fossils, films and pictures; learning about adaptation using films, realistic models, real plants, experiments and games; learning about inheritance using family trees and photo games; learning about natural selection through simulations; drawing pictures and making plasticine models to show how species are adapted to environments and how they change over time through evolution.
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Evolution and Inheritance - recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago. Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents. Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution. Films You can see a couple of the films I have made for this workshop here (note, these are on youtube, so the resolution is poor - in the lesson it will be much better): Compound eyes (how insects see) |