KS2 Adventurers

“That’s All Folks!” is a thematic unit based around the history and development of animation and cartoons. It primarily takes in elements of history, art and computing / ICT and starts with learning about the beginnings of animation, looking at zoetropes and fip books, before moving on to the dawn of the Disney age. Then, the process of animation is explored further, with an opportunity for pupils to exchange their own design ideas and create their own animated films.

"Rocky the Findosaur" is a science based unit focusing on rocks and fossils. Pupils will compare and group different kinds of rocks; describe how fossils are formed and recognise that living things have changed over time.  Pupils will group and compare materials according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases; they will also make observations on how materials change when heated or cooled. 

‘Lindow Man’ is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the story of prehistoric Britain, from the Stone Age to the Celts. Pupils will learn all about their achievements and ongoing legacy.

“Come Fly With Me! Africa” is a thematic unit based around the continent of Africa, with a key focus on geography and history. Pupils will be learning about the location of Africa and identifying its largest countries. Alongside this geography element, they will study the Benin era. They will also learn about African culture, in particular typical African food and folk tales.

"Out and About" is a geographical unit that focusses on the United Kingdom. Here the pupils will name and locate countries and cities of the UK, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics. They will know and use the eight points of a compass and four-figure grid references, symbols and key.  Pupils will also have the opportunity to carry out local fieldwork using a range of methods.

"Under the Canopy” is a thematic unit, based on the rainforest with a key focus on geography and history. Pupils are commissioned to work for a fictitious organisation called ‘Roots’ in helping two adopted children find out about their Mexican / Mayan heritage. Through this project, they will learn about the importance of the rainforest.

“Founding Father” is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Henri Dunant. He is famous for being the founder of the International Red Cross Movement, which has had an immeasurable impact in helping wounded people in both war and peace. Pupils will learn, through his life story, all about his achievements and what makes him such an important historical figure.

“Athens v Sparta” is a thematic unit based on Ancient Greece, with a key focus on history. Learning is centred on how the Greeks used to live, including the key aspect of mythology, especially highlighting the conflicts that characterised Ancient Greece.

“Lightning Speed” is a thematic unit based around the history and development of the internet and World Wide Web, with a focus on computing. It primarily looks at how computers communicate, the importance of networks, how email works and how the internet enables collaboration.

"May the Force Be With You" is a scientific unit with a focus on forces and magnets. Pupils will make observations and develop their understanding about how magnets attract and repel each other.

“Viking Warrior” is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the legendary story of Ragnar Lothbrok. He is a Viking “sea lord” who, according to his very famous saga, invaded the ancient Kingdom of Frankia and then the British Isles over 1000 years ago. He is known for wearing “hairy trousers” which protected him on his adventures.

“Cry Freedom” is a thematic unit based around slavery. It looks at the history and origins of slavery around the world, before moving on to learning about some key figures involved in the abolition of slavery. Pupils will also learn about modern-day slavery, including child labour.

"Window on the World" is a geographical unit with a focus on settlements and trade. Pupils will describe and understand key aspects of human geography including settlements, land use, economic activity and trade links.  They will also study environmental problems faced by different continents.

"Picture Our Planet” is a thematic unit, with a key focus on geography. Learning is centred around three contrasting localities:- Brazil, Scotland and Fiji, and includes key facts, physical and human features, traditions and customs and an insight into how each country is tackling particular conservation issues. Pupils will have the opportunity to look at a range of sources and evidence and make comparisons.

“Saxon King” is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Harold Godwinson. He is famous for being the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, ruling as a talented leader in peace and war. Pupils will learn, through his life story, all about his achievements and what makes him such an important historical figure.

“Law and Order” is a thematic unit, based on the concept of justice, with a key focus on citizenship. Pupils will look at the importance of leadership and the meaning of democracy and its origins, before moving on to how this applies practically in communities, both school-wide, locally and nationally. It finishes by recognising issues of justice, rights and responsibilities in their own setting and the wider world.