History
At Harris Primary Academy Beckenham, we want our children to be inquisitive and to question the information they are presented with to further their historical understanding. History explores culture, beliefs and values that help pupils to develop an understanding of themselves and others; pupils learn about similarities, differences and diversity and how we live in an interdependent global world. We want children to understanding how they, their family and friends are linked to historical fabric of the local area, country and the world.
A high-quality history education will help pupils gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past and that of the wider world. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity to know more about the past. Teaching should equip pupils to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence, sift arguments, and develop perspective and judgement. History helps pupils to understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time.
Our Learning Journey in History
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | |
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Autumn 1 |
Am I making history? |
How should we remember Henry VIII? |
Where do the first humans come from? |
How do we know about Ancient Greece? |
What happened to Britain when the Romans left? |
Was life that hard for all Victorian children? |
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Autumn 2 |
Am I making history? |
Why do we remember November 5th? |
How did Bronze change Britain? |
What can we thank the Ancient Greeks for today? |
How was Anglo-Saxon Britain ruled? |
How should we remember the British Empire? |
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Spring 1 |
How have toys changed? |
How did the great fire change London? |
Did life improve in the Iron Age? |
What was life like in Ancient Rome? |
What can we learn from life in Anglo Saxon Britain? |
How did life change in Britain in World War 2? |
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Spring2 |
How have toys changed? |
How did the great fire change London? |
Did Britain change that much in a million years? |
How did the Romans influence life in Britain? |
Did the Vikings leave a mark on Britain? |
How did World War 2 change Britain? |
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Summer 1 |
What makes a person significant? |
Who is the most significant explorer? |
What did the Ancient Egyptians believe in? |
How can we learn about the Kingdom of Benin? |
Did the Vikings deserve their reputation? |
How has London changed over the years? |
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Summer 2 |
What makes a person significant? |
Who is the most significant explorer? |
What has King Tut taught us? |
Why is Benin so attractive to followers? |
Was life in a medieval village nasty, brutish and short? |
How has London changed over the years? |
