Autumn 2
Land Ahoy
Develop children’s knowledge of the sea, seafaring and pirates. Children use maps, learn about famous pirates and explorers and find out about life at sea.
Linked science investigations: Why do boats float? Can you find the treasure?
Linked texts: The Troll – Julia Donaldson; The Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor – Katie Daynes; Grace Darling – Anita Ganeri
- English
- Geography
- PSHE
- D&T
- History
- Computing
- Science
- A&D
- Music
| Memorable experience | Visit a marina, boat yard, RNLI station or boating lake |
| Innovate challenge | Find pirate treasure |
| English | Narratives; Information texts; Descriptions; Poetry; Postcards |
| Geography | Using and making maps; Locational knowledge; Directions |
| A&D | Observational drawing; Printing |
| Computing | Programming; Using presentation software |
| D&T | Mechanisms; Structures |
| History | Significant historical people – Captain James Cook, Grace Darling; Famous pirates |
| Music | Sea shanties |
| PSHE | Feeling positive |
| Science | Everyday materials; Working scientifically |
| Science investigations | Why do boats float? Can you find the treasure? |