Years 1 - 6 Topics

2023 - 2024 Topic Letters Y1-6

Autumn 1

Y1 How is my childhood different from my parents and grandparents?
Y2 Why do people explore the world?
Y3 How did Ancient Egypt change across 3000 years?
Y4 How did the Ancient Greeks change art, architecture and literature?
Y5 How are plant and animal life-cycles different from each other?
Y6 How was the Second World War experienced by children around the world?

Autumn 2

Y1 How is the dark experienced by different people around the world?
Y2 What are the qualities of a hero?
Y3 How do we know that dinosaurs existed?
Y4 What is the impact of migration on London?
Y5 What do we need to know to explore space?
Y6 How are living things adapted to their environment? 

Spring 1

Y1 How have toys and games changed over time?
Y2 What was life for Victorian children?
Y3 Where does our food come from?
Y4 Why is plastic not always fantastic?
Y5 How has the Isle of Dogs changed since the 1800s?
Y6 Early Islamic Civilisation - What made this period a Golden Age?

Spring 2

Y1 Why is it important to save the Amazon Rainforest?
Y2 How did London change after the Great Fire?
Y3 How did Britain change during the stone, bronze and iron ages?
Y4 How does food keep us healthy?
Y5 How are rivers important for the way we live?
Y6 Why did London change so much in the 18th Century? 

 

Summer 1

Y1 What makes a good ruler?
Y2 How can we protect our oceans?
Y3 Why is it important to protect local wildlife?
Y4 Why do natural disasters occur?
Y5 What was the impact of the Romans invading Britain?
Y6 How have people protested to enact change?

Summer 2

Y1 Why were castles built?
Y2 How did the invention of aeroplanes change the world? Who were the early pioneers of flight?
Y3 Why should sport be inclusive?
Y4 How much did the Vikings change Britain? Were they invaders or settlers?
Y5 How has the power of the crown changed over time?
Y6 Why and how should we care about the environment? 

2022 - 2023 Topic Letters Y1-6