Children Now and Then
Year 1
During this topic, we have been making comparisons between the lives of children now and the Victorian era across a broad range of topics. We have also learnt about Queen Victoria and how the role of the Monarch has changed drastically over the years. Progressing from our Better World topic, we considered the changes in attitudes to pollution from the Victorian era to modern day and how although industrialisation allowed our country to be more productive, it created difficulties for the environment and the health of many. We further explored the lives of children by learning about the need for poor children to work (sometimes very dangerous jobs) during Victorian times, the very different schools they went to (mean teachers and classes of 80 pupils!), and the changes in toys (wooden and simple toys then to the colourful and sometimes electronic toys of today).
During this topic, we have been making comparisons between the lives of children now and the Victorian era across a broad range of topics. We have also learnt about Queen Victoria and how the role of the Monarch has changed drastically over the years. Progressing from our Better World topic, we considered the changes in attitudes to pollution from the Victorian era to modern day and how although industrialisation allowed our country to be more productive, it created difficulties for the environment and the health of many. We further explored the lives of children by learning about the need for poor children to work (sometimes very dangerous jobs) during Victorian times, the very different schools they went to (mean teachers and classes of 80 pupils!), and the changes in toys (wooden and simple toys then to the colourful and sometimes electronic toys of today).
History/D&T
History/D&T
In the past, we learnt most toys were made out of wood. In addition to this, girls in the past typically played with dolls and dolls houses whereas the boys usually played with trains, boats and soldiers. As part of our D&T lesson, we created two popular toys which were used in the past. The first one was a thaumatrope which was made using paper (card) and string. The second toy that we created was a spinning top using a mini pencil, blue tac and sellotape.
In the past, we learnt most toys were made out of wood. In addition to this, girls in the past typically played with dolls and dolls houses whereas the boys usually played with trains, boats and soldiers. As part of our D&T lesson, we created two popular toys which were used in the past. The first one was a thaumatrope which was made using paper (card) and string. The second toy that we created was a spinning top using a mini pencil, blue tac and sellotape.
History/D&T
History/D&T
We learnt about different types of Victorian modes of transport, including the invention of the fuel powered car. Using this as inspiration, we designed a model car using a blueprint and then created the car using materials such as wooden wheels, sticks and card.
We learnt about different types of Victorian modes of transport, including the invention of the fuel powered car. Using this as inspiration, we designed a model car using a blueprint and then created the car using materials such as wooden wheels, sticks and card.
History/Drama
History/Drama
We learnt about how behaviour was dealt with in schools in the past in comparison to now. We acted out the roles of teachers and students from the past and discussed whether we would prefer to attend school now or in the past. We also made dunce hats and completed work on the blackboards with chalk.
We learnt about how behaviour was dealt with in schools in the past in comparison to now. We acted out the roles of teachers and students from the past and discussed whether we would prefer to attend school now or in the past. We also made dunce hats and completed work on the blackboards with chalk.
Art
Art
We recalled what we have learnt about Queen Victoria. We then created a sculpture using clay based on the Queen Victoria memorial. Finally, we appreciated our friends' art by saying what we liked about their work.
We recalled what we have learnt about Queen Victoria. We then created a sculpture using clay based on the Queen Victoria memorial. Finally, we appreciated our friends' art by saying what we liked about their work.
History/PE
History/PE
In today's topic lesson, we played some Victorian games. We learnt the different games they played in the past and the rules for the games. Some of the games that we played were ‘hopscotch’, ‘blind man's buff’ and ‘skipping’. It was very exciting playing these games and we got to play with our friends. In addition to this, we also played with wooden skittles as they were also used during the Victorian era.
History
History
We visited the Young V&A as part of our learning about the story Lost in the Toy Museum. We played with new and old toys and learnt about how toys are designed.
We visited the Young V&A as part of our learning about the story Lost in the Toy Museum. We played with new and old toys and learnt about how toys are designed.
History/Geography
History/Geography
We went for a walk around Victoria Dock in our local area to look at some of the buildings and landmarks. We discovered some old and new buildings and took photos of them. Some of the old buildings we saw included Millennium Mill and The Cranes. We also identified new buildings/landmarks which include: The ExCel Bridge and the Cable Cars.
We went for a walk around Victoria Dock in our local area to look at some of the buildings and landmarks. We discovered some old and new buildings and took photos of them. Some of the old buildings we saw included Millennium Mill and The Cranes. We also identified new buildings/landmarks which include: The ExCel Bridge and the Cable Cars.
