History
History
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The Learning Journey
The Learning Journey
'Peryglon Ddoe a Heddiw’ – ‘The Dangers of Yesterday and Today’
Learning about the Plague and making links to dangers in today’s world, such as Covid.
Developing an understanding of sources and different interpretations
Learning about The Battle of Hastings and understanding the effects of war today eg Ukraine.
Learners will develop:
An understanding of the difference between fact and opinion
The ability to think analytically
The ability to think critically and present an opinion
Their research skills
Their writing skills: spelling, grammar, punctuation and key words.
Experiences
Forming opinions on modern events
‘Historian’s Challenge’
Group work and discussions
How can I help during this journey?
BBC has fantastic information- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7s7xyc
Encourage discussions about different opinions and perspectives of events. This would be a great opportunity to encourage them to think and form their own opinions.
Encourage completion of any homework tasks
Geography
Geography
The Learning Journey
The Learning Journey
Investigate our local area of Llanelli with curiosity
Learners will:
come to understand what factors create Llanelli’s unique “cynefin“ / place.
develop an understanding of how to conduct a geographical investigation – 6 Steps of Enquiry.
develop their ability to use a variety of map skills to interpret different local maps.
learn to precisely locate Llanelli.
use evidence to appreciate the opportunities Llanelli has to offer for the future.
Experiences
Participate in fieldwork about the environmental quality of the school grounds.
Using Ordnance Survey maps to complete practical activities about the Llanelli area.
Group work about contemporary Llanelli
How can I help during this journey?
The interactive website Ordnance Survey has lots of fun information and quizzes to help develop map skills.
Encourage completion of any homework tasks
Discuss and perhaps visit places in the local area to help develop their sense of place.
Religion, values and ethics
Religion, values and ethics
The Learning Journey
The Learning Journey
Cultivate an understanding of themselves in the world and an awareness of other people's lives.
Deepen their understanding of the world's six main religions as they are the foundation for studying the subject and a basic skill within this discipline.
Understand influences on their own and others' lives.
Learners will:
Develop an understanding of basic religious knowledge.
Come to understand that people see/believe different things because of different influences and beliefs, and that these affect the lives of the believers.
Become aware that followers of these various religions live within their communities.
Become more aware of religion in Wales.
Experiences
Challenge for the Confident
An opportunity to extend knowledge beyond lessons.
"Myfyrio ar Foeseg" Club
A lunchtime session for those who are interested.
How can I help during this journey?
Support pupils with their "Her i'r Hyderus" pack.
The BBC Bitesize website gives a good background on a number of aspects.
Encourage your child to be open and tolerant learners.
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