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Are we all equal?
Concepts: Aspirations, Diversity, Ethics, Equality, Protest & Rights.
Core knowledge:
Core knowledge:
Understanding the experiences and challenges faced by refugees.
Exploring the history and impact of the Windrush generation.
Examining the role of women in football and their contributions.
Studying the historical events and lessons from the Holocaust.
Expressing creativity through the creation of artwork for display.
Authentic outcome & Learning experiences
Authentic outcome & Learning experiences
Learners will collaborate with parents to create a box of presents for Operation Christmas Child, providing a hands-on experience in charitable giving and fostering a sense of empathy and community engagement.
Students will conduct research on a specific country, deepening their understanding of global diversity. This knowledge will be applied practically as they write a non-chronological report, contributing to The Trading Game. This experience encourages research skills, cross-cultural awareness and effective communication.
Learners will express their creativity through the creation of artwork intended for display. This artistic endeavor allows them to showcase their understanding of diversity, equality, and other concepts explored in the project while contributing to the visual richness of their learning environment.
Links to prior learning
Links to prior learning
Building on the prior year's learning during the "You, Me, Us" project in the Autumn term, the Year 5 and Year 6 students will continue to explore the theme of identity. Specifically, the Year 6 children delved into the inquiry of 'What Shapes Us as Individuals,' providing a foundation for deeper understanding and exploration in the current project.
How does this unit support learners in realising the four purposes?
How does this unit support learners in realising the four purposes?
Through the creation of artwork based on Holocaust and Windrush learning, learners develop skills in empathy, critical thinking and creative expression. The exploration of challenging historical events, tied to the concepts of diversity, ethics and rights, enhances their awareness and understanding of complex issues. This hands-on engagement fosters ambition and capability as learners express their interpretations of historical narratives through art, contributing to a richer understanding of equality, diversity and human rights.
Through focused activities, learners develop self-regulation and emotional awareness, promoting responsible online behavior. Exploring diverse identities, including refugees and the Windrush generation, fosters understanding and empathy. Investigating viewpoints on the monarchy, controversy in women's football and the Holocaust encourages critical thinking. Creating a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child cultivates a sense of global citizenship and responsibility. In essence, the project succinctly supports learners in becoming ethical, informed citizens.
Engaging in a dance PE unit and placing a focus on nutrition and physical health before weekly PE lessons contribute to the development of healthy, confident individuals. The dance unit promotes physical activity, creative expression, and confidence-building. Additionally, the emphasis on nutrition and physical health aligns with the goal of fostering a holistic understanding of well-being, supporting learners in making informed choices for their health and overall confidence.
By creating tree decorations for the Christmas Craft Fayre and a class light-up tree topper using a circuit, learners actively engage in enterprising and creative endeavors. These activities provide opportunities for creative expression, problem-solving and collaboration, fostering the development of enterprising, creative contributors. Through these initiatives, learners not only contribute to festive celebrations but also showcase their ability to apply knowledge creatively, aligning with the goals of the Curriculum for Wales.
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