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KS1 - Castles

Knowing different types of castles

LO: To know the different types of castles.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

History

  • To develop an awareness of the past.
  • To know where people and events fit within a chronological framework.

Science

  • To identify and name a variety of everyday materials.
  • To describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials.

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Exploring features of a castle

LO: To know the features of a castle.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

History

  • To know and understand the history of these islands.
  • To develop an awareness of the past.

Maths

  • To recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes.

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Understanding the layout of castles

LO: To understand the layout of a castle.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

History

  • To develop an awareness of the past.
  • To identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods.

Geography

  • To devise a simple map.
  • To use simple compass directions.

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Understanding the role of knights

LO: To understand the role of a knight.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

History

  • To develop an awareness of the past.
  • To identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods.

P.E

  • To participate in team games, developing simple tactics for attacking and defending.

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Knowing why castles had flags

LO: To know why castles had different flags.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

History

  •  To develop an awareness of the past.

D&T

  • To design purposeful, functional, appealing products.
  • To select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks.

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Understanding daily life inside a castle

LO: To understand what life was like inside a castle.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To develop an awareness of the past.
  • To identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods.
  • To ask and answer questions to show they know and understand this time in history.

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