Eastbury Manor, The Great Plague, and The Great Fire of London
A KS1 topic exploring life in the 1600s through Eastbury Manor, the Great Plague, and the Great Fire of London — how people lived, what happened during these disasters, and what lessons were learned.
History
The Science of Dreams
This topic explores what dreams are, why we dream, the stages of sleep, and how our brains stay active at night to sort memories, practise emotions, and even solve problems.
Science
Where Does the Sun Go at Night?
A child-friendly exploration of day and night, explaining how the Earth's rotation makes the sun appear to rise and set, and how this affects life on Earth.
Science
The Science of Rainbows
Exploring how light and water droplets create rainbows, the order of colours, the science of refraction, and myths and facts about rainbows.
Science
Digital Detectives: Online Safety and Digital Footprints
A Year 4 lesson about online safety, understanding digital footprints, protecting personal information, and behaving kindly and responsibly online.
Computing
Stone Age: From Rocks to Farming
An exploration of how humans lived, invented, and evolved during the Stone Age, from nomadic hunters to settled farmers building villages like Skara Brae.
History
Evolution of Human Communication
A KS2 exploration of how human communication evolved from early gestures and sounds to speech, writing, and modern language systems.
Science
Understanding Big Numbers and Factorials
An engaging exploration of how quickly numbers grow using factorials, illustrated through shuffling cards and understanding possibilities.
Maths
Myths and Legends: Magical Creatures and Lessons
KS1 topic exploring famous mythical creatures, their stories, and the lessons they teach about courage, kindness, and imagination.
English
Exploring the Universe: Gravity, Time, Quantum, and the Big Bang
Introducing children to the universe, gravity, space-time, time travel, quantum theory, string theory, the Big Bang, black holes, and the idea that we are made of stardust.
Science
Introduction to Space and the Universe
Introduces space and the universe, covering the Solar System, Earth’s rotation and seasons, key scientists, and common space myths and misconceptions.
Science
Biological Symbiosis: Types and Importance
Explains symbiosis and its types—mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism—with examples, activities, and emphasis on their role in ecosystem balance.
Science