Secret street detectives
Introduction
‘Pupils should develop knowledge about the world, the United Kingdom and their locality’ (National Curriculum Key Stage (KS) 1 order).
This unit of work supports young geographers in gaining knowledge and understanding of the immediate locality in which their school is situated.
This implementation package includes
1 An in depth medium term plan – (Including an introduction to the unit; key learning outcomes / assessment opportunities; links to the KS1 National Curriculum statutory order; a suggested sequenced learning pathway; cross curricular considerations and parent / guardian support activities).
2 ‘Secret Street Detective’ enquiry outline to support teaching colleagues, classroom support staff and parent helpers in undertaking this framed enquiry.
3 Power Point – Types of Houses - Images of different types of houses commonly found in most localities.
Note - If you are using this unit of work the title (partial postcode) will of course need changing to that of your school.
If you require additional information regarding this planning package please feel free to e mail me at jeffsgeog@yahoo.co.uk
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