Whitestone Infant School
History
Curriculum Intent.
Our History curriculum at Whitestone Infant School will stimulate children's interest, understanding and curiosity about the lives of people who lived in the past, and inspire them to gain a developing knowledge and understanding of Britain's past and that of the wider world. It will give them a sense of chronology and, through this, a cultural understanding based on their historical heritage.
Our Vision.
In Early Years, through understanding the world, children are introduced to their immediate history and that of themselves and their family. They may look at pictures, photographs, videos, objects or artefacts from their own past or that of recent history. They will learn through experiences that introduce the concept of time and change. The History curriculum is often interwoven into our topics or themes. Children develop an understanding of Britain's past and British values and that of the wider world. As our pupils progress, learning, understanding and using historical vocabulary will become an important part of our History teaching.
During Key Stage 1, pupils should develop an awareness of the past, using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time. They should know where the people and events they study fit within a chronological framework, and identify similarities and differences between ways of life in different periods. They should use a wide vocabulary of everyday historical terms. They should ask and answer questions, choosing and using parts of stories and other sources to show that they know and understand key features of events. They should understand some of the ways in which we find out about the past and identify different ways in which it is represented.
Places to explore in our local area:
Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery - https://www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/museum
Coventry Transport Museum - https://www.transport-museum.com/
The Herbert Art Gallery - https://www.theherbert.org/
MAD Museum - https://themadmuseum.co.uk/
Thinktank - https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/thinktank
There are many ways to help our children become excited and engaged with the surrounding history.
Consider:
Share family photos and stories
Talk to older relatives
Create a family tree
Use historical toys
Explore historical objects
Compare old and new items
Visit museums and historical sites
Look for local history
Try historical recipes
The BBC Bitesize websites link to a variety of videos, games and information that will help your child to develop a wide range of historical knowledge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z7sfg2p
Other useful websites:
https://www.historyforkids.net/