History- Summer 2: In-depth local study -how the local area has changed
Synopsis:
You could focus on Chadwell Heath e.g. the reasons for its growth, linked to the growth of London, coming of the railway. Or the wider area; Ilford, Romford, Barking, etc
The changing high street? Links with Yr 1 topic on homes
https://www.gedmartin.net/martinalia-mainmenu-3/323-whatever-happened-to-chadwell-street
History
Historical Concepts
Explore trends, looking at
continuity/change and
similarity
/difference/significance Examine different aspects
of history eg social,
cultural, political and
religiousGain historical perspective
by making connections
between local, national
and international historyExtend chronological
understanding by
exploring a theme over
time eg crime and
punishment
Stories & Sources
Understand how
knowledge of the past is
constructed from a range
of sourcesUnderstand how evidence
is used rigorously to make
historical claimsDiscern how/why
contrasting arguments
and interpretations of the
past exist by weighing
evidence and sifting
arguments eg propagandaConstruct informed
responses that involve
thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant
historical information