Our Topic for the Spring Term 2025 is....

'How was Britain shaped by invasion and settlers?

So, how was Britain shaped by invasion and settlers…

This term, Year 4 will explore one of the most extended periods in British history, encompassing the Stone Age to Iron Age, Roman invasion, and the Anglo-Saxon and Viking eras in Britain. During the spring term the children will be investigating and learning about one of the longest British periods in history. The essential question this term is ‘Who Invade Britain?’. Throughout the term they will be learning about the most formative period in British history, when Britain experienced several waves of invasion, including Stone Age, Celtic, Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking.  Key to this learning will be the development of their History skills in which they will learn to ask perceptive questions, think critically, weigh evidence and develop their own perspective of how Britain was affected and changed during this time.

Each aspect of their learning will be building towards a legacy outcome, in which the children will be creating, designing and hosting a history fayre all about these great periods in history.  Each classroom will be converted into a different era, in which parents, children and visitors can come and experience life at this time.

This History Fayre will be informed by the milestones the children will achieve throughout the term.  These will include; creating Anglo Saxon stories, performing Viking songs, designing and making clay pots and understanding the technological advancement that these settlers bought to Britain.