History
History at Firthmoor Primary School
At Firthmoor Primary School, History is taught following objectives from the National Curriculum framework and is covered each term by looking at a new and exciting topic! History can be taught in a block or weekly lessons. Children are encouraged to learn through research, using books, the Internet and looking at artefacts from the past.
A fun way of learning about History is through inviting visitors into school and going on visits to places of historical interest. Classes have enjoyed activities at locations such as Hadrian’s Wall, Jorvick and Whitby Abbey. A group of girls even had the opportunity to listen to the author Kate Pankhurst speak on the topic of ‘Fantastically Great Women who made History’.
The children have access to a plentiful selection of History books from across the eras, which are all displayed in the corridor for them to browse at their leisure.
Useful websites for home learning
D-Day Week – Part 2
Y5MT have continued their investigations into WW2 and have celebrated the 80th anniversary since the D-Day landings by dressing up as 1940s children. As part of the day the class have watched real life footage of troops landing on the beaches, they have learnt about to send secret messages using Morse Code and they have created some dramatic Blitz pictures in Art.
D-Day Week – Part 1
Summer 2024
Last week was a special week for Y5MT. We have been inspired to find out more about WW2 as this year, the country will celebrate 80 years since the D-Day landings. So far, Y5MT have learnt why Britain felt they had to declare war on Germany by listening to a radio broadcast made in 1939 by the then British Prime Minister. We have also have used secondary sources to find out the impact the Blitz had on the British people.
Nursery ‘Once upon a time’
Summer 2024
This term nursery children have been exploring Castles as part of their ‘Once upon a time’. We learned about the different people who lived in castles a long time ago and the jobs that they did.
We created shields like the knights used, built model castles and explored the different foods that might be served in a castle.
We have had lots of fun using our knowledge of castles and historical characters to inform and extend our role play area by setting up banquets and using our imagination to assume character roles.
Year 6 Visit Locomotion
Summer 2024
Our Year 6 children have visited ‘Locomotion’ in Shildon as part of their transition project. This gave them a great opportunity to see in person ‘The Rocket’ and ‘The Locomotion No 1’ which they learned about during their local area study in History during the autumn term. Their enquiry challenged them to find out how the development of the railways is significant to the locality and learning included finding out about the contributions made by George and Robert Stephenson when the first trains and railways were developed.
Coronation Parade
Summer 2023
Some of the children took part in a ‘Coronation Parade’ on the school grounds, wearing the crowns they had made to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
Visit to Beamish Museum
Spring 2023
Do you love History? Listed below are some websites you and your child can use to help support their learning.
www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/history
