Slavery

We will enrich our knowledge of Britain’s history, examining people’s different attitudes towards slavery in the 17th and 18th centuries. We look closely at the abolition and the lasting effects that the Atlantic slave trade had on the empire and people; its continued impact, occurrence and resonance in modern society.

Quality Text: Henry’s Freedom Box

We read ‘Henry’s Freedom Box’ – a stirring, dramatic story of a slave who, after an arduous journey in a crate, mails himself to freedom.

English

Poetry: List Poetry

Narrative: Character

Non-fiction: Biography & Diaries

Geography:
UK Study – Coasts


Religious Education:
Free Choice – How do people show their belief in action? (Link to Slavery/poverty)


Maths:
Number (Place Value, Addition & Subtraction) & Statistics


Science:
Forces


Design & Technology:
Cooking & Nutrition (Roberts Bakery)


Computing:
Coding

PSHEE:
Relationships


No Outsiders:
Tango Makes Three

French:
Monster pets


Physical Education:
Games: Invasion (Football Skills) & Health Related Exercise


Music:
Livin’ on a Prayer


Essential Skills:
Staying Positive & Listening

Enrichment Opportunities:
Slave Museum Liverpool or Quarry Bank Mill, Roberts Bakery (DT) Harvest Festival