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The Rochdale Pioneers

Our first topic is 'The Rochdale Pioneers'. We will begin my locating Rochdale on a map of the United Kingdom and finding out what Rochdale was like in the 1800s. As part of this topic, we will find out more about how the Rochdale Pioneers first started and what they did. We will work towards creating our own leaflet about the Rochdale Pioneers. Also, we will create charcoal sketches of the first co-op shop on Toad Lane.

The Tudors

Our next topic is 'The Tudors'. In this fascinating unit we will find out all about how life was different during the Tudor times, including the clothes they wore, the food they ate and the homes they lived in. We will also learn more about Henry VIII and why he had so many wives. At the end of this unit, we will plan and prepare a Tudor feast.

The Stone Age to the Iron Age

Our third topic is ‘Stone Age to the Iron Age’. We will find out more about a period covering a million years of history. As well as understanding the chronology of this fascinating time, children will learn about the food, religion, homes, technology and art and how each of these areas developed and changed over time and how amazing developments occurred from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.

The Maya

Our next topic is ‘The Maya’. We will explore who the ancient Maya people were and where and when they lived. In addition to this, the children will find out more about the religious beliefs and rituals of the ancient Maya people. They will also learn about the types of food eaten by the ancient Maya people and about the significance of corn and chocolate.

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