Looking at the chronology of mankind, children are introduced to Britain’s story. They use archaeological evidence to find out about the Stone Age, Bronze and Iron Age.

Investigating why the Romans invaded Britain and the reaction of the Celts; learning how the Romans changed life in Britain.

Discovering what was important to ancient Egyptians; investigate the River Nile, ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, beliefs about the afterlife and how the pharaohs were buried.

Investigating the changes in children’s lives through time, children learn how children’s spare time, health and work have changed. They explore work in more detail, learning about a day in the life of a working child and the significance of Lord Shaftesbury in changing the lives of children.

Developing an understanding of why people invaded and settled, learning about Anglo-Saxon beliefs and the spread of Christianity and assessing the contribution of the Anglo-Saxons to modern Britain.

Through the observation and analysis of artefacts, children scrutinise Maya settlement strategies in rainforests, the cultural significance of chocolate and the impact of their beliefs, inventions and decline within and beyond their society.