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Bright Lights, Big City

In the Bright Lights, Big City project, your child will learn the story of a local landmark. They will learn about the countries that make up the United Kingdom, including their location, capital cities and some of their physical and human features. They will have the opportunity to do map work, using compasses and positional and directional language to plan routes around London. They will research the cause and impact of the Great Fire of London and look at some famous London landmarks. They will learn about other capital cities around the world, including Kuala Lumpur, and compare how they are similar and different to London.

Art Drawing
Computing Searching the web; Algorithms; Logical reasoning; Programming; Common uses of information technology
Geography Local landmarks; Countries and capital cities of the UK; Physical features of the UK; Settlements; Human features; Weather and seasons; London – a capital city; Landmarks; Aerial images; Maps; Directions – locational and directional language; Geographical similarities and differences
History Significant event – Great Fire of London
Music Nursery rhymes
PSHE Speaking, listening and sharing
English Postcards; Directions; Adventure narratives
Suggested text

 Topsy and Tim Visit London – Jean and Gareth Adamson

Memorable experience Local landmarks
Innovate challenge Marley's trip to London