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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