Bright Lights, Big City — Cornerstones curriculum project

Bright Lights, Big City

Year 1GeographyLegacy project

This project teaches children about the physical and human characteristics of the United Kingdom, including a detailed exploration of the characteristics and features of the capital city, London.

Project scope

Bright Lights, Big City provides a structured approach to Geography, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Art and design

Computing

Design and technology

English

Geography

History

Music

PSHE

Science

Topics covered

  • Capital cities
  • London
  • Maps
  • Significant individuals

What's included

Bright Lights, Big City is a comprehensive Geography project that boasts an array of essentials including:

26 Lesson activities
63 Resources
  • English pack
  • Knowledge Organiser

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