Childhood — Cornerstones curriculum project

Childhood

Year 1HistoryLegacy project

This project teaches children about everyday life and families today, including comparisons with childhood in the 1950s, using artefacts and a range of different sources.

Project scope

Childhood provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Art and design

Computing

Design and technology

English

Geography

History

Maths

PE

PSHE

Topics covered

  • Changes within living memory
  • Events beyond living memory
  • Historical vocabulary
  • Historical artefacts
  • Timelines
  • Childhood past and present
  • How life changes over time
  • Stages of human life
  • Everyday life and childhood in the 1950’s
  • Significant historical events – Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation

What's included

Childhood is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:

20 Lesson activities
56 Resources
  • English pack
  • Knowledge Organiser

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