History

Autumn Term

The Maya

 We will be going back in time and learning all about the life of the people of ancient Mesoamerica. We will be exploring the language, historical timeline, society and culture of this Maya civilisation. If you would like to find out about the Maya there are some websites below that are useful.

http://www.dkfindout.com/uk/history/mayans/

http://mayas.mrdonn.org/

Spring Term

The Vikings

We will learn all about the timeline of viking invasions and the places in which they settled and why they settled there.Their religions and beliefs are fascinating! We will investigate the different Gods that ruled their lives and the stories and myths they wrote to describe the world around them. If you are able to do a little research beforehand these websites and videos will give you a head start!

Summer Term

 London’s Calling!

We will be studying the history of our capital.  We will consider and compare London today to that of London in the time of the Romans and the Tudors as well as looking at the cultural diversity of the city and how the world famous River Thames weaves its way through.