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3913505-46355International AdventureIn this topic, the children will discover the history and geography of some of the most amazing places on our planet.00International AdventureIn this topic, the children will discover the history and geography of some of the most amazing places on our planet.624205592455Year 1&2Autumn Term00Year 1&2Autumn Term18669028910986770186055Historical Skills and concepts:Investigate and interpret the pastBuild an overview of world history Understand chronologyCommunicate historically00Historical Skills and concepts:Investigate and interpret the pastBuild an overview of world history Understand chronologyCommunicate historicallyIn this topic, the children will plo38100119380In 2007, a vote was held for what should be the modernWonders of the World:00In 2007, a vote was held for what should be the modernWonders of the World:63379352908300012371705112395Taj MahalWhen an Indian emperor's wife died, he ordered a tomb to be built in her honour. The tomb, which is more like a palace, took 22 years to build. Over 1000 elephants helped the builders to carry materials!00Taj MahalWhen an Indian emperor's wife died, he ordered a tomb to be built in her honour. The tomb, which is more like a palace, took 22 years to build. Over 1000 elephants helped the builders to carry materials!10324465112395Colosseum.The Colosseum was built by the Romans as a huge stadium. It was used for entertainment- which in those days was gladiators fighting each other! Lions, tigers, bears and elephants would be made to fight with the gladiators.00Colosseum.The Colosseum was built by the Romans as a huge stadium. It was used for entertainment- which in those days was gladiators fighting each other! Lions, tigers, bears and elephants would be made to fight with the gladiators.8260715112395Christ the RedeemerThis is the newest of the New Wonders. It stands on top of a rainforest covered mountain looking down at the city below. Jesus' open arms are a symbol of peace. In 2008 the statue was damaged when it was struck by lightning.00Christ the RedeemerThis is the newest of the New Wonders. It stands on top of a rainforest covered mountain looking down at the city below. Jesus' open arms are a symbol of peace. In 2008 the statue was damaged when it was struck by lightning.6217920112395Chichén ItzáLong ago, this was a military, cultural and religious centre for the Mayan, Toltec and Itza people. However, after a civil war the city became unused. Today it is a haunting ruin but it visited by thousands of tourists every year. 00Chichén ItzáLong ago, this was a military, cultural and religious centre for the Mayan, Toltec and Itza people. However, after a civil war the city became unused. Today it is a haunting ruin but it visited by thousands of tourists every year. 2081530112395Machu PicchuMachu Picchu is a remote Inca city located nearly 8000 feet above sea level in the mountaintops of Peru. Many Inca cities were destroyed during wars but this secret city remained untouched.00Machu PicchuMachu Picchu is a remote Inca city located nearly 8000 feet above sea level in the mountaintops of Peru. Many Inca cities were destroyed during wars but this secret city remained untouched.38100112395The Great Wall of ChinaIt took hundreds of thousands of workers over 2000 years to build and rebuild the wall as it stands today. It is so large (over 4000 miles) it can be seen from space!00The Great Wall of ChinaIt took hundreds of thousands of workers over 2000 years to build and rebuild the wall as it stands today. It is so large (over 4000 miles) it can be seen from space!4154170112395PetraPetra was once a busy city with markets and theatres. Its buildings are beautifully carved into the rock. Earthquakes destroyed many of the buildings but these buildings in the rock still stand today.00PetraPetra was once a busy city with markets and theatres. Its buildings are beautifully carved into the rock. Earthquakes destroyed many of the buildings but these buildings in the rock still stand today.85604352926080Key PeopleVespasian- the Roman Emperor who ordered The Colosseum to be built.Emperor Qin Shi Huang- the Chinese Emperor who first ordered the walls to be joined up.Paul Landowski- a French Artist who was one of the men who designed and made the statue of Christ the Redeemer.Emperor Shah Jahan- the Emperor who ordered the building of the Taj Mahal to honour his late wife.00Key PeopleVespasian- the Roman Emperor who ordered The Colosseum to be built.Emperor Qin Shi Huang- the Chinese Emperor who first ordered the walls to be joined up.Paul Landowski- a French Artist who was one of the men who designed and made the statue of Christ the Redeemer.Emperor Shah Jahan- the Emperor who ordered the building of the Taj Mahal to honour his late wife.81407001092200How did these places shape our modern world?These seven wonders are visited by thousands of tourists every year. This helps a country and its people to make money.The designs for many of these buildings have inspired other architects who have used many of the design ideas in their own buildings.00How did these places shape our modern world?These seven wonders are visited by thousands of tourists every year. This helps a country and its people to make money.The designs for many of these buildings have inspired other architects who have used many of the design ideas in their own buildings.-546103302000A Timeline of the Modern Wonders of the World00A Timeline of the Modern Wonders of the World-546101092200Key Vocabulary:Civilization – A group of people with common language, culture, laws, tradition and history.Democracy – A form of government where citizens have a say in how they are ruled including choosing their leaders and deciding on laws.Heritage – The history of the people and places within a location.Architect- Someone who plans and designs a building.Tourists- People who visit places and destinations.00Key Vocabulary:Civilization – A group of people with common language, culture, laws, tradition and history.Democracy – A form of government where citizens have a say in how they are ruled including choosing their leaders and deciding on laws.Heritage – The history of the people and places within a location.Architect- Someone who plans and designs a building.Tourists- People who visit places and destinations.10706735-145415The Seven Continents00The Seven Continents810323576835 The Colusseum is in Rome, Italy. Italy is a country in the continent Europe. Rome is the capital city of Italy.00 The Colusseum is in Rome, Italy. Italy is a country in the continent Europe. Rome is the capital city of Italy.535368520320The statue of Christ the Redeemer is high up on a mountain in Brazil. It is also on a mountain in the Andes mountain range like Maccu Picchu. It looks over the city of Rio de Janeiro.00The statue of Christ the Redeemer is high up on a mountain in Brazil. It is also on a mountain in the Andes mountain range like Maccu Picchu. It looks over the city of Rio de Janeiro.295084520320Chichén Itzá is in Yucatan, Mexico. Mexico is a country in the continent North America.00Chichén Itzá is in Yucatan, Mexico. Mexico is a country in the continent North America.-304800-174625Geographical Skills and concepts:- Investigate placesThis concept involves understanding the geographical location of places and their physical and human features.- Investigate patternsThis concept involves understanding the relationships between the physical features of places and the human activity within them, and the appreciation of how the world’s natural resources are used and transported.- Communicate geographically00Geographical Skills and concepts:- Investigate placesThis concept involves understanding the geographical location of places and their physical and human features.- Investigate patternsThis concept involves understanding the relationships between the physical features of places and the human activity within them, and the appreciation of how the world’s natural resources are used and transported.- Communicate geographically-457200-457200007431405495300063119002108200047701202108200011118850229870The Great Wall of China runs across much of the country of China. It passes the capital city Beijing. China is a country in Asia.00The Great Wall of China runs across much of the country of China. It passes the capital city Beijing. China is a country in Asia.399288022987000-14541561595Key Vocabulary:Equator – The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemisphere.Human geography – The manmade features of a place/location. Physical geography - The natural features of a place/location.Coastal – an area where the land meets the sea.Rural- a countryside area.Town- a built-up area that is larger than a village but usually smaller than a city.Village- a small area where people live containing houses in a rural area.City- a large place where people work and live. Usually has shops, businesses, a cathedral and a university.Continent-a group of countries. There are 7 in the world.Country- a nation with its own government.Capital City- the place in each country where the government is based. 00Key Vocabulary:Equator – The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemisphere.Human geography – The manmade features of a place/location. Physical geography - The natural features of a place/location.Coastal – an area where the land meets the sea.Rural- a countryside area.Town- a built-up area that is larger than a village but usually smaller than a city.Village- a small area where people live containing houses in a rural area.City- a large place where people work and live. Usually has shops, businesses, a cathedral and a university.Continent-a group of countries. There are 7 in the world.Country- a nation with its own government.Capital City- the place in each country where the government is based. 9082405381000085775802457450079355956159500108057951976120The Taj Mahal is in the city of Agra in India. India is in Asia. The great building is next to the Yamuna River.00The Taj Mahal is in the city of Agra in India. India is in Asia. The great building is next to the Yamuna River.67290952051050Petra is in the country Jordan. Jordan is a country in the west of Asia. Jordan is next to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel.00Petra is in the country Jordan. Jordan is a country in the west of Asia. Jordan is next to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Israel.29508452051050Maccu Picchu is set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Peru is a country in South America. It is so high in the mountains that many people feel sick on the hike up!00Maccu Picchu is set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru. Peru is a country in South America. It is so high in the mountains that many people feel sick on the hike up!552069025019000 ................
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