History
Famous explorers
This term the children have been learning about 4 different explorers: Ranulph Fiennes, Amy Johnson, Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong. They have considered the qualities that these explorers must have had and the differences between their expeditions.
Ranulph Fiennes
Some activities have included:
1) Exploring Ranulphs backpack and considering what would be needed to climb Mount Everest!
2) Using ipads to capture Ranulphs thoughts and feelings during his journey.
3) Working in groups to caption their pictures with a thought or feeling.
Amy Johnson
Some activities have included:
1) Inquiring about this explorer by piecing together clues hidden around the room.
2) Drawing upon differences between the past and present, with particular focus on the role of women.
3) Making a timeline from her birth to her disappearance.
Christopher Columbus
Some activities have included:
1) Retelling the story of Columbus' first voyage and its importance.
2) Recreating life on board the Santa Maria and drawing ideas.
3) Making a map and boat slider to represent Columbus' first voyage and locating continents on the map.
Neil Armstrong
