Topic
Topic Spring 2025
Coastline
In the Coastline project, your child will use maps to learn about the location of the world’s seas and oceans and keys to learn about map symbols. They will also find out about the directions on a compass. They will learn about the human and physical features of a coastline, including the effects of erosion and how to stay safe when visiting the coast. They will have the opportunity to learn about the work of the RNLI, what happened to the SS Rohilla and about the coastal town of Whitby, including how Captain Cook is linked to the town. They will research the tourism industry and consider what features make a place a successful tourist destination.
See below for more information about how to support your child with their topic.
| Suggested text |
Katie Morag and the New Pier - Mairi Hedderwick |
| Memorable experience | Coastal visit |
| Innovate challenge | My coastal town |
| Geography | Maps, globes and atlases; World seas and oceans; Human and physical features; Locational language; Compass directions; Physical processes – erosion; Changes over time; Tourism |
| English | Descriptions; Adventure narratives; Non-chronological reports; Persuasive writing |
| A&D | Materials and techniques |
| History | Jobs in the past; Significant people – Captain Cook |
| Music | Sea shanties |
| PSHE | Special people; Staying safe; Strengths and goals |