Developed to support children in understanding that “world views” are not always tied to religion or spirituality and to explore some wider world views, this whole-school programme can accommodate the whole of up to a two-form entry school in a single day. Events start with an opening, interactive assembly investigating what we mean by “world views” and how the concept links in to humanity itself – followed by workshops for each year group.
Workshop Description
EYFS: Humanism and the idea of the “Happy Human”.
Year 1: Humanism and the concept of “The One Life”.
Year 2: The four corner stones of Humanism.
Year 3: Pacifism and pacifists (with a reference to John Lennon) – from those who protest against war to those willing to go to gaol for their beliefs.
Year 4: Ethical Veganism (with a reference to Thandie Newton) – comparing and contrasting this with both vegetarianism and veganism.
Year 5: The principles of Altruism (with a reference to Queen Camilla) – and an exploration of how altruism works.
Year 6: Hedonism – both “ethical” and “utilitarian” (with a reference to Oscar Wilde) – and an investigation of the evolutionary impacts of hedonism.
There are no costumes, props or artefacts in a Big History Day. Instead, everything is achieved through age-appropriate drama-based activities, imagination - and, of course, lots of historical content!
History
EYFS-Y6 / P1-P7
Multiple workshops over one day
60 per workshops
School hall
FAQs
The day involves a whole-school assembly, followed by workshops, each one accommodating up to 60 pupils at a time. We will plan a timetable based on the number of classes you would like to include, but a whole-school day might look something like this:
09.00 – 09.20: Whole-school introductory assembly…
09.20 – 10.00: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …
10.00 – 10.40: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …
10.40 – 11.20: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …
11.20 – 11.50: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
LUNCH
1.00 – 1.30: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …
1.30 – 2.05: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.05 – 2.40: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …
2.40 – 3.15: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.
Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector set up in the working space, so that pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint.
Yes! lots of schools choose to dress up to really get into the theme of their history day.
A World of World Views day can accommodate up-to 60 pupils per workshop - that's the whole of a two-form entry school in just one day!
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