Hello Little Adventurers!

This ongoing class is based on the UK national curriculum for Year 1 and incorporating a range of geographical topics and concepts aimed at UK Year 1 / US Kindergarten. This balanced and well-rounded curriculum included 40 classes over one academic year. 

In this inquiry-based class, learners will make real-world connections in a meaningful and engaging way. Inquiry-based learning puts learners at the centre of their education and encourages them to go further than simply remembering facts! In this class, curious learners will be encouraged to ask questions and participate in discussion drawing on their own experiences.

Class sizes are kept small to facilitate class discussions and conversations and ensure that all learners have a safe space to share! Some classes may require learners to bring something that relates to our topic of the week. Some classes may have a simple hands-on activity such as creating a map. Any hands-on activity will require minimal preparation and commonly found household items. You will receive a supply list if needed on the Monday before class starts.

Each class will also come with a worksheet - in some classes this will be completed during the class and for some classes it can be completed outside of class. The worksheet will have a combination of information such as key definitions and activities.  Worksheets are kept simple so they can be easily replicated by grownups if you cannot or do not wish to print! Worksheets can be kept together to create a workbook.

At the end of each class learners will be provided with optional homework to further their learning. 

A typical class may look like this: 
- Welcome and Greetings
- What do we already know? What do we want to know?
- Content Learning and Discussion - Real-life objects and PowerPoint presentations will be used to facilitate this! 
- Activity (game, quiz, worksheet)
- Taking it Further! - Homework for the week to apply or further the learning from the class!
-Wrap Up and Goodbye! 

** Some topics have been renamed/moved around for continuity and based on learner interests**

Weather and Seasons (weather will also be covered as we enter each of the seasons)
September 4, 2023 - Weather and the 4 seasons 
September 11 - Weather Forecasts 

September 18 - Autumn

Map Skills
September 25 - Left and Right
October 2 - Using a Map
October 9 - Map Symbols
October 16 - Compass Directions
October 23 - Describing Locations

My Area (No Identifying information will be asked or shared during this topic - homework topics may be set for learners to complete with parents and will not be shared with the teacher and in the classroom. Example - "What public places can be found in my local area?".)
October 30 - Public Places
November 6 - Local Jobs
November 13 - Types of Homes
November 20 - Homes Around the World
November 27 - Cities and Villages
December 4 - Resources in a Settlement

December 11 - Winter

Map Skills II
December 18 - Mapping My Home	
December 25 BREAK

January 1 - BREAK
January 8 - Zoo Map
January 15 - Park Map
January 22 - Town Map

Around the World
January 29 - Transportation
February 5 - Going on Holiday
February 12 - The Natural vs the Human World
February 19 - Famous Man Made Landmarks
February 26 - Famous Natural Landmarks

March 4 - Spring

Weather Around the World
March 11 - Reading Simple Weather Maps
March 18 - Hot and Cold Regions Around the World
March 25 - Dangerous Weather Conditions

April 1 - BREAK

Places in Our World
April 8 - Continents Vs Countries
April 15 - Asia
April 22 - Africa
April 30 - North America
May 6 - South America
May 13 - Antarctica
May 20 - Europe
May 27 - Oceania
June 3 - The Oceans

June 10 - Summer

Landforms and Beyond
June 17 -Mountains and Volcanoes
June 24 -Rainforest

SUMMER BREAK

Other Full Year Curriculum Classes: 

The Year One and Kindergarten Essentials (3 X Week) - English, Math and Science 
https://outschool.com/classes/the-year-one-and-kindergarten-essentials-english-math-and-science-adventures-Z4OK4vyy?usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

The Year One and Kindergarten Essentials (5X Week) - English, Maths, Science, Geography and Social Time
https://outschool.com/classes/the-year-one-and-kindergarten-essentials-english-math-science-and-geography-ZNZXUh3F?sectionUid=a11d7e4a-de9c-4e4f-a051-4cb1bb90dc19&usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link 

Science Full Year Curriculum (1X Week): 
https://outschool.com/classes/science-full-year-curriculum-level-1-CRHJgXZH?usid=7BcPP8RD&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link