Bringing Big Ideas to Life: Medium term planning

Topic-related Questions and Learning Objectives for Each Big Idea

Click on the links below for topic-related questions and examples of substantive knowledge (learning objectives) that will enable pupils to understand the Big Ideas.

The bridge between the Big Idea and the substantive knowledge is the topic-related question.

Objectives, Resources & Practical Ideas for Ages 3-5:

BI1 Continuity, Change and Diversity

BI2 Words and Beyond

BI3 A Good Life

BI4 Making Sense of Life’s Experiences

BI5 Influence and Power

BI6 The Big Picture

Topic-related Questions and Learning Objectives for Ages 5-7:

BI1 Continuity, Change and Diversity

BI2 Words and Beyond

BI3 A Good Life

BI4 Making Sense of Life’s Experiences

BI5 Influence and Power

BI6 The Big Picture

Topic-related Questions and Learning Objectives for Ages 7-11:

BI1 Continuity, Change and Diversity

BI2 Words and Beyond

BI3 A Good Life

BI4 Making Sense of Life’s Experiences

BI5 Influence and Power

BI6 The Big Picture

Topic-related Questions and Learning Objectives for Ages 11-14:

BI1 Continuity, Change and Diversity

BI2 Words and Beyond

BI3 A Good Life

BI4 Making Sense of Life’s Experiences

BI5 Influence and Power

BI6 The Big Picture

Topic-related Questions and Learning Objectives for Ages 14-18:

BI1 Continuity, Change and Diversity

BI2 Words and Beyond

BI3 A Good Life

BI4 Making Sense of Life’s Experiences

BI5 Influence and Power

BI6 The Big Picture