Guide the children in designing and making fairground wheels by exploring wheel mechanisms, testing constructions and responding to a creative local design brief.
year: Year 2
Sustainability key skills and knowledge by unit
This document shows the units through which pupils’ understanding of sustainability is expected to develop across the following Kapow Primary subjects:
The sustainability concepts covered include:
- Appreciation of nature
- Interdependence
- Resources and waste
- Climate change
- Individual and collective responsibility
Webinar: Confidently Teaching Drawing in Primary Art
Discover how to teach drawing with confidence across the primary years. In this recorded webinar, Kapow Primary’s Art specialist Suzanne Booth shares practical advice and insights for teachers and subject leaders. Perfect for subject leaders and class teachers looking to boost their confidence and creativity in teaching drawing.
The session covers:
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Key drawing skills from EYFS to Year 6, including shading, observation, and composition
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How these skills link to the National Curriculum and support progression to KS3
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An overview of Kapow’s refreshed drawing units
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A live Q&A with tips for adapting drawing lessons to suit your pupils
R&W: Key skills and knowledge by unit — mixed-age
This document shows where the key knowledge and skills statements from our mixed-age R&W progression are covered within the scheme.
Cycle B information will be added when the scheme is fully available on the website.
Webinar: Sustainability in Primary Schools: A Roundtable Discussion
Join Kapow Primary’s experts for a practical discussion on how to embed sustainability across your curriculum. Discover everyday classroom ideas, whole-school actions, and how to engage pupils with climate topics. Plus, get a preview of our new sustainability collection.
Archived Science: Long-term plan
Webinar: What the Interim Curriculum Review Means for Primary Schools
Watch our expert panel break down the key proposals from the interim curriculum review and explore what they mean for planning, teaching, and subject leadership in primary schools. Perfect for classroom teachers, subject leaders and senior leaders.
Science: Equipment list — mixed-age
Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (B): Making connections: Fairytale science
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Science, Y1/2 (B), Making connections: Fairytale science and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of key scientific concepts and processes.
See the full Science: Progression of key vocabulary.
