Ella Finney, an assistant curator at the Garden Museum, explains the work of a curator
year: Year 6
Pupil video: Careers in history – Working as an archivist
This Kapow History video introduces pupils to the role of an archivist through an engaging interview with Tom Ferber, an Engagement Learning Officer at the London Archives. Tom explains how archives store and protect important historical records—from letters and diaries to sound recordings and digital files—ensuring they remain accessible for future generations.
The discussion explores how archives function like a blend of museums and libraries, allowing people to handle rare documents and uncover hidden stories from the past. Pupils will learn about the importance of cataloging and preservation techniques and how archives help historians, writers, and even filmmakers in their research. Tom also shares his journey into archiving, highlighting the different career paths within the field.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s History in Action series, helping pupils understand how history is preserved, researched and shared through archives in lessons like the ones below.
Getting started with Spanish
An introduction to the Kapow Primary Spanish scheme of work, with tips to help you teach languages confidently.
Please note: this teacher video was originally created to provide guidance for the Year 3: Spanish greetings with puppets unit and may refer to this unit.
Vocabulary display – Science: Y5/6 (A) Making connections: How reflective are space blankets?
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Science, Y5/6 (A), Making connections: How reflective are space blankets? 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.
Vocabulary display – Computing Y6: Exploring AI
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Computing, Year 6, Computing systems and networks, Exploring AI and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Vocabulary display – History Y5: What was life like in Tudor England?
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit History, Year 5, What was life like in Tudor England? 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 knowledge and skills.
See the full History: Progression of key vocabulary.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y5/6 (A): Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the mixed-age unit Religion and worldviews, Y5/6 (A), Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in? 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 prominent organised worldviews.
See the full Religion and worldviews: Progression of key vocabulary.
Knowledge organiser – R&W Y5/6 (A): What happens when we die? (Part 2)
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the mixed-age unit Religion and worldviews, Y5/6 (A), What happens when we die? (Part 2)
This Religion and worldviews resource is designed to support children as they explore beliefs about death in various religious and cultural practices. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts from Dharmic worldviews, including Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist. It is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
Vocabulary display – R&W Y5/6 (A): What happens when we die? (Part 2)
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the Year 5 unit Religion and worldviews, Y5/6 (A), What happens when we die? (Part 2) 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 prominent organised worldviews.
See the full Religion and worldviews: Progression of key vocabulary.
