Medium term plan Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
by Georgia donaldson
1. Developing research skills
2. Literacy
2.1. Persuasive writing - you are a dog at Battersea dogs home. Write an advert for your kennel. Can you persuade someone to take you home ? What do you look like ? What can you offer families?
2.2. Grey Friars Bobby story. Create a dog diary from this story.
2.2.1. Geography- making, mapping, giving directions for a regular journey
3. New media
3.1. Making a poster or short film/ recording to persuade others to re home a dog or cat
4. D&T
4.1. Designing an agility course for a dog/ cat of their choice from the day based on what they have learnt about the animals needs and safety
4.2. Thinking about the materials, shapes, sizes needed
5. P.E
5.1. Building and completing the agility course in groups
6. PSHE
6.1. Why do dogs need to be adopted? Scenario role play.
6.2. Circle time discussions
6.3. The commitment of owning a dog
6.4. How do we care for dogs and cats?
6.5. Debate - pros and cons of having a pet
7. HISTORY
7.1. Children place images of working dogs on a timeline
7.2. Children follow clues to support their research of their chosen dog
7.3. Children ask questions about their chosen dog in groups of 3
7.4. Children present their research to peers
7.5. Selection of images of dogs
7.5.1. Hunting
7.5.2. Guide dogs
7.5.3. Sheep dogs
7.5.4. Pulling sleds- huskies
7.5.5. Guard dogs
7.5.6. Police dogs
7.5.7. St Bernard's - first aid
7.5.8. Corgis, King Charles spaniels
7.5.9. Medical - epilepsy, diabetes
7.5.10. Sniffer dogs- finding people
7.5.11. Bomb disposal
7.5.12. Laika (space)
7.5.13. Hachiko
8. D&T
8.1. Researching dog biscuits/ treats
8.1.1. Designing and making