The United Kingdom and Ireland
Scotland The capital city is…. The national flower is the…… The patron saint is called….. The main river is called….
Kilts are the national dress of Scotland
We tasted Haggis, Shortbread and Oatcakes
We dressed up in traditional Scottish dress
We looked at atlases and the map of Scotland and found key features
We painted the flag of Scotland
We learnt the Highland fling
England The capital city is…. The national flower is the…… The patron saint is called….. The main river is called….
We looked at famous landmarks in England and made our version out of junk or construction kits. Paige made the London Eye Eliot and Callum made Stonehenge
We looked at famous landmarks in England and made our version out of junk or construction kits. Shay built the Gherkin
We painted the flag of England
We found football clubs on a map of England!
We coloured in an English rose and a picture of Queen Elizabeth
We tasted traditional English foods We tasted black pudding, Yorkshire pudding, scones and crumpets
We had an English Breakfast for lunch!!!
Ireland The capital city is…. The national flower is the…… The patron saint is called….. The main river is called….
We cut out a symmetrical shamrock
We tasted lots of traditional Irish foods We tasted potato farls, soda bread and Barmbrack
We watched a video of Irish dancing and then learnt how to river dance
We found key features on the map of Ireland
We listened to a Celtic fairy tale called Rumpelstiltskin
Wales The capital city is…. The national flower is the…… The patron saint is called….. The main river is called….
We made a daffodil using egg boxes, tissue paper and card
We made Welsh rarebit with Natalie We made Welsh rarebit with Natalie. We used eggs, cheese, worcestershire sauce and bread. It was delicious!
We looked at the map and atlases to find out about Wales.
We tasted welsh cakes and Bara Brith. We had mixed reviews!
We listened and danced to the Welsh National Choir
We have had a great week learning all about the United Kingdom and Ireland!