Knowledge Organiser
Key Vocabulary
- Memory: The ability to remember information, experiences, and people from the past.
- Invitation: A request for someone to attend an event, often written on a card.
- Role Play: Acting out or performing a particular situation or story to understand it better.
- Healthy: Food that contributes to good health and well-being.
- Develop: To grow or cause to grow and become more mature or advanced.
- Responsibility: A duty or obligation to take care of something or someone.
- Sensory: Related to the senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing).
- Mnemonics: Memory aids that help you to remember something.
- Artefact: An object made by a human being, often of historical or cultural interest.
- Timeline: A graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events.
Detailed Timeline of Important Events or Concepts
- Baby Stage: Understanding the needs and characteristics of babies.
- Toddler Stage: Recognising the developmental milestones of toddlers.
- Childhood: Exploring the transition from toddler to a child; responsibilities and social interactions.
- Adolescence: Briefly introducing the changes that occur during this period.
- Adulthood and Elderly: Identifying responsibilities and lifestyle changes.
- Role of Family: Discussing the importance of family bonds and memories.
- Designing Memory Box: Creating a personal project that encapsulates memories.
Useful and Reliable Websites
- The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) - Provides information on child development and care.
- BBC Bitesize - Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) - Offers resources and learning materials for PSHE topics.
- KidsHealth - A great resource for children to learn about health and development.
- National Geographic Kids - Engaging facts and information about various topics for children.
Interesting Facts Related to the Topic
- Babies are born with the ability to hear, even in the womb!
- Role play helps children develop their communication skills and emotional intelligence.
- The average child can remember approximately 70% of what they learn when they participate in activities.
- The human brain continues to grow and develop well into a person's 20s.
- A mnemonic can be as simple as a rhyme or phrase that makes it easier to remember information.
Endpoints: What Students Should Know by the End of this Topic
By the end of the "Project Memory Box" topic, students should be able to:
- Identify and explain the different stages of human development (baby, toddler, child, adolescent, adult, elderly).
- Understand the importance of family and friends in their lives and how they contribute to their memory.
- Create a healthy picnic menu incorporating various food choices.
- Demonstrate role-playing scenarios effectively, showcasing communication skills.
- Describe and sort personal artefacts using criteria that reflect their importance or significance.
- Label and describe their sensory experiences associated with different items or foods.
- Write simple texts for various purposes, including invitations, labels, and narratives.
- Create a personal memory box and explain the significance of each item included.
- Share their memories and experiences with peers and family, building their confidence in communication.
This knowledge organiser serves as a foundational tool for Year 3 and Year 4 students, preparing them for deeper explorations of memory, family, and personal experiences while developing essential skills in the English, PSHE, and Design and Technology subject areas as outlined in the 2014 National Curriculum in England.