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Out and About

Out and About is a thematic unit with a key focus on geography. We will be naming and locating counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, using the eight points of a compass, four-figure grid references, symbols and keys; using fieldwork to observe, measure and record the … Out and About

29 October 2025

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Rocky the Findosaur

Rocky the Findosaur is a thematic unit based around rocks and fossils, with a key focus on science. We will learn about different types of rocks, with the help of original animated dinosaur character, Rocky. This theme also takes in solids, liquids and gases through focusing on Mount Vesuvius, which is where Rocky spends his time … Rocky the Findosaur

29 October 2025

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Window on the World

Window on the World is a thematic unit based on global issues, with a key focus on geography. We begin by looking at settlements and land use, before moving on to learning about trade links. In particular, the Suez Canal as an important international trade route will be a focus. We will also learn more about … Window on the World

29 October 2025

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Never Eat Shredded Wheat

Never Eat Shredded Wheat is a thematic unit based around where food comes from, with a key focus on geography. It begins by looking at compass directions and locational language, before moving on to learning about continents and oceans. Physical and human geographical features are explored, and the UK is then examined more closely. The learning … Never Eat Shredded Wheat

29 October 2025

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Paddington’s Passport

Paddington’s Passport is a thematic unit based around the worldwide travels of Paddington Bear, with a geography focus. We will look first at Peru, including the Amazonian rainforest (of which Peru has the second-largest portion after the Brazilian Amazon). Then, the focus is on London, reinforcing previous learning about the UK within the global context of … Paddington’s Passport

29 October 2025

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Fighting Footballer

Fighting Footballer is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the compelling story of Walter Tull. He was one of Britain’s first Black footballers whose career was cut short by the First World War. During the war, however, he earned his commission as an officer in the British Army, the first Black man to … Fighting Footballer

29 October 2025

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The Rescuers

The Rescuers is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational stories of two of the lesser-known heroes of the Titanic – Molly Brown and Harold Bride. We will learn, through their life stories, about their courage and ongoing legacies.

29 October 2025

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British Bulldog

British Bulldog is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the fascinating story of Winston Churchill. He is Britain’s most well-known Prime Minister, famous for leading Britain to victory during World War II and delivering inspiring speeches to encourage those fighting overseas and those at home. We will learn, through his life story, all … British Bulldog

29 October 2025

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Pharaoh Queen

Pharaoh Queen is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Hatshepsut. She is famous for being only the third woman to become pharaoh in 3000 years of Ancient Egyptian history and the first to attain the full power of the position. We will learn, through her life story, all about … Pharaoh Queen

29 October 2025

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Viking Warrior

Viking Warrior is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the legendary story of Ragnar Lothbrok. He is a Viking “sea lord” who, according to his very famous saga, invaded the ancient Kingdom of Frankia and then the British Isles over 1000 years ago. He is known for wearing “hairy trousers”, which protected him … Viking Warrior

29 October 2025

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Lindow Man

Lindow Man is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the story of prehistoric Britain, from the Stone Age to the Celts.

29 October 2025

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Founding Father

Founding Father is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Henri Dunant. He is famous for being the founder of the International Red Cross, which has helped millions of people affected by war for 150 years. Pupils will learn, through his life story, all about his achievements and what makes … Founding Father

29 October 2025

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Saxon King

Saxon King is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Harold Godwinson. He is famous for being the last Anglo-Saxon king of England, ruling as a talented leader in peace and war. Pupils will learn, through his life story, all about his achievements and what makes him such an important … Saxon King

29 October 2025

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The Visionary

The Visionary is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Ada Lovelace. She is famous for her inventions and developments in technology and became known as the first computer programmer. We will learn, through her life story, all about her achievements and ongoing legacy.

29 October 2025

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Powhatan People

Powhatan People is a history-based theme, with a focus on the four competencies of courage, commitment, creativity and community, integrating the subjects of dance, drama, English, PSHE, RE and geography. This is the inspiring story of Pocahontas, who became famous for breaking down cross-cultural barriers between her tribe and the English colonialists.

29 October 2025

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The Wordsmith

The Wordsmith is a history-based theme, with a focus on the four competencies of courage, commitment, creativity and community, integrating the subjects of PSHE, art, English and geography. The story of Ignatius Sancho, the first Black male to receive the vote in England, is both inspiring and challenging.

29 October 2025

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The General

The General is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Flora Drummond. She is famous for her bravery in standing up for women’s rights and for her commitment to women’s suffrage. Pupils will learn, through her life story, all about her achievements and ongoing legacy.

29 October 2025

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Record Breaker

Record Breaker is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Sir Ranulph Fiennes. He is famous for his daredevil achievements and record-breaking expeditions, some of which he used to raise large sums of money for many charities. Pupils will learn, through his life story, all about his achievements and what … Record Breaker

29 October 2025

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Jurassic Hunter

Jurassic Hunter is a history-based theme, with a focus on the four competencies of courage, commitment, creativity and community, integrating the subjects of art, science, English and geography. The story of Mary Anning, the world’s most famous female palaeontologist, is both challenging and inspirational.

29 October 2025

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Royal Patrons

Royal Patrons is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, comparing the lives of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth was a direct descendant of Queen Victoria, her great-great-grandmother, and both are recognised sources of inspiration whose legacies will live on.

29 October 2025

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Medicine Woman

Medicine Woman is a history-based theme, with a focus on the four competencies of courage, commitment, creativity and community. It includes the subjects of PSHE, drama, English and geography. The story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree and become a doctor in 1849, is both inspiring and challenging.

29 October 2025

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Dancing Spy

Dancing Spy is a history-based theme, with a focus on the four competencies of courage, commitment, creativity and community, integrating the subjects of PSHE, drama, English, dance and geography. The story of Josephine Baker, a Black American entertainer who fought hard against racism and segregation, is both inspiring and challenging.

29 October 2025

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Children’s Champion

Children’s Champion is a history-based theme, with a focus on the four competencies of courage, commitment, creativity and community, integrating the subjects of PSHE, drama, English and music. The story of Thomas Barnardo, famous for providing homes and education for poor children in Victorian Britain, is both inspiring and relevant.

29 October 2025

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Too Hot to Handle

Too Hot to Handle is a thematic unit with a geography focus based on global warming and climate change. Pupils will explore the Earth’s climate zones and how humans have adapted to live in areas of extreme heat, both dry and humid. They will learn how adaptations are continually being needed to deal with floods, drought … Too Hot to Handle

29 October 2025

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Warton St. Paul’s CE School
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St Andrew’s School
“As a teacher, working in an international school in Hong Kong I have followed the Dimensions Curriculum Thematic Units for a few years now, and I cannot recommend these resources highly enough. I absolutely love how it engages my students, by making learning fun, relevant and interesting for them. … Oh, and I should also mention all the time they save me in planning.”
KKarin Munkholm
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SSophie Hatcher
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DDawn Forrest
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HH Redfern
“Excellent curriculum resources with outstanding provision for all age groups.”
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