Life on a Greek Island (KS2)

Teacher notes

The Last Child of Arki is a storyworld with 4 films exploring Kristos’ life on the Greek island of Arki. This lesson focusses on the 1st film ‘Kristos’ which introduces the child and the context. In this lesson we explore the physical and human features of the island and use maps and compass directions. This lesson is most suitable for KS2. **Lyfta Core Themes**: Culture and Identity, Natural Environment. **Lyfta core skills and values:** Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Environment and Sustainability, Healthy Living. **SDG:** 3. **National Curriculum objectives:** KS2 Geography locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied KS2 English Speaking: listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas. KS2 PSHE R32. about respecting the differences and similarities between people and recognising what they have in common with others e.g. physically, in personality or background R33. to listen and respond respectfully to a wide range of people, including those whose traditions, beliefs and lifestyle are different to their own