Year 1&2

Autumn Term

Discovering Doncaster In this topic, the children will explore

Doncaster as historians and geographers.

Fun Facts about Doncaster Settlers first came to Doncaster in 10,000 BC after the Ice Age- that’s over

12,000 years ago! The Roman’s first named Doncaster ‘Danum’ which means ‘by the river’ but

then the name changed to Doncaster as it is named after the river Don and ‘caster’ which is an old English word that means ‘army camp’.

Did you know that the sweet butterscotch was invented in Doncaster by a man called Samuel Parkinson in 1817?

Doncaster is a mining town. This means that many years ago many people working in the mines to dig out coal.

Did you know that Doncaster Rovers is one of England’s oldest football clubs? During the First World War, Doncaster Racecourse was used as a base for the

Royal Flying Corps Fighters.

Key People:

Benjamin Huntsman (1704-1776) – A famous English inventor and

manufacturer of steel. He was the first steel manufacturer in Doncaster.

Thomas Crapper (1836-1910) - The man that invented the first flushable

toilet.

Nigel Gresley (1876-1941) - A famous railway engineer that helped

to make the Flying Scotsman train and the Mallard train.

Ben Parkinson (1984- present) – A brave soldier who is famous for having

the most war injuries and surviving. He carried the Olympic torch through

Doncaster.Historical Skills and concepts:

- Investigate and interpret the past- Build an overview of history in

Doncaster - Understand chronology- Communicate historically

Key events timeline:

10,000 BC- the first settlers arrived during the Stone Age. People used caves for homes.

71 AD- The Romans arrive in Doncaster and build Fort Danum.

1180- The Normans build Conisbrough Castle.

1505- Henry VII granted Doncaster the right to have a market.

1562- The plague hits Doncaster.

1750- The Mansion House was built.

1863- Thomas Crapper invents the toilet.

1938- The world’s fastest steam train the Mallard was made in Doncaster.

1970- Mining was the main job in Doncaster.

2005- Doncaster’s first airport is built.

Key Vocabulary:Civilization – A group of people with common language, culture, laws, tradition and history.Democracy – A form of government where citizens have a say in how they are ruled including choosing their leaders and deciding on laws.Social class – groups of people defined by your wealth, job or family title.Heritage – The history of the people and places within a location.

71

Fort Danum Conisbrough Castle

1180

Doncaster market

1505

Mansion House

1750

Racecourse

1595

Doncaster airport

2005

Our school

1970

Main places and landmarks of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle Mansion House Tickhill Castle The Frenchgate Shopping

Centre Doncaster Racecourse Doncaster Dome Keepmoat Stadium Doncaster Market CAST Yorkshire Wildlife Park Cusworth Hall Doncaster Airport

Geographical Skills and concepts:- Investigate placesThis concept involves understanding the geographical location of places and their physical and human features.- Investigate patternsThis concept involves understanding the relationships between the physical features of places and the human activity within them, and the appreciation of how the world’s natural resources are used and transported.- Communicate geographically

Background Information – (geographical)Doncaster is a town in South Yorkshire, England. Over 300,000 people live in Doncaster. Doncaster is made up of many towns and villages such as Bawtry, Sprotbrough, Tickhill, Austerfield, Auckley and Bentley. The River Don and several canals run through Doncaster. There are over 100,000 houses in Doncaster as well as shops, schools, businesses and a college. There are several nature reserves in Doncaster which protect wildlife such as insects, deer, birds and badgers.Did you know that Doncaster is half way between London and Edinburgh? This is why our town was the perfect place to develop transport and why we are so lucky to have direct train routes to these important capital cities.

There are 7 continents in the world: Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Australia (or Oceania) and Antarctica. We live in Europe.

This map shows the county of South Yorkshire. We live in Doncaster.

Key Vocabulary:Equator – The imaginary line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemisphere.Human geography – The manmade features of a place/location. Physical geography - The natural features of a place/location.Vegetation – Plants that are found in a particular area or habitat.Coastal – an area where the land meets the sea.Rural- a countryside area.Town- a built-up area that is larger than a village but usually smaller than a city.Village- a small area where people live containing houses in a rural area.City- a large place where people work and live. Usually has shops, businesses, a cathedral and a university.Continent-a group of countries. There are 7 in the world.Country- a nation with its own government.County- the country is divided into smaller places such as Yorkshire, Cumbria and Nottinghamshire.