The Nations

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of Sports Tournaments Rugby World Cup

Objectives

History

  • Continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.

Design and Technology

  • Generate, develop, model and communicate ideas through discussion, annotated sketches and prototypes.

Lesson Planning

Take a look at the Nations who attend and place them on a global map. Learn about their teams and their rugby history. Understand that the nations compete for the Webb Ellis Cup and find out about the Women's World Cup. Reflect on Rugby Union's core values and compare to British values and make a Webb Ellis trophy.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To learn about teams and their history in the Webb Ellis Cup and the Women’s World Cup.
  • To reflect on Rugby Union's core values and compare to British values.

Children will:

  • Locate the Nations in the World Cup on a world map.
  • Know and discuss facts about the teams and know something of their rugby history.
  • Recognise the Webb Ellis Cup and discuss the Women's World Cup.
  • Reflect on the Rugby Union core values and compare to British values.
  • Make a Webb Ellis Cup.

You Will Need

  • Plastic or paper cups
  • Sticky tape
  • Sticky tack or wool
  • PVA glue
  • Gold paint
  • Washing up liquid