Whole School Curriculum Map
BackEYFS
| EYFS | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
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| Topic: |
Marvellous Me! Let’s Celebrate |
Winter Wonderland The Great Outdoors |
Buzzing Around Over and Under the Sea |
| Core Text: |
Pete the Cat Colour Monster Owl Babies The Gruffalo Stickman |
One Snowy Night Poles Apart The Tiny Seed Jasper’s Beanstalk |
Snail Trail Why do We Need Bees? The Very Hungry Caterpillar Train Ride Julian is a Mermaid |
| Maths: |
Exploring Pattern Length, weight, capacity Number 2d shape |
Number Weight, capacity Length, height 3d shape Positional language |
Number Addition subtraction Doubling 2d and 3d shape Time |
| Understanding the World: |
Family customs and routines – birthdays, Diwali, Christmas Forest School Patterns and Change – Seasonal Changes Similarities between ourselves and others Local environment Christianity and Judaism: What makes people special? Christianity: What is Christmas? |
Family customs and routines
Mothering Sunday Easter Forest School Patterns and Change - Seasonal changes Polar regions Sanatana Dharma: How do people celebrate? Christianity: What is Easter? |
Family customs and routines – Preparing for next year Forest School Patterns and Change - Seasonal Change - the seaside Christianity, Islam, Sanatana Dharma and Sikhi: What can we learn from stories? Christianity, Islam and Judaism: What makes places special?
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| Expressive Arts & Design |
Listen and respond Explore and create Singing – nursery rhymes Share and perform Drawing Draw a self portrait Artist: Archimboldo Cooking and Nutrition Baking Christmas biscuits
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Listen and respond Explore and create Singing – nursery rhymes Share and perform Painting Create an abstract painting Artist: Yves Klein. Construction Design and make a miniature garden
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Singing Playing instruments Composing Creating a dance Share and perform Collage Create an animal collage Artist: Eric Carle Mechanisms Create a moving ‘Under the Sea’ scene
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| PSED |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me
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Relationships Changing Me
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| Physical Development: |
Forest School Locomotion (Walking and fitness) Gymnastics |
Forest School Dance Ball skills - hands |
Forest School Ball skills – feet Locomotion (Walking and jumping) |
| Communication & Language |
Likes and dislikes. Who is in your family? |
Engage in non-fiction books Recounting past events |
Listening to and responding to stories Using past and present tense accurately |
Key Stage 1
| Year 1 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic: | Towers, Tunnels & Turrets | To Infinity & Beyond | Paws, Claws & Whiskers |
| History: |
Tudors/ Medieval The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Henry VIII |
Global Event: Moon Landing The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era Significant figures: Neil Armstrong, Helen Sharman |
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| Geography: |
Locational knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places *Seasonal/Daily weather in UK vs Equator (c/c science)
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Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time *Seasonal/Daily weather in UK vs Equator (c/c science) |
Place knowledge The impact humans have on the planet *Seasonal/Daily weather in UK vs Equator (c/c Science)
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| Science: |
Seasonal Changes Everyday Materials |
Seasonal changes Human body Plants
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Animals including humans Investigating skills |
| Core Text: |
Monkey See Monkey Do Traditional tales: Rapunzel |
Bog Baby Zorg |
Where the Wild Things Are Dear Fairy Godmother |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales Recounts Shape poetry |
Traditional Tales Recounts Nonsense poetry |
Stories in familiar settings Fairy Tales Letter Word play poetry |
| Maths: |
Number and place value Addition and subtraction 2d and 3d shapes Measures – weight, mass, capacity, volume
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Number and place value Addition and subtraction Measures – length and height
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Number and place value Multiplication and division Fractions – halves and quarters Money Time |
| Music: |
Introducing beating Adding rhythm and pitch
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Introducing tempo and dynamics Combining pulse, rhythm and pitch |
Having fun with improvisation Explore sound and create a story |
| RE: |
Christianity: What do Christians believe about God? Christianity: What gifts might Christians in my town have given Jesus if he had been born here rather than in Bethlehem? |
Islam: Who is God to Muslims? Christianity: Why was Jesus welcomed like a king or celebrity by the crowds on Palm Sunday? |
Islam: How important is the prophet Muhammad to Muslims? Islam: How important is the Qur’an to Muslims?
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| Art: |
Collage Designing flags from the UK Artist: Rachel Marwick |
3D Sculpture Design a clay alien Key text link: The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis |
Drawing and Painting Create an animal portrait. Artist: Coral Gillan
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| DT: |
Textiles Design and make a hat for a teddy to wear whatever the weather |
Construction Design and construct your own musical instrument |
Mouldable materials Design and create a plate of food from clay |
| Computing: |
Compting systems and networks – Technology around us Creating media – digital planning |
Planning A – Moving a robot Data information – Grouping data |
Creating media – Digital writing Programming B – Programming animations |
| PE: |
Health and Wellbeing Movement Dance: Growing Gymnastics: Wide, narrow, curled body parts |
OAA: Team building games TGFU Ball Skills: Feet |
OAA: Team building games TGFU Ball Skills: Feet
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| PSHE |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me |
Relationships Changing Me |
| Year 2 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
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| Topic: | Land Ahoy! | Dragons | Muck, Mess & Mixtures |
| History: |
Pirates (comparing old and new age Pirates including the Navy)
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Blackbeard, Christopher Columbus |
Victorians (medicine)
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Florence Nightingale, Queen Victoria, Tennyson (poetry – literacy link and local street names on Warwick housing estate – Forbes) |
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| Geography: |
Place knowledge Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Locational knowledge – hot and cold countries Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places
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Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Place knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places UK area & China |
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| Science: |
*Everyday materials |
*Living things & their habitat |
*Animals including humans *Plants |
| Core Text: | Lost and found |
Tell me a dragon How to train your dragon – reading focus |
George’s Marvellous Medicine Revolting Recipes The day the crayons quit |
| Genres: |
Stories by the same author Humorous poetry |
Adventure stories Non-chronological reports – leaflets Performance poetry |
Character descriptions Recipes & instructions Acrostics Letters |
| Maths: |
Number and place value Addition and subtraction 2d and 3d shape Length and height
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Money Multiplication and division Mass, capacity and temperature
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Fractions Time Statistics Position and direction
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| Music: |
Exploring simple patterns Focus on dynamics & tempo |
Exploring feelings through music Inventing a musical story |
Music that makes you dance Exploring improvisation |
| RE: |
Christianity: Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time? Christianity: Why do Christians believe God gave Jesus to the world? |
Sanatana Dharma: Who is God to Sanatanis? Christianity: How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after his crucifixion? |
Sanatana Dharma: What might Sanatanis learn from the story of Rama and Sita and the celebrations of Diwali? Sanatana Dharma: Why do Sanatanis use symbols? |
| Art: |
Drawing Draw a self-portrait as a pirate Artist: Howard Pyle |
Printing Design and print a dragon. Artist: Hokusai |
Painting Draw a tiger within a painted background. Artist: Henri Rousseau |
| DT: |
Materials Design and build a boat that will float |
Mechanisms Design and create a moving picture using sliders/levers |
Cooking & Nutrition Make a healthy sandwich for a healthy picnic |
| Computing: |
Computing systems and networks – IT around us Creating media – Digital photography |
Programming A – Robot algorithms Data information – Pictograms
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Creating Media – Digital music Programming B – programming quizzes |
| PE: |
Health and Wellbeing Ball Skills: Hands 1 & Dodging Dance: Street Dance Gymnastics
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OAA: Team building games Ball Skills: Feet Dance: Ugly Bug Ball Ball skills: Feet |
Teaching games for understanding Locomotion: Running and Jumping
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| PSHE |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me |
Relationships Changing Me |
Key Stage 2
| Year 3 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
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| Topic: | Stone Age - Iron Age | What Makes the Earth Angry? | Pharaohs |
| History: |
Stone Age to the Iron Age
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era |
Early civilizations – Egyptians
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Howard Carter, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra |
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| Geography: |
Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Skara Brae Place knowledge Discuss settlements - Neolithic settlement Locational knowledge The impact humans have on the planet (farming community) |
Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Locate the world’s countries Physical and human characteristics Volcanoes and earthquake |
Locational knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places Locate the world’s countries*Longitude & Latitude*Compare Egypt & UK -Weather Human and physical geography The impact humans have on the planet |
| Science: |
*Light *Forces and magnets |
*Rocks/Fossils *Investigating skills |
*Animals including humans *Plants |
| Core Text: |
Stone Age Boy How to wash a woolly mammoth
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When the Giant stirred Escape from Pompeii |
There’s a pharaoh in my bath The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb
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| Genres: |
Instructions Mixed up Fairy Tales Diary Entry Word play poetry |
Adventure stories Setting Descriptions Diary Entry Non-chronological reports Observational poetry
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Stories in unfamiliar settings Instructions Newspaper reports Alphabetised texts Performance poetry
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| Maths: |
Number and place value Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division |
Multiplication and division Length and perimeter Fractions
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Mass and capacity Money Time 2d and 3d shapes Angles Statistics
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| Music: |
Developing notation skills Enjoying improvisation |
Composing using your imagination Sharing musical experiences |
Learning more about musical styles Recognising different sounds |
| RE: |
Judaism: What is the best way for a Jew to lead a good life? Christianity: Has Christmas lost its true meaning?
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Christianity – Could Jesus heal people? Did he perform miracles or was there some other explanation? Christianity – What is ‘good’ about Good Friday? |
Judaism – How do Jewish beliefs, teachings and stories impact on daily life? Judaism – How does celebrating Shavuot help Jewish children feel closer to God?
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| Art: |
Collage Create a silhouette of Stonehenge Key monument: Stonehenge |
Painting Splatter painting Artist: Jackson Pollack |
Drawing Draw hieroglyphics onto parchment paper Key focus: Egyptians |
| DT: |
Textiles Create a tie-dye shirt using natural resources. |
Materials Design and create a paper mâché volcano that erupts |
Construction Design and construct a 3D Egyptian pyramid |
| Computing: |
Computing systems and networks- connecting computers Creating media- stop frame animation |
Programming A – sequencing sounds Data information – Branching Databases |
Creating media – desktop publishing Programming B – Events and actions in programs |
| PE: |
Health and Wellbeing Basketball Dance Gymnastics |
Swimming OAA: Team Building Games Football |
Athletics Quick Cricket Tennis |
| PSHE: |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me |
Relationships Changing Me |
| Year 4 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
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| Topic: | Scrumdidilyumptious | Gods & Mortals | Burps, Bottoms & Bile |
| History: |
Contrast a non-European society (Mayan Civilisation)
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Mayan Gods |
Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek Gods Legacy of Greek culture: Olympics The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Alexander the Great, Helen of Troy, Pandora
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| Geography: |
Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Physical and human characteristics- Central America: Mexico Locational knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places Place knowledge The impact humans have on the planet Trade links – fair trade |
Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Human and physical features of Greece. Compare with the UK.
Place knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places *Compare Greece & UK
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Human and physical geography Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time *Water cycle & rivers Locational knowledge Name and locate UK mountains and how they have changed. Research the physical geography of them. Place knowledge The impact humans have on the planet *Distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals & water |
| Science: |
*Living things & their habitats *Sound |
*Animals including humans *Electricity |
*Animals including humans *States of mater (c/c geography) |
| Core Text: | Charlie & the Chocolate Factory | Midas | The Demon Dentist |
| Genres: |
Stories in familiar settings Persuasive adverts Shape poetry |
Myths & Legends Non-chron reports with sub-headings Nonsense poetry |
Character portraits Narrative writing Performance poetry |
| Maths: |
Number and place value Addition and subtraction Area Multiplication and division |
Multiplication and division Area Fractions
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Decimals Money Time Shape – angles, quadrilaterals, symmetry Statistics Position and direction |
| Music: |
Interesting time signatures Combining elements to make music |
Developing pulse and groove through improvisation Creating simple melodies together |
Connecting notes and feelings Purpose, identity and expression in music |
| RE: |
Sikhi: Does joining the Khalsa make someone a better Sikh? Christianity: What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christians today?
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Sikhi: Do Sikhs think it is important to share? Christianity: Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?
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Sikhi: What is the best way for a Sikh to lead a good life? Christianity: Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians?
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| Art: |
Printing Design a Mayan tile Key focus: Mayan art |
3D Sculpture Design and create Greek pottery Artist: Luci Rie and Greek designs |
Drawing Create a river scene with a marbling background Artist: John Constable |
| DT: |
Materials Design and make a pouch for Charlie to hold his chocolate |
Mechanisms Design and make an interactive book using electricity |
Cooking and Nutrition Cook a healthy paella |
| Computing: |
Computing systems and networks- The Internet Creating media- Audio production
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Programming A- Repetition in shapes Data and information- Data logging |
Creating media- Photo editing Programming B- Repetition in games. |
| PE: |
Invasion games – basketball Dance Gymnastics
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Swimming Outdoor and Adventure – team games Invasion games – football |
Athletics Striking & fielding – quick cricket Net wall - tennis |
| PHSE: |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me |
Relationships Changing Me |
Upper Key Stage 2
| Year 5 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
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| Topic: | Revolting Romans | If the world was a village | Traders & Raiders & Residential |
| History: |
*The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment Significant figures: Queen Boudicca, Julius Caesar, Hengist and Horsa
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*The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment Significant figures: Queen Boudicca, Julius Caesar, Hengist and Horsa |
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| Geography: |
Locational knowledge Understand the earth's key physical and human processes and how these have changed over time.
Place knowledge *Compare Rome & a UK city |
Locational knowledge *Equator *Northern & Southern Hemisphere
Place knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places Compare to key places in the UK
Human and physical geography The impact humans have on the planet South America – Brazil environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics.
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Locational knowledge Understand the earth's key physical and human processes and how these have changed over time - How was Britain divided in the Saxon times? *Counties & Cities of UK
Human and physical geography The impact humans have on the planet Types of settlement and land use (link to Year 3 learning on Settlements – Skara Brae *Economic activity including trade links |
| Science: |
*Forces *Properties and changes of materials |
*Earth and Space |
*Animals including humans *Living things and their habitats |
| Core Text: | Tiger Tiger |
The Explorer – Katherine Rundell Journey to the River Sea |
Odd and the Frost Giants Viking Myths |
| Genres: |
Poetry - performance poetry Writing in the style of an author (historical fiction narrative) Persuasive writing (letter) Newspaper report
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Diary entry Poetry - Haiku Information leaflet (information text/persuasive writing) Narrative
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Non-chronological report Myth Explanation text Poetry - observational poetry |
| Maths: |
Number and place value Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division Fractions
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Multiplication and division Fractions Decimals and percentages Statistics |
Perimeter and area Shape – angles, polygons, 2d and 3d representations Position and direction Decimals Negative numbers Converting units Volume
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| Music: |
Melody and harmony in music Sing and play in different styles
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Composing and chords Enjoying musical styles |
Freedom to improvise Battle of the bands |
| RE: |
Buddhism: What is the best way for a Buddhist to show commitment to their beliefs? Christianity: Is the Christmas story true? |
Buddhism: What is the best way for a Buddhist to live a good life? Right Living and Intention? Christianity: How significant is it for Christians to believe that God intended Jesus to die? |
Buddhism: How are Buddhist teachings interpreted by believers? Christianity: What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? |
| Art: |
Painting Paint in the style of street art Artist: Banksy |
Printing Create and print a North American landscape Artists: Beatriz Milhazes & Joaquin Torres Garcia |
3D Sculpture Design and create brooches related to the Anglo Saxons Key focus: Anglo Saxons |
| DT: |
Mechanisms Design and model a Roman catapult with gears and pulleys |
Materials Design and make a dream catcher using a variety of materials |
Construction Design, scale up and build a strong, stable Viking long boat |
| Computing: |
Computing systems and networks – systems and searching Creating media – video production
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Programming A – selection in physical computing Data and information – flat-file databases
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Creating media – introduction to vector graphics Programming B – selection in quizzes
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| PE: |
Health related exercise Invasion games – netball Dance Gymnastics |
OAA: Communication – team building games Invasion games – football Invasion games – tag rugby
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Athletics Striking and fielding – rounders Net/wall - tennis
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| PSHE: |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me |
Relationships Changing Me |
| Year 6 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
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| Topic: | Fallen Fields | Darwin's Delights | New Horizons |
| History |
WW1 & WW2
The impact an era studied has had on modern day life (local context) Life of a child in that era The impact of World history - crime and punishment. Significant figures: Winston Churchill, Adolf Hitler, Anne Frank, Billy Strachan (Black History) Audrey Hepburn. |
Significant figure: Charles Darwin |
Compare historical events in North America (Texas) with the UK, today. Racism, Crime and punishment, Rosa Parks
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| Geography: |
Locational knowledge Understand the earth's key physical and human process and how these have changed over time Locate the world’s countries
Human and physical geography The impact humans have on the planet *Europe incl Russia
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Locational knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places
Place knowledge Galapagos Islands Human and physical geography The impact humans have on the planet
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Locational knowledge Key similarities and differences between different globally significant places: Texas |
| Science: |
*Light *Electricity |
*Evolution and inheritance *Living things and their habitats |
*Animals including humans |
| Core Text: | Letters from a Lighthouse | Kensuke's Kingdom | Holes |
| Genres: |
Poetry: Structured Poetry Narrative Letter writing Diary Newspaper report
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Balanced discussion Biography Diary Recount Non-chronological report |
Non-chronological report Letter writing Diary Narrative Balanced discussion Recount |
| Maths: |
Number and place value Addition and subtraction Multiplication and division Fractions Converting units Shape |
Fractions Algebra Decimals Fractions/Decimals/PercentagesArea, perimeter, volume Position and direction |
Statistics Ratio Percentage
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| Music: |
Developing melodic phrases Understanding structure and form |
Gaining confidence through performance Exploring notation further |
Using chords and structure Respecting each other through composition |
| RE: |
Humanism: How do inspirational people impact on how Humanists live today? Christianity: How significant is it that Mary was Jesus' mother?
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Christianity: Is anything ever eternal? Christianity: Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? |
Bahá’í: What is the best way for a Bahá’í to show commitment to God? Ethical Veganism: (Module currently under development by Jigsaw – release date Nov 2024). |
| Art: |
Collage Create a silhouette to represent War. Artist: John Piper |
Drawing Sketch fossils related to the Botanic Gardens Artists: Robert Hooke and Richard Waller |
Painting Paint in the style of pop art Artist: Andy Warhol |
| DT: |
Mechanisms Design and make a shadow puppet and create a show linking to WW2 |
Textiles Design and create a 3D model of an island inspired by Kensuke’s Island. |
Cooking and Nutrition Baking bread |
| Computing: |
Computing systems and networks - Communication and Collaboration Creating Media - Webpage Creation |
Programming – Variables Data and information: Spreadsheets
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Creating Media – 3D modelling Programming- sensing movement **Transition – using microbits**
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| PE: |
Invasion games – basketball Dance Gymnastics |
Outdoor and Adventure – orienteering Invasion games – football and hockey |
Athletics Striking & fielding – quick cricket Net wall – tennis |
| PSHE: |
Being Me in My World Celebrating Difference |
Dreams and Goals Healthy Me |
Relationships Changing Me |