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: |
Number Subitise Matching and Sorting Comparing size, mass and capacity Exploring Pattern Number Shapes Positional Language Time – day and night |
Number Comparing mass and capacity Length and height Time 3D shapes Pattern |
Number Comparing mass and capacity Length and height Time 3D shapes Pattern |
| Understanding the World: |
Family customs and routines – birthdays, Diwali, Christmas Forest School Patterns and Change – Seasonal Changes Similarities between ourselves and others Local environment |
Family customs and routines Mothering Sunday Easter Forest School Patterns and Change - Seasonal changes Polar regions |
Family customs and routines – Preparing for next year Forest School Patterns and Change - Seasonal Change - the seaside |
| 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 |
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 & place value Addition & subtraction Double & halve Measures 2d shapes Venn diagrams
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Number & place value Addition & subtraction Double & halve Measures 2d shapes Venn diagrams
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Number & place value Addition & subtraction Multiplication & division Fractions – quarters Measure & time Position & direction |
| 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: |
Christians & Muslims *Who is a Christian/Muslim & what do they believe |
Christians & Jewish people *Who is Jewish & what do they believe *Sacred books |
Christians & Muslims *Sacred places |
| 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: |
Systems and Networks Creating Media |
Programming Data and Information |
Creating Media Programming |
| 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: |
*Movement/forces *Everyday materials |
*Animals including humans *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 Letters Humorous poetry |
Adventure stories Non-chronological reports – leaflets Performance poetry |
Character descriptions Recipes & instructions Acrostics |
| Maths: |
Number & place value Addition & subtraction Multiplication & division – 2s, 5s Fractions Measures, money, time 2d shapes Pictograms, tally charts
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Number & place value Addition & subtraction Multiplication & division – 2s, 5s, 10s Fractions Measure – time to the nearest 5 minutes 3D shapes Present & interpret data
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Number & place value Addition & subtraction Multiplication & division Fractions Measures – money, time Position & 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: |
Christians & Jewish people *Special & sacred times |
Christians & Muslims *Belonging to a faith community |
Christians & Jewish people *Caring for the world & others |
| 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: |
Programming – Logo & create E-Safety |
Data handling – Stories & animate E-Safety |
Digital literacy - communicate E-Safety |
| 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: |
Place Value - numbers to 1000 Addition and Subtraction - 100s, 10s, 1s Multiplication and Division- 3s, 4s, 8s |
Multiplication and Division-2 digit by 1 digit Length and Perimeter-mm, cm, m Fractions-unit and non-unit Mass and Capacity-ml, l, g, kg
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Fractions-fraction of an amount Money-convert, add and subtract Time-hours and minutes Shape-angles, polygons, lines Statistics-pictograms, bar charts, tables |
| 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: |
Programming – program & explore E-Safety |
Data handling - branch E-Safety |
Digital literacy – website, collaborate E-Safety |
| 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 & place value *Addition & subtraction *Multiplication & division – 9x, 12x *Fractions – hundredths *Measures, time *Angles *Classifying shape *Discrete & continuous data |
*Number & place value *Addition & subtraction *Multiplication & division – 7x, 11x *Fractions *Measure – digital & analogue, perimeter *2d shape & symmetry *Mode & media
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*Number & place value *Addition & subtraction *Multiplication & division – consolidate all *Fractions – decimals, ratio *Measure – converting, comparing, area *Grids & co-ordinates *Discrete & continuous data |
| 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: |
Sikhism 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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Sikhism Do Sikhs think it is important to share? Christianity Is forgiveness always possible for Christians? |
Christianity- ADD
Sikhism What is the best way for a Sikh to lead a good life? |
| 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 |
*Living things and their habitats *Earth and Space |
*Animals including humans *Investigating skills |
| 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: |
Place value Addition & subtraction Multiplication & division Fractions
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Multiplication & division Fractions Decimals & percentage Statistics |
Perimeter & area Shape Position & 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 |
*Reversible/ non-reversible changes *Animals including humans |
| Core Text: | Letters from a Lighthouse | Kensuke's Kingdom | Holes |
| Genres: |
Poetry: Structured Poetry To entertain: Narrative To inform: Letter writing (Persuasive formal tone) To reflect: Diary To discuss: Balanced Discussion
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To discuss: Balanced discussion To recount: Biography To reflect: Diary To entertain: Recount To inform: Non-chronological report |
To inform: Non-chronological report To inform: Letter writing (Persuasive formal tone) To reflect: Diary To entertain: Narrative To discuss: Balanced discussion |
| Maths: |
*Number & place value *Addition & subtraction *Multiplication & division – BODMAS *Fractions *Measures |
*Number & place value *Addition & subtraction *Multiplication & division – BODMAS *Fractions *Measures |
*Number & place value *Angles *Converting between non-standard units *Volume of cubes & cuboids *Shape *Pie charts
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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: |
Christians & Muslims *Places of worship *Arts & architecture vs charity |
Christians & Hindus *What do religions say when life gets hard? |
Christians & Jewish people *What difference does it make to believe in harmlessness, grace, and/or Ummah? |
| 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: |
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 |