Autumn
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Year 5- Autumn term – Our place in space |
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Science |
Earth and space- Learn about how the solar system and the relative position of planets, moons and stars. Use their knowledge of the Earth’s rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky. Forces- Explain that unsupported objects fall towards the Earth because of the force of gravity acting between the Earth and the falling object. Learn about the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces. Recognise that some mechanisms including levers, pulleys and gears allow a smaller force to have a greater effect. Propeties & Changes of Materials- Compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties. Carry out experiments to test these properities. Understand and give reasons for why particular materials are used to create everyday items. |
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Computing |
Multi-media- Design a futuristic space city using Tinkercad. E-safety /technology in our lives- Throughout Year 5 there is a regular and sustained focus on staying safe online and using mobile technology- phones and tablets. |
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Geography |
Due to the focus on Science this term the Geography happens in Spring and Summer. |
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History |
Due to the focus on Science this term the main History focus happens in Spring and Summer. However alongside our space topic the children do learn about significant events and people in the history of spae exploration. |
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Art |
Mixed Media, Applique Planets- Drawing: create sketches and designs for planet. Marbling: learn to use marbling techniques to create planet backgrounds. Applique: use applique techniques to sew and join embellishments onto background designs. |
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DT |
Mixed Media, Applique Planets- Textiles: the children learn the skills involved in joining materials together by sewing. Also see art above. |
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PE |
Tag rugby/ Cross country/ Swimming |
Train like an astronaut (circuit training)/ Indoor athletics |
French |
Holidays/ Eating Out |
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Music |
Performance poetry- Practice rhythmic skills and creating lyrics/ poems Singing- Prepare and perform for Christmas Production |
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RE |
Year Group focus on Islam Prayer / Quran- Should following rules be easy? |
Islamic art- Use of symbols in art and arefacts. Can images distract from the truth? |
PSHE |
Equality – Gender- body image |
Feeling good, feeling safe |
Spring
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Year 5- Spring term – Piers to Pavilions |
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Science |
Properties and changes of materials- Revisit solids, liquids and gases. Learn that some materials will dissolve in liquid to form a solution, and describe how to recover a substance from a solution. Investigate separating mixtures and the scientific techniques that could be used to do this. Understand that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible and give examples of these. Animals Including Humans- Describe the changes as humans develop from birth to old age- this links to the RSE curriculum (see below in PSE). |
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Computing
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Handling data- Learn to use a simple spreadsheet to collect and sort data. Multimedia: interactive ‘web book’ on famous Brightonians- Learn to use PowerPoint as a mini website including hyperlinks and links to external pages. |
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Geography |
Locational knowledge- Learn to name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom. Sussex – study the change in land use over time. Place knowledge, Study of Brighton – learning how it has changed over time both physically and about how the leisure industry has developed. Human and physical geography- Learn about the different human and physical characteristics, of Brighton and the surrounding area. Geographical skills and fieldwork- To use maps to understand and explain how and why Brighton has changed over time. Learn to use the 8 points of the compass and 4 and 6 figure grid references, symbols and keys to build their knowledge of the UK. Conduct field work research based on the study of a coastal environment - Ovingdean beach. |
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History |
Context, Local History Study- Georgian Britain in Brighton Chronology- King George IV timeline. Assessing Evidence- Learn and give clear reasons why there may be different accounts of history. Using Evidence- Research famous Brightonians using primary and secondary sources. |
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Art |
John Nash- Architect of The Royal Pavillion Observational drawing, Field trip to Royal Pavilion- Skills taught: close observational in pencil and fine line pen focusing on accuracy and control of lines and shape. Painting and ink work- Illustrations of The Royal Pavillion learning to select and apply colour to a shape with control and accuracy. |
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DT |
Building Structures, Bathing machines- Research bathing machines in History topic and understand how this design fits into Victorian history and the leisure industry. Design and make own models of bathing machines focusing on using appropriate tools to measure, cut and join components securely for the frames. Finish products to appeal to Victorian bather. Evaluate the finished products against the design criteria. |
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PE |
Dance/ Netball |
Gymnastics/ Athletics |
French |
Hobbies/ A School Trip |
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Music |
Garageband, creating digital music- Choose and arrange Garageband samples to create dance music. History of Music- Learning about the musicians with connections to the Pavilion: Handel, Beethoven, Bridgetower and Rossini. |
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RE |
Islam Hajj and Ramadan- Is commitment easier together? Thinking about the challenges and benefits of being part of a faith community in Brighton and the UK. |
Prophet Muhammad and Old Testament prophets- What is the role of a leader? |
PSHE |
RSE – body changes and reproduction |
Global citizenship – challenging media stereotypes – cultural, refugees and travellers |
Summer
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Year 5- Summer term – Rainforests |
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Science |
Living Things and their Habitats -Learn to describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird. Understand the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals and explore this in our school grounds. |
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Computing |
Programming, Scratch rainforest game- Put together previous coding skills to create a game around animals living in the rainforest. Learn how to program and add in player scores. |
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Geography |
Locational knowledge- Understand where rainforests are in the world and why. Place knowledge- Learn about the human and physical geography of Brazil – rainforest, specifically Manaus Human and physical geography- Study the climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts. |
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History |
Context- The Mayan Society Chronology- Create timeline for Mayan civilisation. Assessing and Using Evidence- Learn about daily life in Mayan society but understand that sources can be biased and give reasons for this. |
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Art |
Frida Kahlo inspired self portrait- Study and evaluate the work of Frieda Kahlo. Painting and drawing- Create own self portrait in the style of Frieda Kahlo using watercolours and oil pastels. |
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DT |
Mechanisms- Design and create moving animal toys using cams. |
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PE |
Sports leader training – planning & delivering games/ Hockey |
Tennis/ Striking & fielding |
French |
The Seasons/ The Environment |
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Music |
Learning to play the ukulele- Learning chord sequences to accompany songs History of Music- Traditional Rainforest Water Music |
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RE |
The symbolism of clothes- including prejudice around visible differences. How can you show you belong? |
Zakat, charitable giving- Should you look after yourself first? Teachings around and impact of charitable giving. Teachings around family life and care for others. |
PSHE |
Healthy living- First Aid |
Drugs, Alcohol and Tabaco E ducation–Legal and Illegal Drugs |