Year 6
Oak class is taught by Mrs Beechey.
Gods and Monsters
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Science |
Evolution and inheritance Learn about fossils and how these provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago Adaption and evolution. Living Things and their Habitats Know how living things are classified into broad groups including micro-organisms, plants and animals and give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics. Light Learn about how light travels and how we see things.
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Computing |
Programming -Building a website Use sequence and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output. Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts. |
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Geography |
Place knowledge Development of settlements of Ancient Greek Empire Human and physical geography Learn about types of settlement in Ancient Greece including land use and economic activity. Learn about the climate in Ancient Greece and how this effected their lives |
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History |
Context Ancient Greek Civilisations and its legacy. Chronology Place on world history timeline and then individual eras within the civilisation. Assessing Evidence Choose reliable sources of evidence and give reasons for my decision. Communication Use my historical understanding and empathy to communicate my ideas. |
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Art
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Ancient Greece Drawing Experiment with graphic pattern designs / human figure drawing through the pottery of different AG civilisations Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing. Claywork Ancient Greek pottery |
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DT
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Computing - Use software ‘Crumble’ to design a lighting sequence. apply knowledge of computing to program, monitor and control products
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PE |
Tag rugby Gymnastics
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Cross country Indoor athletics
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French |
Actions
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In France
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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 |
In Year 6 the children review and explore further all the religions studied so far: Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam Eternity in Christianity / Moksha in Hinduism What does it mean to break the rules? Religious ideas about life and death. |
Use of sound to share emotion, ie Gospel, Hymns, Adhan (call to prayer), Aum. What is the best way to share beliefs?
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PSHE |
Belonging to a community |
Feeling good, feeling safe |
Spring term – From Blitz to Bunting
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Science |
Animals including humans (Circulation) Learn to identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood Electricity Develop knowledge of circuits to investigate what makes bulbs brighter or buzzers louder. Learn to draw using recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram. |
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Computing |
Computing - Use software ‘Crumble’ to design a lighting sequence. apply knowledge of computing to program, monitor and control products |
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Geography |
Locational knowledge To name and locate the countries involved in WWII – globally.
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History |
Context World War 2 a specific period in British history- Battle of Britain. Chronology and causation Place build up to WW2 on a timeline. Timeline of main events in WW2. Assessing Evidence Understand that sources can be biased and give reasons for this. Understand that it is important to know that some evidence from the past (and present) is propaganda, opinion or misinformation, and that this affects interpretations of WW2. Using Evidence Use books, stories, first-hand accounts (written and verbal), photographs, web-sites, pictures, objects, historical visits maps, historical writings, graphs and tables. Communication Communicate different viewpoints (orally and written). Organise a presentation about WWII, person or source and lead a discussion/ answer questions about it (personal histories / family memorabilia). |
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Art
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Painting- Circulatory System: ‘The Composition of Blood’ mixed media including pastels, paint, charcoal, chalk, crayons, outliner pens. Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including painting Other materials- Create WW2 Propaganda posters using block printing Great Artists WW2: Graphic designer Abram Games who was appointed Official War Office Poster Artist.
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DT
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Cooking and nutrition -WW2: Rationing recipe Learn about rationing in WW2 and the Dig for Victoy campaign Design and make food for a VE day celebration street party Textiles -Make do and Mend Design and make a VE day celebration garment using recycled and upcycled clothing |
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PE |
Quicksticks Hockey Netball
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Dance – jive Disability Sports (sitting volleyball, blind football)
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French |
Unit R - Family
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Unit N - Seasons
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Music |
Emotional impact of music- iconic songs of WW2 |
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RE |
Holocaust Does being committed to a belief define who you are?
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Gandhi / Martin Luther King Who makes the best leaders? Inspirational religious leaders past and present
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PSHE |
Changing and growing families (RSE) |
Active citizens |
Summer term – All About Me, Transition to Secondary School
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Science |
Animals including humans Learn about the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way our body's function |
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Computing |
Multimedia Presentation Create a page for our leavers year book using Publisher |
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Geography |
Local area Map the development of Hollingdean over time Use local area maps to identify where our secondary schools are and map our routes to school |
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History |
Context World War 2 a specific period in British history- Battle of Britain. Chronology and causation Place build up to WW2 on a timeline. Timeline of main events in WW2. Assessing Evidence Understand that sources can be biased and give reasons for this. Understand that it is important to know that some evidence from the past (and present) is propaganda, opinion or misinformation, and that this affects interpretations of history. Using Evidence Use books, stories, first-hand accounts (written and verbal), photographs, web-sites, pictures, objects, historical visits maps, historical writings, graphs and tables. Communication Communicate different viewpoints (orally and written). Organise a presentation about WWII, person or source and lead a discussion/ answer questions about it (personal histories / family memorabilia). |
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Art |
Sculpture ‘Totems’: 3D relief representations in chicken wire and papier mache |
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DT
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PSHE / Transition: How to keep our bodies healthy (diet) understand (and apply) the principles of a healthy and varied diet Building structures- ‘Make do and Mend’ celebration garment strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures |
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PE |
Basketball Athletics |
OAA (orienteering) Summer games(Striking & fielding games, Tennis) |
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French |
Unit O - Environment |
Unit J - Holiday |
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Music |
Body percussion and rhythms |
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RE
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Mapping religion in Brighton How do you know where you belong? |
Ideas around forgiveness Is it okay to make mistakes in life? |
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PSHE |
Health and well-being |
Keeping Safe |