Transcript Visits/Visitors/Events

Y6 Curriculum Map 2015-16 / Autumn
Reading: We will read: Kensuke’s Kingdom Street Child and Alice in Wonderland and
we will discuss and evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language ; this will
link to our SPAG work. We will consider how the choice of language has an impact on us as the
reader.
Computing
We will enhance computer skills through programming and controlling, using
a range of hardware and soft ware.
We will discuss and read aloud Chimney Sweep and gain confidence in appreciating poetry.
Speaking & Listening
Writing
Through immersion within the novels, writing composition
opportunities will include :
Character portrayals
Persuasion
Descriptive writing
Argument
Letter writing
Explanation
Information leaflet
Grammar: We will
concentrate on using a
wider range of conjunctions
to create complex
sentences. We will explore
the use of expanded noun
phrases to convey
complicated information
concisely. We will focus on
the use of powerful verbs
and accurate use of
adverbs. Spelling rules will
be taught.
History
We will investigate
whether the Vikings were
always vicious and
victorious.
We will explore:
Child labour was a feature
of Victorian Britain; does it
still exist today?
Debate skills: – abstract
thinking – analytical
thinkingcitizenship/ethics/etiquette
– crossexamination/questioning –
point of view –
distinguishing fact from
opinion – identifying bias –
organisation of information
– persuasion – public
speaking – research –
teamwork/co-operation
Design
Technology
Punch and Judy
Puppets
Geography
We will find out about how coastlines are formed, about the
process of erosion and different strategies of coastal
management.
Come and see programme
We will have a particular focus on a local study and
investigate the question:
Belonging – Vocation and
commitment
How is the eroding coastline at Formby affecting people,
vegetation and the environment?
Advent – Expectation
We will explore the location, features and culture of Norway,
Sweden and Denmark.
Art & Design
We will explore the art of
colour by looking at tints
and shades, tertiary
colours, neutrals,
complementary and
harmonious colours. We
will use this knowledge to
recreate a painting by Paul
Klee.
Science
Living things and their
habitats
Animals including humans
Skills: design, make and
evaluate.
Mathematics
We will work on understanding of number and place value to develop written calculation
methods. We will apply understanding of number in problem solving activities. There will be
a focus on mental maths skills and rapid recall of the multiplication tables. Data handling
will have a science focus.
Religious
Education
Music
Livin’ on a prayer
Benjamin Britten- A New
Year Carol
Family – Loving
Hinduism
Physical
Education
We will learn a range of
hockey skills and develop
team work.
We will explore balance,
coordination and
sequences of gymnastic
movement with a focus on
aesthetics.
Visits/Visitors/Events
Formby’s eroding coastline. Thursday 17th
September
Quarrybank Mill: Wednesday 14th October
Tatton Park, Victorian Living History: Tuesday
10th November
Geography:
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name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key
topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed
over time
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describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and
earthquakes, and the water cycle
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use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
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locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their
environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities
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identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn,
Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night)
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understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in
a European country, and a region within North or South America
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describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the
distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water
History:
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a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066
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the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor
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Key skills – Chronology, cause and effect, Knowledge and understanding
Science:•
planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
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recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs
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reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral
and written forms such as displays and other presentations
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describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences,
including micro-organisms, plants and animals
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give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics
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Music: The unit presents an integrated approach to music where games, the interrelated dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc.), singing and
playing instruments are all linked.