Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Autumn
1
Subject Area/Topic
Sci: Living things and
their habitats
Topic: WWII
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common
observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals
give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics.
a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological
knowledge beyond 1066 (e.g. a significant turning point in British history, for example,
the first railways or the Battle of Britain)
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
Computing:
multimedia
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select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of
digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that
accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data
and information
PE: Games /Dance
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play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton,
basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic
principles suitable for attacking and defending
perform dances using a range of movement patterns
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to
achieve their personal best.
to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit
ideas
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Art & DT: Faces and
portraits
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Date Taught
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
Music: Music
interpretation
RE: Christianity
PSHE: Getting on
and Falling out
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and recorded music drawn
from different traditions and from great composers and musicians
Date Taught
develop an understanding of the history of music.
Jesus contemporary evidence for his life
Significant events and teachings
His humanity and divinity
The Sermon on the Mount
To research, debate and discuss topical issues, problems and events
To reflect on spiritual, moral, social and cultural issues, using imagination to understand
other people’s experiences
To resolve differences by looking at alternatives, making decisions and explaining choices
That their actions affect themselves and others, to care about other people’s feelings and
to try and see things from their point of view
To be aware of different relationships, including marriage, and those between friends and
families, and develop skills to be effective in relationships
To realise the consequences of antisocial and aggressive behaviours such as racism and
bullying on individuals and communities and understand how to respond to these and
where to go for help
To recognise and challenge stereotypes
Understand differences and similarities between people arise from a number of factors,
including cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity, gender and disability
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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
French: Classroom
objects
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Autumn
2
Sci: Animals
including Humans
National Curriculum Objectives Covered
describe people, places, things and actions orally* and in writing
develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are
reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words that are
introduced into familiar written material, including through using a dictionary
listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and
responding
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identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the
functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood
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recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function
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describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including
humans.
Date Taught
3
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
Topic: Fabulous
France
Computing: digital
society
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and
physical geography of a region in Europe
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use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe
features studied
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use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key
(including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United
Kingdom and the wider world
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locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of
Russia) , concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human
characteristics, countries, and major cities
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understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple
services, such as the world-wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication
and collaboration
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and
be discerning in evaluating digital content
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of
digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that
accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data
and information
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable
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Date Taught
4
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
PE: Football and
gymnastics
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Art & DT: Making gas
masks/cooking
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Music: Composition
RE: Christianity
National Curriculum Objectives Covered
play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton,
basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic
principles suitable for attacking and defending
develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance [for example, through
athletics and gymnastics]
understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape
the world
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction
materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic
qualities
understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet
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prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking
techniques
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understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown,
reared, caught and processed.
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play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical
instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
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improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions
of music
Church: The roles of clergy, leaders and congregations
The roles of men and women in the church
How beliefs are expressed through art, sculpture, music drama, poetry, metaphor and
dance
The challenges of belonging to a religion
The impact of beliefs on individuals and communities, including the local community
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Date Taught
5
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
PSHE: Health and
Well being
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French: Beach
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
identify positive ways to face new challenges e.g. the transition to secondary school or
loss.
discuss some of the bodily and emotional changes at puberty, and can demonstrate some
ways of dealing with these in a positive way.
make judgements and decisions and can list some ways of resisting negative peerpressure around issues affecting their health and well-being.
identify and explain how to manage the risks in different familiar situations e.g. discussing
issues connected with personal safety.
explain how their actions have consequences for themselves and others.
Know how to respond in an emergency.
understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where
relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency
verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to
build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.
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describe people, places, things and actions orally* and in writing
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listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and
responding
Date Taught
6
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Spring
1
Subject Area/Topic
Sci: Evolution and
Inheritance
Topic: The Monarchy
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information
about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago
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recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring
vary and are not identical to their parents
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identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways
and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological
knowledge beyond 1066 (e.g the changing power of monarchs using case studies such as
John, Anne and Victoria)
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Date Taught
 examine british values such as; demoncracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual
respect and tolerance towards those of different faiths
Computing:
Programming &
control
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design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or
simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various
forms of input and output
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use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and
correct errors in algorithms and programs
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understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple
services, such as the World Wide Web
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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
PE: Netball and
dance
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Art & DT: Artist
study
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Music: Scales and
progression
RE: Christianity
National Curriculum Objectives Covered
use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
Date Taught
play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton,
basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic
principles suitable for attacking and defending
perform dances using a range of movement patterns
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to
achieve their personal best.
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit
ideas
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to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
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use and understand staff and other musical notations
Christian beliefs about life after death
Ideas about heaven and hell
The purpose of life
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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
PSHE/SEAL: Going
for Goals
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French: Seasons
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Sci: Light
Spring
2
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
To understand the skills and attributes that make an effective learner
To recognise their worth as individuals by identifying positive things about themselves
and their achievements, seeing their mistakes, making amends and setting personal goals
To face new challenges positively by collecting information, looking for help, making
responsible choices and taking action
To set themselves realistic goals and challenges and make a plan of action towards
achieving them
That their actions affect themselves and others, to care about other people’s feelings and
to try and see things from their point of view
develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are
reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and
responding
recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
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use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because
they give out or reflect light into the eye
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explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from
light sources to objects and then to our eyes
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use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same
shape as the objects that cast them.
Date Taught
9
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
Topic: The Tudors
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Computing: Safe and
responsible use
PE: Gymnastics and
invasion games
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understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple
services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication
and collaboration
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use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and
be discerning in evaluating digital content
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use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable
behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
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develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance [for example, through
athletics and gymnastics]
play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton,
basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic
principles suitable for attacking and defending
use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
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Art & DT: Tudor
Houses/Artist study
(Holbein)
National Curriculum Objectives Covered
a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological
knowledge beyond 1066
the changing power of monarchs
changes in an aspect of social history,
name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom
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Date Taught
apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex
structures
select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
[for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately
about great artists, architects and designers in history
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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
Music: Composition
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RE: Christianity
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PSHE: Relationships
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French: Sports
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Sci: Electricity
Summer
1
Topic: Keen to be
Green
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical
instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
Date Taught
improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related dimensions
of music
Service to others, personal and social responsibilities
The work of Christian organisations concerned with poverty, peace, justice and
environmental issues Eg Christian Aid, Leprosy Mission, World Vision etc
recognise different groups and communities.
respect equality and be a productive member of society.
explain the social impact of alcohol.
write phrases from memory, and adapt these to create new sentences, to express ideas
clearly
describe people, places, things and actions orally* and in writing
read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to
those of others; seek clarification and help*
associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage
of cells used in the circuit
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compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the
brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches
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use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
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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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
Computing: Digital
Literacy
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PE: Cricket and
dance
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use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
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play competitive games, modified where appropriate [for example, badminton,
basketball, cricket, football, hockey, netball, rounders and tennis], and apply basic
principles suitable for attacking and defending
perform dances using a range of movement patterns
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to
achieve their personal best.
to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit
ideas
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Art & DT: Painting
heaven and hell
Music: Scales and
progression
National Curriculum Objectives Covered
understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple
services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication
and collaboration
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of
digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that
accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data
and information
Be discerning in evaluating digital content
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable
behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact.
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to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and
sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
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listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
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use and understand staff and other musical notations
Date Taught
12
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
RE: Buddhism
PSHE/SEAL: Changes
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
Stories from the life of Siddharta Gautama and how he found an answer to suffering.
The Buddha as an enlightened human being
The Four Noble Truths
Introduction to the Eightfold Path
Identifying Buddhist symbolism and meaning – wheel, lotus, Bodhi tree, mandala
Investigating the use of the image of Buddha
The Sangha - Symbolism within the life of an ordained member of the Sangha
Buddhist understanding of how selfishness and greed might cause suffering
How living by the teaching of the Buddha gives meaning and purpose to life
To be aware of common responses to difficult changes, and they are sometimes similar to
our responses when experiencing loss
To understand feelings associated with changes which take people away from familiar
people and places
To understand feelings affect how people behave
To explore feelings about the transition to high school
To identify strategies for dealing with changes
To recognise their worth as individuals by identifying positive things about themselves
and their achievements, seeing their mistakes, making amends and setting personal goals
To face new challenges positively by collecting information, looking for help, making
responsible choices and taking action
Date Taught
13
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
French: Café
Sci: Investigations
Summer
2
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
understand basic grammar appropriate to the language being studied, including (where
relevant): feminine, masculine and neuter forms and the conjugation of high-frequency
verbs; key features and patterns of the language; how to apply these, for instance, to
build sentences; and how these differ from or are similar to English.
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read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing
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engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; express opinions and respond to
those of others; seek clarification and help*
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planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising
and controlling variables where necessary
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taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and
precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate
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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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using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests
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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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identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.
Date Taught
14
Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
Topic: Water Worlds
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Computing: Data
handling
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PE: OAA/Gymnastics
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Art & DT: Electronic
devices
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Music: Music
interpretation
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in
the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and
digital technologies
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
Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of
digital devices to accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and
presenting data and information.
Date Taught
take part in outdoor and adventurous activity challenges both individually and within a
team
develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance [for example, through
athletics and gymnastics]
understand and use electrical systems in their products [for example, series circuits
incorporating switches, bulbs, buzzers and motors]
understand and use mechanical systems in their products [for example, gears, pulleys,
cams, levers and linkages]
apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products.
appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and recorded music drawn
from different traditions and from great composers and musicians
develop an understanding of the history of music.
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Year 6 Creative Curriculum Medium Term Planning
Term
Subject Area/Topic
RE: Buddhism
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PSHE: Living in the
wider world
French: Paris
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National Curriculum Objectives Covered
Festivals – Wesak and others celebrating events in the life of the Buddha
Celebrations of important events in life, The Dhamma, Taking refuge in the three
Treasures
How lay people are involved in the Buddhist community - The life of a nun, monk and
priest – teaching
Through leading by example
What self-discipline means to a Buddhist and why it is important, Giving generously of
time, food and abilities
Buddhist involvement in the community. Contribute positively to society
know that money plays an important part in people’s lives.
Develop a basic understanding of enterprise.
identify how to stay safe in the digital world.
develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when they are
reading aloud or using familiar words and phrases
present ideas and information orally to a range of audiences
appreciate stories, songs, poems and rhymes in the language
Date Taught
16