Year 6 Curriculum Map 2015 - 2016
CURRICULUM
AREA
Literacy
AUTUMN 1
AUTUMN 2
Biography/
Autobiography
Extending narrative
Cross curricular
Extended Writing
will be completed
weekly.
Journalistic Writing
Formal and Informal
writing
MATHEMATICS
Place value
rounding
multiplication
circles and angles
units of measure
SCIENCE
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Instructions
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fractions
decimals
problem solving
2D 3D shapes
pie charts
Argument and
Persuasion (Letter
writing)
identify and name the main parts of the
human circulatory system, and describe the
functions of the heart, blood vessels and
SPRING 2
SUMMER 1
Authors and texts
Reports
Fiction
Leaflets
Use Sinbad for
cineliteracy to
develop narrative
Poetry (Haiku and
imagery poems)
negative numbers
multiplying and
multiplication and
dividing decimals
division
percentages,
calculating fractions
decimals and
reflection and
fractions
translation
area and volume
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Electricity – associate the brightness
Light – recognise that light appears to
travel in straight lines
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
use the idea that light travels in straight
lines to explain why shadows have the same 
shape as the objects that cast them
Circulatory system/ healthy bodies –
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SPRING 1
of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with
the number and voltage of cells used in the
circuit
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
use recognised symbols when
representing a simple circuit in a diagram
Revision
ratio and
proportion
line graphs
revision
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SUMMER 2
Transition Unit to
be discussed with
Yr 7 teachers.
(Possibly Journeys)
problem solving
involving
measures,
percentages,
decimals
Classification of living things –
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
give reasons for classifying plants
and animals based on specific
characteristics
Growing and Changing
Sex Education
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blood
recognise the impact of diet, exercise,
drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies
function
describe the ways in which nutrients
and water are transported within animals,
including humans
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
Come and See
topics
Loving
Belonging
Expectations
Judaism
Sources
Unity
Death and New Life
Witnesses
Healing
Common Good
Islam
ICT
Using the internet
Presentation
Data retrieving and organising
Databases
Communication
Algorithms and programs
HISTORY
The Vikings
GEOGRAPHY
ART AND DESIGN
Spy gadgets (linked to class reader)
PE
Gymnastics
Blood vessels in the body activity
Pulse rate activities
Games
Charanga resources
Band practice
Instrumental tuition
Spanish
MUSIC
MFL
Understanding the Water Cycle. Locate the
world’s countries and identify
environmental and physical features.
The water cycle (visit Hanningfield
reservoir)
Watercolours – JMW Turner
Early Islamic Civilisation AD900 – The
Golden Age
Map work 4 figure grid references
Making paper
Dance and Games
Athletics
Spanish
Spanish
Coverage of Fundamental British Values
SMSC area
Social
Responsibilities and rights
of being members of
families and communities
(local, national and
global);
Ability to relate to others;
Autumn Term
Responsibilities given to Yr 6:
Prefects; Head By/Girl; Play
Leaders
Willingness to participate- Class
assembly
Spring Term
Responsibilities for the environment –
water; Water Aid collection.
Election
Electricity
Summer Term
Profit or Loss activity.
Day at the seaside
PE working together; band practice
and performances
PE working together; band practice
PE working together; band practice
and performances
and performances
Work with others for the
common good;
Sense of belonging;
Willingness to participate
Moral
Healthy bodies, healthy eating
Crucial Crew
Growing and changing
Understanding difference
between right and wrong;
Advent activities
Lent
Sex education
Moral conflict;
Internet safety with Police
Only Cowards Carry - Knife safety
Concern for others;
Will to do what is right;
reflect on the
consequences of your
actions;
Learn how to forgive
yourself and others.
Spiritual
RE topics
RE topics
RE topics
Sense of self;
Understanding your strengths and
weaknesses: PE/Games
Understanding your strengths and
weaknesses: PE/Games
Understanding your strengths and
weaknesses: PE/Games
Judaism
St George’s Day celebrations
International Day
Unique potential;
Understanding your
strengths and
weaknesses;
Will to achieve;
Curiosity about yourself;
Your place in the world;
Life’s fundamental
questions
Cultural
Cultural traditions
British History
Appreciate a variety of
aesthetic experiences;
Mapwork – where do we originate
from?
Respect for your own
culture and that of others;
Interest in others’ way of
doing things.
VE Day anniversay
Islam
Poetry from other cultures