Year 6 – Curriculum Summary
Subject
Maths
English
Science
French
History
Geography
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Number and Algebra
Number; fractions; percentages; ratio; equations; substitution; directed number; roman numerals.
Shape, Space and Measures
Area and volume; constructions; scales; metric and imperial units; symmetry; transformations; angles.
Handling data
Graphs & charts; averages; time; sequences; probability; calculator work.
General work
Tables; mental arithmetic; mathematical vocabulary; problem solving.
Reinforcement of basic skills of reading, Reinforcement of basic skills of Reinforcement of basic skills of
writing, speaking and listening
reading, writing, speaking and reading, writing, speaking and
Journalistic writing; study of a class listening
listening
novel;
Shakespeare
–
Macbeth; Poetry reading skills; poetry writing; Creative writing; exam skills;
autobiography
formal / impersonal writing; reading biography;
blog
writing;
poetry – The Pardoner’s Tale; Shakespeare stories
writing to argue, discuss and
persuade; performing poetry
Bunsen Burner - Safe use.
Forces
Measurement
Volume;
scales; Using a Newtonmeter; weight & Start CE course
displacement.
mass; balanced & unbalanced; Physics – Earth in space
Plotting graphs and writing up testing elasticity, air resistance and Order of planets; sizes & effects;
experiments Scaling axes; best fit; friction; floating.
gravity; Earth phenomena; orbits;
reading graphs; trends; presentation.
Magnetism
eclipses; size of space; satellites;
Electricity – series / parallel circuits
Shape of magnetic fields; attraction projects.
Conductors
&
insulators;
circuit & repulsion; magnetic materials; Plants structure and factors
diagrams; brightness; switches; making compasses; earth’s magnetic field.
affecting growth
series & parallel circuits.
Recap of Change of state Boiling, Human Body – Organs and the
Irreversible
melting & evaporation.
skeleton
Bicarbonate of soda; burning; melting;
simple reactions.
Weather, temperature & seasons; sport Understanding & giving the time; Leisure activities including sport &
& leisure activities(after half-term) ER discussing a typical day; subject music; 24-hour clock; helping at
verbs in the present tense; Beginning of likes & dislikes, opinions; food & home; reasons & opinions;
Term: places in town, asking for, drink; meals; present tense of present tense of ‘faire’; use of
understanding & giving directions; ‘manger’
&
‘commencer’; verb followed by infinitive. Simple
obtaining
touristic
information; possessive
adjectives;
some use of the perfect tense: “Je suis
Description of your local area/town; reflexive verbs; partitive article; use allé”; simple use of the future
how faraway places are; regular ‘ER’ of negative.
tense: aller + infinitive.
verbs, use of ‘on’; expression of at/to;
present tense of ‘Aller’; prepositions.
‘History Around Us’
- a study of Castle building; The Domesday The Crusades; Clash of culture &
Hamtun;
Book;
The
Feudal
System; religion; Richard I v Saladin.
Understanding & use of source Everyday life; Mediaeval Monarchs:
material.
Henry II and the death of Thomas
Becket. King John and the Magna
Medieval Monarchs: William I & The Carta.
Medieval Society: The
Norman
Conquest;
The
Bayeux medieval Village and Town.
Tapestry; Battle of Hastings, Saxon
rebellions. Was William a good king?
Understanding the difference between Weather and Climate
Ordnance Survey Map Work
human, physical and environmental The differences between weather & 1:50000 & 1:25000 maps; 4 & 6
geography.
climate; the components & links in figure grid references; height &
Where in the world?
the water cycle; how & why contours; direction; orientation;
Global location of rivers, mountains, temperature & rainfall vary with distance; area; following routes;
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continents, countries and capitals
around the world including an in-depth
knowledge of Great Britain.
A detailed study of maps and map
projections including latitude, longitude
and time.
RS
Christianity
Drawing comparisons between world
religions.
The life and teaching of Jesus:
OT prophecy, birth, temptations,
gathering
of
disciples,
teaching
(miracles, parables, preaching and by
example)
Introduction
to
Latin:
who/what/where/when/how and WHY?
Classical Civilisation:
Greek Gods; Judgement of Paris; The
Trojan War – The Quarrel of
Agamemnon and Achilles
Latin
Music
Art
Drama
Mini Concert
Music Theory
Peter and the Wolf
Listening to Peter and Wolf, research
on the piece and its composer,
composition, evaluation.
Classical Civilisation:
The Trojan War - Death of 3
Heroes and the Wooden Horse
Grammar:
Verbs: 1st conjugation, present
tense, all six person endings
Negatives
and
Conjunctions;
Adverbs
Vocabulary:
How to Learn Vocab; Introduction
of Prep; Using Vocab Express
Manipulation of the language:
Translation of verbs into English
and Latin, moving onto simple
sentences.
Mini Concert
Music Theory
Cat’s the Musical
Listening and evaluating music
from Cat’s, research, singing.
Graphic Illustration: Christmas cards
Self-portrait with a Christmas hat on
Painting: on the theme of William
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
(Curriculum link with English)
Ceramics: Clay Shoes
On the theme of William
Shakespeare
(Curriculum link with English)
Radio broadcasts- news report; use of
voice for effect; improvisation;
interviews; writing a dramatic piece.
A story centred on cyber bullying –
more in-depth improvisations and
scenes; exploring sensitive issues;
problem solving; conscience alley,
hot seating, thought bubbles.
Macbeth - exploration of relationships
and motivation. Improvisations,
soundscapes, developing characters.
Food: Moveable Feast.
FDT
particular reference to the British
Isles; microclimate; 3 main types of
rainfall.
Weather/climate
hazard
case
studies
Weather hazards; nature and
causes; human response
Islam
Key beliefs - Five Pillars of Faith
Muhammad and spread of Islam
Sacred texts, festivals, rites of
passage and family times
Mosques
Comparing Islam with Christianity.
Working as part of a group, taking
different roles ie chef, washing up.
Independently following more complex
recipes, considering food processes
and where our food comes from.
Performance poetry - working
towards Y6 performance; refining
performance skills and use of
acting space.
Cross curricular project with RS –
to design and make a Mosque.
Materials: Woodwork – to develop
more accurate use of the saw, drill
and vice to produce a timetable
holder following an instruction
guide.
cross – sections and landscape
features.
Christianity
The life and teaching of Jesus:
last week; crucifixion, resurrection
Key
Christian
beliefs
and
practices
Christian prayer and worship;
Holy Communion; pilgrimage:
main denominations
Grammar:
Nouns: subjects and objects
Vocabulary:
Learning,
using
and
understanding first 50 words
Manipulation of the language:
Latin word order and more
complex sentences. Translating
from and into Latin.
Mini Concert
Music Theory
Music for Celebrations
Listening to and evaluating music
from different periods. Identifying
instruments and the musical
elements of dynamics, pitch,
tempo, timbre and texture.
Observation Installation
drawing and painting: on the
theme of William Shakespeare;
drawing objects such as books,
skulls, ink bottles and ink pens.
(Curriculum link with English)
Printing
Play – Oliver Twist (abridged) –
performing excerpts creatively;
forum theatre; clear
characterisation; directing;
staging scenes; use of props and
costumes;
Pupils will use the design process
to make a pair of slippers. This
involves planning and sewing
skills, and culminates in a class
fashion show.
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Computing
PE
Girls
Games
Boys
Games
Tablet training
Touch typing
Learning to programme using PYTHON
‘Hacking’ Minecraft using an API
Staying safe online
Health Related Fitness including
analysis of stamina, speed, strength,
power, agility, co-ordination data.
Cross-Country matches
Various activities including girls’
football, basketball, gymnastics,
short
tennis.
Cross-country
matches.
Making graphs using Excel
Graphic design
Understanding how computers
work
Athletics, including advanced
sprinting, long distance running,
throwing and jumping techniques.
Athletic meets.
Girls – Hockey
Girls – Netball
Girls – Rounders
Continued development of passing and
receiving skills including advanced
techniques on the backhand. 3D skills
and elimination skills. Advanced match
tactics. Regular U11 matches.
Boys Rugby
Develop key contact areas
Focus on kicking skills
Work on moves, set play and game
understanding
Adapting to new U11 laws, 9-a-side
Uncontested scrums, only hook the ball
Free pass for line-outs
2 supporting players at ruck/maul
Continued
development
of
footwork, passing, shooting and
receiving techniques. Advanced
Centre Pass tactics and set plays.
Regular U11 matches.
Boys Football
Game scenarios
Focus on individual attacking skills
Positioning in game tactics
Defensive tracking and shadowing
Chipping the ball
Heading with power and control
Movement off the ball
Continued development of batting
techniques, fielding skills and
bowling skills. Advanced match
tactics. Regular U11 matches
Boys Cricket
Intro to match scenarios and
competitions
Shot selection and judgement of
length
Attacking the ball and bowling
scenarios
Athletics
Cross-country
PSHCE
Lifelong
Learning
Cross-country
Knowing me
Strengths & weaknesses
Responsibility
Making decisions
Keeping myself safe
Internet safety- being responsible online
Childnet talks and workshop
Ready, Study, Go! – Right/left brain
thinking, emotional/ practical thinking,
awareness of how our brain works,
characteristics, solving being stuck,
setting goals
Being with other people
Friends and relationships
Peer pressure
Bullying
Needs of the community
Parliament and government
dempoocracy
Social Justice
Internet Safety
Ready, Study, Go! – What is good
about me? Form characteristics,
reflection, where next? Future
advice.
Revision strategies – difference
approaches
Exam
technique
–
management,
pitfalls,
spotting
Exam review
Logical thinking
time
error
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