Year 6
2016-17
Maths
Reading
Writing
Science
RE
Humanities
Art
Design &
Technology
PE
What an Exhibition!
Rivers of the World
Number: place value and decimals
Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Ratio and proportion
Algebra
Measurement
Geometry: properties of shape
Statistics
Guided Reading: group
Guided Reading: group
reading and discussion of a
reading and discussion of a
variety of fiction and nonvariety of fiction and nonfiction texts
fiction texts
Class novel: Hitler’s Canary
Class novel: Hitler’s canary
Poetry
Recounts
Narrative Poetry
Short Stories
Information Texts
Playscript writing
Persuasive texts
Narrative: The Snowman
Electricity
Building on previous electricity
Light
work, we will investigate circuit
We explore how light travels,
components, their scientific
how it is reflected and what
symbols and what happens
happens to create shadows
when they are changed and
and rainbows.
moved.
Scientist study: Faraday
The Contemporary Anglican
Church
What does it mean to be a
How would Christians
Jew?
advertise Christmas?
What does Christmas mean
today?
Number: place value and decimals
Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Ratio and proportion
Algebra
Measurement
Geometry: properties of shape
Statistics
Guided Reading: group
Guided Reading: group
reading and discussion of a
reading and discussion of a
variety of fiction and nonvariety of fiction and nonfiction texts
fiction texts
Class novel:
Class novel:
Tales from other Cultures
Free Form Poetry
Non-chronological reports and
Historical stories
Journalistic writing
Biography writing
Classic poems
Evolution and inheritance
Living things and their
Looking at how living things
habitats
produce offspring and
Exploring how all organisms
exploring how animals change
are classified and divided into
over time, leading to longer
the different kingdoms.
term changes.
Scientist study: Darwin
Wallace
History – the Victorians and the Great Exhibition
A local history study – a study of an aspect of history or site
dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality
A study of the impact of the Great Exhibition on London then and
now and how the role of Prince Albert in this event has left a
legacy that continues to influence and impact our locality.
Art – William Morris
Studying the work of Victorian
DT - Christmas Hoops!
artist William Morris. Copying
his style and creating our own
To be confirmed…
artwork in the same style.
Artist study: Victorian artist
Handball and Basketball
Gymnastics and Dance (The Hakka)
How has the Christian
message survived for over
two thousand years?
Pilgrimage
Should every Christian go on a
pilgrimage?
Easter Hope
Geography – Rivers of the World
Understanding how rivers are formed and the physical features
found at each stage. Studying our local river Thames, we
consider how river settlements, the use of the river and
environmental issues have changed over time.
DT - Slippers
Researching, designing and
making slippers
Designer study
Art - Sketching
Sketching the same still
life/scene using a range of
materials (Charcoal, pencil,
ink)
Cross Country
Country Dancing and skipping
Greek Legends
Where in the World?
Number: place value and decimals
Operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Ratio and proportion
Algebra
Measurement
Geometry: properties of shape
Statistics
Guided Reading: group
Guided Reading: group
reading and discussion of a
reading and discussion of a
variety of fiction and nonvariety of fiction and nonfiction texts
fiction texts
Class novel:
Class novel:
Classic fiction
Choral and Performance
Poet Study
Classic Modern Fiction
Instructions & Explanations
Chronological Reports
Stories with flashbacks
Animals, including humans
Looking at life cycles of
various species – including
mammals, amphibians and
birds, and describing the
process of reproduction in
plants and animals.
Revision
The Journey of Life and
Death
Rules and Responsibilities
History – Ancient Greece
A study of Greek life and
achievements and their
influence on the western world
A study of the Ancient Greek
civilisation and its influence on
the modern world through
democracy, philosophy,
Olympics, architecture,
literature and art.
Geography – Map reading
Reading physical and political
maps to Identify the human
and physical features of
France. Locating French
landmarks using 6 figure grid
references and planning a trip
to France.
Art – Greek Vases
Drawing, designing and
making Greek vases using
clay
Sculptor study: Phidias
DT - French food
Finding out about the French
diet and following recipes
Volleyball and Athletics
Foreign
Languages
Computing
Qu'est-ce que tu fais?
Describing actions. Giving and
understanding instructions.
Present tense and perfect
verbs in first and third person
and adjectives
La famille
Family vocabulary, household
tasks and traditional tales
Present and prefect tense,
numbers, prepositions and
plural
Digital Literacy: E-Safety, research skills, importing files, and
effective Powerpoint.
Stop motion animation and digital artwork
Avec des amis
Planning, inviting and
describing a weekend with
friends.
Masculine and feminine
revision, conversations in
present and past tense.
Le travail
Discussing the world of work
and future aspirations.
Future tense in the first
person, articles and irregular
verbs
Introduction to programming: Creating our own games using
programming. Writing scripts and debugging.
Le futur
Planning the summer and
changing schools.
Adjectives to compare, using
the future tense in first second
and third person singular and
plural
En France!
Exploring and understanding
tourism in different
Francophone countries.
Pronunciation and instructions
Planning, designing and creating a mobile phone app. Project
management, market research and interface design to create a
simple mobile phone app.