Year 6 Curriculum Map
Were the Vikings always victorious
and vicious?
Comprehension
Writing
Reading
Word reading
Will you ever see the water you drink again?
Texts include: wide range of fiction (including fairy stories, myths and legends, modern fiction, fiction from our literary heritage and
books from other cultures and traditions), poetry, plays, non fiction texts and reference books /text books (NC p 43)
Spelling programme ( NC Appendix 1)
Composition
Writing focusing on audience, purpose and form (NC p 47/48)
NC Appendix 2
Speaking and
Listening
Maths
12 Statutory statements (NC p 17)
Science
Evolution and Inheritance
Animals including humans
Computing
I’m a Year 6 pupil;
can you get me out
of here?
NC Appendix 1 (NC p 43)
Transcription
VGP
Who were the
Mayans and what
have learnt from
them?
Number and Place Value, Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Division, Fractions (decimals and percentages), Ratio and
Proportion, Algebra, Measures, Geometry: properties of shape, Geometry: position, direction and motion, Statistics
Electricity
Light
Living Things and Habitats
Working Scientifically – on going across the year
Computer Science - solve problems
IT - use and combine software on a range of
by decomposing them into smaller
digital devices
parts; use logical reasoning to detect
Design and create systems
and correct errors in algorithms
Digital Literacy – be discerning in evaluating
IT - combine a variety of software to
digital content
accomplish given goals and
select, use, combine software.
Digital Literacy - appreciate how
search results are ranked
Computer Science - use selection in
programs; work with variables; use logical
reasoning to explain how some simple
algorithms work;
IT - analyse & evaluate data
select, use and combine software
Understand the opportunities computer
networks offer for collaboration
Digital Literacy - be discerning in evaluating
digital content
The Mayans ( A non-European society):
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Mayan Civilization
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Farming and everyday life
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Trade
•
Religion
•
Writing and technology
History
The Vikings:
•
Viking raids and invasion
•
Viking invasions
•
Viking lifestyle
•
Viking rituals and gods
Geography
The water cycle and the physical features of geography:
describe and understand key aspects of physical geography,
including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers,
mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle
D.T.
How can you create a Viking
longhouse from a range of materials?
Art and Design
From the Viking artefacts, can you
draw a real life sketch of these
objects?
Music
Fresh Prince of
Bel Air (Hip Hop):
The Units of
Work cover a
range of styles
and genres and
musically draw
together
listening/
appraising,
composing/
improvising and
performing skills
Mapping skills and fieldwork:
use the eight points of a compass, four-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
use fieldwork to observe, measure and record the human and
physical features in the local area using a range of methods,
including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.
Can you create a model biome using a range
Can you make a 3.D.
Can you create a
of materials?
model of a Mayan
game that children
map?
can play in the Year
six games
afternoon?
(Linked to
enterprise week)
Can you paint in the style of an artist e.g.
Monet, to create a water scene?
Can you create a
Mayan headdress
using a range of
media?
Can you create a
digital montage to
reflect the local
environment?
Create sketchbooks to record observations
Preparation for
Christmas
production and
Carol service
Make you feel my
love (Ballad):
The Units of Work
cover a range of
styles and genres
and musically draw
together
listening/appraising,
composing/
improvising and
performing skills
Lean on Me
(Gospel):
The Units of Work
cover a range of
styles and genres
and musically draw
together
listening/appraising,
composing/
improvising and
performing skills
Celebrating Music:
The year 6 leavers revisit their favourite
songs and prepare to perform a selection at
their Leavers celebration.
Children learn songs and hymns for Durham
Cathedral year 6 leavers service.
MFL
Our School
P.E.
Invasion
Games
Tag Rugby
Invasion
Indoor Athletics
Games
Netball
Our Happy School
Out and
School council and
About
code of conduct
Cyber
bullying and
keeping safe
online
What do people use ritual in their
lives?
What do the gospels tell us about the
birth of Jesus?
PSHCE
R.E.
Invasion Games
Basketball
Dance
Invasion Games
Hockey
Net and Wall games
(Tennis)
Gymnastics
Athletics
Invasion Games
Football
Looking Forward
Money and
budgeting
My Friends and
Family
Sensitive issues such
as loss, self image
and media influence
What is religion? What concepts do
religions have in common?
Why are Good Friday and Easter Day the
most important days for Christians?
Healthy Bodies,
Healthy Minds
Building resilience
and making good
life choices
Swimming
Games striking and
Fielding
Cricket
Ready, Steady, Go
Preparation for
secondary school
So, what do we now know about
Christianity? (exploration through the
concepts)
Statutory subject in all year groups
Curriculum must be based on Durham Agreed Syllabus 2012 for all maintained schools
Visits in/out
Visit from Olafr the Viking
Visit to the Botanic Gardens in Durham
Show Racism the Red Card
Visit from artist to create silk paintings
County's Safety Carousel – link PSHCE
Thrills and Skills event with a focus on
orienteering