Context for Learning Topic Web
Include: Launch activity / Lead subject – main learning points / Subsidiary (linked) subjects – main learning points / Links to English and (if applicable) Maths
Literacy
Knowledge and Understanding (Science,
Geography)
• Living things and their habitats
• 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
• Describe the process of reproduction on plants (Humans to
be looked at in sex ed)
• Recognise the impact of diet, drugs and lifestyle has on the
bodies function
• Disasters Identify and name the main parts of th human
circulatory system and describe the function of the heart,
blood vessels and blood.
• Earthquakes – Describe some of the physical characteristics
(geomorphology)
• Understand geographical similarities and differences
through the study of human and physical geography of the
United Kingdom, a region in a European country and a
region within North or South America
• Understand the physical and human effects of earthquakes
and flooding
• Local Enquiry
• Help! I’m a coastal resident, get me out of here!
• Why are our beaches disappearing, what is the impact and
what can we do about it?
• 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
• Collect, analyse and communicate geographical
information in a variety of ways, including through maps,
numerical and quantitative skills and writing at length
• Use and interpret a range of sources of geographical
information, including maps, diagrams, globes, aerial
photographs, Geographical Information Services (GIS) and
digital/computer mapping (Google Earth and Digimaps)
• Learn and use the eight points of a compass, six figure grid
references (Links with maths), symbols and key (including
the use of ordinance survey maps) to build their knowledge
of the United Kingdom and the wider world
SPaG
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Formal/informal
Vocabulary – Word Classes
SATs spelling focus
SPaG – Revision
Handwriting and presentation
Reading
• Take One Book: A Bridge to Terabithia
• Maintain positive attitudes to reading and understanding
of what they read by: reading books that are structured in
different ways and reading for a range of purposes
• Engage in conversations; ask and answer
questions; express opinions and respond to
those of others; seek clarification and help
• Explore the patterns and sounds of
language through songs and rhymes and
link the spelling, sound and meaning of
words
• Present ideas and information orally to a
range of audiences
• Les fetes
• Ou vas tu
Physical Education
Writing
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MFL- French
Autobiography letters
Short stories
Drama linked to PSHE
Persuasive writing discussion & debate revision
Cross-curricular writing in a variety of forms
Year 6 SpringDisasters
• Dance & Athletics
• Perform & create a variety of dance styles
with accuracy & consistency
• Select & use a wide range of skills to
demonstrate ideas
• Improve & sustain running technique at
different speeds in a variety of sports
• Explain how to improve technique in a
variety of events
Computing
R.E
• Christianity – Beliefs and Values-Is Christianity
still as strong 2000 years after Jesus was on
Earth?
• Christianity –Beliefs and meanings- Is
anything ever eternal?
• ‘We are market researchers’ –
• Researching the productivity app market (Open
Office Calc, Google Docs, Inspire data)
• ‘We are interface designers’
• Designing an interface for an app
• Communication/collaborations apps
• Using Balsamiq/Justinmind to design
Creative Development
Art
• Photography
• Develop an awareness of mood, emotions
and feelings in photography
• Make a flickbook to the give the impression
of movement
• Superimpose using a combination of
techniques and photographs
• Evaluate a piece of photography and talk
about the idea behind it
• Complete some detailed research on the
artist, the style they have, techniques used
and their lives
• Comment on the artists work, backing
opinions up with thoughtful and sensible
ideas
• Create a piece of work in the style of the
artist
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DT
Consider the use of the product when selecting
materials
Say if my product meets all design criteria.
•Sketch and model alternative ideas using
products and images as a starting point
•Record ideas using annotated drawings and
keys notes
•Draw plans which can be read/followed by
someone else
•Give a report using correct technical
vocabulary
•Discuss how well the product meets the needs
of the user
Music
• Music Tech
• Compose underscore music to topic linked
Create a graphic score using keyboards and
untuned/tuned percussion instruments
African Drumming-rhythm and pulse
Mathematics
• Decimals (Week 1-2)
• Identify the value of each digit in numbers given
to three decimal places and multiple numbers by
10, 100 and 1000 giving answers up to 3dp
• Multiply one digit numbers with up to 2dp by
whole numbers
• Use written division methods in cases where the
answer has up to two decimal places
• Solve problems which require answers to be
rounded to specified degrees pf accuracy
• Percentages (Week 3)
• Solve problems involving the calculation of
percentages and the use of percentages for
comparison
• Recall and use equivalences between simple FDP
including in different contexts
• Measurement (Week 4-6)
• Solve problems involving the calculation and
conversion of units of measure, using decimal
notation up to three decimal places where
appropriate
• Use, read, write and convert between standard
units, converting measurements of length, mass,
volume and time from a smaller unit of measure
to a larger unit, and vice versa, using decimal
notation to up to 3dp
• Convert between miles and kilometres
• Recognise that shapes with the same areas can
have different perimeters and vice versa
• Calculate, estimate and compare volume of cube
and cuboids
• Algebra (Week 7-8)
• Use simple formulae – Generate and describe
linear number sequences. Express missing
number problems algebraically
• Ratio (Week 9-10)
• Solve Problems involving the relative sizes of two
quantities where missing values can be found by
using integer multiplication and division facts
• Solve problems involving unequal sharing
• Geometry & Statistics (Week 11-12)
• Work with circumference, radius and diameter
• Construct and interpret pie charts and line
graphs
Mental Mathematics
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Use divisibility tests to aid mental calculation
Use place value and number facts in mental multi
(40,000 x 6 = 24,000)
Identify common factors, common numbers and
prime numbers and use factors in mental division
(438 ÷ 6 is 219 ÷ 3)
Identify common factors, common numbers and
prime numbers and use factors in mental
multiplication (e.g 326 x 6 is 652 x 3 )
Know by heart all multiplication and division facts
up to 12 x 12. Apply and extend
Add positive number to negative numbers (e.g
calculate a rise in temp)
PSHEE
Cyber safety- understanding false identity and
grooming.
-To understand the implications of leaving a digital footprint.
(recap).
-To understand the risk of sharing images data, and
corresponding with strangers.
-To know where to go to get help if you have been bullied or
threatened or abused online.
-To promote the dangers of internet