Olympics 2016
Brazil
Extreme Survival
Literacy
Persuasive writing- Linked to ‘The Day the Crayon Quit by
Drew Daywalt
Narrative- Linked to ‘The Paperbag Prince by Colin
Thompson’
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Grammar
- Present perfect form of verbs in contrast to the past tense.
- Indicating possession by using the possessive apostrophe
with plural nouns.
- Cohesion (proof read for spelling, grammar and
punctuation errors, assess the effectiveness of their own and
others writing and suggest improvements to vocabulary and
sentence structure).
- Choose nouns or pronouns appropriately for clarity and
cohesion and to avoid repetition.
-To use conjunctions, adverbs and prepositions to express
time and cause.
- Fronted adverbials and using commas accurately.
- To use and punctuate direct speech appropriately.
Writing across the curriculum
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To write a letter to parents explaining the changes that
will be made to Sports Day this year and why.
To write an invitation to parents to invite them in to
taste their smoothies.
To write an evaluation of their smoothies making
comparisons between parent and child.
To write an explanation of how the digestive system
works in a human.
To write an explanation of the water cycle.
To write a profile of a successful Olympian.
To write a report of Sports Day.
Maths
Geometric reasoning
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Compare and classify geometric shapes based on
their properties and sizes.
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Describe positions on a 2D grid as coordinates in
the first quadrant.
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Describe movements between positions as
translations of a given unit to left/right and
up/down.
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Plot specified points and draw sides to complete a
given polygon.
Number sense
Computing
To use search technologies effectively,
appreciate how results are selected and
ranked, and be discerning in evaluating
digital content
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To research information on an animal
that lives in the Amazon Rainforest.
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Discuss the important of using key
words in the search engine.
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Evaluate the results shown and discuss
how the different websites available
have been ranked.
Number and place value
 count in multiples of 1000
 Find 1000 more or less than a given number
 count backwards through zero to include negative
numbers
 Recognise the place value of each digit in a four-digit
number (thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones)
 Order and compare numbers beyond 1000.
 Identify, represent and estimate numbers using different
representations
 Round any number to the nearest 10, 100 or 1000
 solve number and practical problems that involve all of
the above and with increasingly large positive numbers
Measurement
 Convert between different units of measure [for
example, hour to minute]
 Read, write and convert time between analogue and
digital 12- and 24-hour clocks
 Conversions between measurements (length, mass,
capacity)
Maths across the curriculum
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Time line-ordering dates of the Olympic games.
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To design a map and plot grid references linked to
extreme survival.
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To calculate the area and perimeter of their shelter.
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One and two step problem solving linked to
extreme survival.
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To plot and compare temperature and rainfall in
the UK and Brazil.
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To calculate the surface area of the Amazon
Rainforest in Brazil.
To select, use and combine a variety of
software (including internet services) to
collect, analyse, evaluate and present data
and information using a range of digital
devices.
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Use the research on a rainforest animal
to create a movie using Text Ease
Movie/Movie Maker.
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Incorporate music composed and
recorded during music lessons, images
from the internet and text (facts) found
from their research.
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Children to evaluate their own movie
and others against success criteria.
Sports Day project
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Use photos and results from Key Stage
one and two Sports Days to create a
report of what happened-significant
events, winners etc.
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Children to choose how this
information will be presented;
Powerpoint, Publisher, Text Ease
Movie/Movie Maker.
D and T
Shelter building (first half term)
Design
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To research and develop design criteria of
outdoor shelters choosing products that are
functional and fit for purpose.
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Generate and develop a model of a shelter
that they will build and communicate their
ideas in a group through discussion.
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Children to create an annotated sketch and
exploded diagram of their shelter design.
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To use appropriate materials to make a
prototype of their shelter design.
Make
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Select and use a range of tools and
equipment to measure, cut, join and finish
their shelter design.
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To select and use appropriate materials to
ensure their shelter is weatherproof.
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Consider the aesthetic qualities of their
shelter.
Evaluate
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Investigate and analyse the materials
available to decide on their suitability.
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To evaluate their own shelter design and
consider the view of others to improve their
work.
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To understand how key individuals have
helped to shape the world in terms of
exploration and extreme survival.
Technical Knowledge
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To apply their understanding of how to
strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more
complex structures.
Smoothies (second half term)
Design
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To research different smoothies considering
taste, ingredients and cost.
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To understand the principles of a healthy
and varied diet.
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To understand seasonality and know where
and how a variety of ingredients are grown.
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Generate and develop a recipe for their
smoothie and communicate their ideas in a
group through discussion.
Make
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Select and use a range of equipment to
prepare their smoothie.
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To select and use appropriate ingredients
and equipment to make their smoothie.
Consider the taste and presentation of their
finished smoothie.
Evaluate
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Investigate and analyse the ingredients
available to decide on their suitability for
the smoothie.
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To evaluate their own smoothie and
consider the view of others (parents/other
adults) to improve their work.
Music
To listen with attention to detail and recall
sounds with increasing aural memory.
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Children to listen to a variety of rainforests
sounds and list.
To improvise and compose music linked to the
sounds in the rainforest.
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Children to experiment with a variety of
instruments to compose a short piece linked
to the rainforest.
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Can other groups identify the different
sounds/instruments being used?
To appreciate and understand music drawn from
different countries and traditions.
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Carnival music.
PE
First Half Term
Net/racquet (badminton)
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To use running, dodging, throwing and
catching in isolation and in combination.
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To play competitive games applying basic
principles suitable for attacking and
defending.
Striking and fielding
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To use running, throwing and catching in
isolation and in combination.
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To play competitive games applying basic
principles suitable for attacking and
defending.
Second Half Term
Athletics
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To use running, jumping and throwing in
isolation and in combination.
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To develop flexibility, strength, technique
and balance.
Swimming
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To swim competently, confidently and
proficiently over a distance of at least 25m.
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To use a range of strokes effectively.
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To perform safe self-rescues in different
water based situations.
PSHE
SEAL- Getting on and falling out
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To develop the social skills of friendship,
working in a group, managing anger and
resolving conflict.
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Science
States of matter
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To compare and group materials together according to weather they are solids, liquids or gases.
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To observe that some materials change state when they’re heated or cooled and measure or research the
temperature of which this happens.
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To identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of
evaporation with temperature.
Animals including humans
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To understand and apply the principles of a heathy and varied diet.
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To describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans.
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To identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions.
Art and Design
To explore and reflect on the work of the
Brazilian Artist- Romero Britto
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To look at a variety of work produced
by Romero Britto and evaluate.
To experiment with and create a piece of
work in the style of Romero Britto focussing
on shape, pattern and colour.
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Using felt tips, children will create their
own piece of art.
History
MFL
To study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066
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To look at an aspect of social history (Olympic Games) and how it’s developed since it began with Ancient Greeks.
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When was the Olympic flag and oath introduced? What do they mean?
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When was the Olympic flame introduced and what does it represent?
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When were the first winter Olympics/Paralympics?
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To research a successful Olympian
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What has allowed the Olympics to develop since it began in Ancient Greek times?
Using language angel
Listen to spoken language, join in and
respond.
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Explore patterns and sounds of
language.
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Engage in conversations using the
French language.
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Develop accurate punctuation.
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Broaden French vocabulary.
Geography
To locate countries in South America concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human
characteristics and major cities.
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To investigate the question ‘Are the Olympic Games always held in a capital city?’ using Atlases and, maps and ICT.
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Where are the Olympics being held this year (2016)?
RE
Religion, family and community
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Which communities do I belong to?
What feelings do you experience when
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Locate Rio de Janeiro on a world map. Which country is Rio in? Which continent is Rio in? Which hemisphere is Rio
in? Which countries border Brazil? What type of country is Brazil?
Locate the UK on a world map. Which countries make up the UK? Which continent is the UK in? Which hemisphere
is the UK in?
To identify a major city (Rio de Janeiro) in Brazil and it’s annual customs and traditions
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Focus on the Rio de Janeiro carnival. When did it start? Why is it held? How do they celebrate? What traditions do
they have?
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Look at the variety of costumes that are worn, parades and dances.
To understand geographical similarities and differences between the UK and Brazil.
Explain what is similar and different geographically between the Brazillian rainforest and the British woodland using
research and visits to the Eden Project and local Woodland.
Physical geography- describe the climate, rivers and mountains in Greece.
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What is the climate like in Brazil? Is it similar or different to the UK? Why? Name the major rivers and mountains in
Brazil.
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How is the land used in Brazil?
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What wildlife is sustained in the Amazon rainforest?
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What are the 2 types of rainforests?
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What are the layers of the rainforest? Compare to a Woodland.
Human geography- to include land use and economic activity.
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What is the currency in Brazil? What does the flag look like and what does it represent? What languages are spoken?
What is the population of Brazil?
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What are the effects of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest? What is being done to counteract this?
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What does the rainforest produce?
you go inside a place of worship?
Why is the Church important for
Christians?
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How does the Church building reflect
Christian beliefs?
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What values do you share with
members of the communities you
belong to?
ISLAM
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Why is the Mosque important to
Muslims?
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Why do we have to dress differently to
visit the Mosque?
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Are there times in our lives when we
dress differently(e.g. weddings,
funerals).
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What feelings do you experience when
you go inside a place of worship?
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Why is the Mosque important for
Muslims?
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What is the ‘ummah’?
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How are babies welcomed into their
families by Christians and by Muslims?
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What are the similarities and the
differences?
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How are babies welcomed into their
families by Christians and by Muslims?
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What are the similarities and the
differences?
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To explore “peaceful problem-solving” when
they fall out with friends.
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To consider what qualities we need to be a
good friend.
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To consider triggers for anger, how people
behave when angry and how to manage
anger.
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To develop skills to work together
effectively.
SEAL- Changes
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To understand different types of changepositive and negative and common human
responses to it.
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To develop knowledge, understanding and
skills in key social and emotional situations.
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To develop coping strategies for change.
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To explore the importance of belonging and
how change can threaten this.
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To deepen their self-awareness and
empathy with others.