Learning Environment
We will be exploring various parts of our local area
to find and investigate historical structures and
settings. In addition to this we will also be setting up
a ‘role play’ area where we will be working on
context related problem solving.
Computing
• How can we use ICT to further our
knowledge? (research skills / choosing appropriate
secondary sources)
English- we will be looking at various fiction
and nonfiction texts this term and
experimenting with writing according to their
conventions.
We will be looking at:
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• In addition to this we will have ‘skills’ sessions
expanding our understanding of office programs.
Instructions
Adventure stories
Persuasive writing
Music – Percussion, Rhythm and Notation.
Miss Livingstone will be teaching us music this year.
Initially, we will consider the impact and recreate
the battle sounds of a marching army. We will
improvise rhythms, using percussion instruments
and use notation to record our pieces. In groups we
will generate our own battle sounds and perform.
• Who were the Mayans and where were they
from?
• What did the Mayans do for us?
• What were the key elements of Mayan culture
e.g. Religion, recreation etc
Design and Technology
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Year 5
Feasts and festivals
Class focus:
The Mayans
Art and Design
• Autumnal observational drawing.
• What mediums / colours did the Mayans
use?
• What were subjects of Mayan art?
• Making Mayan border art.
History – Mayans.
Physical Education
• Swimming – How can I be safe in the water?
Linked with this the children will be focusing on
improving water confidence and swimming
technique.
• What sports did the Mayans play? Are any of
our sports derived from these sports?
Maths (Using and Applying)
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In maths we will be developing our ability to
problem solve – using RUCSAC to help us
with this.
What was the Mayan number system and did
they use it in any different ways to us?
We will focus on collaborative learning and
how we can prove / show what we know.
Creating Mayan tiles to form a mosaic.
Making representations of Mayan masks
Foreign Languages - French
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This term we will be looking at expanding
our knowledge of numbers, basic vocab
(e.g. greetings / weather etc.) and
animals.
Science – Food chains / Space
Geography - Question to intrigue
• Where did the Mayans come from?
• How different are the climate /topography of
the countries that the Mayans originated from to
the UK. (We will also be looking at trade).
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What is a food chain?
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How do our bodies use/ digest the food we eat?
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Could we see different types of food chains in
foreign countries?
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What is space?
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What are the planets / What do we already know?
This plan shows the intended learning, but may change due to pupil interests.
Cornwall Learning Skills for Life
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Showing you are a unique individual
Reflecting on actions and taking next steps
Working with perseverance and concentration
Showing sensitivity towards others
Listening carefully to what another person has to
say
Noticing other people’s feelings