Long Term Overview - Year 6 2016-17
Science
AUT 1
WW2
Child’s war
Geography
Identify geographical
patterns on a range of
scales.
Ge HP 2
Describe in detail the
human characteristics
of some of the largest
cities of the United
Kingdom, taking into
account population,
economic activity and
transport systems.
History
Art/DT
Create, from memory,
a
timeline from
dates/details/
eras showing
knowledge of
how to check for
accuracy.
Hi 6
Computing
Describe the negative
or positive
impact of a period of
history on
contemporary society.
Hi 6
Select, organise,
summarise and
present
relevant information,
from a wide range of
sources, in the
most effective way
for a given purpose.
AUT 2
Tomorrows world
Explain how light
behaves and travels in
straight lines.
Explain how light
behaves and travels in
straight lines.
Work scientifically to
construct a series
circuit for a
Create flowcharts
and other
diagrams to
explain how a
process or model
works.
specific device or
outcome and
explain how it works.
SPR 1
Hola Mexico
SPR 2
Revolution
Describe the
relationship
between the number
or
voltage of a cell or
cells and
the effect it has on a
bulb or
buzzer for example.
Maya Civilisation
Select, organise,
summarise and
present
relevant information,
from a wide range of
sources, in the
most effective way
for a given purpose
Describe the
environmental
regions, key human
and
physical
characteristics,
countries and major
cities
of Europe, North and
South
America.
Produce accurate scaled
maps.
Annotate their maps
to explain how each of
the sites are connected
to the Great Exhibition
held in 1851.
Mayan chocolate
Use appropriate tools
and equipment,
weighing
and measuring with
scales.
MAYAN
Take account of
accuracy
and potential bias
when searching for
and selecting
information.
Use software to
create sepia effect
prints.
Design and
create/use a
range of programs
to
accomplish given
goals.
Explain how studying
other artists’ work has
influenced and
developed their own.
Stage an exhibition to
showcase the artwork
they have produced
throughout the project.
SUM 2
Darwin’s delights
SUM 1
Gallery rebels
Give reasons for
classification and
understand
the significance of
scientists’ work, from
study.
Group items in
different ways and
explain their choices.
Choose a favourite
item and learn its
Latin name, if it has
one. Over
time, continue to
select similar items
and display them in a
homemade sectional
box.
Explain how light
behaves and
travels in straight
lines.
Print the images taken
and display them
sequentially to see
how shadows affect
the objects over the
course of the day.
Explain intentions
when developing
ideas,
identifying any
changes and
improvements made
as work progresses.
Create a waterproof
cover so that it can be
used outdoors.
Plot a route on a map,
globe or
satellite image
suggesting the
fastest route from one
place to
another and the most
effective
mode of transport.
Calculate how many
miles their work
would travel and how
many people could
potentially see it!
Design and
create/use a
range of programs
to
accomplish given
goals.
Find out about the
formation of the
Islands. Record
their findings
in their journal,
including text,
illustrations, maps,
photos and print
outs.
Longitudinal Study
Ongoing learning
We have used the Cornerstone curriculum checker, the cornerstone gap analysis and the National Curriculum to ensure correct coverage.
Each half term we will focus on two main areas with Art/DT and science running alongside other areas for most of the year.