Theme:
Our theme this term is Evolution! We will be looking at
the discoveries and adventures of Charles Darwin; how
animals and plants have adapted and evolved across
time; and how humans came to be. With a more
scientific focus, we will also look at how animals and
plants are classified.
In Literacy, we will begin the term focusing on spelling,
punctuation and grammar skills, building in a variety of
genres, such as letter-writing, explanation texts, leaflets
and narrative. Many of these will link into our evolution
topic.
In Computing, we will be exploring data taken from
scientific research on evolution of animals and plants.
We will use this data in Excel to create data tables,
graphs and use various functions and formulae in Excel
to analyse our data.
In Art, we will study and sketch animals that we have
learnt more about through scientific research. We will
also examine how Art has evolved through History, from
Stone-Age cave paintings to the modern day.
Wow activities:
Towards the end of the term, we will make our own
miniature encyclopaedias about Evolution, with
laminated covers and professional binding.
Year 6 Term 1: Evolution – where did we come from?
Our value focus this term: Growth Mindset
Save the Date!
5th October: No Pens Day
Maths
We will be brushing up on our number work this term,
focusing on key skills such as times tables and mental
strategies, as well as written calculations. We will also be
revising angle and properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
Indoor and Outdoor PE
Our indoor PE this term is Dance. Our outdoor PE will be
football and hockey. Please remember your mouth
guards for hockey. You will need your PE kit in school
every day!
Reminders for this term:
Maths and literacy homework will be given out on a
Friday and returned on a Friday.
Please ensure your child reads independently or aloud to
you every night and that you regularly sign the reading
record. Please ask them about what they have read.
It is really important that every child has a blue fountain
or handwriting pen, a glue stick and pair of scissors each.
MFL (Modern Foreign Languages)
This term in French we will be revising the basic
vocabulary we have learnt so far and using it to
put together simple conversations. We will be
able to read, write and speak, as well as sing, in
French!
Religious Education
In Religious Education (R.E.) this term we will be
looking at how different religions have evolved
through history. Later in the term we will focus
on Sikhism. Our over-arching aim is to foster a
culture of respect for others and tolerance.
SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural
development)
This term we will be revisiting the concept of a
Growth Mindset and setting personal goals for
Year 6. We will look at various skills needed
across the year such as determination,
teamwork, perseverance and courage.