Mathematics:
History / Geography:
Investigating number order & place
value including negative number and
decimals. Further developing mental
and written methods to solve
calculations using the 4 operations
and
working
on
speed
and
confidence with all times tables. Using
investigative skills to solve puzzles and
word problems.
Finding out about the history, geography
and culture of Ancient Egypt. Developing
research skills in preparation for our trip to
Ipswich museum. Locating Egypt and its
main physical features on a map.
Year 6
Topic Map:
Exploring
Ancient Egypt
Literacy:
Linked to our Ancient Egypt topic
we will start by looking at letter
writing. We will also be working on
newspaper reports and information
writing. Later on in our topic we will
be writing our own Egyptian myths!
We will have weekly guided
reading lessons as well as a weekly
SPaG lesson (spelling, punctuation
and grammar)
Art
Using hieroglyphs to create our
own
personal
cartouches.
Examining Egyptian portraits and
recreating our own.
DT
Researching
the
purpose
of
canopic jars. Designing, creating
and evaluating our own jars using
papier-mâché and clay.
Science:
Identifying and naming the main
organs in the body, studying in
particular the human circulatory
system. Recognising the impact of
diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on
the way our bodies function.
Continuing to develop investigation
skills.
Other subjects:
French: Learning to talk about our
houses and weekends. After half term
we will be looking at our clothes.
RE:
Computing: Focussing on ‘e-safety’;
learning how to make safe choices
within our use of technology.
PE: Team game skills. Developing ball,
hand,
and
eye
co-ordination.
Swimming all term.
Music: Finding out about ancient
instruments and composing a temple
chant to celebrate an Egyptian God.