How did time change?
The Shang Dynasty of China
Key Area of Learning
In Year 6 we will be looking learning to be historians by:
HISTORY
Looking at the achievements of the earliest civilisations – developing an overview of where and when the first
civilisations appeared and an in depth study of The Shang Dynasty of China.
Year 6
Term 5 2015
MATHEMATICS
ENGLISH
In maths we will be revising many areas in preparation
for the KS2 SATS:
-written methods for all operations
-solving multi step problems
- developing mental strategies
- fractions, decimals and percentages
- measures, shape and space
In reading we will be continuing to look at the features
of each text type and answering a range of
comprehension questions based on each text.
We will also be revisiting the features of narrative story
writing including developing characterization through
dialogue, as well as looking at non-fiction writing
including news reports.
ART/DT
SCIENCE
In Science we will be looking at
living things and their
environment and at the
classification system in more
detail. Children will learn that
groupings, such as microorganisms, plants and animals can
be subdivided. Through direct
observations where possible, they
will classify animals into
commonly found invertebrates
(such as insects, spiders, snails,
worms) and vertebrates (fish,
amphibians, reptiles, birds and
mammals). They will discuss
reasons why living things are
placed in one group and not
another.
In art/DT we will create printing
blocks by simplifying an initial
sketch book idea. We will use
relief or impressed method and
create prints with three overlays.
We will be working into prints
with a range of media e.g. pens,
colour pens and paints.
SATS
Useful websites for SATS revision:
 http://resources.woodlan
dsjunior.kent.sch.uk/revisi
on/
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/bit
esize/ks2/
 http://uk.ixl.com/math/ye
ar-6
COMPUTING
In computing we will be
developing the interface for an
APP.
We will also continue to translate
questions into effective search
criteria and look at information
from different viewpoints and
analyse resources.
PE
In PE we will be
developing ball
skills within games
including tennis.
RE
 In RE we will consider the
question: Can we know what
God is like? Raise and suggest
answers to questions of
meaning, purpose and truth.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be learning about
relationships.
MUSIC
In music we will be completing the
topic ‘Class Awards’.
FRENCH
In French we will continue to
recognise and read out a few
familiar words and phrases - e.g.
from stories and rhymes
the date
the weather
SMSC & VALUES
Our values this term are trust and
honesty.
To develop our spiritual, moral, social
and cultural awareness we will be
encouraging children to reflect on their
experiences.