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Year 6 Long Term 1, 2, 3 Ignite Curriculum
Map 2016 - 2017
Theme
Term 1
Term 2 and Term 3
Term 4
Term 5
Term 6
Theme
Name
Marvellous Mexico
Blackout!
Evolving Earth
Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Lights, Camera, Action!
Time
English
Autumn 1 - 7 weeks
Autumn 2 - 7 Weeks + Spring 1 6 weeks
Spring 2 - 5 Weeks
Summer 1 - 6 Weeks
Summer 2 - 7 Weeks 2 days
, non-chronological report 2, Power of imagery 1, fiction
adventure 2, journalistic writing 1, recount 1
Biography 1, journalistic writing 2, flashback 2, 1 take one book 2,
Explanation 2, power of imagery 1, sci fi 2, argument 2, persuasion 1,
letters and diaries 1, take one book 2
Persuasion 2, instructions, recount 1, letter of complain 1,
debate 1,
Extended narrative – Take one Book (5) Script writing
Geography
Geo - use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to
locate countries and describe features studied
use the 8 points of a compass, 4- and 6-figure grid references,
symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to
build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and Mexico
understand geographical similarities and differences through the
study of human and physical geography of Mexico
locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe
(including the location of Russia) and North and South America,
concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and
human characteristics, countries, and major cities
His - Non-European: Mayan Civilization a non-European society
that provides contrasts with British history –Mayan civilization c. AD
900
Mayan legend – extended writing
Music: play and perform in solo and ensemble contexts, using their
voices and playing musical instruments with increasing accuracy,
fluency, control and expres, (MAYAN) Improvise and Compose
Music - appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live
and recorded music drawn from different traditions and from great
composers and musicians – weekly song
Art - to create sketch books to record their observations and use
them to review and revisit ideas to improve their mastery of art
and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture
with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay)
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
History Local Area study What was it like for children locally during WWII? And
How did life change in our locality during WWII?
locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the
location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their
environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and
major cities
Geo: use fieldwork to observe, measure record and present the human and
physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketch maps,
plans and graphs, and digital technologies
use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and
describe features studied use the 8 points of a compass, 4- and 6-figure grid
references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build
their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world physical geography,
including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts
identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern
Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic
and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time name and locate
counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their
identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features
(including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and
understand how have changed over time
Music - appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and recorded
music drawn from different traditions and from great composers and musicians –
weekly song
Art - to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review
and revisit ideas
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting
and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay)
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
None
locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the
location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their
environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries,
and major cities -
Music - appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and
recorded music drawn from different traditions and from great
composers and musicians – weekly song
Mus:develop an understanding of the history of music play and perform in
solo and ensemble contexts, using their voices and playing musical
instruments with increasing accuracy, fluency, control and expression
improvise and compose music for a range of purposes using the inter-related
dimensions of music
listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with increasing aural memory
use and understand staff and other musical notations -
Sci: all SC1 and Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind,
but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents.
Identify how Animals, including humans and plants are adapted to suit their
environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution
Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide
information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago.
Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally
offspring vary and are not identical to their parents.
DT - understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet
prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a
range of cooking techniques
understand seasonality, and know where and how a variety of
ingredients are – healthy meal
Sci - all SC1 and Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen
because they give out or reflect light into the eye
Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our
eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes.
Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have
the same shape as the objects that cast them.
History
Music
Science
D.T.
Maths
Maths - MTP
PSHE
PSHE New beginnings
PE Outdoor and Funs
Re stories of faith,
French - CCSOW
Comp - We are app planners
Sci: all SC1 and
Describe how living things are classified into broad groups
according to common observable characteristics and based on
similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants, and
animals, Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on
special characteristics, Describe the life process of reproduction in
some plants and animals
Learning with others
Wow - Mexican Construction challenge
End – Mexican restaurant
RE
Computing
Core skill
Wows, trips
Experiences
, Expos,
Events.
1
Music: develop an understanding of the history of music Person study Copland
(WWII 1900-1990 Modern)
Music - appreciate and understand a wide range of high-quality live and
recorded music drawn from different traditions and from great composers and
musicians – weekly song
Art - to create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review
and revisit ideas
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing,
painting and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint,
clay)
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
DT - Shelters Design - use research and develop design criteria to inform the
design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose,
aimed at particular individuals or groups
generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion,
annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes,
pattern pieces and computer-aided design all units
Make - select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform
practical tasks, such as cutting, shaping, joining and finishing, accurately all
units
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including
construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional
properties and aesthetic qualities
Evaluate - investigate and analyse a range of existing products all units
evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider
the views of others to improve their work all units
understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have
helped shape the world
Technical knowledge apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen
and reinforce more complex structures
understand and use mechanical systems in their products, such as gears,
pulleys, cams, levers and linkages
apply their understanding of computing to programme, monitor and control their
products.
Sci: all SC1 and Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in
a diagram
associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number
and voltage of cells used in the circuit
compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including
the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of
switches.
Maths MTP
Sci: all SC1 and Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and
lifestyle on the way their bodies function. Describe the ways in which
nutrients and water are transported within Animals, including humans,
including humans, Identify and name the main parts of the circulatory
system, and explain the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
Maths MTP
Maths MTP
Maths MTP
Maths MTP
PSHE Getting on and Falling out
PE Multi and Games
RE - Sikhism
French - CCSOW
Comp - We are project managers
PSHE Going for Goals
PE Multi and Gym
RE – Sikhism
French - CCSOW
Comp -we are market
researcher
PSHE Good to be me
PE Multi and games
RE –religions in our community
French - CCSOW
Comp – we are interface designers
PSHE Relationships
PE Multi and Dance
RE –religions in our communities French - CCSOW
PSHE Hero’s journey
PE Funs and Athletics
RE – light and death
French - CCSOW
Comp - We are marketers
By Myself, for myself
Harkirat Singh - visitor
Duxford Oct
Being a better learner
Local walk –
Expo – parent event
Knowing me, knowing you
Thinking skills
Buddhist centre final week
Food expert – week 1
Comp - We are app developers
Speaking and listening
Coach trip – Day one Harry Potter
Production end
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