THE UNICORN SCHOOL
Redwood Class
LONG TERM PLAN 2016 – 2017
Autumn 2016
English
AUTUMN 1
WARHORSE
Extending vocabulary
Verbs, adjectives and nouns
Maths
Number: Whole numbers and decimals
Geometry and measures: Measures, perimeter and area
Algebra: Expressions and formulae
In this unit we will be using the book, Warhorse by Michael Morpurgo
as our inspiration. We will be exploring how the author uses language
to create character and relationships.
AUTUMN 2
POETRY
Live poetry, performance, sharing poetry and reading aloud.
The children will study poems and then use their knowledge to create
their own poems which will go into a class anthology.
Number: Fractions, decimals and percentages
Geometry and measures: Angles and 2D shapes
Algebra: Graphs
AUTUMN 1
IT
HTML/CSS
This term we will be learning the basics of HTML and will
be making a basic webpage.
Science
THE PERIODIC TABLE
Children learn how elements in the Periodic Table are listed, looking
at the structure of their atoms.
They can understand and predict how an element might react or
behave in a certain situation.
AUTUMN 2
Introduction to Programming
Python and Java scripting
ENERGY AND MAGNETIC FORCES
The pupils will be learning about the invisible forces that surround
them in their everyday lives.
RE
AUTUMN 1
CREATION vs EVOLUTION
Creation, Design, First Cause Arguments and Experiential
Argument
The difference between evidence and belief. How can we define
belief?
AUTUMN 2
PSHE/Citizenship
Relationships – values, rights and responsibilities
We will be discussing types of relationships and focusing
on;
• Why are close relationships important
• What can make close relationships difficult at times
• Why is good communication important within a
relationship
• What are your rights and responsibilities within a
relationship
BEING HEALTHY – SEXUAL HEALTH
The children will learn how to stay healthy and what constitutes
safe and loving relationships
Peer pressure and influence
HIV/AIDS – the facts; distinguishing between fact and myth.
The risks of unprotected sex and pregnancy.
Parenthood and responsibilities.
Art/DT
AUTUMN 1
ART
Surrealism
What is Surrealism? Links to the work by Freud and the dream state, pupils will research and create a surrealism box/container in the
style of a chosen surrealist artist.
AUTUMN 2
Surrealism
Continuing from the previous term pupils will use photo and image manipulation. They will experiment with the juxtaposition of
images to create new visual stories.
French
AUTUMN 1
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Family members
Mon / ma / mes
Describe their house and rooms
Prepositions
AUTUMN 2
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Telling the time – hour and half past
Daily routine
Hist/Geog
ENGLISH CIVIL WARS
Was England turned ‘upside down’ in the seventeenth century?
Christmas
A study of Cromwell as Lord Protector of England – was he a hero or a villain?
AUTUMN 1
Music
Boom whackers – music with six to eight parts
Drumming circles with different rhythms
Playing different parts in a group
Melodies and accuracy
Performing a recognised piece – ‘Firework’ by Katy
Perry.
PE
Invasion Games –Rugby at Tilsey Park
Sailing at Farmoor.
The children will learn new skills, improve skills already gained and understand
the nature of teamwork.
AUTUMN 2
Singing traditional and popular Christmas Carols.
Opportunities for soloists and group work to perform
at the Christmas concert.
Netball at Tilsey Park
Spring 2015
English
SPRING 1
NARRATIVE
SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND PUNCTUATION
Planning a fictional story quickly and effectively
Understanding the components of narrative
We will be using a variety of short animated stories to help us develop
our narrative structure.
Maths
Mental calculations
Collecting and representing data (Statistics and probability)
Transformations (Geometry and measures)
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Developing viewpoint and voice in writing
NARRATIVE
SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND PUNCTUATION
Developing active listening skills and strategies
Working in pairs to develop dialogue
SPRING 2
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Writing a short story in full which will be used for an assessment.
Written and calculator methods (Number)
Constructions (Geometry and measures)
Sequences (Algebra)
Ratio and proportion (Ratio and proportion)
IT
SPRING 1
SPRING 2
Spreadsheets – Excel
 Internet research
 Excel functions
 Formatting spreadsheets
 Formulae
Creating graphs
Continuing our work on programming in Python/Java script
Science
HEALTH AND THE HUMAN BODY
The pupils will learn how the human respiratory, digestive and
circulatory systems function. The importance of a healthy diet and the
consequences of imbalances in the diet, including obesity, starvation
and deficiency diseases.
LIGHT AND SOUND
The colours and the different frequencies of light, white light and
prisms. Creating models to explain the refraction of light and action of
convex lens in focusing; the human eye and the pinhole cameras.
Understanding sound waves; echoes, reflection and the absorption of
sound.
RE
SPRING 1
PSHE/Citizenship
SIKHISM
Creation and Active God
Karma – Cause and Effect
Fighting and Discrimination
Human Rights
Equality: Gender, Caste, Race, Disability, Rich and Poor
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BRTITISH?
The children will gain an understanding of what it means to be
British; they will look into the meaning of the term,
‘Multiculturalism’ and discuss how religion, language, food,
sport and fashion are interlinked.
We will study the key beliefs within Sikhism, and consider how
these beliefs and the actions of Sikhs demonstrate their belief in the
Guru Granth Sahib.
Children will know the origin of Sikhism, the 5 Ks, examples of the
teachings and activities of the 10 Gurus, the role of the Gurdwara in
reference to equality and tolerance and the importance of Amritsar
(the Golden Temple).
SPRING 2
We will look at the reasons as to why people come to live in
Britain in the first place and what it means to be naturalised and
become ‘British’.
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Art/DT
SPRING 1
Pop Art
This term we will be focusing on pop artists Warhol/Lichtenstein to create our own pop-art portraits. Combined with a study in 1950’s
American culture and its place in pop-art.
SPRING 2
D/T:
Food and Nutrition – Pastry
In this module the children will learn how to make the different types of pastry and the various ways in which we can use pastry to
create delicious dishes.
French
SPRING 1
Hist/Geog
New Year
Geography:
STUDY - CHINA
Industry and Growth of
Cities
Population Distribution and Explosion
Hobbies and activities
Pupils will learn how to
construct a variety of
sentences by exchanging different expressions within a
given grammatical structure.
SPRING 2
Describing where you are in town
Key vocabulary relating to places in town and giving
directions.
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French culture
SPRING 1
Music
Reggae: pupils will listen to a variety of music
before and after Reggae was at its ‘peak’ to be aware
of Jamaican culture, to identify key features and to
develop critical awareness.
PE
Invasion Games – Hockey at Tilsey Park
Pupils will play a simplified, arranged version of
‘Little birds’ by Bob Marley on tuned instruments
such as key boards. The emphasis is on syncopation
and chords.
Football at Tilsey Park
SPRING 2
Pupils will use features of reggae music to create
their own piece.
Summer 2015
SUMMER
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SUMMER
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English
Shakespeare – The Merchant of Venice
This unit we will be looking at the morals and interpersonal
connections between the main characters. Focusing on
character development and direction
Maths
Probability (Statistics and probability)
Ratio and proportion (Ratio and proportion)
Letter writing
Note taking
Comprehension
Revision
SATs
Drama – end of year performance
Everyday maths(Real life maths)
Written and calculator methods
SUMMER 1
IT
GRAND DESIGN PROJECT
Science
PLANTS
Knowing the adaptations of leaves for photosynthesis, the products of
photosynthesis. Identifying features of plant cell structures.
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SUMMER 2
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 Google Sketch Up, PowerPoint
 Publisher
 Spread sheets
EARTH SCIENCE
Learning the structure and composition of the earth, rock formation,
the carbon cycle and the impact of human development upon these.
RE
SUMMER 1
SLAVERY
Global Issues
Slavery – Past and Present
Human Rights
SUMMER 2
How can we learn from the lessons of the past to prevent slavery
happening today?
PSHE/Citizenship
CAREERS
Empowering students to plan and manage their own futures
Understanding that students can use their skills in different
settings
Building up students’ concept of different types of work
To investigate the realities of the labour market
To respond to the needs of each learner
To actively promote equality of opportunity and challenge
stereotypes
To provide comprehensive information and advice
To help students progress
BEING IN THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH
We will discuss what the Commonwealth actually is, a
voluntary association of 54 countries that support each other
and work together in the common interests of their citizens.
We will discuss commonwealth values, such as tolerance,
respect and understanding and understand the importance and
contributions of young people across the Commonwealth.
The children will learn the key skills of critical thinking, debate,
research, discussion, creativity and co-operation.
Art/DT
SUMMER 1
Food and Nutrition – HEALTHY PIZZAS
We will visit Pizza Express and learn how a restaurant works, how the ingredients are ordered and delivered, how the menus are
decided upon and then best of all, design and make our own pizzas!
Back at school, we will continue to experiment with the making of the perfect pizza dough and what makes the best choice for pizza
toppings.
SUMMER 2
Art – Everyday inventions
Focusing on inventors throughout the ages and how problem solving is in itself an artistic form. We will look into using recycled
material to repurpose them into new objects and new functions.
French
Hist/Geog
SUMMER 1
WORLD WAR ONE
The class will be looking at the main causes of the Great War and the factors
that contributed to the stalemate.
We will be concentrating on identifying and analysing the many groups
devastated by the war and at the impact of trench warfare.
The unit will be complimented by our visit to the Imperial War Museum in the
Autumn term.
SUMMER 2
THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
This module will follow on from what we have learned about the First World
War and we will study the links between the two events.
The children will analyse the historical basis for the revolution and look into the
causes of the revolt due to the effects of social injustice.
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Music
Musical Clichés: Pupils will identify music specific
to action film trailers and they will apply this
knowledge to create their own. They will have an
opportunity to learn a set melody, by reading formal
notation as well as create a part to go with it.
SUMMER 1
PE
Cricket at Tilsley Park.
Athletics/Rounders
Outdoor Residential
SINGING
(rehearsing for school play)
Improvisation
SUMMER 2
Sailing at Farmoor
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