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Year 6
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Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Core text |
Alice in Wonderland Lewis Carroll, ‘The Jabberwocky’ (Poem |
Letters from the lighthouse A Christmas Carol (extracts) |
Y6 Short stories anthology ‘Black Beauty’ |
King Lear ’Lady of Shalott’ (Poem)
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Little house in the Big Woods
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When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit or Hobbit (depending whether they have studied before) |
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Science |
Chemistry - Principles of Chemistry Physical states Chemical reactions Atoms and elements |
Chemistry - Principles of Chemistry Physical states Chemical reactions Atoms and elements |
Biology - Principles of Biology Cells and microscopes Organ systems Life cycles Genetics |
Biology - Principles of Biology Cells and microscopes Organ systems Life cycles Genetics |
Physics - Principles of physics Forces and motion Magnets |
Physics - Principles of physics Forces and motion Magnets |
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History |
Victorian England Industrial revolution, growth of towns, childhood and the rise of the railways |
The World Wars The Home Front in the first and second world wars |
Mayans, Incas and Aztecs Civilisations of South and Central America. Machu Picchu. Religious beliefs. |
Exploration and conquest European settlement of North and South America. The Spanish and Portuguese in the sixteenth centuries. The English and French in the seventeenth centuries. Violence and conquest. |
Native Americans The tribes of North America prior to the arrival of European settlers. The tribes of the east and of the Great Plains. The role of the buffalo. |
Local study Norwich in World War 2 - this will interest the pupils and link back to Autumn 2 Industry in Norwich ie shoemaking etc to make links with farming in geography ie local industry/work |
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Geography |
Natural Resources Using natural resources Trade and extraction of resources Investment in renewable energy |
Natural resources in Bolivia |
Sustainable Development Goals |
Climate change and extreme weather |
Geographers exploring places - OS maps and fieldwork in the local area |
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RE |
Making sense of life’s experiences |
Religion and change |
Words and beyond |
Religion, power and influence |
Leading a good life |
The big picture |
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Think positive Health and Wellbeing |
Respecting rights Living in the Wider World |
VIPs relationships |
One World Living in the Wider World |
Growing up relationships |
Safety First Health and Wellbeing |
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Music |
As part of the rolling programme, Year 6 are currently following the second year of the KS2 curriculum - Year 4 content |
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Art/DT |
Formal Elements: Form Subject Matter: Perspective/ 3D drawings Artist Focus: Edward Hopper Art History: Social Realism / Realism Materials: Pencil, pens, paints, rulers, protractors Assessment: Primary Observational Drawing |
Painting Subject Matter: Human Form / Self Portraits / Objects of Expression Artist Focus: Frida Kahlo Art History: Symbolism Materials: Acrylic paints, collage, magazines, mixed media materials |
Drawing Subject Matter: iPad Art / Landscapes/ Portraits Artist Focus: David Hockney Art History: Contemporary Materials: iPads, computers, photography, cameras Assessment: Primary Observational Drawing |
Printing Subject Matter: UK Urban Art / Stencil Printing Artist Focus: Banksy Art History: Modern Art Materials: scissors, craft knives, acetate, tracking paper, paints, sponges, magazines, collage
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Sculpture Subject Matter: Clay sculptures / pots / vases Artist Focus: Clarence Cliff Art History: Art Deco Materials: Clay, watercolour paints, fine liners, permanent pens. Assessment: Primary Observational Drawing |
Mixed Media Subject Matter: Self portraits / Human Form / Patterns / Collage Artist Focus: Gustav Klimpt Art History: Neoclassicism Materials: photographs, magazines collage, tape, paper, card, paint, silver gold papers, paints |
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PE (PPA) |
Rugby |
Hockey |
Circuit training |
Basketball |
Rounders |
Athletics |
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PE (Teacher) |
Gymnastics Lead group warm-up showing understanding of the need for strength and flexibility Demonstrate accuracy, consistency, and clarity of movement Work independently and in small groups to make up own sequences |
Dance Work collaboratively to include more complex compositional ideas Develop motifs and incorporate into self-composed dances as individuals, pairs & groups Talk about different styles of dance with understanding, using appropriate language & terminology |
Football Choose and implement a range of strategies to attack and defend To perform a wider range of more complex skills Recognise and describe good individual and team performances Suggest, plan and lead simple drills for given skills |
Handball Work as a team to improve group tactics and gameplay Play within the rules using screening to break down offensive play Develop defensive skills |
OAA Work as a team to improve group tactics and gameplay Play within the rules using screening to break down offensive play Develop defensive skills |
Tennis Develop backhand shots Introduce the lob Begin to use full tennis scoring systems Continue developing doubles play and tactics to improve |
