Year 6

This term we will be working on the following topics:

English       

Our focus texts this term will be The Crossing by Manjeet Mann, Cold Mountain by Han Shan and Journey by Aaron Becker. We will be writing a split narrative, writing in the style of the author, summarising and using the text as evidence. We will be putting ourselves in the shoes of different characters from the text to understand characters’ behaviour and writing from the character’s perspective. We will continue to develop our writing in various ways by editing, peer assessing and improving using the Year 6 criteria. We will also continue to revisit and incorporate new grammar into our English lessons. 

 

Maths       

We will be using the Maths No Problem scheme to support our mathematical learning. This term we will be completing units on Algebra, Percentages, Ratio, Geometry and Position and Direction. We will be exploring how to calculate percentages of numbers and quantities and how to use percentages to compare amounts. We will be solving word problems involving ratios by constructing bar models to support understanding. We will learn some of the conventions of algebra in the context of patterns and real-life problems.

 

Science       

We will be studying two topics this term: Electricity and Evolution and Inheritance.

In Electricity, we will be making associations between components used and their effect in a circuit. We will be recognising and using simple electrical symbols in circuit diagrams and designing and making useful products using electrical circuits.

In Evolution and Inheritance, we will begin to learn about variation and adaptation and the process of evolution. We will then examine the scientific evidence from plants and animals that has been gathered to support the theory of evolution.

 

Geography 

We will be discussing global population distribution and growth; identifying which countries are densely and sparsely populated and describing why some environments are more appealing to live in than others.

After the half-term break, we will be investigating the importance of the oceans to our planet. The children will be able to locate and describe the significance of the Great Barrier Reef and explain the impact humans have on the health of reefs and oceans.

 

Art            

This term we will be studying Photography. The children will look at composition, colour, light, abstract images and underlying messages. Familiarising themselves with new photography artists, the children will gain a new perspective on the way they look at the people and objects around them, capturing and presenting images in different ways.

 

Music        

In music this term, Year 6 will perform for Young Voices at the O2 Arena. We will be learning about the Brazilian Samba and Indian music styles. We will create a class Samba band focusing on duration, tempo and timbre before using percussion and music technology for group compositions.

 

Computing  

In our first unit we will explore how data is transferred over the internet. We will examine addressing and the makeup and structure of data packets. We will investigate how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration and how to communicate responsibly on the internet.

Our second unit introduces Year 6 to spreadsheets. The children will be supported in organising data into columns and rows to create their own data set. They will be taught the importance of formatting data to support calculations, while also being introduced to formulas and will begin to understand how they can be used to produce calculated data. 

 

Design technology (DT)         

The children will work on Structures: Playground Equipment. The children will be challenged to design and create a model of a new playground featuring five apparatus, made from three different structures. They will practise visualising objects in plan view and also get creative with their use of natural features and cladding for their structures. This will build upon the CAD 3D modelling completed in our Autumn Term computing unit.

 

Physical Education (PE)       

We will be learning the skills involved in Dance, Badminton, Netball and Parkour.

 

French       

This term we will be looking at the French words for different types of houses and their rooms. The children will develop and practise language learning strategies, develop reading, speaking and listening skills and respond to questions about houses.

In our second topic we will be planning a French holiday. We will recap the countries in the world in French and identify the present and future tenses in reading and listening.

 

Religious Education (RE)              

Our topics this term are: Freedom and Justice and Crucifixion.

In Freedom and Justice, we will read a range of stories, from different world religions, examining the concepts of justice and freedom. We will learn how key figures in history, such as Martin Luther King, were informed and influenced by their own religious beliefs. We will examine the impact of different religious and non-religious ideas about the formation of the Non-Violent Protest and Human Rights Movements.

In our second topic we will learn about key aspects of the Easter story and will focus on the question 'was Jesus' death part of God's plan'? We will move on to focus on 'free will' and 'determinism' and will reflect on these concepts in their own life.

 

Personal, Social, Health. Economic / Relationships & Sex Education (PSHE/RSE)   

In Belonging to a Community, we will be valuing diversity and learning about discrimination, prejudice and stereotypes. We will be learning strategies to safely respond to and challenge discrimination and how to recognise stereotypes in different contexts and the influence they have on attitudes and understanding of different groups.

In Media literacy and Digital Resilience, we will be evaluating media sources; learning about the benefits of safe internet use e.g. learning, connecting and communicating; investigating how and why images online might be manipulated, altered, or faked. We will be talking about sharing things online, including rules and laws relating to this and how to recognise what is appropriate to share online how to report inappropriate online content or contact.

In Money and Work, we will be learning about the role that money plays in people’s lives, attitudes towards it and what influences decisions about money.