Our Learning
English
We will focus on Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief for most of our English work this term. We will read chapters and respond with various SPAG and written work.
We will also complete many sessions to improve our punctuation and use of grammatical structures in our writing- improving proofreading skills in order to correct and improve our work independently.
You can see our Medium term plan by clicking the image below.
We will also complete additional pieces of writing for assessment!
Spelling – we will follow the Y6 spelling scheme from Twinkl- which focuses on statutory vocabulary as well as spelling rules and patterns.
We will practise writing at the expected standard - you can see what your child needs to include in their writing to reach the expected standard or beyond by clicking here.
We will develop our reading skills - to practise using inference, summarising and prediction- using a whole class book as well as our SATs book texts.
PLEASE ALSO SEE THE SPAG CONTENT OVERVIEW BELOW
Science
In Science this term we will be learning about:
Science: Biology: Year 6 Unit (Twinkl):
(to complete 1st 2 weeks)
Animals including humans
Pupils should be taught to:
- identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood
- 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
CLICK TO SEE LARGER COPY OF OUR MEDIUM TERM PLAN
Science Main Topic : Evolution (Twinkl Unit)
Sc6/2.3 Evolution
Sc6/2.3a recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago
Sc6/3.2b recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents
Sc6/2.3c identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
Maths
In the Autumn Term, we will follow White Rose Maths planning as well as revise some skills that need a re-cap from Autumn in preparation for the SATS Tests in May!
We will have regular Arithmetic and X Table checks to monitor progress with the new content taught.
Below is the Medium Term Plan for Y6!
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Topic Work
In History this term, we will conclude our studies of key events and life in Ancient Egypt as well as learn all about our new topic:-
STONE AGE TO IRON AGE
Geograpghy lessons will focus on RIVERS & MOUNTAINS as well as look into the wonderful journey our very own Miss Scholes went on in the Summer- when she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro!
Art will involve studying different PHOTOGRAPHY Skills and DT lessons will give the children the opportunity to learn new mechanism skills with wood in orcder to make an 'Automata Toy'!
Please see our MEDIUM TERM PLANS to find out about our other foundation subject learning this term!
Throughout the term we will carry out investigations to develop our scientific skills further and apply what we have learned.
Sc5/1 Working Scientifically
During years 5 and 6, pupils should be taught to use the following practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the programme of study content:
Sc5/1.1 planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
Sc5/1.2 taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision
Sc5/1.3 recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, and bar and line graphs
Sc5/1.4 using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests
Sc5/1.5 reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations
Sc5/1.6 identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments.