Science
Numeracy
•
How we see things
Solve numerical problems, present, interpret and compare solutions in the
context of the problem
•
Interpret and use simple formulae from mathematics and other subjects;
represent numbers in a problem with symbols, construct and solve simple
linear equations and set the solution back in the context of the problem
•
History
Develop and evaluate lines of enquiry; identify, collect, organise and analyse
relevant information; decide how best to represent conclusions and what
Children will learn that mirrors and
shiny surfaces alter the direction in
which light travels and that when they
see objects, light enters the eye.
Children contrast reflection and
shadow formation.
Britain since 1948
In History this term the
children will be exploring
the changes in Britain since
1948. They will look at key
events, popular culture and
social and ethnic change.
further questions to ask
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Generate sequences and describe the general term in simple cases; use
letters and symbols to represent unknown numbers or variables
Use step-by-step deductions to solve problems involving
P.S.H.E.
properties of shapes; explain and justify reasoning and conclusions
Literacy
to write an extended story, worked on over time on a theme
identified in reading;
to compare texts in writing, drawing out:
• their different styles and preoccupations; • their strengths and
weaknesses; • their different values and appeal to a reader;
to identify the key features of impersonal formal language, e.g. the
present tense, the passive voice and discuss when and why they are
used;
to secure control of impersonal writing, particularly the sustained
use of the present
tense and the passive voice;
YEAR 6
Summer
2013
I.C.T.
Athletics
Children will explore a wide
range of skills and techniques
within many track and field
events.
Children will complete a
term long project
encompassing many
multimedia systems to
create a new business
plan. (postponed to
Summer due to SATs)
Children will
consider the
themes
of inspirational
people, teachings
and authority.
At home we can …
Music
P.E.
Children will explore
contributing factors to
keeping themselves safe
in many situations.
R.E.
Children will create a
multimedia
presentation
encompassing many
aspects of the taught
music curriculum from
this year.
-Children learn so many skills for their writing from their
reading. Please encourage your child to read every day for at
least 20min. This could be anything your child is interested in;
magazine, comic, newspaper, fiction book, non-fiction book,
internet resource.
-Research Britain post World War II – using the internet, books
and conversations with any relevant family.
-Talk with parents regarding inspirational people. Children will
ultimately have to decide upon the most inspirational people
around them in different capacities – discussions with parents
regarding their inspirations.