Y4/5 CURRICULUM MAP 2015-16
YEAR GROUP
Y4/5
Theme topic
Stunning start
Autumn1
Autumn 2
Where in the world..?
Above and Beyond
Spring 1
If you go down to the woods
today
Class room theme woodland
/fairy tale
Science; Animals & humans
Describe the simple functions of
the basic parts of the digestive
system in humans
Identify the different types of
teeth in humans and their simple
functions
Construct and interpret a variety
of food chains, identifying
producers, predators and prey.
Arrival of Edward Tulane
Hot air Balloon
Geography; Locate the
world’s countries, with focus
on North and South America
and countries of particular
interest to pupils. Understand
geographical similarities and
differences through the study
of the human and physical
geography of a region or area
within North or South
America.
Visitor
Other NC
subjects and
NC references
Science;
Comapre and group materials
together, according to whether
they are solids, liquids or gases
Observe that some materials
change state when they are
heated or cooled, and measure
or research the temperature at
which this happens in C
History; understand historical
concepts such as continuity
and change, To learn about
changes in living memory. To
identify similarities and
difference between way of life
in different periods.
History;
Space race and Moon Landing
Use evidence to ask questions
and find answers about the
past. Use more than one source
of historical enquiry to gain a
more accurate understanding.
Describe different accounts of a
historical event. Suggest causes
and consequences of some of
the main events and changes in
history.
Geography; human geography,
including: settlements, land use,
economic activity including trade
links and the distribution of
natural resources including
energy, food, minerals and
water supplies.
Key skills
development
Art & Design
Use experiences, other
subjects across the curriculum
and ideas as inspiration for
artwork.
PE
Dance: Plan, perform and
repeat sequences. Refine
movements into sequences.
Move in a clear, fluent and
expressive manner.
Computing
E Safety
Developmental Logic
Music
Art & Design
Develop and share ideas in a
sketchbook and in finished
products.
Art & Design
Use experiences, other subjects
across the curriculum and ideas as
inspiration for artwork.
PE
Dance: Plan, perform and
repeat sequences. Create
movements that convey a
definite idea. Change speed and
levels within a performance.
Computing
Understanding Technology
PE
Gym: Stretching, curling and
arching
Key subject
driver and NC
references
Science;
Look at the movement of the
Earth and the Moon.
Explain night and day.
Music
Computing
Digital Literacy
Handling Data
Music
Spring 2
Summer 1
Summer 2
Wonders of the World
Bombs, Blitz & Blackout
Bedrock
Trip to a museum
Classroom becomes an air
raid shelter
History; local history study.
A study of a theme in British
history.
Mysterious visitor been to the
classroom over holiday
History;
Changes in Britain from the
stone age to the Iron age.
Geography; human
geography, including:
settlements, land use,
economic activity including
trade links and the
distribution of natural
resources including energy,
food, minerals and
water
supplies.
Science
Describe the changes as
humans develop to old age
Science
Compare and group together
different kinds of rocks on the
basis of their appearance and
simple physical properties
Art & Design
Develop and share ideas in a
sketchbook and in finished
products.
Art & Design
Improve mastery of
techniques.
Art & Design
Learn about the great artists,
architects and designers in
history.
PE
Gym: Symmetry
Dance: Electricity
PE
Games: Invasion games
Gym:Pathways
PE
Athletics/Games: Striking and
fielding games
Gym: Rolling
Computing
Programming
Computing
Consolidation
Geography;
Ask and answer questions about
the human and physical
characteristics of places. Use
atlases maps, globes and
digital/computer mapping to
describe and locate features.
Describe key aspects of human
geography, including settlements
and land use. Use a range of
resources to identify key physical
and human features of a location.
Science;
Identify the part played by
evaporation and condensation in
the water cycle and associate the
rate of evaporation with
temperature
Look at the effect of gravity and
drag forces. Look at transference
of forces in gears, pulleys, levers
and springs. Look at appliances,
circuits, lamps, switches,
insulators and conductors. Look
at circuits, the effect of the
voltage in cells and the resistance
and conductivity of materials.
Look at the movement of the
Earth and the Moon. Explain day
and night
Computing
Algorithms
Music
Music
Music
Festivals
Music Express Around the
World & Singing Spanish
Music Express Exploring
sound and structure
RE
To understand beliefs and
teachings
Harvest Festival
RE
To understand practices and
lifestyles
Christmas
Maths/Eng
Links- outcomes
Genres
Biography
Information or Explanation
Text
Key Texts and
resources to
support
Miraculous Journey of Edward
Tulane
Enterprise
opportunity
Come Dine with Me
One Giant Leap: The Story of
Neil Armstrong
Cosmic Disco
A range of information texts on
Space
Christmas Card Sale
Being Welcoming
Being Friends
Being Kind
Setting Targets
Cocoa & Cookies Fair trade
Reindeers
Community
Event
Fabulous finish
with Parental
involvement
Homework
Visits & visitors
RE
To understand how beliefs are
conveyed
Chinese New Year;
Music Express Exploring
Performance and Composition
– write a rap.
RE
To understand values and reflect
6th-23rd March Holi Festival
Indian Festival of colour
Lent & Easter
Maths Essential Objectives
To know and use numbers
To add and subtract
To multiply and divide
To use fractions
To understand the properties of shapes
To describe position, direction and movement
To use measures
To use statistics
To use algebra
Adventure Story
Poetry
Oasis Ethos
Life skills &
citizenship
SMSC
Music Express Environment &
Sounds
Visit to space museum
Allotment Visit
RE
To understand beliefs and
teachings
Local Food Festival
23-25th May
Music Express Building &
Food & Drink
RE
To understand practices and
lifestyles
June 18th Ramadan-July 17th
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Writing Essential Objectives
To write with purpose
To use imaginative description
To organise writing appropriately
To use paragraphs
To use sentences appropriately To present neatly
To spell correctly
To punctuate accurately
To analyse writing
To present writing
Fairy Tales
Instructions
Into the Forest
a range of other fairy tales.
Myths
Instructions
The Adventures of Odysseus
Wolf Brother
Selling of puppets and
gingerbread
Easter egg raffle for Church on
the Corner Food Bank Egg
Appeal.
Oasis Ethos & Values running throughout themes
I am Unique
Team Work
Aspirations
Respecting Differences
Keep Learning
Lantern Parade
Rocket Race
Visit British Railway
Museum?
Music Express Ancient
Worlds & In the Past
Easter Bonnet Parade & World
Book Day Tableau
Non-Chronological Report
Mystery and suspense story
Letters
Write persuasively
Stay where you are and then
leave
The Pebble in My Pocket
Festival of Food Challenge
Links with local chef, plan,
source and host a dinner party.
What to do if feeling
sad/angry
Being Patient
Saying Sorry
Festival of Food Community
Shared Meal
Including Everyone
Likes & Dislikes
Change
Mighty Zulu Nation
Medieval Banquet
Local woodland Walk
Visit to Bolsover Castle