WWII
Year Group/Class: Y6
Term: Autumn 1
2015-2016
Developing an ‘EPIC’ Approach to the Wickersley Northfield Primary Curriculum to inspire and equip learners for the 21st Century
Medium Term Project Overview for Year Group: 6
Teacher:
Mrs Steel and Mrs Myatt
Term: Autumn 1
Year: 2015/16
Project Title & Enquiry Question: What was life like during WW2 for families of Britain?
Lead Subject: History
Visit/Visitor/Theme Day: Eden Camp
Weeks: 8
Science
Art & Design
Design &
Technology
History
Geography
Computing
PSHE
Physical Education
Focus:
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Focus:
Rationing food.
Effects on prisoners of
war.
Investigations linked to
exercise and heart rate.
Crucial crew – drug use.
WWII images
Dig for victory – grow own
vegetables and make
soup.
A study of significant
events during WW2
Locate the world’s
countries using maps to
focus on Europe
concentrating on their
environmental regions,
key physical and human
characteristics, countries
and major cities.
Evacuee films
The ups and downs of
puberty
Competitive Games
Objectives:
 To use running, jumping,
throwing and catching in
isolation and in
combination
 play competitive games,
modified where
appropriate
[for example,
badminton, basketball,
cricket, football, hockey,
netball, rounders and
tennis]
 To apply basic principles
suitable for attacking
and defending
 develop flexibility,
strength, technique,
control and balance.
[for example, through
athletics and
gymnastics]
 To perform dances using
a range of movement
patterns
 take part in outdoor and
adventurous activity
challenges both
individually and within a
team
 To compare their
performances with
previous ones and
demonstrate
improvement to achieve
Objectives:
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
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.
 Understand the
changes in our bodies
during puberty.
Objectives:
 To develop techniques
including their control
and use of materials
with creativity,
experimentation and
an increasing
awareness of different
kinds of art, craft and
design.
 To create sketchbooks
to record their
observations and use
them to review and
revisit ideas.
 Textile poppies
 Ink poppies using water
pencils
 Soldier pictures using
pastels. Propaganda
posters.
(Mrs Taylor to add
detailed planning)
Objectives:
Cooking and nutrition:
To use and apply the
principles of a varied and
healthy diet to prepare
dishes and understand
where food comes from.
To prepare and cook a
variety of predominantly
savoury dishes using a
range of cooking
techniques.
To understand seasonality
and know where and how
a variety of ingredients are
grown, reared, caught and
processed.
Objectives:
A study of an aspect or
theme in British history
that extends pupils’
chronological knowledge
beyond 1066.
Timeline
A local history study –
Sheffield in the Blitz.
1st hand
accounts/evidence using
videos and other research.
Battle of Britain and the
significance of it.
Importance of
remembrance Sunday.
Study of Churchill and
Hitler for significant
people.
Objectives:
 Name and locate
countries and cities of
the UK, geographical
regions and their
identifying human and
physical characteristics,
key topographical
features (including hills,
mountains, coasts and
rivers) and land use
patterns; and
understand how some
of these have changed
over time.
 Human geography
including types of
settlement and land
use, economic activity
including trade links
and the distribution of
natural resources
including energy, food,
minerals and water.
 Geographical skills and
fieldwork; use maps,
atlases, globes and
digital/computer
Objectives:
 To design, write and
debug programs that
accomplish specific goals,
including controlling or
simulating physical
systems; solve problems
by decomposing them
into smaller parts
 To use sequence,
selection, and repetition
in programs; work with
variables and various
forms of input and
output To use logical
reasoning to explain how
some simple algorithms
work and to detect and
correct errors in
algorithms and programs
 To use search
technologies effectively,
appreciate how results
are selected and ranked,
and be discerning in
evaluating digital content
 To select, use and
combine a variety of
software (including
internet services) on a
range of digital devices
to design and create a
range of programs,
systems and content that
accomplish given goals,
* To understand what
puberty and adolescence
means.
* To understand the
correct names for the
relevant parts of the
body/changes during
puberty.
* To understand the
physical, emotional and
social changes that occur
at puberty.
* To understand that
some changes only
happen to girls/boys/both.
Theme: Growing up –
relationships.
* To examine people we
are close to and how this
network changes.
* To understand what
makes a good friend.
* To discuss what we
mean by ‘going out’ with
someone and what we
mean by ‘love’
* To share possible
concerns and worries
about relationships and
suggestions about how to
deal with them.
To recognise their own
work and that of others
Objectives:
mapping to locate
countries and describe
features studied.
 Use 6 figure references,
symbols and key
including the use of OS
maps to build their
knowledge of UK and
wider world.
 Mapwork for countries
involved in the war –
allies and enemies.
Study of how the war
spread.
Rationing/exports/impo
rts. Mission pied piper.
Week
EPIC Focus
(lead
subject)
Weekly
Enquiry
Question
(lead
subject)
Literacy
Science
1
2
3
4
including collecting,
analysing, evaluating and
presenting data and
information
 To use technology safely,
respectfully and
responsibly; recognise
acceptable/unacceptable
behaviour; identify a
range of ways to report
concerns about content
and contact.
and to be aware of
negative behaviours such
as stereotyping and
aggression.
their personal best.
Example of outcomes for
team games – See and
use PE LTP (LN)
See scheme
Competition Events:
Football
Objective:
Ball control and
moving with a ball
E-safety opportunities:
Crucial crew – social
media
5
6
7
8
Geography
History
History
History
History
Science
DT
Art
How and where did
WW2 start?
Which countries were
involved?
Who were the
leaders?
Where was the
battle of Britain
fought?
What was the Blitz
and how long did
it last?
What was
operation pied
piper?
What was rationing?
Why did we
need to dig
for victory?
How do we
remember
those that died
during the war?
Description
(Blitz)
Poetry
(Gas mask)
Recount
(General)
Recount
(Eden Camp)
Diary
(General)
Diary
(Evacuee)
Narrative
(WW2 story)
Objective
1. Understand
that blood is an
important
transport system
in my body.
2. Understand
that my blood
passes through
the heart twice
during each
circulation
(double
Objective
1. Explain that
the blood
collects oxygen
from the lungs
and in exchange
gets rid of
carbon dioxide
(respiration).
2. Describe the
structure of the
lungs.
3. Explain what
Objective
1. Describe the
functions of the
different
components of
blood, e.g.
carrying oxygen,
fighting infection
& clotting.
2. Explain that
there are three
types of blood
vessels: arteries,
Objective
1. Measure my
own pulse rate.
2. Work out the
average (mean)
pulse rate.
3. Describe the
effect of
exercise on
pulse rate.
Objective
As last week
Narrative
(Flashback –
piano)
Objective
1. Understand
why exercise
is important
for my health.
2. Explain
what I need to
keep my body
healthy.
Objective
1. Explain that the heart
acts like a pump.
2. Understand that the
blood is pumped to all
parts of the body.
Objective
1. Explain how
alcohol, tobacco
and other drugs
affect the body.
2. Give some
simple first aid.
circulation).
3. Understand
that it wasn’t
until the 17th
century that the
double circulation
was described.
Activity
Lesson B from
Hamilton Trust;
Drama and role
play of circulation
system. Cloze
procedure.
happens when
we breathe in
and out.
veins and
capillaries.
3. Understand
that there are
different blood
groups.
Activity
Lesson C from
Hamilton Trust;
Practical
activities to
understand how
we breathe.
Measure lung
capacity.
Activity
Lesson D from
Hamilton Trust;
Use interactive
websites to study
blood pressure
and blood types.
Draw diagrams to
explain bloodflow.
Activity
Lesson E from
Hamilton Trust;
Plan and carry
out an
investigation to
measure effect
of exercise on
pulse.
Activity
As last week
Results and conclusion
Activity
Lesson F from
Hamilton
Trust; Produce
a leaflet about
Healthy
Lifestyles
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
Activity
Lesson G from
Hamilton Trust;
Use interactive
website and
role play to
produce a
staying healthy
(no tobacco,
alcohol etc.)
Objective
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Objective
* A study of an aspect or
theme in British history
that extends pupils’
chronological knowledge
beyond 1066.
Objective
To learn about
the leaders and
key events/dates
of the war.
Objective
To understand
the events
surrounding the
Battle of Britain
and how this led
on to the start
of the Blitz.
Objective
To learn about
the causes of
evacuation
To learn about
the feelings and
experiences of
evacuees from a
wide range of
sources.
Objective
To understand why
rationing was necessary.
To understand the impact
of rationing on the life of
people living in England.
Objective
To understand
measures
taken by the
government
to keep the
British public
safe.
Objective
To understand
the importance
of
remembrance
Sunday and
explain what
events happen
and when.
Activity
Study of Churchill
and Hitler for
significant
people.
Rise to power of
Hitler and role of
Neville
Activity
Battle of Britain
and the
significance of
it.
Objective
To understand the
characteristic
features of the
Blitz and what
types of areas
were most likely
to be affected.
To locate where
bombing raids
took place.
To learn about the
effects of air raids.
Activity
A local history
study – Sheffield
in the Blitz.
1st hand
accounts/evidence
using videos and
other research.
Activity
Link to Literacy
Pack a suitcase
What was
needed?
What was the
process?
Link to GR and
Activity
Look at ration books
Which foods were
rationed? Look at
similarities and
differences between
foods available then and
now.
Activity
Dig for Victory
– dig up
vegetables
grown by the
children and
make a soup.
Propaganda
Activity
Importance of
remembrance
Sunday.
Learn about
significance of
poppies and
remembrance
Activity
Lesson A from Hamilton
Trust; Drawing and
labelling heart. Listening
to heart.
Art & Design
Mrs Taylor
History
To learn where and
when WW2 took place.
Activity
Timeline
Start of WW1 and study
of how WW2 began.
Chamberlain.
Geography
Computing
Objective
*Locate the world’s
countries using maps to
focus on Europe
concentrating on their
environmental regions,
key physical and human
characteristics, countries
and major cities.
*Learn geographical
skills and fieldwork; use
maps, atlases, globes
and digital/computer
mapping to locate
countries and describe
features studied.
Objective
*Place knowledge
– Understand
geographical
similarities and
differences
through the study
of human and
physical
geography of a
region of the UK
and European
country.
Objective
Objective
*Use 6 figure
references,
symbols and keys
including the use
of OS maps to
build their
knowledge of UK
and wider world.
Activity
Mapwork for countries
involved in the war –
allies and enemies.
Study of how the war
spread.
Activity
Economic state of
Germany
following WW1
and its rise to
power
Activity
Objective
Use technology safely,
respectfully and
responsibly; recognise
acceptable/unacceptable
behaviour; identify a
range of ways to report
concerns about content
and contact.
Objective
Objective
Activity
Study of Sheffield
during the Blitz
and other large
cities that were
targeted. Locate
on a map of the
UK.
Objective
‘Goodnight Mr
Tom’ DVD and
book.
Objective
*Use 6 figure
references,
symbols and
keys including
the use of OS
maps to build
their knowledge
of UK and wider
world.
posters.
Objective
*Learn about human
geography including types
of settlement and land
use, economic activity
including trade links and
the distribution of natural
resources including
energy, food, minerals
and water.
Objective
Sunday.
Ink poppies and
poppy badges
Objective
Activity
Mission pied
piper. Where
children were
moved from and
to.
Activity
Rationing/exports/imports
Activity
Activity
Objective
Understand
computer
networks
including the
internet; how
they
can provide
multiple
services, such as
the world wide
web; and the
opportunities
Objective
Use search technologies
effectively, appreciate
how results are selected
and ranked, and be
discerning in evaluating
digital content
Objective
Select, use
and combine a
variety of
software
(including
internet
services)
on a range of
digital devices
to design and
create a range
of programs,
Objective
they offer for
communication
and
collaboration
Physical
Education
systems and
content that
accomplish
given goals,
including
collecting,
analysing,
evaluating and
presenting
data and
information
Activity
Social media activities at
Crucial Crew
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Find information
for evacuee
films
Activity
Create evacuee films
Activity
Continue
evacuee films
Activity
Objective
Ball control and moving
with a ball
Objective
To perform
dribbling skills
with accuracy,
confidence and
control
Objective
To perform
dribbling skills
with accuracy,
confidence and
control
Objective
To perform
passing skills with
accuracy,
confidence and
control
Objective
To perform
passing skills
with accuracy,
confidence and
control
Objective
To develop a broader
range of techniques for
attacking and defending.
Objective
To develop a
broader range
of techniques
for attacking
and
defending.
Activity
Football with class
teachers and Hockey
with RG.
Activity
Control games –
following a
system of colours
to
pass/dribble/stop
/change direction
/speed up.
Activity
Control games –
The ghosts (in
bibs) act as
defenders,
aiming to tackle
players, take
possession of
their ball and
send it out of
the area.
Players who
have been
successfully
tackled should
then sit out and
observe those
Activity
In a small square
area, players work
in fours with one
player acting as a
defender (wearing
a bib). The aim of
the game is for
the players to
complete 5
successful passes.
Activity
From “Piggies in
the Middle”,
double up the
playing areas
into rectangles
and play
“Through the
Gates” approx. 4
v 4 players.
Introduce two
gates into the
playing area
(the children
can choose
where).
The aim of the
Activity
Children work in pairs. All
attackers in one line, all
defenders on the other.
On a signal, the attackers
attempt to get passed the
defenders (to a new line)
whilst the defender
attempts to stop their
attacker from getting
passed. (NO PHYSICAL
CONTACT).
Activity
Waves (Group
Activity,
numbers
variable)
Players in
possession
move forward
in the playing
area dribbling,
running with
the ball and
passing as
appropriate.
Their aim is to
keep
possession
Objective
To apply skills
learnt
(dribbling,
passing,
attacking and
defending) to
game situations.
Activity
Children can
apply skills to
game situations
Recap their previous
football knowledge.
players still in
possession.
PSHE
game for the
team in
possession of
the ball is to
pass and receive
through the
gates to receive
a point. The
other team
must mark
players and/or
defend the
gates and try to
gain possession.
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
Objective
* To understand what
* To understand
the correct
names for the
relevant parts of
the body/changes
during puberty.
.
* To understand
that some
changes only
happen to
girls/boys/both
* To examine
people we are
close to and how
this network
changes.
* To understand
what makes a
good friend.
* To discuss what
we mean by ‘going
out’ with someone
and what we
mean by ‘love’
* To recognise
their own work
and that of others
and to be aware
of negative
behaviours such
as stereotyping
and aggression.
* To share
possible
concerns and
worries about
relationships
and suggestions
about how to
deal with them.
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Puberty related DVD,
and discussions re body
parts. Label the parts
Puberty related
DVD, games and
discussions
Boy talk/Girl
talk DVD
Circle time activity
Circle time
activity
puberty and adolescence
means.
* To understand the
correct names for the
relevant parts of the
body/changes during
puberty.
* To understand the
physical, emotional and
social changes that occur
at puberty.
and reach the
other end of
the playing
field and pass
and receive
over the back
line.
Defenders
must use skills
to gain
possession.
Objective
Objective
Objective
Activity
Activity
Activity
DT
game
Matching
definitions game
Objective
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Activity
Music
Activity
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To understand
how all
materials were
used and
recycled during
WW2.
To use and apply the
principles of a varied and
healthy diet to prepare
dishes and understand
where food comes from.
To prepare and cook a
variety of predominantly
savoury dishes using a
range of cooking
techniques.
To understand
seasonality
and know
where and
how a variety
of ingredients
are grown,
reared, caught
and
processed.
Activity
Activity
Activity
Use recycled
materials to
make a toy
Dig up vegetables
Make soup
using
vegetables
Objective
Activity
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Objective
* To develop an
understanding of the
history of music.
To develop an
understanding of
the history of
music.
* To appreciate
and understand
a wide range of
high quality live
and recorded
music drawn
from different
traditions and
from great
composers and
musicians.
* To appreciate
and understand a
wide range of high
quality live and
recorded music
drawn from
different
traditions and
from great
composers and
musicians.
* To appreciate
and understand
a wide range of
high quality live
and recorded
music drawn
from different
traditions and
from great
composers and
musicians.
* To improvise and
compose music for a
range of purposes using
the inter-related
dimensions of music.
* To improvise
and compose
music for a
range of
purposes
using the
inter-related
dimensions of
music.
* To improvise
and compose
music for a
range of
purposes using
the interrelated
dimensions of
music.
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Look at
music/bands
from the era.
Study of famous
WW2 songs.
Sing WW2 songs.
Activity
Study of
instruments
used.
Activity
Look at music/bands
from the era.
Look at music played in
the trenches.
Compose own
verses for
well-known
WW2 songs
Compose songs
using
boomwhackers