Autumn Curriculum Map Year 5
Parents can support learning at home by:
We are learning about:
Literacy
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Classic Fiction
Poetry
Biographies and Autobiographies
Recounts
Instructions
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
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Written methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Mental strategies for the four rules of number
Read and write numbers up to five digits
Apply rules of number to two or three step problems
Learning times tables facts up to x 12
Understanding decimal numbers
Properties of 2D and 3D shape
Converting units of measure
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Science
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Out of this World – What is our Solar System?
.Let’s get moving – How does gravity act?
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Topic
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Ancient Greeks
Locating Greece on world map
Greek Architecture
Life of the Greeks and their impact on modern Britain
Comparing Greeks to other civilisations
Designing Greek pots
Designing Greek mosaics
Creating Greek temples
Making Greek shields
Design and construct Greek theatre masks
Design Greek temples using recyclable materials
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We are game developers
We are Cryptographers
Maths
Art
DT
ICT
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Reading a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books together
Practicing handwriting as often as possible
Practicing reading aloud and questioning
Children read with adults and share books for pleasure
Practicing reading inference questions
Using educational websites including:
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www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english
Visiting local libraries, museums and places of interest
Learning times tables up to x 12
Discussing Maths and apply skills to real life situations I.e. money and
change, cooking, different units of measure
Discussing new strategies learnt in school with your child
Using items of food (pizza, cake) to discuss fractions with your child
Attending school Maths workshops
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths
 www.mymaths.co.uk
 www.mad4maths.com
 www.coolmath4kids.com
Visiting museums of interest including Science Museum
Learning the order of the planets
Discussing scientific articles of interest in newspapers
Watching the Discovery Channel with your child
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml
 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Using Google Earth to look at Greece
Visiting the British Museum to look at Greek artefacts and items of
interest
Exploring items that famous Greeks have contributed to the world
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Researching famous Greek artists
Visiting the British Museum to look at Greek artefacts and items of
interest
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Researching information on Design and Technology Association
website
 www.data.org.uk
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Looking at Morse code in detail
Practicing writing codes and deciphering them
Using educational websites including:
 www.weebly.com
Autumn Curriculum Map Year 5
 www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/topics/stay-safe
 www.goanimate.com
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New Beginnings
Friendships
Dealing with change
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Music
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Exploring pitch and tempo
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Discussing feelings with children including conflict resolution and
managing change
Discussing the need for rules and boundaries with children
Identifying ways for children to maintain positive friendships and
attitudes
Encouraging children to play a musical instrument
Sharing new songs and rhythms together
French
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Healthy Eating
I am the Music Man
On the way to school
Outdoor
Games
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Basketball
Hockey
Tag rugby
Netball
Gymnastics
Create and practice gymnastic sequences
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Practising familiar words and phrases learnt at school
Providing opportunities for children to practice skills when on holiday
Encouraging the use of pen pals
Using Google Translate or language dictionaries
Encouraging children to participate in extra-curricular sporting activities
Watching sport together as a family
Discussing tactics, techniques and achievements
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Islam
Life of Mohammed and his importance to Muslims
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Encouraging children to participate in extra-curricular sporting activities
Watching sport together as a family
Discussing tactics, techniques and achievements
Encouraging partnership work and team building
Looking at examples of Islamic architecture
Discussing religious festivals
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion
PSHCE
Indoor PE
RE
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