Year 6 Long Term Plan- 2014-2015
As readers and writers we will be
learning about:
As mathematicians we will be learning:
As computer programmers and researchers
we will be learning about:
Computing
Computing
R.E.
As theologists
we will be
studying:
Science
As scientists we
will be
investigating:
Numeracy
Literacy
Year 6
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Autumn 1 (7wks)
Autumn 2 (6wks)
Spring 1 (6wks)
Spring 2 (5 wks)
Summer 1 (6wks)
Summer 2 (7wks)
Non-Chronological
reports linked to our
Ancient Egypt topic.
Newspaper reports.
Narrative and
classic poems
‘The Highway Man’.
Greek Myths
Discussion text
with a focus on
global warming.
The dangers of
smoking.
Personal recounts with
flash backs linked to our
Egypt topic.
Charles Dickens,
and writing in his
style.
We will also learn
this poem off by
heart.
As writers we will be
writing a modern
version of the
Highway Man.
We will convert
our Greek myths
into play scripts.
We will perform
one of our plays
infront of the
whole school.
We will have a
formal debate
about
Global Warming.
We will also be
explaining the
causes of
Global Warming
We will also
compare the
written version with
an animated version
of the poem.
Place value
Counting, partitioning
calculating.
. Mental and written
addition
Mental and written
subtraction
Calculating
Counting partitioning
calculating
measuring
Understanding shape 2D
and 3D
Securing number facts
understanding shape
(2D and 3D)
Place Value
Securing number facts
Securing number
facts, calculating,
identifying
relationships.
Counting
partitioning
calculating.
Securing number
facts,
understanding shape
2D and 3D
Securing number facts
Sequences
2D and 3D shapes
Handling data
measures
Calculating
calculating, identifying
relationships
Co-ordinates
Mental and written
addition and
subtraction
Handling data
understanding
shape2D and 3D
Place value decimals
fractions
time
mental and written
multiplication
2D and 3D shapes
Mental and written
calculation
Calculating
measuring
understanding shape
2D and 3D
Securing number facts
calculating
identifying
relationships
fractions.
statistics, pie charts
Fractions
Percentages
Ratio
Proportion
Geometry-angles
Measurement area and
volume
Measurement-length,
including perimeter and
mass
2dshape
Co-ordinates,
Translation
Reflection
Measurement –
temperature, mean
Area
Perimeter
Volume of shapes
calculating with
fractions
mental and written
division,
statistic - line graphs
and pie charts.
Light & Shadows; the
eye
Electricity:
investigating
circuits
Classifications,
including microorganisms
Evolution and
adaptation
Life As A Journey
Life As A Journey
(Christmas)
Life As A Journey
(Hinduism)
Life As A Journey
(Easter)
Multi media/sound
effects/
Use digital research
create a nonchronological report
using 2simple software.
Spread sheet
We will also
reading, writing
and performing a
RAP about the
dangers of
smoking.
Measures
Handling data
measures
We will be
designing and
making persuasive
posters, and
planning and
recording an anti
smoking advert.
Digital research
Retell the nativity
story using animation,
sound and various
effects.
Use movie maker App
to create a short news
report .
Year 6 Long Term Plan 2014-2015
Digital research to
create Greek God
profiles
Digital research
Mental and written
calcualtions
Measurementmass volume
capacity
Calculating fractions
Ratio
Proportion
Co-ordinates,
translation and
reflection
Algebra and
sequences
Forces, including
gravity
Life As A Journey
(Buddhism)
E-mail school
France
Health and lifestyles
including circulatory
system
Life As A Journey
(The Church)
Digital research
Data Logging
Programming
Animation (Imovie
App)
Retell the story of
the highwayman
using a sequence of
still images – add
sound effectsmusic-
Design, write and
debug programs.
As historians we
will be:
History
As
geographers
we will be:
Geography
D.T.
As designers we
will be:
Autumn 1 and 2
Learning about Ancient Egypt and
Visit the Manchester Museum.
Autumn 1 and 2
Exploring Egypt’s settlement patterns and its
human and physical features
Investigating the impact of the Aswan Damn on
modern day Egypt
map skills
Constructing a 3D model of Ancient
Egypt’s landscape to explain settlement
patterns.
As artist s we will be:
Art
Music
As Musicians we will be:
As athletes
we will be:
PE
Learning about
Ancient Greece
Spring 1 and 2
Comparing Accrington and Athens and
will follow the
Acorn Trail in Accrington
Designing Ancient Greek death masks.
Studying the famous mask designer
Jeff Semmerling
Improving the mastery of techniques such as:
drawing, painting and sculpture with varied
materials.
Using sketchbooks to collect, record, review,
revisit and evaluate ideas.
Designing and making clay shabties using slabs,
coils, slips
Using sketchbooks to collect, record,
review, revisit and evaluate ideas.
Design and make clay Greek pots- Using
slabs, coils and slips
Using research and criteria to develop
products which are fit for purpose.
Creating a time line of global disasters
resulting from climate change and impact
of global warming.
Summer 1 and 2
Investigating Global warming and climate
change, and the impact of humans on the
environment.
Planning,
designing and
making a
savoury dish.
Creating Junk monsters
from school waste, and
creating a class display
We will also visit the
recycling plant in
Preston.
Researching artist Paul Bonomini and
discuss the message behind his sculpture
the ‘WEEE MAN’
Designing our own sculptures in the style
of the Wee Man to send a global message
about the environment.
Designing and making Ancient Greek
masks.
Controlling sounds through singing, playing and
performing skills
Creating and developing musical ideas and
composing skills.
Writing lyrics and performing a Rap song linked
to our anti-smoking unit.
Singing songs in unison and two parts,
with clear diction, control of pitch, a sense
of phrase and musical expression
Responding and reviewing appraising skills.
Performing with control and expression.
Analysing and comparing sounds.
Controlling sounds through singing, playing and
performing skills.
Singing songs in unison and two parts,
with clear diction, control of pitch, a sense
of phrase and musical expression
As linguists we will be learning
about:
As good citizens we
will be learning
about:
PSHE
Investigating Crime and
punishment.
Researching and designing a
sarcophagus.
Drawing self portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso.
MFL
French
Investigating British History
and Changes in aspects of
social history
Swimming
Swimming
Creating and
performing a
short dance
sequence linked
to the Highway
Man.
Competing in a
mini Olympics
linked to our
Ancient Greece
topic.
WHO LIKES
CHOCOLATE?
• Fair trade
• Globalisation
Inequalities
• Hunger and poverty
• Media and
stereotyping
MONEY MATTERS
• Understanding
finance and money
• Shopping and
budgeting
• Risk and debt
• Goal-setting and
motivation
GROWING UP
• SRE: Differences;
Growing up; Puberty &
reproduction
• Managing change
Preparing for
transition
Wk 7- Prepositions
Wk8- Numbers-180
Wk9- Alphabet
Wk 10- Classroom
instructions
Wk11Clothes/adjectives
Wk13- Numbers
1-100
Wk 14- Memorise
a verse from a
song
Wk15 Revise
adjectives from
yr3/4/5
Wk16-Where they
live
Wk17Consolidation and
development
Wk18Revise money yr5
Wk19
Revise parts of the
body
Wk20
Repetition requests
(Repete sit e plait;
repetez s’il vous
plait, Qu’est-ce que
cest en Francais
Wk 21Consolidation and
development
Creating and performing a
short dance sequence
linked to our Egypt Topic.
PEOPLE AROUND US
• Global citizenship
• Different identities around
the world
• Challenging prejudice
• Support networks –
relationships and families
Wk1- Ongoing-Classroom
instructions-answering the
register-saying the dateWk2-Revision
Greetings/names/ages/co
mmon classroom objects
Wk3- Revision of how they
feel and where they live
Wk 4 revise numbers 1-60
Wk 5-Revise days of the
week and Months of the
year
Wk6- Consolidation and
development
Wk12-Add two
short verses to a
poem
Consolidation and
development
Year 6 Long Term Plan 2014-2015
Participating in
Invasion Games and
Netball
SAY NO!
Drugs Education:
medicines and legal
drugs
• Drugs Education:
illegal drugs and risktaking behaviour
• Feeling safe
WK22/23
Food and cafe
Wk24/25
Time
Wk26/27
Consolidation and
development
Swimming
IT’S OUR WORLD
• The wider
community and local
democracy
• Rights and
responsibilities
• Environmental
awareness and
sustainability issues
Wk28
Revise numbers 1100
Wk29
Write a letter to
children in
partner school in
France.
Wk 30/31
Topic on France
Wk 32/33
Consolidation
and development
Themed
weeks
Trips
Science or maths
week
Visit to Manchester
Museum
Visitors
Year 6 Long Term Plan 2014-2015
Healthy Eating
Acorn Trail in
Accrington
Wow Week
Summer 1 or 2
Ramadan
Awareness Week
Life Education Van
(Visit Recycling
plant in Preston.)
Visit to Rock and River
outdoor Pursuits
Activities
Visitor From
General
Renewables