Torkington Primary School
Year 6
The New Curriculum
Yearly Overview
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Torkington Primary School
Autumn 1
November 2016)
Topic: Vikings
Science
Scientifically
To understand electrical circuits: (See Autumn term 2/Y5/6 D/T UNITElectrical circuits)
Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number
and voltage of cells used in the circuit
Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including
the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of
switches.
Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram
Skils
Plan enquiries, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
Take measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing
accuracy and precision
Record data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and
labels, classification keys, tables, bar and line graphs, and models.
Computing
Subject Driver: History
RESIDENTIAL UNIT -3 DAYS (2015-October-week 7/
History
The Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the
time of Edward the Confessor.
Examples (non-statutory)
This could include: Viking raids and invasion
Resistance by Alfred the Graet and Althelstan, first King of England.
Further Viking invasions and Danegeld
Anglo-saxon laws and justice
Edward the ||Confessor and his death in 1066
Skills:
To investigate and interpret the past
•Use sources of information to form testable hypotheses about the past.
•Seek out and analyse a wide range of evidence in order to justify claims about
the past.
•Understand that no single source of evidence gives the full answer to questions
about the past.
To build an overview of world history
Compare some of the times studied with those of the other areas of interest
around the world.
Design and Technology
Geography
Art
To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and
revisit ideas
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing,
painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal,
paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
(in all terms)
Skills
• Develop and imaginatively extend ideas from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
• Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas imaginatively in a
sketch
book.
skills
Select appropriate applications to devise, construct and manipulate data and
present it in an effective and professional manner.
Upload sounds from a file and edit them. Add effects such as fade in and out
and control their implementation.
Control:Use IF THEN ELSE conditions to control events or objects.
Collage
• Mix textures (rough and smooth, plain and
patterned).
• Combine visual and tactile qualities.
• Use ceramic mosaic materials and techniques.
Writing
Recount
Diary
Persausive
Report-non-chronological
PSHE/SRE
SEAL: New
Beginnings
SEAL:Feeling welcomed & valued. Creating a community.
Strategies to control own feelings.
Understanding new situations/transitions.
RSE: Feelings, Friendships & Relationships- Strong Feelings, Attraction & Love.
DATE: Attitudes & values in society – attitudes, beliefs & stereotyping.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Importance of personal hygiene.
ABC – ANTI-BULLYING,CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE
E-safety
Music
Music history
Develop an understanding of the history of music
Relate music to historical curriculum topics covered where possible
Rhythm
Copy and improvise rhythmic phrases (4 and 8 beat phrases)
Combine ostinato phrases
Explore different metres
Combine ostinato phrases vocally and instrumentally
MFL
Questions, answers and sentence building.
Further Adjectives
Vocabulary for a game
Masculine Nouns
Feminine Nouns
Skills
•Listen to and identify words and short phrases
•Communicate by asking and answering a wider range of questions
•Memorise and present a short text
RE
Christianity: What do Christians believe about Jesus?
The Church’s Year 1
Games
RESIDENTIAL UNIT -3 DAYS (2015-October-week 7)
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Autumn 2
Topic: Light and Dark
Science
Statutory:
Understand that light appears to travel in straight lines.
Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are
seen because they give out or reflect light into the eyes.
Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows
have the same shape as the objects that cast them,
Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our
eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes.
Computing
Collaborate with others online on sites approved and moderated by teachers.
Select appropriate applications to devise,construct and manipulate data and
present it in an effective and professional manner.
Upload sounds from a file and edit them. Add effects such as fade in and out
and control their implementation.
Change the position of objects between screen layers (send to back and front
Writing
Subject Driver: Science
History
Design and Technology
Y5/6 D/T UNIT (Scientific Knowledge-Autumn 1)
Electrical Systems: more complex switches and circuits
Prior learning: see Y5/6 D/T UNIT
Designing
Making
Evaluating
Technical knowledge and understanding
• Understand and use electrical systems in their products.
• Apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their
products.
• Know and use technical vocabulary relevant to the project
Music
The Water Tower:by Gary Crew(links to light and Dark)
Suspense passage
Narrative
Explanation text (based on science)
Music history
Develop an understanding of the history of music
Relate music to historical curriculum topics covered where possible
Play,sing and perform
Develop increased leadership skills within ensemble group
Choose appropriate dynamics, tempo, instrumental sounds and vocal quality for
the performance of songs and compositions
Sing in 2 and 3 parts
PSHE/SRE
SEAL: Getting On & Falling Out
(Anti Bullying Week)
SEAL: Friendships & Relationships
Working in a group – conflict resolution.
Understanding & dealing with anger.
Seeing another perspective.
RSE: Feelings, Friendships & Relationships – Friendships and Diverse Families.
Marriage.
DATE: Positive ways to face new challenges ie transition.
Recognising the need to ask for help. First Aid.
ABC – ANTI-BULLYING,CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE
Generic
GLOBAL/CITIZENSHIP: Keeping your money safe, credit & debt (financial
capability.)
MFL
Further Adjectives
Vocabulary for a game
Masculine Nouns
Feminine Nouns
Skills
•Listen to and identify words and short phrases
•Communicate by asking and answering a wider range of questions
•Memorise and present a short text
Geography
Locational Knowledge (statutory)
Identify and describe the geographical significance of latitude, longitude,
equator, northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, the tropics of cancer
and Capricorn, arctic and Antarctic circle, and time zones, (including day
and night)
Art
• To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to
review and revisit ideas to improve their mastery of art and design
techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of
materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
(in all terms)
Skills
• Develop and imaginatively extend ideas from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
• Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas imaginatively in
a sketch
book.
Painting
• Sketch (lightly) before painting to combine line and colour.
• Create a colour palette based upon colours observed in the natural or built
world.
• Use the qualities of watercolour and acrylic paints to create visually interesting
pieces.
• Combine colours, tones and tints to enhance the mood of a piece.
• Use brush techniques and the qualities of paint to create texture.
• Develop a personal style of painting, drawing upon ideas from other artists.
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Christianity:
The Church’s Year 1
Games
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Torkington Primary School
Spring 1
Topic: Quarry Bank Mill
Science
Non-statutory for Y6
Understand that force and motion can be transferred through mechanical
devices such as gears, pulleys, levers and springs.
Skills:
Take measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing
accuracy and precision.
Computing
Select appropriate applications to devise, construct and manipulate data and
present it in an effective and professional manner.
Upload sounds from a file and edit them. Add effects such as fade in and out
and control their implementation.
Writing
Street Child-Berlie Doherty
DVD-The Mill
Play script
Diary
Biography
Argument text
PSHE/SRE
SEAL: Going For Goals!
SEAL: Self as a learner
Setting achievable goals/ challenges.
RSE: Feelings, Friendships & Relationships – Family views and responsibilities.
DATE: Make own judgements & decisions – resisting negative peer pressure &
keeping safe.
Unwanted influences and pressures. Making the right decisions,
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Fighting disease and improving health.
ABC – ANTI-BULLYING,CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE
Disability
Subject Driver: History
History
A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’
chronological knowledge beyond 1066
Examples (non-statutory)
A significant turning point in British History, for example, the first railways or the
Battle of Britain
(The Industrial Revolution-chosen as a significant turning point VISIT-QUARRY
BANK MILL
Skills
To investigate and interpret the past
•Show an awareness of the concept of propaganda and how historians must
understand the social context of evidence studied.
•Refine lines of enquiry as appropriate.
To understand chronology
•Describe the main changes in a period of history (using terms such as: social,
religious, political, technological and cultural).
•Identify periods of rapid change in history and contrast them with times of
relatively little change.
To communicate historically
•Use literacy, numeracy and computing skills to an exceptional standard in order
to communicate information about the past
Design and Technology
Y5/6 D/T UNIT Mechanical systems: Focus Pulleys or Gears
Designing
Making
Evaluating
Technical knowledge and understanding
Understand that mechanical and electrical systems have an input, process and
an output.
Understand how gears and pulleys can be used to speed up, slow down or
change the direction of movement.
Know and use technical vocabulary relevant to the project
Music
Music history
Develop an understanding of the history of music
Relate music to historical curriculum topics covered where possible
Improvise and Compose
Organise rhythmic and melodic phrases in a simple structure
Create a tune using 2 / 3 phrases
Accompany a tune with a 2 note ostinato
Create a melodic cycle
Combine melody and ostinato accompaniment
Create harmony by adding notes in parallel to a tune
MFL
Sentence starters
Verbs
Punctuation
Months
Geography
Use a range of geographical resources to give detailed descriptions and
opinions of the characteristic features of a location.
Skills
To investigate places
•Use a range of geographical resources to give detailed descriptions and
opinions of the characteristic features of a location.
• Identify and describe how the physical features affect the human activity within
a location.
Art
To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to
review and revisit ideas to improve their mastery of art and design
techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of
materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
(in all terms)
Skills
• Develop and imaginatively extend ideas from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
• Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas imaginatively in
a sketch
book.
Printing
• Build up layers of colours.
• Create an accurate pattern, showing fine detail.
• Use a range of visual elements to reflect the purpose of the work.
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Christianity :
Key Christian Values 2
Games
Skills
Read and understands familiar written phrases
Follow a short text while listening and reading, saying some of the text
Read a wider range of words, phrases and sentences aloud
Write some familiar words and phrases without help
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Spring 2
Topic: Beautiful Biomes
Science
Subject Driver: Geography
History
Evolution and Inheritence
Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide
information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago.
Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally
offspring vary and are not identical to their parents.
Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different
ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
Computing
Use many of the advanced features in order to create high quality, professional
or efficient communications
Design and Technology
Select appropriate applications to devise, construct and manipulate data and
present it in an effective and professional manner.
Writing
Music
Kensukes Kingdom- Michael Morpurgo
Poetry
Narrative
Report text
Argument/discussion
Music history
Develop an understanding of the history of music
Relate music to historical curriculum topics covered where possible
Listen and recall
Listen to an individual rhythm in a five part structure
Play simple tunes by ear
Match the metre of recorded music
Analyse phrase structure
PSHE/SRE
SEAL: Good To Be Me
SEAL: Self-acceptance.
Understanding own feelings & calming down strategies.
Managing worries & anxieties.
Assertiveness.
RSE: Safety – Stereotypes - the role of the media & safety. Risk Taking.
DATE: Confidently express own views & listen to & respect others.
Alcohol misuse.
ABC – ANTI-BULLYING,CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE
Homophobia 1
GLOBAL/CITIZENSHIP: World Famine.
MFL
•
• Adjectives that precede the noun
• Sentence starters
• Verbs
• Punctuation
• Months
Skills
• Read and understands familiar written phrases
• Follow a short text while listening and reading, saying some of the text
• Read a wider range of words, phrases and sentences aloud
• Write some familiar words and phrases without help
Geography
Human and physical Geography
Describe and understand key aspects of:
physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts,
rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes and water cycle
To investigate patterns:
• Understand some of the reasons for geographical similarities and differences
between countries.
• Describe geographical diversity across the world.
• Describe how countries and geographical regions are interconnected and
interdependent.
Art
To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to
review and revisit ideas to improve their mastery of art and design
techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of
materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
(in all terms)
Skills
• Develop and imaginatively extend ideas from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
• Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas imaginatively in
a sketch
book.
Drawing
•Use a variety of techniques to add interesting effects (e.g. reflections,
shadows, direction of sunlight).
• Use a choice of techniques to depict movement, perspective, shadows
and reflection.
• Choose a style of drawing suitable for the work (e.g. realistic or
impressionistic).
• Use lines to represent movement.
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Christianity
The Church’s year 2
Games
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Torkington Primary School
Summer 1
Topic: Growing and Changing
Science
Identify and name the 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.
Computing
Select appropriate applications to devise, construct and manipulate data and
present it in an effective and professional manner.
Give examples of the risks of online communities and demonstrate knowledge
of how to minimise risk and report problems.
Understand the effect of online comments and show responsibility and
sensitivity when online
Subject Driver: Science
Design and Technology
Y5/6 D/T UNIT
Food: Celebrating Culture and Seasonality
Design
Make
Evaluate
Technical knowledge and understanding
Know how to use utensils and equipment including
heat sources to prepare and cook food.
Understand about seasonality in relation to food
products and the source of different food products.
Know and use relevant technical and sensory
vocabulary
Writing
Explanation
Persuasive
Plays
Poetry
PSHE/SRE
SEAL: Relationships
SEAL: Friendship & Stereotypes.
Understanding embarrassment.
Managing feelings.
RSE: Growing Up – Emotions, fears and worries of growing up. Transmission of
disease.
DATE: Knowledge & effects of legal and illegal drugs and associated risks.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Being a safe cyclist (Cycling Proficiency and road
safety (Crucial Crew DVD).
ABC – ANTI-BULLYING,CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE
Homophobia 2
( School Readiness Tests??? )
History
Music
Music history
Develop an understanding of the history of music
Relate music to historical curriculum topics covered where possible
Notation
Notate compositions using the most appropriate method where applicable
Read a chord sequence from a chord chart
Notate simple melodic phrases from dictation
Read conventional notation from known phrases
Explore major and minor scales, chords and triads
Explore the pentatonic scale
MFL
Geography
Art
To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to
review and revisit ideas to improve their mastery of art and design
techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of
materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
(in all terms)
Skills
• Develop and imaginatively extend ideas from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
• Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas imaginatively in
a sketch
book.
Textiles
•Show precision in techniques.
•Choose from a range of stitching techniques.
•Combine previously learned techniques to create pieces.
RE
Christianity
The Christian Way of Life
Games
Vocabulary from a song
•Questions and answers
•Phrases of celebration/greeting
•Towns in France
Skills
•Talk about celebrations of which they have experience
•Know about similar celebrations in their cultures
•Compare aspects of everyday life at home and abroad.
•Identify similarities in traditional stories, building on relevant Y2/3 National
Literacy Strategy •Framework Objectives
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Summer 2
Topic: The Great Outdoors
Science
Living things in their habitats
Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common,
observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including
micro-organisms, plants and animals.
Give reasons for classifying plants and animals based on specific characteristics
Computing
Select appropriate applications to devise, construct and manipulate data and
present it in an effective and professional manner.
Give examples of the risks of online communities and demonstrate knowledge
of how to minimise risk and report problems.
Understand the effect of online comments and show responsibility and
sensitivity when online
Writing
Instruction
Explanation
Report
Explanation text
PSHE/SRE
SEAL: Changes
SEAL: Change & feelings of belonging/insecurities.
Understanding challenges and feelings to change/transition.
Secrets & Surprises (NSPCC.)
RSE: Growing Up - All Change! Living & Growing DVD. Body changes,
Conception and Having a Baby, RSE in the media.
DATE: Identify & explain how to manage risks & keep safe. Risk taking and
personal responsibility.
ABC – ANTI-BULLYING,CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE
Race
GLOBAL/CITIZENSHIP: Distribution of wealth and how world resources could be
shared more equally (poverty).
Subject Driver: Science
History
Design and Technology
Y5/6 D/T UNIT
Structures: Focus framed structures
Design (eg a bird hide)
Make
Evaluate
Technical knowledge and understanding
Understand how to strengthen, stiffen and
reinforce 3-D frameworks.
Know and use technical vocabulary relevant to the
project.
Music
Music history
Develop an understanding of the history of music
Relate music to historical curriculum topics covered where possible
Listen and Appreciate
Make comparisons across different genres of music
Evaluate live music
MFL
Questions and answers
•Phrases of celebration/greeting
•Towns in France
Skills
•Talk about celebrations of which they have experience
•Know about similar celebrations in their cultures
•Compare aspects of everyday life at home and abroad.
•Identify similarities in traditional stories, building on relevant Y2/3 National
Literacy Strategy •Framework Objectives
Geography
Use the eight points of a compass, four-figure grid references, symbols
and a key (that uses standard Ordnance Survey symbols) to communicate
knowledge of the United Kingdom and the world.
Skills
To investigate patterns
• Understand some of the reasons for geographical similarities and differences
between countries.
• Describe how locations around the world are changing and explain some of the
reasons for change.
Art
• To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to
review and revisit ideas to improve their mastery of art and design
techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of
materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]
about great artists, architects and designers in history.
(in all terms)
Skills
• Develop and imaginatively extend ideas from starting points throughout the
curriculum.
• Collect information, sketches and resources and present ideas imaginatively in
a sketch
book.
Sculpture
•Show life-like qualities and real-life proportions or, if more abstract, provoke
different interpretations.
• Use tools to carve and add shapes, texture and pattern.
• Combine visual and tactile qualities.
• Use frameworks (such as wire or moulds) to provide stability and form.
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Christianity
Family Life
Games
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