Year 6 Autumn 1 Term Curriculum

Autumn 1 Term – More Questions than Answers

Successful Learners

Areas of learning

As geographers, we will explore the topical local issue of traffic in Richmond Park and consider its impact.
As scientists, we will investigate the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle through practical experimentation and analysis of data.
Within computing, we will create geotrails by exploiting the use of audio-visual media.

Responsible Citizens

Cooking & Nutrition

Through Science and PSHE we will be looking at the importance and consequences of eating healthily and exercise. As well as the impact and effect of certain food groups on the human body.

Environment

We will use the question ‘Should traffic be allowed to use Richmond Park?’ to initiate a further discussion about this and other local environmental issues.

Spiritual & Moral

Through class discussion arising from literacy, science and geography topics we will consider questions for which there are a range of opinions and no definitive answers.

Communities

We will recognise and appreciate the beauty of Richmond Park and reflect upon its significance within the local community whilst showing respect for a range of viewpoints.

Year 6 Subject Skills

English

There’s A Boy in The Girls Bathroom

To draw inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence
To predict what might happen from details stated and implied
To discuss and evaluate how authors use language, including figurative language, considering the impact on the reader
To participate in discussions about books, building on their own and others’ ideas and challenging views courteously
To explain and discuss their understanding of what they have read
To provide reasoned justifications for their views
To identify the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own
To select appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning
In narratives, to describe settings, characters and atmosphere and integrate dialogue to convey character and advance the action
To use a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs
To assess the effectiveness of their own and others’ writing
To propose changes to vocabulary, grammar and punctuation to enhance effects and clarify the meaning
To ensure the consistent and correct use of tense throughout a piece of writing
To ensure correct subject and verb agreement when using singular and plural, distinguishing between the language of speech and writing and choosing the appropriate register
To use the first 3 or 4 letters of a word to check spelling, meaning or both of these in a dictionary
To proof-read for spelling and punctuation errors
To distinguish between homophones and other words which are often confused
To use a thesaurus
To use relative clauses beginning with who, which, where, when, whose, that or with an implied (i.e. omitted) relative pronoun
To use commas to clarify meaning or avoid ambiguity in writing
To use brackets, dashes or commas to indicate parenthesis
To use a colon to introduce a list
To punctuate bullet points consistently

Geography

Richmond Park; A Traffic Study

To describe and understand types of land use
To interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including maps and diagrams
To use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in a local area using a range of methods such as sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies
To communicate geographical information in a variety of ways, including through maps and quantitative skills
To use the 8 points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and keys (including the use of OS maps)

PSHE

Friendships

To understand what friendship is and the characteristics of friendships, including mutual respect, honesty, loyalty, kindness, generosity and trust
To participate in discussions around healthy friendships that are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded
To acknowledge that most friendships have ups and downs and discuss how to manage emotions associated with this
To gain and develop an understanding of trust; considering who to trust and how to make the decision as to who is trustworthy
To learn how one another manage conflict and to seek advice or help from others if needed

Healthy Living

To understand the importance of consuming a balanced diet and partaking in regular exercise
To consider the characteristics of a poor diet
To be aware of factors that can cause ill-health, such as smoking, alcohol-use and drug-taking
To consider the impact of physical activity on the efficiency of the heart
To make links between healthy living and the circulatory system

Mathematics

To read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10 000 000 and determine the value of each digit
To round any whole number to a required degree of accuracy
To identify common factors, common multiples and prime numbers To identify the value of each digit in numbers given to three decimal places and multiply and divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1 000 giving answers up to three decimal places
To use common factors to simplify fractions; use common multiples to express fractions in the same denomination
To use negative numbers in context, and calculate intervals across zero
To solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operation and methods to use and why
To multiply multi-digit numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit whole number using the formal written method of long multiplication
To divide numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit number using the formal written method of short division where appropriate, interpreting remainders according to the context
To solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts year 6 follow the White Rose Maths scheme of work.

Science

Staying Alive: Circulatory systems and the impact of lifestyle on bodies

To recognise parts of the circulatory system
To describe the ways nutrients and water are transported within animals
To understand the function of some of the parts of the circulatory system
To understand the need for a healthy balanced diet
To investigate some effects of exercise on the body
To take measurements
To present data in appropriate ways
To use evidence to support or refute an assertion
To explain the effect of drugs on the body
To analyse data and suggest how it supports ideas about a healthy diet and lifestyle

Computing

We are explorers: creating geotrails

To select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices.
To develop further research skills involving digital maps and geographically located information
To develop further their abilities to take photographs, record audio, video and notes when on location
To develop technical skills using a geographic information system to add and edit the content on a digital map
To develop collaboration skills including reviewing others’ work and contributing to a shared project

Art and Design

We are explorers: creating geotrails
To select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices.
To develop further research skills involving digital maps and geographically located information
To develop further their abilities to take photographs, record audio, video and notes when on location
To develop technical skills using a geographic information system to add and edit content on a digital map
To develop collaboration skills including reviewing others’ work and contributing to a shared project
Year 6 follow the Switched On Computing scheme of work. To increase awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design
To develop control, creativity and experimentation
To create sketchbooks to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas
To improve mastery of art and design techniques
To understand the influence from great artists, architects and designers from history.
To study illuminated manuscripts and decorate own initials, in conjunction with ‘Pride in Presentation’

Design & Technology

Textiles

To design a product which combines different fabric shapes
To design a purposeful, function and appealing product fit for purpose based on a simple design specification
To produce detailed lists of equipment and fabrics relevant to the task
To formulate step-by-step plans to select from and use a range of tools and equipment
To compare the original product to the design specification
To test product and critically evaluate the quality of the design, manufacture and functionality

PE

Basketball & Fitness

Pupils will continue to apply and develop a broader range of skills, learning how to use them in different ways and to link them to make actions and sequences of movement.

They will learn to communicate, collaborate and compete with each other. They will develop an understanding of how to improve in different physical activities and sports and learn how to evaluate and recognise their own success. Pupils will be taught the following through basketball and fitness activities

use running, jumping, throwing and catching in isolation and in combination
play competitive games, modified where appropriate and apply basic principles suitable for attacking and defending
develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance
compare their performances with previous ones and demonstrate improvement to achieve their personal best

Languages

French

To listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding.
To read carefully showing understanding of words phrases and simple writing
To describe people, places, things and actions orally and in writing
To understand basic grammar appropriate to the language
To understand the key features and patterns of the language

Music

BBC 10 Pieces-No Place Like

Perform in a small group, Using the voice to improvise and create a vocal piece.
Develop an understanding of composition and organise musical ideas

RE

Muslims

The principal aim is to explore what people believe and what difference it makes to how they live.

To identify and explain Muslim beliefs about God, the Prophet and the Holy Qur’an
To describe the ways in which Muslim sources of authority guide Muslim living
To make connections between Muslim beliefs and Muslim ways of living in the UK today
To give evidence and examples to show how Muslims put their beliefs into practice

Curriculum Overview

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Literacy/English	Focus texts – ‘There’s A Boy In The Girls’ Bathroom’; ‘Twelfth Night’	Focus texts – ‘War Boy’; ‘Friend or Foe’	Revision and consolidation of reading and writing skills
Science	‘‘Staying Alive’ – investigating healthy living; ‘Let it shine’ – exploring the behaviour of light	‘Electrifying!’ – investigating circuits; ‘Classifying critters’ – exploring how living things are grouped	‘We are evolving’ – a study of adaptation
Information Technology	Creating geotrails; project planning with spreadsheets	Cybersafety research; creating adventure games	Modelling climate change; creating a yearbook
Humanities	Geographical local enquiry – traffic in Richmond Park History – study of an influential figure from the 20th century (Gandhi)	History: World War Two – how the war affected lives of civilians; evacuation; the Blitz; rationing; propaganda; women’s changing role The life and influence of Martin Luther King	Geography: Rainforests – study of a contrasting locality; climate; rainforest ecosystem; wildlife; culture; employment; human impact on the rainforest and global implications
Design Technology	Designing and making puppets	Designing and making air-raid shelters	Designing and making pop-up books
Physical Education	Basketball; gymnastics; hockey	Badminton; dance; football; tennis	Cricket; rounders; athletics
Personal, Social, Health Education	Relationships; going for goals	Saying no to bullying; good to be me	New beginnings; changes
Religious Education	Sikhism; Christmas in the church	Key events in the life of Jesus; Jewish worship	Exploring the evidence of religion in the local community

Year 6 Autumn 2019 curriculum plans overview

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