Curriculum Topics

Autumn 1

7 weeks

Autumn 2

7 weeks

Spring 1

6 weeks

Spring 2

5 weeks

Summer 1

6 weeks

Summer 2

8 weeks

Marvellous me

PSED

Communication +Language

Science-Human body, health and self-care, making friends

Festivals and celebrations

Diwali, Bonfire Night, Birthdays, Christmas, Christingle

People and Community-

Bonfire night-Firefighters

Health and Safety, different jobs, similarities/differences

Winter and cold lands

Understanding the World

How to keep warm in winter, how environment has changed, animals and habitats

English-Percy the Park Keeper

Journeys and Transport

Geography- Similarities and differences between places

D&T- Use a range of materials to design and make vehicles

Growing- Lifecycles

Science- Tadpoles- life cycles

Understanding the World

CLL

Land animals around the world

Science- Farm animals, habitats

Geography- different countries comparing to UK

Castles, dungeons and Dragons

History- Castles over time

Passing of time

Daily life

Mythical stories

DT-moving castles

Weather Experts

Science- Seasonal changes

Comparing weather to other countries

Materials-compare and classify

Arctic Adventures

Geography-Name and locate countries, compare non-European country

Use four compass points, locating hot/cold countries

Science- Classification of animals

Habitats

We are Britain

Geography- Name and locate four countries and capital city

Basic geographical features- Famous landmarks

Art-Study Famous British artist

Music-Famous British Musicians

Magnificent Monarchs

History

Timelines-Key events of Britain’s past  The Monarchy

Parliament , changes in living memory-Toys and Transport

Art-Sketching portraits using range of materials

Mini beasts

Science-identify and compare animals

Life cycles, Habitats

Food chains

DT-Use a rage of materials designing mini beasts

Africa

Geography–comparing climates, landscapes, comparing localities, people and culture comparison

Art/DT-Designing African masks

Electricity Power Up!

Science – electrical circuits

Insulation/conduction of materials

World War 1

History- timelines

Being and Evacuee

Trench life

Art/DT

The World of Chocolate

Science-Changes of state

Geography-Locate World countries-Fair Trade

English-Charlie and the Chocolate factory

The Vikings

History-timelines, Main events

Daily life, Key Figures

Orienteering and Exploring

Geography-8 point compass skills, Map skills

History-Famous Explorers

Victorians – including Titanic

History- Britain through the 1900s

Street Child – Berlie Doherty

English– diary writing, letter writing, news reports

History– Understanding the industrial revolution, social class contrasts, daily life, workhouses and famous figures

Science– Forces

Residential Visit: Geography 4 and 6 grid referenced on OS maps, Fieldwork study

PSHE– British Values and Protected Characteristics

Extreme Earth

English– Narrative, Recount, Newspaper, Persuasive leaflet

Geography – weather, natural disasters and volcanoes, tectonic plates

Science–  Adaptation and evolution

PSHE– The Story Project – Mum and Dad Glue

Crime and Punishment

History- Britain since 1066

Holes – Louis Sachar

The Highwayman – Alfred Noyes

English-non chron report, The Highwayman narrative, Police report, poetry HWM

History– to know how crime and punishment has changed over time

National Justice Museum Visit

PSHE– The Story Project – Sunny Side Up

Light and Electricity

English– Narrative – dialogue, Persuasive Advert – oracy, Diary

Science- circuits. How has electricity impacted on our lives? Light and shadow

PSHE– The Story Project – Ritu Weds Chandni Positive and negative relationships

Great Expeditions

Shackleton’s Journey

Kensuke’s Kingdom

English– Narrative – dialogue, Persuasive Advert – oracy, Diary

Geography– 4 and 6 grid referenced on OS maps

History – Great explorers from through history

PSHE– The Story Project – Mary Earps

Ancient History –

Ancient Islamic Civilisation

English– Non-Chron report, Newspaper Report, Oracy – Speech, Diary.

History– Explain why Baghdad was important in the Islamic Golden Age

Science– Living things and their habitats – classification of living things

Y6 DT Project – Sewing, leavers leaves

Y6 ICT project – filming and editing

PSHE- The Story Project – Finding My Voice My Money Project

Children’s University

Whole School

50 things

European Languages day

Harvest Festival

Diwali-assembly and dance workshops

Residential Home visit

Democracy-vote for school council

Children in Need

Christingle

Pantomime  trip

Sing in choir

Visit exhibition

Christmas production

Safer Internet Day

Spring Concert performance

Sport Relief-run a  mile

World Book day-dress as book character/meet an author

Science week

Easter Run

Study an Artist

Father’s day-den building

Creative Arts Week

Sports Days

Bikeability

Swimming-25m

Plant and grow a vegetable/fruit

Welbeck Festival

End of year awards

Read with a younger child

Pick litter in the community

Refugee Week

Autumn 1

7 weeks

Autumn 2

7 weeks

Spring 1

6 weeks

spring 2

5 weeks

Summer 1

6 weeks

Summer 2

8 weeks

All about Me

PSED

Physical

Families, homes, local area, friends, hobbies

Light and Dark

Celebrations

Diwali, Bonfire Night, EID, Christmas

Space

Comparing the natural world, looking at planets, what humans need to survive

Take One Picture

EAD and technology

Space theme

People who help us

Understanding the world- people who help us

PSED- Aspirations for the future

Growing

English-Jack and the Beanstalk

Understanding the World- plants and life cycles

Water animals from around the world

Science-habitats

Geography- water

Meadows

Geography- compare local area to small area in contrasting country

Create simple maps

Fieldwork study

History- how local area has changed over time

The Great Fire of London

History- Timelines

life of a significant person/event

DT- construct buildings

Super Healthy Humans

Science- understand what humans need to survive, diet, hygiene and exercise

History-Jesse Boot

Farm to Fork

Geography-comparing localities

Science-healthy eating,

Food produce

DT-design functional product-make a bag to hold vegetables

Wonderful women in History

Timeline- Lives of significant figure-Florence and Mary Seacole

Art-Develop techniques-Sketching portraits

Growing

Science- Identify plants and plant parts

Grow plants-know what they need to live

The Stone Age

History-timelines

Daily Life

Key figures/events

Science-Fossilisation

Rise of the Robots

English– The Iron Man

Narrative, drama and role play

Science- Simple forces

Computing- programming

Ancient Eyptians

History- timeline, analysing artefacts, mummification

Science-Human body

English-Myths

Rainforests

Geography- Country/landscape comparison

Science- Animals including humans

The Romans

History- timeline, analysing artefacts, day in the life of a Roman soldier

The Journey of a River

Science-states of matter

Water cycle

Geography-study region of UK

Describe climate, rivers

World War 2

Letters from the Lighthouse – Emmas Carroll

The Lion and the Unicorn – Erika’s Story

English– letters, diary writing, news reports

History– timelines, Analysing artefacts, famous people

Science– Animals including humans

PSHE– British Values and Protected Characteristics

PSHE– The Story Project – aaron Slater, Illustrator

Democracy

English– Oracy, debates, persuasive writing

History– History of Parliament, timelines, famous prime ministers, Elections, British Values

London Parliament Visit

PSHE– The Story Project – Marcus Rashford

Space

Wonder – RJ Palacio

English– non fiction writing, Poetry, News Reports

History– History of Parliament, timelines, famous prime ministers, Elections, British Values.

Science– The solar system, Phases of the Moon, Sources of light, Gravity

Space Centre Visit

PSHE– The Story Project – Making a Baby Y6, Pizza Face Y5

Ancient Greece

 English– Non-fiction writing, Poetry, News Reports

History– Find out when/where lived, Timeline of events, Contrast daily life with modern Ancient Gods

PSHE– The Story Project – The Boy Who Grew Flowers

Earth Matters

English– Non-fiction writing, Poetry, News Reports

Geography– sustainability, human impact on nature, preserving landscapes, Fieldwork study

Science– Materials

PSHE- The Story Project – Ada’s Violin

New beginnings – A Refugee topic (inc. transition)

 The Arrival

The Boy at the back of the class

Neil Gaiman – What you Need to be Warm

English– Poetry (Neil Gaiman), Narrative (The Arrival)

PSHE– Human rights, Migrants and Refugees

Residential Visit: Geography 4 and 6 grid referenced on OS maps, Fieldwork study

Y6 DT Project – Sewing, leavers leaves

Y6 ICT Project – filming and editing

PSHE– The Story Project – The Colour Thief

European Languages day

Harvest Festival

Diwali-assembly and dance workshops

Residential Home visit

Democracy-vote for school council

Children in Need

Christingle

Pantomime  trip

Sing in choir

Visit exhibition

Christmas production

World Cup

Safer Internet Day

Spring Concert performance

Sport Relief-run a mile

World Book day-dress as book character/meet an author

Science week

Easter Run

Study an Artist

Creative Arts Week

Olympics-Study a different country-Tokyo

Father’s day-den building

Creative Arts Week

Sports Days

Bikeability

Swimming-25m

Plant and grow a vegetable/fruit

Welbeck Festival

End of year awards

Read with a younger child

Pick litter in the community

Y2 and 6 residential

Refugee week