Year 6 Curriculum Overview

English

In English, we will be developing our writing and comprehension skills throughout the term. During our Guided Reading sessions, we will be reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling, The Highwayman by Alfred Noyes, as well as the Lady of Shallot, and She Wolf by Dan Smith. We will be writing for different purposes through lots of different text types for example narratives, rhythmic poetry and newspaper reports. Our Comprehension sessions will focus on different question types and developing our use of the text to provide supportive evidence. 

Maths

In Maths this term, we will be recapping and developing our knowledge of fractions, decimals and percentages. We will also be learning all about algebra and ratio as well as statistics. We will be recapping units of measure and how to convert them, which will feed into our unit on perimeter and area. We will also be looking at ratios, statistics and algebra.  

Science

In Science, during our Animals including Humans unit, we will be identifying and naming parts of the human circulatory system as well as describing their functions. In Science, we will develop our knowledge of electrical circuits and consider the effect of different electrical components for example the amount of cells or the length of a wire.  

Computing

This term in Computing, we will be exploring different variables when designing and coding a game. We will also be analysing, organising and calculating data using spreadsheets.  

Geography

In Geography, we will be building on our locational knowledge of the UK and the wider world by considering the similarities and differences in human and physical features between the UK and Brazil in South America.  

History

This term in History, we will be widening our knowledge of British History by focusing on the Vikings, their invasions and their struggle with the Anglo-Saxons for the kingdom of England. 

PSHE

This term in PSHE, we will be looking at different ways in which the media influence people. In particular, we will consider our digital resilience, how we are influenced and the safe decisions we make as a result. 

Music

In Music, we will explore the song Twinkle. We will be learning how to decipher a graphic score whilst playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. We will then create variations of the song using a wide variety of composing techniques. Children will have a chance to improvise and use their imagination.

Design and Technology

This term in D&T, we will be celebrating culture and seasonality in our unit about food. We will aim to plan, prepare and cook a predominately savoury meal using seasonal ingredients and a range of cooking techniques.  

Art and Design

In Art this term, we will be developing our painting skills. We will recap our knowledge of colour mixing and create shades and tones. We will be studying a piece of work called “Double Tent” by Paul Klee and using this to inspire our own painting. 

Modern Foreign Languages                                                                                                                                                         

This year we are learning Spanish! This term, we will be focusing on greetings, how to ask how someone is and respond as well as numbers 1 to 10. We will be learning all this vocabulary through speaking and listening, songs and rhymes too!

PE

In PE, we are going to be developing our striking and fielding skills through rounders games. We are also going to complete invasion games through tag rugby. We will also be developing our skills in hockey and cricket.  

RE

In RE, we will be looking at religious stories and making links to the activities of religious communities. We will also be considering the links between beliefs and action through charity work and reflect on how this might have local, national and international impact.