Autumn 1:

Welcome to Y6! We hope you had a lovely summer break and are well rested. We are looking forward to building upon the hard work completed in Y5. We are also looking forward to our residential towards the end of this half term!

History: During our study of the Second World War, the children will develop an understanding of the key events and causes of the conflict, as well as what life was like for children at the time. They will learn about the experiences of evacuated children and investigate how the Blitz affected everyday life. The children will explore the impact of wartime rationing on children’s diet, clothing and play. Finally, they will deepen their knowledge regarding using both primary and secondary sources to gain insight into what life was really like for children during WWII.

English: This term we will be writing a narrative and a balanced argument.  

Weekly, we will be completing SPAG and comprehension lessons in order to prepare the children for their end of year SATS.

Maths: During this half term we will be deepening our knowledge of the four operations, and place value.

Science: We will be learning about Evolution and Inheritance.

Pupils will be taught to:

• 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.

P.E: Invasion games: We will be developing our skills in basketball, football and hockey.

P.E:  WWII Dance: We will be developing our dance skills through a simple themed dance based around events during WWII.

R.E: We will be learning about Hinduism. Pupils will be taught to:

• To understand that Hindus believe God is represented in different forms.
• To explore how Krishna is represented in Hindu stories.
• To explore Hindu teachings on success.
• To explore the theme of punishment and forgiveness in a Hindu story.
• To explore a Hindu teaching about telling the truth.

PSHE: In PSHE we will be looking at relationships. This will cover topics such as working well together, negotiating, solving friendship problems, assertiveness, marriage and acting appropriately.

Modern Foreign Languages:  My Home. Children will be learning how to say the types of home as well as different areas where people live.

Computing: In this unit learners explore how data is transferred over the internet. Learners initially focus on addressing, before they move on to the makeup and structure of data packets. Learners then look at how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration; they complete shared projects online and evaluate different methods of communication. Finally, they learn how to communicate responsibly by considering what should and should not be shared on the internet.

Art: This unit focuses on understanding narratives and descriptive language in art, exploring meanings behind paintings, and developing personal interpretations and abstract art pieces based on selected artists. Lessons explore creative expression, analysis, and evaluation skills in art, catering to upper Key Stage 2 pupils.Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.