Year 6 - Curriculum Overview
As is the case with the rest of the school, each half term we will teach our lessons by focusing on one over-arching theme. Each theme forms part of our whole-school curriculum called Learning Means the World – a new and exciting curriculum that, whilst meeting all of the requirements of the National Curriculum, is forward thinking, highly relevant and deals with tomorrow's issues today.
Our themes are as follows:
Autumn
“You’re Not Invited” is a thematic unit, based around invaders with a key focus on history. It begins by looking at the concept of invasion, before focusing especially on the Romans, learning about important Roman figures and their reasons for
invading other countries. Pupils will also learn about sources of evidence and their reliability.
“Come Fly With Me! America’” is a thematic unit, based on North and Central America, with a key focus on geography and history. It begins with the location of countries and states before learning about the discovery of America and the Native
American people. Pupils will also study weather and climate, as well as human and physical features. The unit ends with an explanation of ‘The American Dream’, whilst examining the values of freedom and tolerance.
Spring
“A World of Bright Ideas!” is a thematic unit which focuses on the creative process of invention and design, with a leaning towards history and design technology. Pupils will look at important inventions over time, before moving on to learning
about more current issues such as patenting and copyright. They will have the opportunity to actively engage in the design and make process, looking at the steps involved from generating a concept to producing a commercially viable product.
“Global Warning” is a thematic unit, which is geography-focused with sustainability and eco literacy at its heart. This project-based theme involves pupils applying their learning about the global environmental issues of waste and pollution by creating a board game, which is both educational and fun. The pupils will work in groups to research, design and produce their board game, after which they will present and demonstrate it to the class.
Summer
“Walk Like an Egyptian” is a thematic unit, based on Ancient Egypt, with a key focus on history. It begins by looking at the location of Egypt and its historically significant places and individuals. It then moves on to learning about mythology and other aspects of daily life, before examining the legacy of the Egyptians.
“That’s Life Episode 1” is a thematic unit based around life processes, with a key focus on science. It begins by looking at the changes that take place as humans develop to old age, recognising the impact of diet and exercise on the way our bodies function. Pupils will also learn about the human circulatory system and the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. Finally, they will learn about the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
Our themes are as follows:
Autumn
“You’re Not Invited” is a thematic unit, based around invaders with a key focus on history. It begins by looking at the concept of invasion, before focusing especially on the Romans, learning about important Roman figures and their reasons for
invading other countries. Pupils will also learn about sources of evidence and their reliability.
“Come Fly With Me! America’” is a thematic unit, based on North and Central America, with a key focus on geography and history. It begins with the location of countries and states before learning about the discovery of America and the Native
American people. Pupils will also study weather and climate, as well as human and physical features. The unit ends with an explanation of ‘The American Dream’, whilst examining the values of freedom and tolerance.
Spring
“A World of Bright Ideas!” is a thematic unit which focuses on the creative process of invention and design, with a leaning towards history and design technology. Pupils will look at important inventions over time, before moving on to learning
about more current issues such as patenting and copyright. They will have the opportunity to actively engage in the design and make process, looking at the steps involved from generating a concept to producing a commercially viable product.
“Global Warning” is a thematic unit, which is geography-focused with sustainability and eco literacy at its heart. This project-based theme involves pupils applying their learning about the global environmental issues of waste and pollution by creating a board game, which is both educational and fun. The pupils will work in groups to research, design and produce their board game, after which they will present and demonstrate it to the class.
Summer
“Walk Like an Egyptian” is a thematic unit, based on Ancient Egypt, with a key focus on history. It begins by looking at the location of Egypt and its historically significant places and individuals. It then moves on to learning about mythology and other aspects of daily life, before examining the legacy of the Egyptians.
“That’s Life Episode 1” is a thematic unit based around life processes, with a key focus on science. It begins by looking at the changes that take place as humans develop to old age, recognising the impact of diet and exercise on the way our bodies function. Pupils will also learn about the human circulatory system and the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. Finally, they will learn about the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
Year 6 SATS Information
Click on the button below to see a summary of the information provided at the SATs information evening on
5th February 2018.
Click on the button below to see a summary of the information provided at the SATs information evening on
5th February 2018.
Click on the button below to access a leaflet and a video produced by the government which explain the
changes made in 2016 to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage tests.
changes made in 2016 to Key Stage 1 and Key Stage tests.
