Year 5 curriculum

Cross curricular topics, changing each half term, continue to motivate and excite your child as they enter Year 5.

Autumn term

Tomb Raiders

Autumn 1 – Tomb Raiders Knowledge Organiser

 Literacy

• Secrets of a Sun King (E Carroll)
• Non chronological reports
• Instructions
• Drama
• Write a balanced argument

Mathematics

• The children will be given opportunities to develop their mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills through the mathematical themes and cross curricular activities:
  • Number and place value
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Fractions
  • Measurement
  • Properties of shape
  • Statistics

Science

• Forces

Religious Education

• Understanding Christianity
  • freedom and justice

History

• Ancient Egyptians 

Geography

• Continents
  • Africa
    • River Nile; Cairo

Computing

• Searching the Internet
• Technology in Action
• Online safety

Physical Education

• Football
• Egyptian dance

Art, Design and Technology

• Ancient Egyptians – ancient art of hieroglyphics, papyrus and jewellery or clothing
• Art vocabulary – colour, line, texture and tone
• Drawing skills
• Clay modelling
• Visiting artist

Personal, Social and Health Education 

• Being me in my world
• Taking care

French

• Do you have a pet?

Music

• Charanga music
  • living on a prayer

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Spring term

The Big Wide World

Literacy

• Classic Literature – The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
• Poetry with Attitude

Mathematics

• The children will be given opportunities to develop their mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills through the mathematical themes:
  • Number and place value
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Fractions
  • Measurement
  • Properties of shape
  • Statistics

Science

• Life Cycles
• Earth and Space
  • a trip to the Space Centre
• Decay and Recycling

Religious Education

• Sikh Teachers
• Reconciliation

Geography

• Study of Europe
  • Rivers and Settlements around Europe
• Map Skills

Computing

• How long is forever?
  • Programming using Scratch & Alice
• It’s a New World
  • Programming using Kodu
• E-safety

Physical Education

• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Tag Rugby
• Tennis

Art, Design and Technology

• Painting and printing
• Marbling
• Self-portraits

Personal, Social and Health Education 

• Our World
• Respecting Others

French

• Space and Describing the Planets

Music

• The children continue to learn about rhythm, pulse and tone

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Summer term

Tales Over Time

Literacy

• Myths and Legends: Beowulf
• Modern Fiction: White Dolphin

Mathematics

• The children will be given opportunities to develop their mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem solving skills through the mathematical themes:
  • Number and place value
  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
  • Fractions
  • Measurement
  • Properties of shape
  • Position and direction
  • Statistics

Science

• Life Cycles
• Human Development (Personal and Social Development)
• Decay and Recycling

Religious Education

• Kingdom of God
• Battling with Yourself

History

• Anglo-Saxons

Computing

• Clear and Present Danger
• Frame and Fortune
• E-safety

Physical Education

• Cricket
• Borough Sports
• Athletics
• Rounders

Art, Design and Technology

• Illuminated letters and illustrated manuscripts
• Line, tone and colour mixing

Personal, Social and Health Education 

• My Future
• My Relationships

French

• Buildings and Towns
• Clothing

Music

• Anglo-Saxon Musical instruments and accompaniment for Beowulf

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