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
- Africa
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
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
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