Art - Brazilian abstract art Knowledge: children will learn about abstract art, in particular, the work of contemporary Brazilian artists. They will use geometric shapes and a range of materials to create a collage in the style of an artist. They will also use the printing technique: Collograph, to further develop their Art work. Skills: explore ideas by selecting visual and other information combine and organise visual and tactile qualities use knowledge and understanding of materials and processes to communicate

ideas and meanings compare and comment on ideas, methods and approaches used in work D.T. - design and construct an ancient Maya headdress Knowledge: children will learn how to construct a three-dimensional headdress that will securely stay in place and support decorative additions. Skills: research and develop a design select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical

tasks (for example, cutting, shaping, joining and finishing) accurately select from and use a variety of different materials and components. evaluate ideas according to the design criteria and consider the views of

others to improve work.

Geography—human and physical geography of South America Knowledge: children will look at the human and physical geography of South America. They will learn about geographical similarities and differences through the study of a region of the United Kingdom, a region in a European country, and a region in South America. Skills:

use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world.

Name and locate some of the countries and cities of the world and their identifying human and physical characteristics, including hills, mountains, rivers, key topographical features and land-use patterns, and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time.

Name and locate the countries of South America and identify their main physical and human characteristics.

History – Ancient Maya Civilisation Knowledge: children will learn about a non-European society - the Ancient Maya Civilisation of c. AD 500-900 - and contrast it with British history of the same time. Skills:

compare accounts of events from different sources — fact or fiction – and offer some reasons for different versions of events

record and communicate knowledge in different forms,· work independently and in groups showing initiative

begin to identify primary and secondary sources

use evidence to build up a picture of life in the time studied

select relevant sections of information through library, e-learning and research

make comparisons between different times in history

RE Religious Leaders Knowledge: children will learn about the roles and responsibilities of authority figures within their own lives and of religious leaders in different faith communities. Skills:

Give situations and ask who the authority figures are, i.e. school, home, neighbourhood, church and synagogue

Discuss the characteristics of authority and how people become an authority figure

Explore criteria needed for authority figures Life and Death Knowledge: children will learn about the customs, beliefs and rituals from across the main religions including Humanism. Skills:

Ask questions and suggest answers from their own and others’ experiences

Connect main beliefs and make comparisons.

Computing We are Film-makers Knowledge: children will learn about the hardware and software required to make their own video film. They will strengthen their understanding of cyber-bullying by researching and writing a script on the unit theme, ‘Connect with respect—a better internet starts with us.’ Skills: • plan and write a script using appropriate software • search for relevant information using appropriate websites • use a digital video camera (or similar device) to record • import video files into video editing software Information & Communication Technology Knowledge: children will use their own research to produce a presentation about South America using Microsoft PowerPoint. They will learn about the elements needed to plan and produce an interactive presentation. Skills: • Insert hyperlinks, music and video links • Use action buttons and interactive elements • Use visual and written elements appropriate for an identified audience

Year 5 Curriculum Plan Summer Term 2019

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PSHCE Objectives: Dear Diary

explore feelings and know where to get help

know what facilities exist in the local area

understand how to manage feelings

explain how our actions affect feelings

understand the value of friendships

Living long, living strong

To explore physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty.

To explore the impact of puberty on the body and the importance of physical hygiene.

To understand the concept of well-being

To explore ways to get support during puberty

English Knowledge: Poetry: choral and performance Children will hear, read, and experiment with performance poetry, both on paper and in actual performance. They will explore the contribution made by the performance element. They will then write, rehearse and present their own performance poem Narrative: film narrative and dramatic conventions Children will complete some speaking & listening and writing exercises using film narrative such as ‘The Piano’ News reports Children will read varied styles of news reports e.g. print, radio, television, etc. They will plan and write their own news reports Skills: Children will learn to:

Experiment with different narrative form and styles to write their own stories

Adapt non-narrative forms and styles to write fiction or factual texts, including poems

Vary the pace and develop the viewpoint through the use of direct and reported speech, portrayal of action and selection of detail

Experiment with the order of sections and paragraphs to achieve different effects

Explore how writers use language for comic and dramatic effects

Compare the usefulness of techniques such as visualisation, prediction and empathy in

exploring the meaning of texts

Compare how a common theme is presented in poetry, prose and other media

Compare different types of narrative and information texts and identify how they are structured

Maths Number & Place Value

Review, consolidate and extend understanding of place value + & -

Understand and use a range of mental and written methods x & ÷

Solve multi – step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and a combination of these

Fractions (including decimals)

Recognise the per cent symbol (%) and understand that per cent relates to ‘number of parts per hundred.’ Write percentages as a fraction with denominator hundred and as a decimal fraction

Solve problems which require knowing percentage and decimal equivalents of 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, 2/5, 4/5 and those with a denominator of a multiple of 10 or 25

Measurement

Solve problems involving converting between units of time

Estimate volume (e.g. using 1 cm3 blocks to build cubes and cuboids) and capacity (e.g. using water)

Use all four operations to solve problems involving measure (e.g. length, mass, volume, money) using decimal notation including scaling

Geometry

Use the properties of rectangles to deduce related facts and find missing lengths and angles

Position and Direction

Identify, describe and represent the position of a shape following a reflection or translation, using the appropriate language, and know that the shape has not changed

Statistics

Solve comparison, sum and difference problems using information presented in a line graph

Science Knowledge: Changes and Reproduction

Recognise the stages of growth and development in humans

Know the stages of the gestation period in humans and to compare them to other animals

Know the changes that occur during puberty and how they differ for boys and girls

Living Things in their Habitat

Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird

Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals

Skills:

Plan different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions including recognising and controlling variables where necessary

Take measurements using a range of scientific equipment

Use test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests

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