Downsell Primary School’s Creative Curriculum Year 6
Autumn 1 Blitz
Book Link Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
Guided Reading
Class naming activities
Fiction Goodnight Mr Tom
Non-Fiction D-Day (Exam Week)
Writing Narrative
Biography
Maths Number and place value Addition and subtraction Multiplication
(Exam Week)
Division Fractions Fractions
Science LIGHT
To recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines.
To be able to use the idea that light travels in straight lines
To be able to explain how we see things
To be able to use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them.
To be able to explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes.
To be able to explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes.
History To understand how WW1 led to
WW2
To understand the rise of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany.
To explore Hitler's invasion across Europe.
To understand the impact of WW2 on Britain.
To understand the cause and impact of The Holocaust.
To apply my knowledge of WW2 to answer an assessment
question.
Black History Week NC links: Pupils should be taught about:
a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 Geography
Computing Online Safety – acceptable use Anne Frank app – researching content
Anne Frank app –app layout Anne Frank app – app images Anne Frank app – app text Anne Frank app – downloading and testing app
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact Religious Education Why is charity important to
Muslims? How is charity important to non-Muslims?
Why do Muslims fast? Why do Muslims want to go on pilgrimage?
Where do Muslims get advice and guidance from?
What is a special place for Muslims?
Can you think of similar
commitments to the five pillars in your life? What matters to Muslims?
Physical Education Outside: Athletics
Inside: Static balance Design and Technology
Art Create Blitz background /
silhouettes
Black History Week link NC links: Pupils should be taught:
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials
PSHE Keeping / Staying Safe
Music Charanga - Happy
French To introduce the aim of the unit A
L’école - to introduce the vocabulary for school subjects.
To consolidate the vocabulary for school subjects and to extend by introducing an opinion.
To introduce the concept of time in French.
To consolidate all the language covered so far using a listening activity. We will also introduce the irregular verb aller (‘to go’).
To consolidate all the language covered in the unit by preparing a PowerPoint presentation
including school subjects, opinions and time.
Autumn 2 Pollution
Book Link Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
Guided Reading Fiction
The Hobbit
Fiction
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Writing Narrative
Non-chronological report
Maths Fractions, Decimals and
Percentages
Decimals Geometry Geometry Measures – volume Properties of 3D shapes Positon and Movement
Science (LIGHT Continues)
To be able to use scientific evidence to support or refute on idea.
To be able to use test results to make predictions to set up further comparative tests.
ANIMALS Including Humans To be able to Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and explain the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
To be able to Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and explain the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
To be able to Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and explain the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
To be able to describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans.
To be able to recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.
History
Geography To understand the issue of ocean pollution
To understand the issue of plastic waste and reduction
To understand how renewable sources can be used to look after our planet
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
describe and understand key aspects of human geography
Computing Talking app Motion sensor app Sound button app Multiple sound buttons Further developing sound
button app
Marketing sound button app Online Safety – image sharing NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact Religious Education What is a Muslim place of
worship? What is it for?
What is a Sikh place of worship? What is it for?
What is a Buddhist place of worship? What is it for?
Christian
What does a place of worship mean to believers?
Hindu
What does a place of worship mean to believers?
Jewish
What does a place of worship mean to believers?
Physical Education Outside: striking and fielding
Inside: Static balance
Design and Technology To explore how current climate
issues are affecting the fashion industry
Create a mood board
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world
Art
PSHE Keeping / Staying Healthy
Being Responsible
Music Charanga – Classroom Jazz 2
French Introduce the new unit Les
Verbes Réguliers.
To learn about the three different types of infinitive verb categories in French. –ER, -IR and –RE.
Learn about regular French -ER verbs.
Learn about regular French -IR verbs.
Learn about regular French -RE verbs.
Spring 1 Crime and Punishment
Book Link Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
Guided Reading Fiction
Perrault’s Fairy Tales
Non-Fiction It’s the Law (Exam Week)
Writing Narrative
Persuasive letter
Maths Measures – length and mass Measures – volume and time Algebra Statistics Ratio and Proportion Ratio, Proportion and Statistics
(Pie Charts) (Exam Week) Science To be able to use recognised symbols
when representing a simple circuit in a diagram.
To be able to associate the
brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit.
To be able to compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches.
To be able to take repeat
measurements of data with precision using a data-logger.
To be able to explain the degree of trust can be had in results.
To be able to plan a fair-test by recognising the control variables.
To be able to use predictions to set up fair tests.
History To investigate the history of crime and punishment in the UK
To understand how crime and punishment has changed from 1750 to 1900
To understand why Capital Punishment ended in Great Britain NC links: Pupils should be taught about:
a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066 Geography
Computing Dice app Further developing dice app Story maker app Further developing story maker app Marketing dice or story app Online safety – messaging and social media apps
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact Religious Education What questions have you got about
what happens when we die?
What do some people think carries on after we have died? What is our soul?
Do some people believe that you come back to life as a different thing? What is reincarnation?
Do you get to heaven if you do things wrong?
What do Christians think happens when we die?
What do people, who do not believe in God, think happens when we die?
Physical Education Outside: Dynamic balance
Inside: Gymnastics
Design and Technology To use a wide range of materials to
produce a recycled product against a design brief
To demonstrate evaluated deign on a catwalk and assess against design brief
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities
evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work Art
PSHE Feelings and Emotions
Life Skills
Music Charanga – A New Year Carol
French To introduce the aim of the unit Le Week-end. To learn the language required to describe a variety of activities they may do at the weekend as well as the language needed for telling the time accurately.
To consolidate the vocabulary for time and introduce new phrases for the activities the children may do at the weekend.
To consolidate the new language for activities introduced last week with a variety of activities. These include some reading and listening work.
To consolidate all the language covered so far allowing the children an opportunity to integrate a time with the new phrases and learn how to use connectives
To consolidate all the language covered so far and introduce three positive and three negative opinion phrases.
Spring 2 Keeping Britain Safe
Book Link Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
Guided Reading Fiction
The Giant’s Necklace
Non-Fiction Looking after Britain
(Exam Week)
Writing Newspaper article
Diary entry
Maths Curriculum Area Reviews
Place Value
Curriculum Area Reviews FDP
Curriculum Area Reviews Measures
Curriculum Area Reviews Geometry and Shape
Curriculum Area Reviews Statistics
(Exam Week)
Science To be able 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
To be able 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
To be able to recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents.
To be able to identify how animals are adapted to suit their
environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
To be able to identify how animals are adapted to suit their
environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
History Geography
Computing List apps – magic ball Further develop magic ball app Marketing magic ball app Bouncing ball app Marketing bouncing ball app Online Safety – hate speech and extreme views
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts
use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output
use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact Religious Education Do rules matter? Why? What is a
code for living?
Who is a humanist? What codes for living do non-religious people use?
What can we learn from discussion and drama about good and bad, right and wrong?
What codes for living do Christians try to follow?
What can we learn from a Values Game?
Peace: is it more valuable than money?
Physical Education Outside: Dynamic balance
Inside: Dance Design and Technology
Art To explore how art can be used as a
medium to highlight current political issues
To use art as a medium to highlight current political issues
NC links: Pupils should be taught:
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials
PSHE Computer Safety
Life Skills
Music Charanga – You’ve Got a Friend
French To introduce the aim of the unit La Seconde Guerre Mondiale. To improve reading and listening skills by learning how to decode unknown language in longer pieces of French text.
To learn in French some of the countries and languages involved in World War II.
To improve the listening and reading skills of the children by listening to the story of Ralph (an evacuee) in French. To then be able to answer true or false statements in French on what Ralph’s experiences were during WWII.
To improve their range of vocabulary by learning key words for things Vera (an evacuee) saw in the countryside and in the city.
For children to improve their language skills by using adjectives to compare city and country life. Taught through the story of Daisy (an evacuee).
Summer 1 The Golden Age
Book Link Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
Guided Reading Fiction
Ice Trap
Non-Fiction Shackleton’s Journey
Fiction King Kong
Writing Narrative
Maths Curriculum Area Reviews
Place Value and FDP
Curriculum Area Reviews Measures
Curriculum Area Reviews Properties of Numbers/FDP
Curriculum Area Reviews Money
Review Review
Science To be able to identify how animals are adapted to suit their
environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
To be able to identify how animals are adapted to suit their
environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
To be able to identify how animals are adapted to suit their
environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
History To understand the importance of Baghdad during the rise of the Golden Age
To understand the significance of the structure of Baghdad
To understand how the House of Wisdom played a key role in discoveries and preservations
To understand how the Islamic Golden Age contributed to Western Civilisation
To explore the descent of the Islamic Golden Age
NC links: Pupils should be taught about:
a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history Geography
Computing Social media apps – self-image and identity
Social media apps – online representation and reality
Social media apps – healthy and unhealthy interactions
Social media apps – privacy and security
Social media apps – online bullying and manipulation
Social media apps – online bullying and manipulation
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities they offer for communication and collaboration
use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content
use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify a range of ways to report concerns about content and contact Religious Education Can we create a code for living that
would help the world?
What can we learn from the game
‘Everyone’s Committed’? What does it mean for Hindus, Muslims and Christians to commit to key beliefs?
How do Muslim people build their community, the Ummah, by following their Prophet?
How does it feel to be a part of the Muslim Ummah? What difference does it make?
What does harmlessness mean in the Hindu religion? The example of the ways Gandhi stood up for his beliefs and commitments.
How do Hindus show their
commitment to ahimsa through acts of service or sewa?
Physical Education Outside: Athletics
Inside: Co-ordination and counterbalance
Design and Technology To understand the history and
significance of quilting
To create a quilt square which represents me or my time at school NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities Art
PSHE The Working World
A World without Judgement
Music Charanga – Music and Me
French To introduce the aim of the unit Les Planètes. To expand the range of vocabulary of the children by introducing the planets in French.
To consolidate the new words from last week and work on more complex sentence structure in French by describing each planet in more detail.
To consolidate their learning with a variety of reading and listening activities.
To consolidate their knowledge of the planets by looking at the rules for adjectival agreement in French.
To consolidate their knowledge of adjectival agreement in French using clothes.
Summer 2 Japan
Book Link Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6
Week 7
Guided Reading Fiction
King Kong
Non-Fiction
Japan Transition based activities
Writing Narrative
Report
Maths Curriculum Area Reviews
Sequences
Curriculum Area Reviews Algebra
Curriculum Area Reviews Algebra
Curriculum Area Reviews Negative Numbers
Curriculum Area Reviews Algebra
Curriculum Area Reviews Ratio
Curriculum Area Reviews Fractions and Ratio Science Adaption and Evolution Adaption and Evolution Adaption and Evolution Adaption and Evolution Adaption and Evolution Adaption and Evolution Adaption and Evolution History
Geography To understand why Japan is prone to earthquakes: Kobe earthquake
To understand the use of land in Japan
To investigate how Japan has revolutionised the technology industry
To investigate the population of Japan
To understand Japanese customs and traditions
To explore how tourism in Tokyo benefits the economic growth of Japan
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
describe and understand key aspects of physical and human geography
use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
Computing Year book website Year book website Year book website Year book website Year book website Year book website Online Safety – gaming
Religious Education What did Jesus teach about God’s grace and forgiveness?
Why did Jesus share bread and wine with his disciples on the night of his arrest? How did Jesus show the meaning of grace?
How can the life of a great Christina person show is the meaning of grace?
What have we learned from the Muslims, Christians and Hindus about their
commitments to the Ummah, to Ahimsa and to Grace? How are these religions similar and how are they different?
Visit to a place of worship Which person has inspired me in my life?
Physical Education Outside: Outdoor adventurous activities
Inside: Co-ordination and counterbalance Design and Technology
Art To incorporate the art of
woodblock, re-adapted and refined by Japanese culture
To create a traditional hand fan based on Japanese culture
NC links: Pupils should be taught to:
to improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials
about great artists, architects and designers in history
PSHE Growing and Changing
Music Charanga – Reflect, Rewind and Replay
French To introduce the aim of the unit Moi Dans le Monde (“Me in the world”). This lesson will introduce our four characters and their locations in the Francophone World.
This week each character will tell us more about a favourite celebration in their country using the ’Moi Dans Le Monde (2)’ PowerPoint.
Children will consolidate their cultural knowledge and understanding as two of the characters (Jasmina and Edouard) give more detailed information on two different religious celebrations.
Develop further cultural awareness by comparing where two of our characters live - Cécile in Paris (France) and Merwan in Port-au- Prince (Haiti).
The four characters in this unit will discuss how they are going to be more responsible global citizens by doing more to protect our planet.
