Topic name: Macbeth 1. To study an of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the local area 2. To learn about significant, national and global events beyond our living memory. 3. Name and locate countries and cities of the uk-geographical regions, topographical and major cities 4. To use drawing/paintings/sculptures/to develop and share ideas Engage: Visit tower of London or perform dramas scene from Macbeth Develop: Local history study focussing on William Morris and the arts/crafts movement of Victorian Britain in response to industrialisation. Children present their work to families and community by creating a museum and gallery. Develop Geography knowledge and skills through study of Victorian British Empire. Innovate: Design a tapestry inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry (which links to William Conqueror and Tower of London) and William Morris prints to depict the narrative of Macbeth. Children to write annotations and/or narrative to accompany tapestry design. Express: Create own William Morris print and collaborate with artist in residence to produce using printing techniques. Trip options: William Morris Gallery, Tower of London and possible theatre company visit Power of Reading Book: Macbeth Narrative- descriptive writing Narrative- Playscripts Diary William Morris and castle (Macbeth) inspired prints.
Topic name: The journey 1. To learn about civilizations and cultures outside of Eurpose and compare and contrast to British civilizations 2. To understand the significance of longitude, latitude, hemispheres, Prime Meridian and time zones 3. Learn about economic activity including trade links, the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water 4. Use the 8 points of a compass, four and six figure grid references, symbols and keys 5. To identify the position of latitude/longitude/equator / northern and southern hemisphere 6. Explain that unsupported objects fall towards the Earth because of the force of gravity acting between the earth and the falling objects 7. Describe the movement of the earth, and other planets, relative to the sun 8. Use the idea of the earths rotation to explain day and night and the apparent movement of the sun across the sky 9. Describe the movement of the moon relative to the earth 10. Describe the sun, earth and moon as approximately spherical bodies 11. Understand that unsupported objects fall towards the earth because of the force of gravity Engage: Teachers act as Galileo, Columbus, Frances Drake on Jeremy Kyle Develop: Knowledge of solar system through Gali, and trade/hemispheres/time through international aid and amnesty international (book has strong link) Innovate: create videos to teach younger children using green screen and inflatable rescources (solar system) Express: star-gazing / planetarium for children and families (pay for planetarium or download project Stellarium software) Power of Reading Book: The Journey Narrative-culture Reports- NCR Poetry -Solar system 3D (of created planets papier maché) -World maps with pictures of costumes, food, pictures, thumb-pins Trip options: Planetarium / Greenwich MT Museum
Topic name: Animal Planet 1. Describe the life processes and reproduction of animals 2. Describe the difference in life cycles of a mammal, amphibian, insect and bird 3. Locate the world s largest countries concentrating on their environment regions, key physical features and major cities 4. To learn about the legacy of Greek culture (art, architecture or literature) 5. Ancient Greece a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world Power of Reading Book: Mouse, Bird, Snake, Wolf Recount NCR Narrative Engage: Wow day life-size Greek gods and vase Develop: Learn life cycles and Greek culture Innovate: Playing Darwin: choose to create/evolve a new species of mammal or amphibian through researching common features Express: Animal life cycle on Greek vases -Greek ruins -Life-size gods -Clay vases Trip options: Bird man (Eagle heights), British museum
Topic name: It s a Kind of Magic 1. Improve mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials 2. Know about the greatest artists, architects and designers in history 3. To identify the effect of air resistance, water resistance and friction 4. Identify the effects of water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces 5. Use research and develop design criteria to create an appealing product aimed at a particular individual or group Power of Reading Book: Harry Potter Narrative- fantasy Letters Instructions Engage: Create characters from Harry Potter in the style of the artist Dali, Van Gogh and Michelangelo Develop: Learning about forces and developing art skills / knowledge Innovate: Create a Da Vinci inspired pieces of magician s equipment that draws upon forces (EG floating cup of tea), including packaging, selling and D&T to actually create Express: Create own Diagon Alley to sell products -Diagon Alley -Portraits like Great Hall / Hallways of Hogwarts Trip options: Warner Bros Studio, British Library (Magic Exhibition)
Topic name: There s no place like home 1. To improve master of art and design techniques through painting, drawing and using a range of materials. 2. Recognise that some mechanisms, including levers, pulley and hears, allow a smaller force to have a greater effect. 3. To recognise that mechanisms such as pulleys, levers and gears allow a smaller force to have a greater effect. Engage: Science invention day. Invite a local college student/parent volunteers in the science industry. Develop: Develop knowledge of forces through study investigation of different forms of vehicles and experiments. Innovate: Using knowledge of pulleys and levers, and inspired by the work of investors, such as Leonardo Da Vinci, design inventions to make Shane s life easier and safer. Express: Comparison of contemporary street art and renaissance art of Leonardo Da Vinci amongst others. Children to analyse and innovate upon ideas. Trip options: Science museum Power of Reading Book: Way Home Arguments Narrative-suspense Poetry Urban street scene with brick walls, stray animals and Shane and characters from novel.
Topic name: Past, Present, Future 1. Pupils to learn about changes in the world before our living memory 2. To research historical significant events, people and places within our local area 3. To research significant national and global events beyond our living memory 4. To be able to describe aspects of physical geography / climate zones / major rivers / mountains / volcanoes / water cycle 5. Learn about climate zones, biomes, and vegetation belts 6. Improve mastery and art and design, techniques, including drawing, painting and sculptures with a range of materials Power of Reading Book: Varmints Poetry Narrative-myth Recount Engage: food party from around the world (mini-international day), large class maps where is everyone from Develop: Learn about continents including aspects of physical features Innovate: design own planet leaflets to visit (persuasive writing) Express: inter-galactic tourism exhibition -Solar system 3D (of created planets papier maché) -World maps with pictures of costumes, food, pictures, thumb-pins Trip options: Wetland centre in Tottenham