Long Term Overview - Year 6 2017-2018 AUTUMN WW2 A Child s war Science Geography History Art/DT Computing Science Our first science topic is the human body where we will focus on learning the main parts of the human circulatory system and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. We will also be describing how nutrients and water are transported in humans. Geography Identify geographical patterns on a range of scales. Ge HP 2 Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water. Describe in detail the human characteristics of some of the largest cities of the United Kingdom, taking into account population, economic activity and transport systems. Ge LK 2 Name and locate counties and cities of the UK, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key History Create, from memory, a timeline from dates/details/ eras showing knowledge of how to check for accuracy. Hi 6 Study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066 Describe the negative or positive impact of a period of history on contemporary society. Hi 6 Select, organise, summarise and present relevant information, from a wide range of sources, in the most effective way for a given purpose. Make connections, draw contrasts and identify trends in two D&T Plan how they can have a healthy/affordable diet. DT CN 2 Prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques. Select the most appropriate materials and frameworks for different structures, explaining what makes them strong. DT TK 1 Apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures. Choose the best materials for a task, showing an understanding of their working characteristics. DT M 2 Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including Computing Take account of accuracy and potential bias when searching for and selecting Co 5 Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating Evaluate and improve presentations in the light of discussion, marking and audience response. software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating
topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and landuse patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time. or more periods of history, to improve historical perspective. Describe how their own lives have been influenced by a significant individual or movement. construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities. and presenting data and Autumn 2 Tomorrow s World Science Explain how light behaves and travels in straight lines. Sc L 1 Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines. Recognise the dangers of using lasers and how they can be used safely. Sc L 2 Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye. Sc L 3 Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from History Select, organise, summarise and present relevant information, from a wide range of sources, in the most effective way for a given purpose. Hi 6 Study an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066. D&T Describe how an individual in the field of design and technology has helped shape the world. DT E 3 Understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world. Explain the form and function of familiar existing products. DT E 1 Investigate and analyse a range of existing products. Develop, try out and refine sequences of instructions to effectively monitor, measure and control Computing Create account of accuracy and potential bias when searching for and selecting Co 5 Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating Create flowcharts and other diagrams to explain how a process or model works. Co 4 Understand computer networks including the internet; how they can provide multiple services, such as the world wide web; and the opportunities
light sources to objects and then to our eyes. Work scientifically to construct a series circuit for a specific device or outcome and explain how it works. Sc E 3 Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram. Describe the relationship between the number or voltage of a cell or cells and the effect it has on a bulb or buzzer for example. Sc E 1 Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit. Work scientifically to construct a series circuit for a specific device or outcome and explain how it works. Sc E 2 Compare and events. DT TK 4 Apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products. Check work as it develops and modify their approach in the light of progress. DT D 2 Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, crosssectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design. Combine images using digital technology, colour, size and rotation. AD 2 Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay). they offer for communication and collaboration. Produce algorithms independently using logical and appropriate structures to organise and record data. Co 2 Use sequence, selection, and repetition in programs; work with variables and various forms of input and output. Co 3 Use logical reasoning to explain how some simple algorithms work and to detect and correct errors in algorithms and programs. Apply their understanding of computing to program, monitor and control their products. Co 5 Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating
give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches. Develop detailed criteria for designs for products aimed at particular individuals or groups, sharing ideas through cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes and pattern pieces. DT D 1 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. Design and create/use a range of programs to accomplish given goals. software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and Produce algorithms independently using logical and appropriate structures to organise and record data. Co1 Design, write and debug programs that accomplish specific goals, including controlling or simulating physical systems; solve problems by decomposing them into smaller parts.
SPRING Hola Mexico Science Maya Civilisation Select, organise, summarise and present relevant information, from a wide range of sources, in the most effective way for a given purpose Demonstrate, using a model or diagram, how this explains why we can see objects and how shadows are formed. Sc L 4 Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them. Geography Use the web and satellite mapping tools to find out and present geographical information about a place. Ge LK 1 Locate the world s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities. Describe the environmental regions, key human and physical characteristics, countries and major cities of Europe, North and South America. Ge PK 1 Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a History Select, organise, summarise and present relevant information, from a wide range of sources, in the most effective way for a given purpose. Hi 9 Learn about a non- European society that provides contrasts with British history one study chosen from: early Islamic civilization, including a study of Baghdad c. AD 900; Mayan civilization c. AD 900; Benin (West Africa) c. AD 900-1300. D&T Demonstrate modifications made to a product, as a result of ongoing evaluation, by themselves and others. DT E 2 Evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work. Use appropriate tools and equipment, weighing and measuring with scales. DT CN 2 Prepare and cook a variety of predominantly savoury dishes using a range of cooking techniques. Create abstract forms choosing appropriate materials and tools, demonstrating the awareness and influence of a specific art genre. Computing Take account of accuracy and potential bias when searching for and selecting Co 5 Use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating Design and create/use a range of programs to accomplish given goals. software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and
region of the UK, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South American. Use search engines, index, contents and other research techniques to locate and interpret Identify gaps in information collated and suggest ways of finding it. Ge PK 1 Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the UK, a region in a European country, and a region within North or South America. Use the web and satellite mapping tools to find out and present geographical information about a place. Ge SF 1 Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and AD 2 Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay]. Create abstract forms choosing appropriate materials and tools, demonstrating the awareness and influence of a specific art genre. AD 3 Find out about great artists, architects and designers in history. Plan how they can have a healthy/affordable diet. DT CN 1 Understand and apply the principles of a healthy and varied diet. Explain the form and function of familiar existing products. DT E 1 Investigate and analyse a range of existing products.
describe features studied. DT M 1 Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks [e.g. cutting, shaping, joining and finishing], accurately. Embellish a 3-D form using collage techniques (decoupage). SUMMER Frozen Kingdom Science Describe how animals must be adapted to their habitats for survival, using a range of animals and their adaptations as examples. Sc EI 3 Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution. Describe how animals must be adapted to their habitats for survival, using a range of animals and their adaptations as examples. Sc LT 1 Geography Produce accurate scaled maps. Ge LK 3 Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night). Present findings both graphically and in writing using appropriate vocabulary. Ge PK 1 Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region of the UK, a History Acknowledge different points of view expressed and explain why these are important in understanding and interpreting history. Hi 6 Study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils chronological knowledge beyond 1066. Create, from memory, a timeline from dates / details / eras showing knowledge of how to check for accuracy. Hi 6 Study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils Art & design Create abstract forms choosing appropriate materials and tools, demonstrating the awareness and influence of a specific art genre. AD 2 Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay). Combine images using digital technology, colour, size and rotation. AD 2 Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, Computing Design and create/use a range of programs to accomplish given goals. software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and Take account of accuracy and potential bias when searching for and selecting Co 5 Use search technologies effectively, appreciate
Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals. Recognise the importance of the classification system and its inception, giving reasons for how the groups and subgroups are chosen. Sc LT 1 Describe how living things are classified into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences, including microorganisms, plants and animals. region in a European country, and a region within North or South America. Explain how climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts affect the physical and human features of a place in the world. Ge HP 2 Describe and understand key aspects of human geography, including types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water. chronological knowledge beyond 1066. painting and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay). Use paint techniques characteristic of a specific genre (e.g. particular brush strokes, colours and paint application techniques). AD 1 Create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas. Describe and explain the ideas, methods and techniques used to create artwork on a particular theme of genre. AD 2 Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (e.g. pencil, charcoal, paint, clay). Join materials, using the most appropriate method for the materials or purpose. DT M 1 Select from how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how networks work by describing the types of service offered (e.g. through email, www, ftp and video conferencing). Co 4 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. Evaluate and improve presentations in the light of discussion, marking and audience response. software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating
and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks (e.g. cutting, shaping, joining and finishing), accurately. and presenting data and Longitudinal Study Ongoing learning We have used the Cornerstone curriculum checker, the cornerstone gap analysis and the National Curriculum to ensure correct coverage. Each half term we will focus on two main areas with Art/DT and science running alongside other areas for most of the year.