5/6 Homework and Subject Learning
Our History driver project is: Dynamic Dynasties
This project teaches children about the history of ancient China, focusing primarily on the Shang Dynasty, and explores the lasting legacy of the first five Chinese dynasties, some of which can still be seen in the world today. A dynasty is a system of rule where the throne passes from one member of a ruling family to another. Dynasties have ruled China for 4000 years, from c2070 BC until 1912. During that time, around 15 different dynasties have held power. Each dynasty made important changes to the country, but many aspects of life in China started during the first five dynasties.
Our Geography driver project is: Investigating Our World
This essential skills and knowledge project teaches children about locating map features using a range of methods. They learn about the Prime Meridian, Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), and worldwide time zones and study interconnected climate zones, vegetation belts and biomes. Children learn about human geography and capital cities worldwide before looking at the UK motorway network and settlements. They carry out an enquiry to identify local settlement types.
Guided Reading: The Night Bus Hero by Onjali Q Rauf
English: Talk 4 Writing
In English this term we will be using the Talk 4 Writing style of teaching to produce a combination of fiction and non-fiction writing pieces. We will begin the term with a spooky suspense narrative before moving onto a non-chronological report linked to our History driver topic: Dynamic Dynasties.
Science: The Circulatory System
In Science this term we will begin looking at the circulatory system. This project teaches children about the transport role of the human circulatory system, its main parts and primary functions. They learn about healthy lifestyle choices and the effects of harmful substances on the body.
PSHE: Being me in the world + Celebrating difference.
Music: Charanga – Livin' on a prayer!
Art:
Tints, Tones and Shades
This project is linked to our driver topic: Dynamic Dynasties. This project teaches children about colour theory by studying the colour wheel and exploring mixing tints, shades and tones. They learn about significant landscape artworks and features of landscapes before using this knowledge to create landscape paintings.
Taotie
This project is linked to Dynamic Dynasties. This project teaches children about the significance and art of the taotie motif, including ancient and contemporary casting methods.
PE
In PE this term Year 5/6 will be taught by Miss Hudson, therefore PE will be on a Monday and Friday this term (same as last year!). This side of the half term the children we will be focusing on Orienteering and Gymnastics.
RE: Sikhism – Belief into action + Christianity – Christmas (Incarnation)
French: Unit - This is France!
Homework: Doodles + Daily Reading
Both Year Groups will be set weekly assignments on Doodles:
- Maths: Assignments set every Monday and checked the following Monday.
- Spelling: Assignments set every other Monday.
All linked to class learning and next steps.
In addition to this, I will be checking the children’s diaries daily to ensure they are reading daily at home as this will enhance their spelling, vocabulary and creative writing.