Ratio and Proportion
Children will spend time looking at the language linked to ratio and proportion. They will look at scale factors linked to scale drawings. The children will then look at how this topic links to recipes.
Algebra
Children will then focus on algebra, starting with how this links to function machines before looking at formulas and solving equations.
English: We will begin the term by revisiting the features of a non-chronological report and the children will write all about 'Planet Pandora' and their own hexapod. In grammar and sentence work, we will recap the wide range of punctuation used by Year 6 and the meaning of a range of grammatical terms. To end the half term, we will then explore narratives and the children will have the opportunity to write a short extract.
Year 6 Spring 1: Geography focus
RE: In RE we will be exploring the theme of racism and prejudice and what can be done to reduce this in 2025.
Science: In Science, we will be studying the topic of Evolution and Inheritance. Firstly, we will learn how inherited characteristics are passed on from parents to offspring. Then we will move on to examine the differences between habitat and environment and how plants can adapt to their surroundings. Finally, we will learn about Charles Darwin and evolution.
Reading: The children will continue to work on their retrieval skills, their understanding of vocabulary and phrases, how to infer from the text and how to use evidence to support their ideas. They will read a wide range of texts and extracts including poetry and news articles across a variety of themes. We will also mark National Story Telling Week.
Art
– Painting & Mixed Media: Artist Study
In this collection of lessons children will explore a selection of paintings by various artists, that convey a narrative. They will study meanings behind paintings, collect ideas in sketchbooks and plan a final piece of mixed media artwork in the style of an artist that interests them. This unit of work will be linked to their English Topic of Pandora.
PSHE: We will begin the topic by exploring 'Being responsible' with a particular focus on stealing. We will discuss the differences between borrowing and stealing and how it feels to be a victim of theft.
Computing: This unit explores programming using Python. The children will explore how to use nested loops and explain what they do. Throughout the unit, pupils will iterate ideas, testing and changing and explain what their program does. Children will also recognise that computers can choose random numbers; decompose the program into an algorithm and modify a program to personalise it.
Geography – Why does population change?
Looking at global population distribution, the children will think about why certain areas are more populated than others. They will explore the factors that influence birth and death rates and use case studies to illustrate these. Children will also consider and discuss the social, economic and environmental push and pull factors that influence migration.
Year 6 Spring 1: Geography focus
Spanish: En la escuela / At school:
• Name the subjects we study in school in Spanish with the correct definite article / determiner.
• Extend sentences by giving an opinion on the various school subjects and extend further by giving a justification for that subject.
• Explore the irregular, high frequency verb ir (to go) in full.
Music: This half term, our focus element is dynamics. Children will learn about key composers from the genre, listen and appraise key pieces of music, perform a famous piece of music on the glockenspiel and compose a soundtrack for a film clip.
PE: In PE we will develop skills in OAA and Health and Fitness.