Year 6 Topic and Science Overview September 2021

Year 6 Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2 History Vikings What on Earth is a Ziggurat and what Britain used to own 25% of the world. Were the Vikings always victorious and do you do with one? We were pretty great, weren’t we? vicious? Ancient Civilizations- Maya A Study of an aspect or theme in British Achievements (scientific and cultural) A non-European society – Classic Mayan history, beyond 1066 - Spread of Empire, Shipbuilding, exploration. Civilization. , trade, and demise of empire Society (politics and class) Roles of Achievements (scientific and cultural) Achievements (scientific and cultural) Owned 25% of globe; Made British women (equality) King Alfred the Great Astronomy, place value number system government very rich due to taxes of and Cnut – why were they both called the including 0, people who had never set foot in Britain Great? Housing and architecture Ziggurats, and work of slaves. Food Farming and Trade Reasons for stone buildings (link to Anglo Saxons at Society (politics and class) British view invasion - land the time). of natives in colonised countries – Entertainment Hnefertafl Society (politics and class) Nobles and savages/sense of superiority; Did they Beliefs Pagan, polytheistic. peasants and the class system. Strict genuinely believe that they were making Weapons and warfare Link to Blitzkrieg rules. the lives of the savages better by bringing European goods, skills and technology?; lightning raid. Invasions on Lindisfarne. Food Farming and Trade Collapse of – ; Compared validity of Anglo Saxon civilisation over farming of the land Partus sequitur ventrem law; chronicles and Viking sources Entertainment Celebrations, pok-a-tok. Emancipation proclamation; Near Fluctuations of success against the Beliefs polytheistic beliefs, sacrifices eradication of aborigines and native Saxons. Danegeld. (mainly animal) Blood-letting . Weapons and warfare Warring between Food Farming and Trade Introduction of city states new products brought back from the colonies: coffee, cotton, tobacco, tea etc as well as gold and other minerals/jewels from Africa; Created plenty of job opportunities Entertainment Wealthy Brits visiting colonies on holiday. Spread of sports – look at which countries are best at cricket, rugby etc. Beliefs Spread of Christianity – link back to crusades.

Weapons and warfare Strength of British Navy – more land meant more ports; Wanted to claim land so that the French, Spanish or Dutch did not; American War of Independence; .

Geography Its all just forest and fjords, isn’t it? The much-maligned America! What made the jewel in the crown and (Scandinavia) () does it still shine? (India)  Land use / settlement  Land use / settlement  Land use / settlement  Weather and climate National Parks. Popular tourist landmarks. Difference North / South Identify biomes and link to other locations Slums. North – tourism across world.  Weather and climate South typical spice farming  Lifestyle and culture How does the weather compare to the  Weather and climate  Sustainability and environment UK? Identify biomes and link to other locations Investigate the work of people who have  Lifestyle and culture across world. Compare cool mountain made a significant change to the Populations, religion North the hot dry central plains and the environment (Greta, David Attenborough Indigenous cultures still are present in hot humid tropical south. Monsoon  Trade and economy South America but the numbers are season. diminishing.  Lifestyle and culture  Sustainability and environment Housing, food how does this compare to  Trade and economy UK and across India? Population figures, Unfair distribution of natural resources the number of languages spoken and the Fairtrade. main religious groups are detailed. Industries Mexico UK Role of the Ganges  Sustainability and environment

 Trade and economy Trade links with the rest of the world. Mumbai

Science Living things and Animals including Electricity Evolution and Sound habitats- Light Humans- Inheritance classification Circulatory System PE Games Health & Exercise Gymnastics Athletics Games

SCARF Me and My Valuing Keeping Myself Rights and Being my Best Growing and Relationships Differences Safe Responsibilities Changing Friends Resilience Friends Resilience- Meditation and relaxation/ Healthy eating/ Exercise/ Coping step plans RE Christianity: What do the gospels tell us Christianity: Why are Good Friday and Compulsory Bridging Unit- So what do about the birth of Jesus? Easter and Easter Day the most important we now know about Christianity? days for Christians? Music You’ve Got a Friend Happy Don’t Stop Believing - Glockenspiels - Glockenspiels (Freestyle Unit) - Recorder - Recorder

French Salut! Salut! Salut! Topic: Seasons Topic: A School Trip Topic: Jobs Lesson 1, 2 and 3 Lesson 1, 2 and 3 Lesson 1, 2 and 3

ICT Who was Ran and why was she Journey of a red blood cell around the Why do people lie in cyber-space? important? (Comic creation). heart (animation). Exploration of how others behave online.

Using coordinates and variables to create Creating a virtual Ziggurat using Creating a spreadsheet model to a computer game. Minecraft (CAD). calculate cost (linked to a recipe).

Creating a 3D Viking ship (CAD). Creating electrical circuits to support in the How can we stay safe online? (Photo creation of transport system on a editing). Using a layered editing program to create lighthouse. a firework display. What is binary code and how does it affect What threats do we face when using ICT the technology we use? What is e-communication and how can we and how can we combat them? use it? (Microblogging) What is a search engine and how does it work? (Consolidation from Y5) Art Insects and Bugs Op art positive and negative space. Exploring memories, emotions and Art from other cultures. Mexico feelings through art DT Structures & Materials- Design and build Construction & Structures- Build a Creating a marble run (post- SATs a Viking Ship Ziggurat activity). Computer Aided Design- Build a Minecraft Ziggurat based in a brief. Electrical & Mechanical components- Design and build a lighthouse keeper transfer system.