| Autumn 1
7.5 weeks |
Autumn 2
7 weeks |
Spring 1
6 weeks |
Spring 2
6 weeks |
Summer 1
5 weeks |
Summer 2
7 weeks |
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| Topic | Why is London such a cool place to live? | What would you have done after school 100 years ago? | Why are rivers so important to their cities? | Why is 1066 a famous date in history? | Why were the Romans so powerful? | |
| Literacy
Text |
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Information Texts (non chron/leaflets) Losing Tales |
Robin Hood of Sherwood
Explanation Texts (chronological reports) Quest Tales
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The Firework Makers Daughter
Persuasive letters Warning tales |
Beowulf
Diary recounts Defeating the Monster tales |
Escape from Pompeii
Persuasive adverts Tales of Fear |
The Orchard Book of Roman Myths
Journalistic recounts Finding Tales |
| Numeracy | Place value
Addition & Subtraction Multiplication and Division Length, Perimeter & Area |
Place value
Multiplication and Division Fractions Decimals |
Decimals
Money Time Addition & Subtraction (revisit) Place value (revisit) Geometry (shape, position, direction) |
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| Science
(including statistics) |
Teeth and The Digestive System: What happens to the food we eat? | All living things: Which wild animals and plants thrive in our locality? | States of Matter: solids, liquids gases What would happen if solids changed to liquids?
(heating & cooling / evaporation & condensation) |
States of Matter: Could we survive without rain? Water cycle
Working scientifically project |
Sound: What caused that racket? | Electricity: How could we cope without electricity for one day? |
| History | How has London changed over time? (geographical changes and developments)
Famous figures linked to London |
How entertainment has changed in the past 100 years
Inventors
How rich and poor lived (comparison) |
How have people adapted rivers and water for their own use? | The Battle of Hastings
Norman kings
Bayeux Tapestry
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The Romans / Romanisation of Britain / How did the Romans impact Britain?
Julius Caesar / The Reign of Boudicca |
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| Geography | Tourism and population in London
River Thames
Advantages and disadvantages of living in London – village comparisons
Capital cities across the world – comparison |
Where
Were objects found which tell us about the past?
Black Country focus. |
Which famous European cities are situated on a river?
Features of a river
River uses
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Locations of Motte & Bailey castles
Map work -Norman’s invasion route |
The Romans – Invasion / Hadrian’s Wall / Roman Roads
The City of Rome and its features |
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| Art/DT | Constructing London Bridge (art straws)
London silhouette skyline – charcoal
Design and make London souvenirs (range of materials) |
Designing own games
Using computer software to design adverts for toys and games |
Watercolour landscape paintings
Constructing models of rivers (natural materials) |
Bayeux Tapestry – sewing
Sketches of Norman kings
Designing Coats of Arms – painting |
Roman shields
Roman pillars using chalks
Roman food |
Roman mosaics
Roman coins using clay |
| RE | Reflecting on behaviour and impact on the environment – Harvest | Landmarks in life / ceremonies
Christmas celebrations |
Commitment and how it affects life | Study of a religion and its traditions (Christianity) | Thinking about God – how different religions make links with belief and practice | Features, patterns and importance of worship |
| SMSC / Life Skills | Why are rules important?
Belonging and self-awareness
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Understanding my feelings | Understanding the feelings of others | Managing my feelings | Social skills | Making Choices |
| Music | Charanga – Mamma Mia | Christmas Music Festival | Entrust Music
Charanga – Stop! |
Entrust Music
Charanga – Lean on Me |
Charanga – Blackbird | Charanga – Reflect, Rewind & Replay |
| Computing | Animation | Effective searching | Coding | Writing for different audiences | Logo | Spreadsheets
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| Online Safety | Online relationships | Online bullying | Self-image and identity / online reputation | Managing online information / privacy and security | Health, wellbeing and lifestyle | Copyright and ownership |
| Educational Visits | Black Country Living Museum
Christmas Concert @ Victoria Hall |
Local canal walk | African Drumming (in school – science) | Roman day (in school) | ||