Maths
Over the course of the summer term, the children will be consolidating their math knowledge as the units have all been covered due to sitting their SATs. These projects include all the skills taught throughout the year.
Science
Electricity
Children will associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit. Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches.
Light
Children will carry out an investigation to explain how shadows are formed. Investigate why rainbows appear in the sky. Explore refraction and 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. Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes.
PSHE
Citizenship
Learning about environmental issues relating to food. Discussing how education and other human rights protect us. Identifying causes which are important to us. Discussing how people can influence what happens in parliament. Discussing ways to challenge prejudice and discrimination. Identifying appropriate ways to share views and ideas with others.
Transition
Children will complete a series of lessons about the transition to secondary school. Activities like exploring their new school website, looking at routes to school and discussing how to overcome new challenges will all be prominent points to explore.
PE
Tag Rugby
In year 6, students develop key tag rugby skills such as passing, catching, and tagging opponents. They focus on agility, game understanding, and decision-making, learning to work as a team and communicate effectively on the field. Through practice and game play, students refine their skills, develop tactical awareness, and build confidence in their abilities, laying a strong foundation for further rugby participation and sportsmanship
Athletics
In year 6, students typically develop fundamental athletic skills encompassing running, jumping, and throwing. They refine their running technique, focusing on speed, agility, and endurance. Students practice various forms of jumping, including long jump and high jump, working on their take-off and landing techniques. They also learn basic throwing skills, such as overarm and underarm techniques, while developing coordination and strength. Through structured activities and games, students improve their overall athleticism, setting the stage for further sports participation and physical development
RE
Through our RE days at school, the children learn about their own and other’s beliefs.
Our question this year is: ‘How should we live our lives? The religions we will be exploring in Summer term are Islam, Sikhism, Hinduism and Humanism
Science
Our science unit will be all about light and refraction. We will learn about how light travels, light sources, refraction and how light acts through different mediums. The children will conduct experiments and record their findings as well as making predictions and proving them either correct or incorrect.
Computing
Creating Media – 3D Modelling
Using a computer, students engage in 3D modeling, working within a digital space to manipulate objects by moving, resizing, and duplicating them. They learn to create hollow structures using placeholders and combine multiple objects to construct a model of a desk tidy. Additionally, students plan, develop, and evaluate their 3D models, applying these skills to create detailed representations of buildings. Through these activities, students gain hands-on experience with digital design tools, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Programming
Students explore various programming concepts, including repetition, selection, and the use of variables to manipulate data within programs. They learn to design and create programs using decomposition, breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable components. Additionally, students develop programs tailored to specific tasks or goals, applying logical reasoning to debug algorithms and ensure program accuracy. Through the use of procedures, students organize code to promote reusability and efficiency. Furthermore, students design, test, and refine programs to control robots or floor turtles, considering the intended purpose and requirements. Finally, students utilize programming software to create simulations, gaining practical experience in applying programming principles to real-world scenarios
MFL
This half-term will be dedicated to recapping and cementing the learning from the year – we studied ‘the weekend, ‘at school’ and ‘our pets’.
Music
Themes and Variations
Students engage in discussions about musical eras within their historical and cultural contexts, exploring how these periods have influenced each other and shaped the development of musical styles. They identify the impact of different composers on musical evolution and confidently discuss stylistic features of music, drawing connections to other art forms. Through graphic notation, students represent changes in pitch, dynamics, and texture, using musical vocabulary to justify their choices. Additionally, they analyze how various features of a song complement each other to create a cohesive overall effect, fostering a deeper understanding of musical composition and expression.
Composing and Performing
Students develop the ability to recognize and confidently discuss the stylistic features of music, drawing connections to other aspects of the arts. They identify how various features of a song complement each other to create a cohesive overall effect, demonstrating an understanding of musical composition. Additionally, students use musical vocabulary accurately when describing and evaluating the features of a piece of music, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively about music. They evaluate how the venue, occasion, and purpose influence the sound of a piece of music, recognizing the impact of context on musical interpretation. Furthermore, students improvise coherently and creatively within a given style, incorporating specified features, fostering their improvisational skills and musical expression.
