Curriculum Newsletter Autumn Term 2009

Year 6

Homework Timetable:

These are the topics we will be learning about this term:

Numeracy:  Children will be reinforcing and developing their understanding of place value in number work, particularly larger numbers to a million.  Comparing numbers and adding and subtracting powers of 10.  Understand and use all four number operations (add, subtract, multiply and divide) and continue to develop problem solving skills.  In fractions decimals and percentages children will be changing an improper fraction to a mixed number and vice versa.  Reduce fractions by cancelling.  Use decimal notation for tenths and hundreths.  Give a decimal lying between two others e.g. between 3.4 and 3.5 and solve simple problems involving ratio and proportion.  We will also be covering shape, space and measure. 

Literacy:  In fiction we will be using the book ‘Danny the Champion of the World’ by Roald Dahl to explore a range of punctuation, grammar, character profiles, story style and design.  We will be comparing and evaluating the story with the film version.  We will also be using familiar texts to develop reading and complex comprehension skills.  In non-fiction we will be reading and writing autobiographies, diaries, letters recounts and non-chronological reports.  There will also be weekly spellings of word families.

Science:  During micro-organisms children learn that there are many very small organisms called micro-organisms which feed, grow and reproduce and which may be harmful or beneficial.  Children will also be learning more about dissolving and reversible and irreversible changes. 

P.E.:        In P.E. children will be improving their defending and attacking skills through Hi-Fives.  They will have swimming lessons to build up their confidence and develop basic strokes.  Girls and boys will also be taking part in after-school football and Hi-Fives activities and matches.

Geography:  Focus for this term is rivers.  Children will be learning about what a river is, how a river  changes down its course, people and rivers and the water cycle. 

History:   Topic on Victorians starts next term.

Art:  Sketching – People in action.  Children explore how to convey movement in their work.  They explore dynamic activities such as sport, dance, drama and music as a starting point for making work in two dimensions.

I.C.T.:     Children will be taught how to use formulae within spreadsheets and use that knowledge to solve mathematical problems.

Design Technology:  Children will be designing and making slippers next term.

Music:  Children learn the important role played by lyrics in songs. In particular they focus on the different functions of lyrics in conveying mood, expressing attitude or telling a story.