Year 5 Curriculum overview Summer 2
Welcome To Year 5, Summer term 2
Below is a brief overview of the Year 5 curriculum coverage for the 2nd half of the Summer term.
English
In English this term, we will be learning all about the science fiction genre. We will start the unit by identifying features of a science fiction text and understanding the type of language used. Our learning will be based on the book 'Space Oddity' by the author Christopher Edge and the children will complete a range of short writing tasks based on the characters and plot. This will help us to write an ending to our story later in the term.
At the end of the term, the children will use their knowledge of space and science fiction to write and information booklet.
Maths
This term we will consolidate the learning we have completed throughout the term. The children will study methods for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and use this to solve problems.
Science
Earth and Space is our topic this term. We will look at planets in the solar system - including our own. Past theories and theorists and how these have changed over time, including the geocentric and heliocentric theories. The children will learn about how night and day occurs and why the moon 'appears' to change shape.
History
This half term in history, we will study the ancient Greek civilisation. First we will identify at the 5 main ancient civilisations, where they were located in the world and when in history they existed. We will then complete our learning about the Ancient Greeks by looking closely at the impact they had on today's society.
Art
In art this term, we will be focusing on mixed media, land and cityscapes. We will begin by studying work by Vanessa Gardiner, before practicing using a variety of art media. We will then produce our final piece in the style of Vanessa Gardiner.
French
Our French learning will also focus on the solar system. The children will learn the vocabulary needed to name the planets in our solar system, describe the size, colour and terrain.
PHSE
Physical health and mental wellbeing.
The children will be learning how that bacteria and viruses can affect health, thinking about ways they can prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses with everyday hygiene routines to recognise the shared responsibility of keeping a clean environment. They will then focus on medicines and how they contribute to health, including vaccinations and immunisations.
This year Year 5 are taking part in the 'Bounce Forward' project. This consists of an hour each week, during the second Autumn term, These sessions will focus on resilience to support good mental health . Look out for updates in our class gallery.
Keeping safe
Children will learn to identify when situations are becoming risky, unsafe or an emergency and to differentiate between positive risk taking and dangerous behaviour. They will learn the importance of taking responsibility for their own safety as well as how to respond in an emergency, including when and how to contact different emergency services.