1. Geography South America We will be studying the Americas throughout this year and we will be starting our studies by focusing on the continent of South America. We will look at the urban and physical landscape and produce an ‘Explorer’s Guide’ to the region. Geography South America We will be studying the Americas throughout this year and we will be starting our studies by focusing on the continent of South America. We will look at the urban and physical landscape and produce an ‘Explorer’s Guide’ to the region. Science Earth and Space In this topic, children will about space. Starting with the Solar System, they look next at how ideas about space have changed over time, before finally exploring what causes night and day on Earth. Science Earth and Space In this topic, children will about space. Starting with the Solar System, they look next at how ideas about space have changed over time, before finally exploring what causes night and day on Earth. PE Games - Basketball We will be working with our specialist P.E. coach on basketball skills which will enhance our ability to succeed in and enjoy game situations. PE Games - Basketball We will be working with our specialist P.E. coach on basketball skills which will enhance our ability to succeed in and enjoy game situations. Art/DT Geometric Patterns Pattern focus. We will be studying geometric artwork and it’s usage in Islamic artwork. This will link to our R.E. work. We will use different 2d shapes to create geometric artwork inspired by classical Islamic art. Art/DT Geometric Patterns Pattern focus. We will be studying geometric artwork and it’s usage in Islamic artwork. This will link to our R.E. work. We will use different 2d shapes to create geometric artwork inspired by classical Islamic art. RE Islam We will be deepening our understanding of different important faiths around the world by studying Islam. We will focus on the life of Muhammad and the daily lives of Muslim believers in this country and abroad. RE Islam We will be deepening our understanding of different important faiths around the world by studying Islam. We will focus on the life of Muhammad and the daily lives of Muslim believers in this country and abroad. Numeracy Numerical Skills and the Number System A sound grasp of key numerical skills is essential to success in Maths. We will be exploring the most effective strategies for solving number problems and identifying ways to extend our learning by making links with decimal and negative numbers. Numeracy Numerical Skills and the Number System A sound grasp of key numerical skills is essential to success in Maths. We will be exploring the most effective strategies for solving number problems and identifying ways to extend our learning by making links with decimal and negative numbers. History Mayan Civilisation We will be looking at the Mayan Civilisation. Our focus for this topic will be the impact that the Mayan civilisation has had on our lives today, as well as looking at what life as like for both Mayan children and adults. History Mayan Civilisation We will be looking at the Mayan Civilisation. Our focus for this topic will be the impact that the Mayan civilisation has had on our lives today, as well as looking at what life as like for both Mayan children and adults. Computing Developing Games The children will be focusing more on coding in the new computing curriculum and we will start our learning by developing interactive games by writing codes that will build into a simple playable game. Computing Developing Games The children will be focusing more on coding in the new computing curriculum and we will start our learning by developing interactive games by writing codes that will build into a simple playable game. Literacy Journey to the River Sea We will be using this text to cover the writing genres: Recounts; Persuasive Writing and Arguments. We will focus on letter writing and diary writing to build our understanding of these three writing genres. Literacy Journey to the River Sea We will be using this text to cover the writing genres: Recounts; Persuasive Writing and Arguments. We will focus on letter writing and diary writing to build our understanding of these three writing genres. Cathedral Primary School Autumn 1 2015 Year 5