Curriculum Year B Autumn Literacy Cross Curricular: Report about life as a Viking Science - The circulatory system Identify & name the main parts of the human circulatory system Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported around the body Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function History – The Viking and Anglo Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England To use a range of sources to gather information to describe a key event from the past To analyse the factors which led to the Vikings leaving their homeland to settle in Britain To look and consider different versions of historical events Maths Cross Curricular: Viking themed problem solving, measuring Computing: To make an original computer game in scratch To use online search engines safely, considering copyright laws To make a presentation to pitch a tablet app Geography - Vikings Recognise key symbols on OS maps Use maps, globes & digital computer mapping to locate countries in Europe Look at the changing named areas of UK from Viking times to now, focusing on counties Look at land use patterns and understand how these have changed over time Vikings Invaders or settlers? You decide! WOW activity: archaeological dig Education Visit: Visiting Viking & Warrington Museum workshop Music: Can I perform a part from memory? French To be able to talk about the weather To understand a simple daily routine including telling the time To understand a Christmas text Physical Education To perform simple gymnastic balancing tasks Netball To improve fundamental movement skills and apply them to competitive games. Compare their current performance with their previous Art:Vikings Make sketch of Viking crosses Develop their use of sketchbooks to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas Improve their skills using a range of materials including paint, pencil & charcoal RE Explore their ideas about God Further understand the nature of God, his characteristics and his relationship with people Consider how and why Christians read the bible Deepen understanding of the importance and impact of the contents of the bible Christmas – Matthew & Luke Develop children’s biblical perspective on the Nativity story PSHCE New beginnings Celebrating differences week & consider the ways that we are different & similar to others Hopes and dreams for the future Consider Christian values of friendship, respect and generosity. DT Explore seasonality and availability of vegetables Learn to use a range of equipment safely Create a savoury dish which incorporates seasonal vegetables