1. 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