Year A 2022/2023

Autumn 1-Who Will I Be in The Future?

In this half-term we will be exploring the life cycles of animals, including humans. We will also be learning about families and relationships, including marriage and respect. In History, we will be learning about the Shang Dynasty.

Autumn 2- What Keeps Me Alive?

This half-term we are learning about the circulatory system, including the heart and lungs. We will be writing an explanation text about how they work. In geography, we will be learning about Trade and Economics and finding out how global trade effects what we buy and sell in the UK.  

Spring 1- Evolution or Inheritance?

We are travelling back to the Stone Age this half-term to discover how people developed farming and settlement. We will be writing a news report about Skara Brae and debating the origins of Stone Henge. In Science, we will be finding out which characteristics are inherited and which are the result of adaptation. 

Spring 2 - Where Does The River Flow?

In this half-term we will be finding the locations and key facts about rivers around the world. We will be learning about how rivers are formed and their course. In French, we are learning to speak and write about our houses and where we live. In Science, we are investigating light and how it travels, including how this enables us to see. 

Summer 1 - What's the Matter?

In this half-term, we are learning about the properties of materials and investigating their hardness, transparency and magnetism. We will also be exploring the causes of the Second World War and finding out the impact of war on us today. In PE, we will be practising our athletics skills with a focus on running, jumping and throwing.

Summer 2 - How did WWII shape Britain? 

In this half-term, we will be investigating the impact of the Second World War on Britain. We will learn about how the war started and what life was like for the people of Britain during it. In Science, we will be investigating different materials and children will create a pop-up book in Design and Technology.

Year B 2023/2024

Autumn Term 1 - What did the Greeks do for us?

This term we will be finding out what the Greeks invented and how they have shaped our lives in modern times. We will be learning about planets and the solar system in Science and French.

Autumn Term 2 - Why do the oceans matter?

This term we will be learning about the different oceans of the world and the importance of the Great Barrier Reef. In Science, we will learn about the work of Carl Linnaeus and his classification system, and we will be developing our sketching skills when we draw portraits.

Spring Term 1- Where does our energy come from?

This term we will be looking at the question 'Where does our energy come from?' and finding out how energy is generated and which type of energy are best for the environment. In Science, we will be investigating sexual and asexual reproduction of animals and plants. 

Spring Term 2- Who were the Maya?

This half-term we will be investigating the Maya people and their civilisation. We will be exploring their homelands and their way of life. In Geography, we will be comparing Mexico to the United Kingdom. 

Summer 1- Can I generate, design and create?

This half-term we will be focussing on Design Technology and designing an automata toy for a shop window display. In English, we will be writing instructions to make the toy and then making it using cams and wooden dowels for movement. In Science, we will be learning about forces as pushes and pulls.

Summer 2 - What does the Census tell us about our local area?

This half-term we will be deepening our understanding of Long Eaton by studying historical censuses and identifying how the population has changed. We will also be practising our striking and fielding skills and learning about electricity in Science.