Year 6 - Autumn Term
World War II
During this topic children:
- Study a range of literature including When The Sky Falls, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe & Anne Frank’s Diary and use this as a basis for writing fiction and non- fiction texts
- Learn about events leading up to the announcement of WW2 as well as life during the war in both Britain and Germany.
- Enjoy an immersive WW2 experience day and visit RAF Hendon.
- Consolidate Mathematical understanding ( Arithmetic, as well as reasoning and problem solving)
- Investigate the science of light and electricity through a range of inquiries
- Understand the impact of Peace & Conflict within religions.
- Have a deeper understanding of Black History Month through the Windrush Generation and their legacy
- Apply artistic skills in portrait art and sketching using graded pencils as well as refining water colour skills.
- Study the works of sculpture artist Henry Moore and replicate his Wax resist
- Understand the importance of Internet Safety as well as designing their own apps.
- Refine team tactics in Dodgeball & Basketball.
- Speak and write basic French conversation.
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Over the Autumn term, we study the following texts:
Here are examples of our work:
Year 6 Outstanding Work Autumn Term
Y6 WW2 Immersive Day
Year 6 at RAF Hendon, London
