Year 5
Year 5 Overview 2022-2023
| Autumn A | Autumn B | Spring A | Spring B | Summer A | Summer B | |
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| Maths | Place value Rounding Mental calculation Written methods for addition and subtraction Written methods for multiplication and division Maths No Problem |
Written methods for multiplication and division Statistics Equivalence Maths No Problem |
Fractions Decimals Comparing quantities Finding percentages Geometry Maths No Problem |
Comparing quantities Finding percentages Knowing types of angles and measuring angles Investigating angles on a line and at a point Investigating angles in squares and rectangles Maths No Problem |
Position, Direction and Movement Time Converting between different units of measure Maths No Problem |
Measures Area and Perimeter Volume Roman numerals Maths No Problem |
| English | Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets Setting and character descriptions Planets Non-chronological Report Poetry Farewell to the Vampire |
Red Riding Hood Narrative Climate Change Persuasive speech The Girl Who Saved Christmas Character description |
There’s a Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom Narrative Jamie Oliver Healthy School Meals One-sided argument Poetry Matsuo Basho Haikus |
Wild Boy Narrative Wild Boy Persuasive speech |
Horror Francis Narrative Best-selling Infomercials Persuasive speech/advert |
Beowulf Job description Beowulf Narrative with dialogue Revolting Rhymes Narrative poetry |
| Science | Earth and space Scientist Link - Dr Becky Smethurst and Prof Brian Cox (astrophysicists) Mae C Jemison (first female black astronaut) Katherine Johnson (mathematician for NASA) |
Forces Scientist Link - Isaac Newton (studied gravity) Galileo Galilei (studied speed, velocity, gravity) Da Vinci (engineering and invention) |
Properties and changes of materials Scientist Link - Xilingshi (discovered how to produce silk from worms) Spencer Silver (invented Post-It Note adhesive) Ruth Benerito (invented wrinkle free material) |
Properties and changes of materials Scientist Link - Xilingshi (discovered how to produce silk from worms) Spencer Silver (invented Post-It Note adhesive) Ruth Benerito (invented wrinkle free material) |
Living things and their habitats | Animals, including humans Scientist Link - Jane Goodall (primatologist) |
| Computing | Computing systems and networks: Search engines |
Programming: Music |
Data handling: Mars Rover 1 |
Programming: Micro:bit |
Creating media: Stop motion animation |
Skills showcase: Mars Rover 2 |
| RE | Why do some people believe God exists? | Why do some people believe God exists? | If God is everywhere, why go to a place of worship? | What would Jesus do? Can we live by the values of Jesus in the twentyfirst century? | What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today? | Green religion? How and why should religious communities do more to care for the Earth? |
| History | Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots What was the impact of the Anglo-Saxons on Britain? |
Viking and Anglo-Saxons struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor Why was there a struggle between the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings? |
Contrasts of a non-European society with British history: Viking and Mayan Civilisation How does the Maya Civilisation compare to the Vikings? |
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| Geography | Locational and Place Knowledge; Human and Physical Name and locate counties and more cities of the UK Identify some human and physical features of these areas |
Locational Knowledge; Place Knowledge; Human and Physical Identify key human and physical features across North and central America |
Geographical enquiry; Fieldwork Understand the importance of the local area and what it provides for the people who live/work there |
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| Art & Design | Drawing Make a chalk picture of planets and space |
Sculpture |
Textiles Make a Kuna Indian Mola applique |
Sculpture Design and create a Viking clay rune stone Drawing and Painting Draw and paint a Viking shield. |
Sculpture Draw, design and model a Tree of Life candle holder Sculpture Design and create a South American dream catcher |
Drawing and Painting Draw a paint a futuristic Rusholme Link with Hundertwasser |
| PSCHE | Mental and emotional health | Positive relationships | Keeping Safe | Living in the wider world | Healthy lifestyles | Relationships and health education |
| Design & Technology | Global Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Theme: Important signs Study road signs/ signs for people with disabilities Activity: Create magnetic signs |
Global Goal 10: Reduced inequalities Theme: Important signs Study road signs/ signs for people with disabilities Activity: Create magnetic signs |
Global Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Theme: Recycling Activity: Create an Anglo-Saxon helmet with moving parts |
Global Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production Theme: Recycling Activity: Create an Anglo-Saxon helmet with moving parts |
Global Goal 2: Zero hunger Cooking Theme: Veganism Activity: Create a vegan dish |
Global Goal 2: Zero hunger Cooking Theme: Veganism Activity: Create a vegan dish |
| MFL | Buildings on the high street Directions |
Hobbies/sports French Christmas theme |
Short conversations Pause words Times of day |
Fruit and food items Breakfast French desserts |
Weather Seasons |
Describe where you live Revision |
| Music | Combine ostinato rhythms Perform as a group Florence Price |
Compose and create using words as a stimulus Using structures |
Play a tune by ear Compose using ‘The Firebird’ as a stimulus Stravinsky - The Firebird Vivaldi - Winter from the Four Seasons |
Garageband | Create an accompaniment to a Nasheed Explore drones Islamic Nasheed |
Play a tune by ear Read / play from musical stave Create an arrangement of a song Xylophone melodies |
| PE | Games: Dodgeball Dance: Dance through the ages Gym: Partner Work, Under/Over |
Games: Lacrosse Dance: Haka Gym: Partner Work, Under/Over (Apparatus) |
Games: Netball Dance: Vikings Gym: Mirror/Matching and Contrast |
Games: Hockey Dance: Around the world Gym: Mirror/Matching and Contrast (Apparatus) |
Games: Cricket Dance: Around the world Gym: Synchronisation and Canon |
Games: Athletics Dance: Class Production Gym: Synchronisation and Canon (Apparatus) |