Year 5
We are Year 5. We have two classes; 5K, whose teacher is Mr King and 5R, whose teacher is Mrs Rahman. The children are also supported by Mrs Mitchell, Miss Jenkins, Miss Neate and Mrs Fox.
The Year 5 children are Navigators.
Our learning pathways are individual, yet inter-connected, leading students on a journey of discovery. As Navigators, we lead the way and, through our curriculum lessons, we are teaching our children to be:
· Leaders
· Able to apply skills
· Overcomers
· Focused
Summer 2 - Go With The Flow
Go with the flow is a science based unit, looking at the changes as humans develop to old age, recognising the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way our bodies, identifying and naming the main parts of the human circulatory system, and explaining the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood.
Summer Term 1 - The Rescuers - The Story of the Titanic (3 weeks)
The Rescuers’ is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the story of a hero and heroine travelling on board the doomed ship, the Titanic. Pupils will learn all about their achievements and legacy by delving into historical evidence and artifacts, unpicking one of the biggest naval disasters in history.
The children kicked off this topic with a 'coordinate hunt', searching for different locations from across the globe. Using their knowledge of latitude and longitude, the children tracked down various locations until they found their mystery location: the final resting place of the infamous Titanic!
Summer Term 1 - Global warning - Thinking Big (3 weeks)
Global Warning is a thematic unit, which is geography-focused with sustainability and eco literacy at its heart. This project-based theme involves pupils applying their learning about the global environmental issues of waste and pollution by creating an in-depth board game, which is both educational and fun. The pupils will work in groups to research, design and produce their board game, after which they will present and demonstrate it to the class.
Spring Term 2 - World War 2
Our World War II Unit is a thematic unit that explores conflict with a key focus on history and geography. Pupils will learn about the root causes of war and have an understanding of its impact, focusing on World War II in particular. They will also learn about life on the homefront and the roles of women during war time. Pacism and the importance of peace will also form part of the theme.
Photos of Year 5 Exploring the time capsule
Spring Term 1 - Come Fly With Me - America
“Come Fly With Me! America’” is a thematic unit, based on North and Central America, with a key focus on geography and history. It begins with the location of countries and states before learning about the discovery of America and the Native American people. Pupils will also study weather and climate, as well as human and physical features. The unit ends with an explanation of ‘The American Dream’, whilst examining the values of freedom and tolerance.
Photos of Year 5 exploring our new 3D Printer
Year 5
Photos of Year 5 creating Pop Art inspired by Andy Warhol
Workshop led by the NSPCC
Autumn Term 2 - Time Team & Pharaoh Queen
Time Team:
This unit involves the pupils identifying and choosing a famous person from the past who lived in their area. They will then focus on five key landmarks in their local village, town or city, undertaking research to find out important information about each one. Once the research has been completed, the pupils will be asked to put together their very own walking tour of their village, town or city which they will host for the chosen famous person from the past.
Pharaoh Queen:
'Pharaoh Queen' is a competency-based thematic unit with a history focus, telling the inspirational story of Hatshepsut. She is famous for beign only the third woman to become Pharaoh in 3,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, and the first to attain the full power of the position. Pupils will learn, through her life story, all about her achievements and ongoign legacy.
Autumn Term 1 - A World of Bright Ideas
'A World of Bright Ideas' is a athematic unit which focuses on the creative process of invention and design, with a learning towards history and design technology. Pupils will look at important inventions over time, before moving on to learning about more current issues such as patenting and copyright. They will have the opportunity to actively engage in the design and make process, looking at the steps involved from generating a concept to producing a commercially viable product.“A World of Bright Ideas” is a thematic unit based around
