Year 5 Curriculum
Autumn Term
| Subject | Overview of Topics |
| English: Writing |
Writing to inform: Recount (diary and newspaper) Instructions
Writing to entertain: Performance Poetry Figurative Poetry Character Description Twisted Tale |
| Maths |
Place Value Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division Fractions |
| Science |
Living things and their habitats Earth and Space Forces |
| Computing |
Online Safety Concept Maps Word Processing |
| History |
An overview of where and when the first civilisations appeared An in-depth study of the life of the Ancient Egyptians |
| Geography | Locational knowledge of the world |
| Art and Design |
Painting Landscape depicting Ancient Egyptians landmarks Artist: Frederick Goodall |
| Design Technology |
Structures: Musical Instruments
Cooking and Nutrition |
| PE |
Agility, balance and co-ordination Hockey Tag Rugby Lacrosse |
| Music |
Livin' on a Prayer Classroom Jazz 1 |
| RE |
What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today ?
Who do Christians believe Jesus was Messiah ? |
| PSHE |
What make's a person's identity ?
What decisions can people make with money ? |
| French |
At school |
The Ancient Egyptians
Following on from Years 3 and 4, where the children have developed their understanding of early civilisations in the UK and explored both human and physical characteristic of Europe, in year 5 the children will begin to broaden and deepen their understanding of historical and geographical features of countries across the continents.
Specifically, they will concentrate on Africa. In particular – Egypt. Beginning with the geographical features of Egypt and the importance of the Nile, the children will look at the land features which had an impact on the Egyptian way of life.
The children will note connections, contrasts and trends over time and be able to analyse and interpret how the Egyptian civilisation was constructed.
Spring Term
| Subject | Overview of Topic |
| English: Writing |
Writing to inform: Non-chronological reports Recounts
Writing to persuade: Adverts Letters |
| Maths |
Multiplication and division Fractions Decimals and percentages Perimeter and area Statistics |
| Science |
Properties and changes of materials Living things and their habitats |
| Computing |
Game Creator Coding |
| History |
The industrial revolution and its impact on Lancashire Changes in the local area over time The development of local businesses |
| Geography | The human and physical features of Lancashire - compare with other area of the UK |
| Art and Design |
Drawing Change in architecture and way of life Artist: L S Lowry Architect: Joseph Paxton |
| Design Technology |
Mechanisms: Moving toys |
| PE |
Handball Gymnastics Football Dance |
| Music |
Make you feel my love The fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| RE |
What does it mean if Christians believe God is Holy and Loving? Why is the Torah important to Jewish people ? |
| PSHE |
How can friends communicate safely ? How will we change and grow ? |
| French |
Nationalities The circus |
The Industrial North
This topic builds on children’s knowledge and understanding of the United Kingdom and local area that was developed in Year 3. Throughout this topic, the children will gain a coherent knowledge and understanding of Britain’s past. It should inspire pupils’ curiosity of how countries and cities developed and moved towards the 21st century. Links will be made to cultures and civilisations prior to the industrial revolution and how process of change occurred.
The main focus of this topic is how cities and towns began to change across the country. They will use their knowledge of the geography of Britain to understand significant aspects of British history. They will explore revolutionary inventions and how the use of different machinery led to a shift in: employment, housing and education.
The impact of change is studied through art & design projects based around the work of local artist L S Lowry and architect Joseph Paxton known for designing the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851.
Summer Term
| Subjects | Overview of Topic |
| English: Writing |
Writing to entertain: Free verse poetry Suspense story
Writing to discuss: Balanced argument |
| Maths |
Shape Position and direction Decimals Negative numbers Converting units Volume |
| Science |
Animals, including humans Living things and their habitats |
| Computing |
Databases 3D Modelling Spreadsheets |
| History | A study of Greek life and achievements and their influence of the Western World |
| Geography | Locational knowledge of Europe |
| Art and Design |
Sculpture Sculptures showing movement Sculptor: Myron |
| Design Technology |
Electrical Control:
Cooking and Nutrition |
| PE |
Cricket Basketball Rounders Athletics |
| Music |
Reflect, Rewind and Replay Summer Production |
| RE |
Christians and how to live: What would Jesus do ? Why do some people believe in God and some people not ? |
| PSHE |
How can drugs common to everyday life affect health ? What jobs would you like ? |
| French |
Weather forecasts |
Groovy Greeks
This topic builds on children’s knowledge of Europe and ancient civilisations already studied earlier in the juniors and in this academic year.
Year 5 will delve back in time to one of the most fascinating civilizations in history as they explore Ancient Greece and its many wonders. Through this topic, our class will discover the people, the inventions, the art, the technology and the mythology of the Ancient Greeks.
They will discover many of the Greek’s earliest achievements through the analysis of historical sources and how these have influenced the western world. This topic will span decades, processing the change and comparing the diversity of societies between ancient and modern Greece.
In Art and Design, linked to their study of the early Olympic Games, children study how movement is shown in sculpture through focussing on the Discus Thrower by Myron which leads to their own work in clay depicting a human figure showing movement.
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