| KS2
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
Year A | Year B | Year C | Year D |
| History | Early People In Britain- Stone and Iron age and impact of Roman Invasion
Roman presence in Cumbria (and beyond). Focus on Carlisle/ Maryport and ‘Reiver’ history
Anglo-Saxon life, examples of local Anglo-Saxon settlements
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The Vikings- invasions and impact
Norman invasion in 1066- local presence- Egremont Castle, Carlisle Castle
Changing roles of Women from early to modern times |
Ancient Greece and achievements including culture, medicine and politics-
History of democracy from ancient Greece to modern day
History of immigration to the UK/ Black History of the UK |
Ancient Egypt study
The Mayan’s – a study
Personal study: Economic changes in the locality- changes in farming changes in tourism changes in how energy is produced: from mining to nuclear |
| Geography | The UK- human and physical features, using an atlas. Our locality in context
Our region- The Lake District ( human and physical features) compare to a city ( York/ Edinburgh/ London)
The journey of water- the water cycle ( local rivers – Ennerdale Water)
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The world- longitude/ latitude, Equator and Time zones, climates and biomes
volcanoes, tsunami and earthquakes
8 point compasses
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Europe- countries, cities and climates- key places/ characteristics
Europe focus – Greece ( linked to History) |
South America focus ( linked to Mayan’s)
Human geography- settlements and land use locally and in UK- sketches, maps and carrying out field work use of grid references on maps, ordnance survey maps
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| Religious Education | Christianity- relationships including marriage ( comparisons between religions)
Hinduism- Hindus abroad and in the UK |
Christianity- The Bible and other religious books, why are they important?
Diversity and religious tolerance |
Christianity- key festivals (eg) Easter/ Harvest
Islam focus -celebrations, worship, pilgrimages and the rituals which mark important points in life |
Christianity- living a Christian life (e.g.- charity, examples of significant individuals, importance of prayer)
Questions of faith- life after death/ evolution and the beginnings of earth
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| Computing | online safety- safe searching
word processing
Coding- make a Lake district themed game
PowerPoint- make an informative PowerPoint linked to topic work
Create an explore databases
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online safety- critical thinking
word processing
Coding- make a maze game linked to compass points
Simple excel spreadsheets to calculate
Recording sounds/ making music
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online safety- personal data
word processing
coding- make an ancient themed Greek game
PowerPoint- make an informative PowerPoint linked to topic work |
online safety- acceptable behaviour
word processing
coding-
3D modelling- make a plan view ( Geography link)
Monitoring and measuring- temperature, sound etc. ( Geography link) |
| Design Technology | Design, make and evaluate products which build technical skills
Cooking- cakes and biscuits
Exploring strength- Money box (PSHE link) Roman shields ( History link)
Growing vegetables in the school grounds
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Design, make and evaluate products which build technical skills
Cooking- savoury dishes/ where does food come from?
Exploring textiles- clothing project
Exploring materials – habitats for local wildlife (e.g.) bird box/ insect house ( Science link) |
Design, make and evaluate products which build technical skills
Cooking- local ingredients
Electrical system using a buzzer or light
Growing vegetables |
Design, make and evaluate products which build technical skills
Cooking- international dishes
Exploring movement- fairground rides
Creativity and aesthetic- making dream catchers (or) prayer pillows |
| PSHE | Sex and Relationships Education
Money Matters- where does money come from?
Healthy lifestyles
Friendship, bullying, cyber-bullying
Careers Education- what jobs do people do? |
Drug and Alcohol Education
Importance of the freedom of speech- rights and responsibilities of freedom
Expressing feelings- my mental well-being
Enterprise education- working together |
Sex and Relationships Education
Money Matters- banks and keeping money safe
Democracy and the rule of law ( law and you)
The environment- reduce, reuse, recycle |
Drug and Alcohol Education
Rights and responsibilities
Charities – what do they do?
Helping others- what to do in an emergency
Enterprise education- working together
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| Art and Design | Sketching- landscapes
Painting- landscapes ( lake district) 3d art/ sculpture- History link Printing- Street art project Sewing/ weaving- History link
artist focus: ‘modern art’
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Sketching- portraits
Painting- portraits ( modern art – Warhol) 3d art/ sculpture- Printing- Viking link Sewing/ weaving- Bayeux tapestry (History link)
artist focus: ‘people’
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Sketching-
perspective Painting- Hindu art ( RE link) Greek sculpture- use of clay ( bowls) Printing- Use of vegetables and fruit Sewing/ weaving- Christmas card
artist focus: ‘pattern’
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Sketching- comic
charcoal- still life (nature) 3d art/ sculpture- linked to topics Printing- linked to topics Sewing/ weaving- Mayan craft-
artist focus: ‘ global art’
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| Languages | Greetings
Myself- who I am, my family and where I live |
Greetings
Schools and learning Likes/ dislikes
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Greetings
Food and Drink Shopping
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Greetings
Out and About- travel
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| Music
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Learn 5 songs and perform to an audience including ones with several parts
Use tuned/ untuned instruments to accompany singing or other pieces of music
compose music- ‘Lake District’
Musical notation- learn notes and create short pieces using tuned instruments
Listen to different musical genres and compare: early Music, classical, choral, gospel, opera
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Learn 5 songs and perform to an audience including ones with several parts
Use tuned/ untuned instruments to accompany singing or other pieces of music
Musical notation- learn notes and create short pieces using tuned instruments
Listen to world music and explore the instruments used
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Learn 5 songs and perform to an audience including ones with several parts
Use tuned/ untuned instruments to accompany singing or other pieces of music
listen to work of significant composers and comment on their style
Musical notation- learn notes and create short pieces using tuned instruments
Listen to different musical genres and compare: jazz, blues, punk and country and rock |
Learn 5 songs and perform to an audience including ones with several parts
Use tuned/ untuned instruments to accompany singing or other pieces of music
Musical notation- learn notes and create short pieces using tuned instruments
Listen to different musical genres and compare: dance, hip-hop, gospel, soul |
| Science
Working Scientifically is through-out |
Plants- requirements for growth, function of parts and life cycle
Animals including humans (skeletons)
Rocks- formation and fossils
Light- sight, reflection, dangers, shadows
Forces and magnets- friction
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Living things and their habitats- grouping, classifying
Animals including humans- health ( teeth, eating and digestion)
States of matter
Sound- vibration and volume
Electricity
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Plants- reproduction
Animals including humans – changes as we grow, reproduction
Properties of materials
Light- how it travels
Forces of gravity, friction, air resistance, levers, pulleys and gears
Earth and Space |
Living things and their habitats- grouping, classifying including micro-organisms
Animals including humans- health, including circulation and heart health
Evolution and inheritance
Changes to materials
Sound-pitch
Electricity
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Key Stage Two
Key Stage 1 – hours per year
| Subject | Hours per year ( minimum) |
| English | 195 |
| Maths | 195 |
| Science | 45 |
| PE | 78 |
| Design Technology | 15 |
| Art | 15 |
| Geography | 30 |
| History | 30 |
| Music | 20 |
| MFL | 20 |
| RE | 30 |
| PSHE | 30 |
| Computing | 30 |
