Sonar Curriculum - Globetrotters

Globetrotters

Synopsis:

Geography

Locational Knowledge Locate some countries of Europe and N/S America using maps and identify some environmental regions, key physical/human features, cities Begin to identify position of latitude, longitude, N/S Hemispheres and the Equator Begin to identify position of Tropics of Cancer/Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic

Human & Physical Geography Begin to describe some key aspects of physical geography (climate zones, biomes, rivers, mountains, earthquakes, volcanoes, water cycle)Begin to describe some key aspects of human geography (settlement/land use and distribution of natural resources)

Skills & Fieldwork Confidently use world maps, atlases and globes and begin to use digital mapping

Place Knowledge Begin to explain geographical similarities and differences (region of UK, European country and N/S America)

D&T

Design Use research to inform design

Technical Knowledge Identify range of mechanical systems and how they work (gears, pulleys, cams, levers and linkages)

Food Technology Apply principles of a healthy, varied diet when preparing variety of savoury dishes Apply understanding of seasonality and its link to ingredients

Art

Media & Materials In digital media, use a range of tools to create different lines, colours, shapes, tones and textures

Significant Artists Evaluate work of some artists and analyse creative works Know about great artists, architects and designers and how their art / design reflected and shaped our history

Vocabulary Use artistic vocabulary to discuss and evaluate work eg observe, perspective, technique, palette

Science

Perform Tests Set up simple practical enquiries Understand comparative and fair tests

Gather Data Gather, record and present data in variety of ways eg drawings, labelled diagrams, charts Report on findings orally and in writing using scientific language

Analyse Data Use results to draw simple conclusions and make predictions

Maths