Year 6 Unit of Learning
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History
Historical Concepts
Establish clear narratives
within and across periods
by using secure
chronological
understanding
Analyse trends, looking at
continuity/change and
similarity
/difference/significance
and use them to make
connections and draw
contrasts
Examine different aspects
of history eg social,
cultural, political and
religious, in different
contexts
Gain historical perspective
by making connections
between local, national
and international history
Stories & Sources
Historical Questions
Historical Vocabulary
Geography
Locational Knowledge
Locate world's countries &
cities using maps (focus on
Europe and N/S America)
and explain environmental
regions, key
physical/human features
Name and locate
countries, cities and
regions of the UK
Secure understanding of
how and why the UK’s
human/physical features,
geographical regions,
topographical features
and land-use patterns
have changed over time
Apply understanding of
positional language eg
longitude, latitude to
explain geographical
characteristics eg
topography
Human & Physical Geography
Examine and explain key
aspects of physical
geography (climate zones,
biomes, vegetation belts,
rivers, mountains,
earthquakes, volcanoes,
water cycle)
Examine and explain key
aspects of human geography
(settlement/land use,
economic activity and
distribution of natural
resources)
Understand the
interaction between
physical and human
processes and features
and how these change
over time
Skills & Fieldwork
Place Knowledge
D&T
Design
Communicate, generate
and develop ideas,
drawing on other
disciplines eg science,
maths, computing
Use research to inform
innovative design and
generate own design
criteria
Confidently take
calculated risks to
become innovative,
resourceful and
enterprising
Evaluate
Generate own design
criteria and critique
ideas and products
against these
Explain and understand
how key events and
individuals in D&T
helped to shape the
world
Technical Knowledge
• Construct more complex
structures by applying
range of strategies in
order to solve real /
relevant problems
Drawing on disciplines &
making connections to
wider subject areas,
apply understanding of
computing to program,
monitor and control
products
Making connections to
real & relevant
problems, apply understanding of wider
range of mechanical
systems (gears, pulleys,
cams, levers and
linkages)
Making connections to
real & relevant
problems, apply
understanding of
electrical systems (series
circuits, switches, bulbs
and motors)
Make
Food Technology
Art
Media & Materials
Capture artistic process
in sketch book
In drawing, use a wide
range of pencils to begin
to develop a personal
style, drawing on work of
other artists for
inspiration
In painting, combine
colours, tones and tints
to enhance mood
In collage, combine visual
and tactile qualities
Enhance digital media by
editing including sound,
video, animation, still
images and installations
Significant Artists
Vocabulary
Skills
Computing
Computer Science
• Design, write and
debug programs that
accomplish specific
goals, including
controlling or
simulating physical
systems
Solve problems by
decomposing them into
smaller parts
Use sequence, selection
and repetition
accurately in programs
Accurately manipulate
a wide range of
variables and various
forms of input/output
Securely use logical
reasoning to
understand how
algorithms work and
detect and correct
errors in algorithms and
programs
• Design, write and
debug programs that
accomplish specific
goals, including
controlling or
simulating physical
systems
Digital Literacy
Information Technology
E-Safety
Music
Performing
Play (including ensembles) melody following staff notation written on one stave
Accompany melodies using block chords / bass line
Further understand differences between semibreves, minims, crotchets, quavers and semiquavers, and their equivalent rests
Read and play confidently from rhythm notation cards / rhythmic scores
Composing
Create music that includes repetition and contrast, using chord changes
Extend improvised melodies beyond 8 beats over a fixed groove
Plan and compose an 8- or 16-beat melodic phrase
Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.
Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again.
Listening
Singing
PE
Communication
Communicate,
collaborate and
compete with each
other in order to
inspire self and others
to succeed and excel
Evaluate and recognise
own and others’
success and identify
strategies for
improvement
Participation
Play competitive
games showing good
communication and
collaboration to
demonstrate their
sense of
sportsmanship
Apply range of
principles suitable for
attacking and
defending
Participate in outdoor
and adventurous
activities
Competence
Performance
Science
Make Observations
Perform Tests
Recognise and control
variables where
necessary
Explain which variables
need to be controlled
and why
Ask Questions
Plan different types of
scientific enquiry in
order to answer
questions
Use science
experiences to explore
ideas and raise
different types of
question
Gather Data
Decide how to record
data/results of
increasing complexity
using diagrams,
classification keys,
tables, scatter graphs,
bar and line graphs
Report and present
findings from
enquiries, examining
causal relationships
and reliability of results
Analyse Data
Use test results to
make predictions to set
up further tests
(comparative/fair) and
explain reasoning
Interpret scientific
evidence that has been
used to support/refute
arguments
Use Equipment
Knowledge
Animals Including Humans
Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood
Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function
Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans
Electricity
Associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a buzzer with the number and voltage of cells used in the circuit
Compare and give reasons for variations in how components function, including the brightness of bulbs, the loudness of buzzers and the on/off position of switches
Use recognised symbols when representing a simple circuit in a diagram
Evolution & Inheritance
Recognise that living things have changed over time and that fossils provide information about living things that inhabited the Earth millions of years ago
Recognise that living things produce offspring of the same kind, but normally offspring vary and are not identical to their parents
Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution
Light
Recognise that light appears to travel in straight lines
Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain that objects are seen because they give out or reflect light into the eye
Explain that we see things because light travels from light sources to our eyes or from light sources to objects and then to our eyes
Use the idea that light travels in straight lines to explain why shadows have the same shape as the objects that cast them
Living things and their habitats
Writing
Language & Vocabulary
Use knowledge of language from stories, plays and poetry to enhance the effectiveness of their writing
Select appropriate language and vocabulary to reflect their understanding of audience and purpose
Become familiar with the language of writing eg figurative language, imagery, style and effect
Develop characters, settings and atmosphere using language and vocabulary from reading/books
Integrate dialogue to advance action and convey character
Use dictionaries (and thesauruses) to check meaning of new words/language
Understand the following terminology: Subject, object; active, passive; synonym, antonym; and ellipsis, hyphen, colon, semi-colon, bullet points
Understand the following terminology: modal verb, relative pronoun; relative clause; parenthesis, bracket, dash; and cohesion, ambiguity
Plan, Draft, Edit & Evaluate
Use dictionaries to check the spelling and meaning of words
Identify audience and purpose when writing
Note and develop initial ideas drawing on reading
Select appropriate grammar and punctuation and understand how these can change/enhance meaning
Assess effectiveness of own and others' writing
Propose changes to grammar, punctuation and vocabulary to enhance meaning/effectiveness
Ensure correct subject and verb agreement when using singular and plural, distinguishing between the language of speech and writing and choosing the appropriate register
Précis longer passages
Proof-read for spelling and punctuation errors
Grammar & Punctuation
Use verb tenses consistently and correctly throughout their writing
Use active/passive voice for effect
Use perfect form to indicate time/cause
Use hyphens to avoid ambiguity
Use colons to introduce a list and mark boundaries between clauses
Use the semi-colon, colon and dash when writing lists or as the boundary between independent clauses
Punctuate bullet points consistently
Use wider range of cohesive devices (repetition of word/phrase, adverbials and ellipsis)
Identify formal/informal structures eg question tags, subjunctive form
Know and understanding the differences between spoken and written language
Text Structure & Features
Summarise and present familiar stories in their own words
Summarise main ideas from more than one paragraph using evidence
Use knowledge of language and structure gained from stories, plays, poetry and non-fiction in their writing
Reflect understanding of audience and purpose through choice of grammar, vocabulary and structure
In fiction, consider how authors develop character and setting
Be exposed to wide range of books including myths, legends, fairy stories, modern fiction, fiction from literary heritage and books from other cultures
Evaluate how authors use language and consider effect on the reader
Use a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphs
Use further organisational and presentational devices such as headings, sub-headings, columns, bullets, or tables, to structure text
Transcription
Convert nouns or adjectives into verbs using suffixes eg -ate; -ise; -ify
Understand verb prefixes eg dis-, de-, mis-, over- and re-
Spell some words with silent letters
Continue to distinguish between homophones and other words that are often confused
Use knowledge of morphology and etymology as a strategy for spelling
Use the first three or four letters of a word to check spelling, meaning or both of these in a dictionary
Use a thesaurus to look for suitable synonyms
Write legibly, fluently and with increasing speed by: choosing which shape of a letter to use when given choices and deciding whether or not to join specific letters
Choose the writing implement best suited to the task
Reading
Word Reading
Read words containing taught GPCs and -s, -es, -ing, -ed, -er and -est endings
Read other words of more than one syllable
Read words with contractions and understand role of apostrophe
Read aloud accurately books that are consistent with taught phonic knowledge and re-read to build fluency
Continue to apply phonic knowledge to decode most words quickly and accurately when they have been frequently encountered
Read accurately by blending the sounds in words that contain the graphemes for all 40+ phonemes
Sound out unfamiliar words accurately, automatically and without undue hesitation
Read words containing common suffixes
Read common exception words
Apply growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (etymology and morphology) to read aloud and understand new words
Read further exception words
Note unusual correspondence between spelling and sound
Identify word families based on common root words
Apply growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (etymology and morphology) to read aloud and understand new words
Read further exception words
Note unusual correspondence between spelling and sound and where these occur in the word
Identify further word families based on common root words
Apply growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (etymology and morphology) to read aloud and understand new words
Apply growing knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes (etymology and morphology) to read aloud and understand new words
Comprehension
Continue to read/discuss an increasingly wide range of challenging stories, poems, plays, non-fiction and reference books, myths, legends and fairy stories
Read a wide variety of books that are structured in different ways for a range of purposes
Increase familiarity with wide range of myths, legends, traditional stories, modern fiction, fiction from literary heritage and books from other cultures
Recommend books to peers, explaining their reasoning through explicit explanation developed by close reference to the text
Identify and discuss themes and conventions in and across a wide range of writing with identification of viewpoint developed through close reference to the text
Perform poems and playscripts for audience (using appropriate intonation, tone, volume to convey meaning)
Checking that the book makes sense to them, discuss and explore meanings of words in context
Ask relevant and pertinent questions to improve understanding of text
Infer characters' feelings, thoughts and motives and justify using evidence
Predict what might happen from details stated and implied
Summerise the main ideas drawn from more than one paragraph, identifying key details that support the main ideas
Identify how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning
Evaluate authors' use of figurative language and consider effect on the reader
Distinguish between fact and opinion
Retrieve, record and present information effectively from non-fiction books
Discuss books and courteously challenge others' opinions, providing reasoned justifications for their views
Explain their understanding through detailed discussions, formal presentations and debates
Maths
Number Sense
read, write,
order and
compare
numbers up to
10,000,000 and
determine the
value of each
digit
round any
whole number
to a required
degree of
accuracy
use negative
numbers in
context, and
calculate
intervals across
0
solve number
and practical
problems that
involve all of the
above
Addition & Subtraction
use their
knowledge of
the order of
operations to
carry out
calculations
involving the 4
operations
solve problems involving
addition,
subtraction,
multiplication
and
division
use estimation
to check
answers to
calculations and
determine, in
the context of a
problem, an
appropriate
degree of
accuracy
perform mental
calculations,
including with
mixed
operations and
large numbers
Multiplication & Division
multiply multi
-
digit numbers
up to 4 digits by
a two
-digit
whole number
using the formal
written method
of long
multiplication
divide numbers
up to 4 digits by
a two
-digit
whole number
using the formal
written method
of long division,
and interpret
remainders as
whole number
remainders,
fractions, or by
rounding, as
appropriate for
the context
divide numbers
up to 4 digits by
a two
-digit
number using
the formal
written method
of short division
where
appropriate,
interpreting
remainders
according to the
context
perform mental
calculations,
including with
mixed
operations and
large numbers
identify
common
factors,
common multiples and
prime numbers
use their
knowledge of
the order of
operations to
carry out
calculations
involving the 4
operations
• solve problems
involving
addition,
subtraction,
multiplication
and
division
use estimation
to check
answers to
calculations and
determine, in
the context of a
problem, an
appropriate
degree of
accuracy
Fractions
use common
factors to
simplify
fractions; use
common
multiples to
express
fractions in the
same
denomination
compare and
order fractions,
including
fractions >1
add and
subtract
fractions with
different
denominators
and mixed
numbers, using
the concept of
equivalent
fractions
multiply simple
pairs of proper
fractions,
writing the
answer in its
simplest form
[for example, 1/4 × 1/2 = 1/8]
divide proper
fractions by
whole numbers
[for example, 1/3 ÷ 2 = 1/6
associate a fraction with division and
calculate
decimal fraction
equivalents [for
example, 0.375]
for a simple
fraction [for
example, 3/8]
]
identify the
value of each
digit in numbers
given to 3
decimal places
and multiply
and divide
numbers by 10,
100 and 1,000
giving answers
up to 3 decimal
places
multiply one
-
digit numbers
with up to 2
decimal places
by whole
numbers
use written
division
methods in
cases where the
answer has up
to 2 decimal
places
solve problems
which require
answers to be
rounded to
specified
degrees of
accuracy
recall and use
equivalences
between simple
fractions,
decimals and
percentages, including in
different
contexts
Ration and
proportion
solve problems
involving the
relative sizes of
2 quantities
where missing
values can be
found by using
integer
multiplication
and division
facts
• solve problems
involving the
calculation of
percentages [for
example, of
measures and
such as 15% of
360] and the use
of percentages
for comparison
solve problems
involving similar
shapes where
the scale factor
is known or can
be found
solve problems
involving
unequal sharing
and grouping
using knowledge
of fractions and
multiples
Measurement
solve problems
involving the
calculation and
conversion of
units of
measure, using
decimal
notation up to 3
decimal places
where
appropriate
use, read, write
and convert
between
standard units,
converting
measurements
of length, mass,
volume and
time from a
smaller unit of
measure to a
larger unit, and
vice versa, using
decimal notation to up
to 3 decimal
places
convert
between miles
and kilometres
recognise that
shapes with the
same areas can
have different
perimeters and
vice versa
recognise when
it is possible to
use formulae for
area and volume
of shapes
calculate the
area of
parallelograms
and triangles
calculate, estimate and
compare
volume of cubes
and cuboids
using standard
units, including
cubic
centimetres
(cm³) and cubic
metres (m³),
and extending
to other units
[for example,
mm³ and km³]
Geometry
draw 2
-D shapes
using given
dimensions and
angles
recognise,
describe and
build simple 3
-D
shapes,
including
making nets
compare and
classify
geometric
shapes based on
their properties
and sizes and
find unknown
angles in any
triangles,
quadrilaterals and regular
polygons
illustrate and
name parts of
circles, including
radius, diameter
and
circumference
and know that
the diameter is
twice the radius
recognise angles
where they
meet at a point,
are on a straight
line, or are
vertically
opposite, and
find missing
angles
describe
positions on the
full coordinate
grid (all 4
quadrants)
draw and
translate simple
shapes on the
coordinate
plane, and
reflect them in
the axes
Statistics
Algebra
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History
Historical Concepts
Stories & Sources
Historical Questions
Historical Vocabulary
Geography
Locational Knowledge
Human & Physical Geography
Skills & Fieldwork
In a variety of ways,
observe, record, measure
and present
human/physical features
of local area using
sketches, plans, graphs
and digital technology eg
numerical, quantitative
and writing at length
Use digital mapping, 8-
point compasses, 4- and 6-
digit grid references and
Ordnance Survey maps
Place Knowledge
D&T
Design
Evaluate
Technical Knowledge
Make
Food Technology
Art
Media & Materials
Significant Artists
Vocabulary
Skills
Computing
Computer Science
• Design, write and
debug programs that
accomplish specific
goals, including
controlling or
simulating physical
systems
Securely use logical
reasoning to
understand how
algorithms work and
detect and correct
errors in algorithms and
programs
Digital Literacy
Information Technology
E-Safety
Music
Performing
Composing
Listening
Singing
PE
Communication
Participation
Competence
Performance
Science
Make Observations
Perform Tests
Ask Questions
Gather Data
Analyse Data
Use Equipment
Animals Including Humans
Electricity
Evolution & Inheritance
Light
Living things and their habitats
Writing
Language & Vocabulary
Develop characters, settings and atmosphere using language and vocabulary from reading/booksUse knowledge of language from stories, plays and poetry to enhance the effectiveness of their writingUnderstand the following terminology: Subject, object; active, passive; synonym, antonym; and ellipsis, hyphen, colon, semi-colon, bullet points
Plan, Draft, Edit & Evaluate
Grammar & Punctuation
Text Structure & Features
Use a wide range of devices to build cohesion within and across paragraphsIn fiction, consider how authors develop character and setting
Transcription
Reading
Maths
Number Sense
Addition & Subtraction
Multiplication & Division
Fractions
Measurement
Geometry
Statistics
Algebra