Wonder, Believe, Shine & Achieve - Welcome to Year 5!
Year 5 Autumn Term Curriculum Overview
This term in Year 5, we will embark on a powerful exploration of identity, resilience, and cultural heritage through our novel studies and immersive learning experiences. Using Mantle of the Expert, the children will take on the role of cultural ambassadors, commissioned to share the powerful stories of the Navajo people and Code Talkers. Their mission: to educate and inspire others by creating a range of written and creative pieces that celebrate Indigenous voices, especially in the wake of adversity.
In Maths, we will begin by developing a secure understanding of place value, working within both 100,000 and 1,000,000. We will then build on our knowledge of addition and subtraction, before progressing into multiplication and division using a range of formal written methods. Throughout the term, children will deepen their understanding of fractions, as well as exploring decimals and percentages, and interpreting graphs and tables. We will also study area and perimeter and begin to develop our reasoning in geometry, including properties of 2D and 3D shapes.
In Science, we will study two key topics this term. First, in our unit on Earth and Space (Sc5/4.1), we will learn about the movement of the Earth, Moon and planets in our solar system, as well as how these movements affect our understanding of day and night.
In RE this term, we will explore the big question: “How can I be a steward of creation?” Children will reflect on the importance of caring for God’s world and their own responsibilities as stewards of the Earth. This will link meaningfully with our wider learning about community, respect, and identity.
Homework
Homework is set weekly. Please hand in by Wednesday.
Spellings are on Spelling Shed.
Please encourage your child to read regularly and access TT Rock Stars as much as possible