‘Nurturing Individual Excellence’

Year 6 2023 - 2024

Mr Hancock

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Welcome Class of 2024 to the Spring Term of Year 6

During the term, we will be studying the topic of Beyond Face Value in history. This will focus on interpretations of hsitory and will develop the children's historical skills with a particular focus on how sources can sometimes be deceiving. Through this topic, children will explore a range of time periods.

Book Study

Our main book study this term will be the Invention of Hugo Cabret, written and illustrated by Brian Selznick. We will also explore other writing linked by theme or genre to further expand the children's vocabulary and understanding of literature and writing. 

Synopsis

Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden messsage from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender and spellbinding mystery.

Maths                                                                  

In maths, we will build on our previous learning, with a particular focus on algebra, ratio and statistics. We will also continue to work extensively on arithmetic, including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing, both independently and as part of reasoning and problem solving.

We will also recap our knowledge and application of common factors, common multiples, prime numbers and square numbers, as well as calculating using fractions.

There are some great links below for you to practise:

Times Table Rock Stars      

BBC Bitesize

There are also plenty of learning opportunities on MyMaths and on the maths sections of online learning.

Science

This term in science, we will be completing our study of animals including humans, identifying the main parts of the human circulatory system and describing the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood. We will then be studying evolutiong and inheritance, which teaches children the origins of life on Earth and how species develop over time through natural selection. Part of this topic will involve the study of the work of Charles Darwin.

Through all of this, the children will focus on further developing their scientific skills through their application of the five types of scientific enquiry:

  • observation over time
  • pattern seeking
  • identifying, classifying and grouping
  • comparative and fair testing
  • research using secondary resources

To access some interesting science-themed resources, please click the following link to access the Science Links and Resources webpage.

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Excalibur Primary School

Ivy Lane, Alsager, ST7 2RQ

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