Evolution

Our focus for this half term is evolution, inheritance, and the works of Charles Darwin. We learn about Darwin’s voyage of discovery aboard HMS Beagle, and how his research has led us to have an understanding of how plants and animals have evolved over time. We look closely at Darwin’s scientific discoveries, in addition to the social challenges he faced across the globe.

Quality Text: On the Origin of the Species & Darwin: An Exceptional Voyage

We read ‘Darwin: An Exceptional Voyage’ – a graphic novel exploring Darwin’s life from its beginnings to researching and building his theory of evolution.

English

Poetry: Free Verse (Observation)

Narrative: Settings, Characterisation, Discovery

Non-fiction: Explanation & Non-chronological Report

Science:
Evolution and Inheritance


Design & Technology
Cooking and Nutrition (Soup Kitchen)


Maths:
Number (Place Value, Addition &
Subtraction, Multiplication & Division)


History:
Early Islamic Civilisation


French:
Sport & the Olympics

Essential Skill:
Staying Positive & Listening

PSCHE:
Mental Health

No Outsiders:
Leaf

Computing:
Coding


Music:
Happy

Physical Education:
Swimming & Health Related Exercise


Enrichment Opportunities:
Allotments, Soup Kitchen & Harvest Festival

Religious Education:
Free Choice – What it means to belong in a diverse world? (Islam)