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)
Geography:
World Study – Earthquakes & Volcanoes
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)
History:
Early Islamic Civilisation
