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Foundation Subjects

Autumn 1

Please see the Long Term Plan for details of what will be covered this term in more detail, including objectives to be covered in each subject. Below, you will find links to websites which will be useful in supporting your child at home to further develop their learning and understanding. 

Geography
Counties and Cities in the UK

  • Know the names of and locate at least eight counties and at least six cities in England
  • Recap the 4 compass points—touch on the 8 compass points (taught in Y4)
  • Use a local map to navigate using letter/number co-ordinates for features.
  • Make a high view map of an experienced route with features in the correct order: How to get to the village shops.
  • Discuss the differences between a country, county and city.
  • Use maps of the UK to locate 4 countries (recap) and focus 8 counties?  
  • Use compass points to discuss location within England.
  • What are the similarities and differences between living in different parts of the UK? 
  • Compare Cornwall to Merseyside – similarities and differences.
    Maths link – Using a venn diagram

Fieldwork – Plan a route around Rainford using a map that the children have created. 

Counties and Cities in the UK Knowledge Organiser

PE

Intro to invasion games (playing)

  • Hold the hockey stick corrctly with and without the ball
  • Move the stick and adjust it to where the ball is placed
  • Travel at varied speeds
  • Know how to pass by sliding towards a teammate (push/pass)
  • Dodge a defender using a variety of techniques
  • Know which technique is needed depending on the ball/game
  • Understand and follow the basic rules

Intro to yoga (moving)

  • Perform Yoga poses
  • Perform poses showing signs of flexibility and control
  • Breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth
  • Show good balance in all poses
  • Perform poses with confidence
  • Show respect during poses and relaxation
  • Confidently perform with confidence and strength

Art

Structures: Constructing a castle

  • Draw and label a simple castle that includes the most common features.
  • Recognise that a castle is made up of multiple 3D shapes.
  • Design a castle with key features which satisfy a given purpose.
  • Score or cut along lines on the net of a 2D shape.
  • Use glue to securely assemble geometric shapes.
  • Utilise skills to build a complex structure from simple geometric shapes.
  • Evaluate their work by answering simple questions.

Structures: Constructing a castle Knowledge Organiser

RE

Christianity: God

How (and why) have some people served God?

  • Prophets
  • Service to God
  • Inspirational people

BBC Bitesize

Computing

Word Processing

  • With increasing accuracy and pace, edit text to bold, italic or underline and use undo and redo
  • Change case and align font accurately
  • Select singular and multiple words for cutting, copying and pasting text
  • Insert images into Microsoft Word
  • Copy a screenshot into another application
  • Use a secure password
  • Use <ctrl> keyboard shortcuts (copy, paste, undo etc.)
  • Use an effective layout with independent choices
  • Use the Snipping Tool
  • Use bullets and numbering effectively
  • Insert and format text boxes effectively.

Online Safety – to be completed during the first lesson on the unit.

Spanish

Greetings and introducing yourself

  • Introduce Spain as a country and Spanish as a subject to the children.
  • Introducing routines through speaking Spanish: Asking for permission to sit
  • Introduce the children to some of the basic, key phonic and phonetic concepts they will come across in their Spanish studies: the key sounds of the Spanish alphabet and an example for each letter.
  • Introduce the question and possible replies in Spanish for ¿cómo estás? / ¿Qué tal?
  • Learn how to say their name in Spanish but also ask somebody else their name: ¿Cómo te llamas?
  • Numbers 1-10

PSHE

My Healthy Self: how can I take care of my mind and body?

  • Describe how our minds and bodies are connected.
  • Describe physical factors that can influence how a person feels.
  • Explain why sleep is important to maintain good mental and physical health.
  • Explain that emotions affect actions and decisions.
  • Describe ways to manage difficult emotions.
  • Recognise signs that someone needs help.
  • Identify trusted adults and appropriate actions.

My Healthy Self Knowledge Organiser

Music

The Dragon Song
In this unit, students will learn to sing The Dragon Song and explore music from around the world. They will begin with musical warm-ups before learning the song, then build on this by trying instrumental parts, simple improvisation, and creating short musical ideas of their own. Throughout the unit, they will also listen to music from different cultures, including Chinese, Hindu, Turkish, Polynesian, and Sudanese traditions.

By the end, students will choose their favourite way to take part—singing, playing, improvising, or composing—and prepare for a final performance.

Dragon Song Knowledge Organiser