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Science
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use recognized symbols when representing a simple
circuit.
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explain that unsupported objects fall towards the earth
because of the force of gravity.
Identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and
friction. ( links to building pyramids)
recognise that some mechanism including levers, pulleys
and gears allow a smaller force to have a greater effect. (
links to building of pyramids)
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Identify the audience for
and purpose of writing,
selecting the appropriate
form.
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Draw on reading and
research where necessary.
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Use further organisational
and presentational devices
to structure text and to
guide the reader.
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Increase their familiarity
with a range of books
including myths from other
cultures
History
associate the brightness of a lamp or the volume of a
buzzer with the number/voltage of cells.
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know and understand significant aspects of the history of the
wider world: the nature of ancient civilisations;
characteristics of past non-European societies.
Gain historical perspective by placing their growing
knowledge into different contexts, understanding the
connections between short and long term timescales;
understand the abstract term ‘civilisation.’
Understand the methods of historical enquiry including how
evidence is used rigorously to make historical claims and
discern how and why contrasting arguments and
interpretations of the past have been constructed.
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Geography
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Locate the world’s countries using maps and
focus on their environmental regions and key
physical characteristics.
Describe and understand key aspects of
physical and human geography.
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Maths
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Music Begin to learn to play the violin
Art and D.T
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Improve mastery of art and design techniques including
drawing, painting and sculpture.
Learn about great artists in history ( Escher and Egyptian art)
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Use and understand staff and other musical notations.
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Listen with attention to detail and recall sounds with
increasing aural memory.
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Develop an understanding of the history of music – early
opera ( Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo
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Calculate the area of
rectangles
Recognise when it is
possible to use a formula
for area.
Identify 3-D shapes, from 2D representations.
Recognise, describe and
build simple 3-D shapes,
including making nets.
ICT
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Understand how encryption
can be used to keep
information private.
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encrypt and decrypt messages
in simple ciphers.