Year 5 Curriculum

Maths

· Compare & order fractions, link to decimals and percentages.

· Find equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.

· Add and subtract decimals numbers, up to 3 decimal places.

· To translate and reflect 2-d shapes.

· Calculate perimeter of composite shapes & area of rectangles

· Estimate volume & capacity

RE:

Prayer:

· To understand the importance of prayer

· To understand the ‘Our Father’ prayer and the meaning behind it.

To understand the Rosary and the importance of it.

Science:

Plan different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary,

· Take measurements, using a range of scientific equipment with increasing accuracy and precision,

· Use test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests.

· Understand how to carry out a fair test, linked to friction.

Work scientifically in Physics linked to Forces:

· Understand and explore different forces, including friction.

Work scientifically in Biology linked to Animals:

· Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird.

PE:

Develop key skills in Striking and Fielding :

· To develop throwing and catching skills

· To understand the rules of Kwik cricket

Develop key skills in Dance:

To interpret a scene from ‘A Midsummers Night’s Dream’ through dance.

Computing:

· Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly

· Coding a simple game.

Using i-player to produce a simple film linked to A Midsummers Night’s Dream

Art:

Producing a ‘Athenian Woods’ scene for the ‘A Midsummer Night’s dream’

Music:

• Ukulele’s skills will continue to be developed

• A key focus on new chords and singing at the same time.