Overview of the Curriculum for Year 1
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Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
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Science
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Recording temperature/rainfall
Woodland/lake walk - identifying plants
deciduous/evergreen.
Seasonal changes, day length
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Working scientifically - investigations.
Every day materials.
Woodland/lake walk - identifying plants
deciduous/evergreen.
Seasonal changes, day length
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Recording temperature/rainfall.
Woodland/lake walk - studying plants.
Parts of the human body. Identifying: fish/
amphibians/reptiles/birds; carnivore/
herbivore/omnivore.
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Geography
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Weather patterns, seasonal changes.
Name & locate countries & capitol cities in
the UK & the surrounding seas. Use simple
compass directions. Use geographical
vocab. e.g. village, harbour
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Weather patterns, seasonal changes.
Woodland/lake walk - making simple maps
Distinguish between human & physical
features.
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Seasonal changes. Fieldwork of school grounds. Features |
| History |
Significant person: Guy Fawkes | Different forms of transport. The first aeroplane flight Significant person: Florence Nightingale |
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Computing |
We are treasure hunters 1.1 Using programmable toys. Understand what an algorithm is. Create & debug simple programmes. Use logical reasoning to predict programmes. Recognise common uses of IT beyond school. |
We are celebrating 1.6 Creating a card digitally. Use technology purposefully. Recognise common uses of IT beyond school. Use technology safely. |
We are collectors 1.4 Finding images using the web. Understand what an algorithm is. Use technology purposefully. Recognise common uses of IT beyond school. Use technology safely. |
| Technology |
Model vehicle - Topic: Transport Technical knowledge: wheels & axles. Design/make/evaluate their model. Make a fruit salad (literacy link to Handa's Surprise) |
Puppet of an animal. Topic: Living things Technical knowledge: Levers. Design/make/evaluate their puppet. |
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| Art |
Use leaves/bark/grass creatively. Christmas activities |
Large paintings of people who help us. Portraits - study a range of artists. |
Growing/Living things Drawing, painting, sculpture Pebble painting Sunflower - Van Gogh Clay sculpture - snail |
| P.E. | Dance/Gymnastics/Outdoor games |
Dance/Gymnastics/Outdoor games | Dance/Gymnastics/Outdoor games |
Music |
Singing & listening to music. Play untuned instruments, singing & listening to music. |
Play tuned instruments. Singing & listening to music. |
Play untuned & tuned instruments, Singing & listening to music. Experiment with sounds. |