Year 6 - Oak Class

World War Two

Is it Ever Right to Fight?

During this topic, we will be learning about why WWII began and how life changed during this time for the people of Britain. We will study some of the main events of the war including The Blitz, The Battle of Britain and The Holocaust.

Key questions for our topic:

Why did Britain have to go to war?
Why was it necessary for children to be evacuated?
What were some of the main events of the war?
How was Britain able to stand firm against German attack?
What was life really like on the home front?
How did life change for the people of Britain?
What was VE day really like?
How and why did the conflict come to an end?

Knowledge Organiser

This outlines the main knowledge and vocabulary that will be taught in this topic. Please use this with your child to support them with their learning.

Click here for the knowledge organiser.

Useful Links

https://school-learningzone.co.uk/key_stage_two/ks2_history/british_history_/world_war_ii/world_war_ii.html

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/world-war-two/

https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/world-war-ii

Crime and Punishment

Does Crime Ever Pay?

During this topic, we will study crime and punishment through periods of history to modern times. We will investigate how laws began and how people were treated differently according to their wealth and status when crimes had been committed. Throughout the study, we will look at various elements of the judiciary system and consider which of these have continued to present times.

Key questions for this topic

How we know what punishments were like 800 years ago?

What does the story of Robin Hood tells us about medieval justice?

How did crime and punishment change between 1500 and 1750?

Why did punishments became so bloody in the 1800s?

Why did so much change in crime and punishment in the 19th century?

How has the way we catch and punish criminals improved in the last 100 years?

Knowledge Organiser

This outlines the main knowledge and vocabulary that will be taught in this topic. Please use this with your child to support them with their learning.

Click here for the knowledge organiser.

Useful links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8w3n9q

https://schoollearningzone.co.uk/key_stage_two/ks2_history/british_history_/crime_and_punishment/crime_and_punishment.html

South America

Are all rivers and mountains the same in South America?

During this topic we will be learning about the location of South America and its climate; we will study some of the

main countries including Brazil and learn about the Amazon Rainforest. We will use an atlas to locate particular places and learn how to use the lines of latitude and longitude to locate these. We will study how important the Amazon rainforest is and how we can lessen the destruction of it by considering more sustainable methods.

Key questions for our topic:

What are lines of latitude and longitude?
What is the geographical location of some of the countries and capital cities in South America?
What are the human and physical features of South America?
What are the similarities and differences between the Amazon river and the Thames?
Where and what are The Andes?
What are the main features of the Amazon Rainforest?
Why is the Amazon Rainforest important and how can we prevent its loss?

Knowledge Organiser:

This outlines the main knowledge and vocabulary that will be taught in this topic. Please use this with your child to support them with their learning.

Click here for the knowledge organiser.

Useful links:

https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/south-america-facts.html

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/South-America/353792

https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/earth/continents/south-america/

https://www.ducksters.com/geography/southamerica.php

Evolution and Inheritance and Living Things and their Habitats

Do you know who you really are?

During this topic we will be learning about how organisms are classified building on knowledge from previous years. We will investigate micro-organisms and use enquiry skills to make predictions about the conditions in which mould grows best. We will learn how plants and animals are adapted to survive in their environment and how genes are inherited. We will find out what is meant by natural selection and how organisms have evolved over millions of years. We will also study the work of Charles Darwin.

Key questions for our topic:

How are organisms considered to be alive?
How are organisms classified according to their characteristics?
What are micro-organisms and are they all harmful?
Which conditions does mould grow best in?
What is inheritance?
How are genes inherited from parents to offspring?
How animals are adapted to their environment?
Who was Charles Darwin and why he is well-known?
What is meant by evolution?
How are fossils formed and why they are vital evidence to support the theory of evolution?

Knowledge Organiser:

This outlines the main knowledge and vocabulary that will be taught in this topic. Please use this with your child to support them with their learning.

Click here for the 'Living Things' knowledge organiser.

Click here for the 'Evolution' knowledge organiser.

Useful links:

https://school-learningzone.co.uk/key_stage_two/ks2_science/the_living_world/animal_classification/animal_classification.html

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Carolus-Linnaeus/625446

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvhhvcw

https://school-learningzone.co.uk/key_stage_two/ks2_science/the_human_body/evolution_and_inheritance/evolution_and_inheritance.html

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/schools/teaching-resources/key-stage-2/evolution-and-inheritance.html

Welcome to Year 6

Here you will find lots of information about Oak Class. At Mexborough St John's our children study four main topics throughout the year. To find out more about what children will be learning in their topic work, please click the topic links above or visit our curriculum section. Below is also a list of key information about the class.

Homework will be set via 'Planpanion' every Friday and is due in the following Wednesday. 'Planpanion' is an online tool that allows your child's class teacher to set weekly learning. Please follow the link to login.
Spelling homework is set via 'Spelling Shed' every Friday. Again, this is due in the following Wednesday. Please follow the link to log in.
Other useful links include:
- Times Tabels Rockstars
- Hit the button

Your child will have their own logins. Please contact their class teacher if you need any support.

Home Learning

Children MUST bring their reading books and reading diary EVERY day.
Outside PE will take place every Friday and the children MUST bring their outdoor PE kit.
Indoor PE will take place every Thursday and children MUST have their indoor PE kit.
PE days may be subject to change and we encourage your child to bring their kit on Monday and keep it at school all week.

Things to remember

Long Term Plan

Timetable

Y6Curriculum

Expectations

Y6 Visits Letter

Key Information

Mrs Haywood
Class Teacher

Mrs Webb

Learning Support

Mrs Peplow

HLTA

Mexborough St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Together we believe, together we succeed

Year 6 - Oak Class

World War Two

Crime and Punishment

South America

Evolution and Inheritance and Living Things and their Habitats

Welcome to Year 6

Home Learning

Things to remember

Key Information

Staff