BedlingtonStation PrimarySchool

Station Studios:

Portal Social

 

Year 6 Term 2B

CONTEXT

Hey again, Digital Dynamos. It's me, Penny Pixel! Guess what? I’ve levelled up! I’m now heading up Portal Social, a brand-new division of Station Studios led by the brilliant Olive Stein herself! We've got a shiny new mission: to create exciting, educational content that jumps off the screen and into the hearts and minds of children everywhere. Whether it's videos, graphics, memes or messages, we're going to inspire, inform and entertain — all while having a blast doing it. And the best part?  You are my amazing new team of social media creators. Are you ready to go viral for all the right reasons! Think bold. Post bright!

BROADENING EXPERIENCE

Dance Workshop

CLASS READER

Kensuke's Kingdom

Jigsaw PSHE
'Healthy Me'We will be learning about taking responsibility for my emotional health and well-being; drugs, exploitation and gangs; and managing stress and pressure

Curriculum Overview

Oracy Development Opportunities

ENGLISH

Focus Narrative:

Cultural Stories

Key Text/Stimulus:

The Queen of Katwe (Film)  

Focus Non-Narrative:

Poetry

Key Text/Stimulus:

The Highwayman

Curriculum support genres:

Script Writing

Jingles (Science)

Hot-seating as characters

Freeze frame - thoughts/feelings

Present content for videos

ART

Artist:

Sketchbook development

Medium:

Various

Feedback/critique work

RE

Jigsaw RE

Is Christianity still a strong religion over 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth?

Northumberland Agreed Syllabus Unit U2.1 What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving?

Group discussions/debate

Why might people believe Christianity is still a strong religion today?People may believe Christianity is still a strong religion today because many people around the world follow its teachings, celebrate its festivals, and go to church to worship.

Worship – Showing love and respect to God, often through prayer, songs, and going to church.

Festival – A special celebration like Christmas or Easter that remembers important events in Christianity.

Belief – Something a person thinks is true; Christians believe in God and follow Jesus’s teachings.

HISTORY

National Curriculum:

No focus  

 

Content:

No focus  

GEOGRAPHY

National Curriculum:

use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied  

name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time

 

Content:

Social media content guides

- UK cities guides

Present findings to peers, social media video guides, presenting

What do you know about Newcastle upon Tyne?Newcastle upon Tyne is a city in the county of Tyne and Wear, in the northeast of England, built on the banks of the River Tyne, near the North Sea coast, with rolling hills around it, and it has changed over time from a coal-mining and shipbuilding hub to a modern city with shops, offices, and universities.

What do you know about Glasgow?Glasgow is a large city in Scotland, located on the River Clyde, near the west coast, with rolling hills around it, and it has changed over time from a shipbuilding and industrial center to a modern city with parks, museums, and busy shopping areas.
What do you know about Nottingham?Nottingham is a city in Nottinghamshire, England, located on the River Trent, with rolling hills around it, no coastline or mountains, and a history of changing land use from forests and farming to coal mining, lace-making, and now modern industries, shops, and green spaces.

Atlas – A book of maps that shows countries, cities, and physical features.

Topographical – A word used to describe natural features of the land, like hills, rivers, and mountains.

Land use – How land is used by people, such as for farming, housing, or industry.

Digital mapping – Using online tools (like Google Earth or digital maps) to find places and information.

City – A large and important town where many people live and work, like London, Manchester, or Edinburgh.

PE

Real PE Unit:

Unit 4

Cog Focus

  • Physical Skills

Fundamental Movement Skills

  • Dynamic Balance to Agility: Jumping and Landing
  • Static Balance: One Leg

Sport:

Swimming

Peer feedback/instructions

Planning Link

DT

National Curriculum:

Focus objectives:

COOKING & NUTRITION OBJECTIVES

Focus skills:

Grating

Peeling

Cutting (bridge hold/claw grip/fork hold)

measuring

kneading

rubbing in

Content:

Scones  

 

explanations, feedback, asking questions.

Core Vocabularyingredients, butter, flour, milk, sugar, dough, rubbing, baking, fresh, variety, grated, processed

SCIENCE

National Curriculum:

Animals/Humans

identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood

recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function

describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including humans

Discussions, Sharing ideas/views, explanations, presenting results.

WOW! Practical Introduction

What effect does exercise have on heart rate?

Children to think about the job of the heart and how they could investigate this.  Children to create a test where they can see how exercise effects the heart and the human body.

Investigations:

Heart Rate 

What are the main parts of the human circulatory system, and what are their functions?The main parts of the human circulatory system are: Heart: Pumps blood around the body. Blood vessels: Transport blood; arteries carry blood away from the heart, veins carry blood back to the heart, and capillaries exchange nutrients and waste between blood and tissues.Blood: Carries oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

How can diet, exercise, drugs, and lifestyle impact the way our bodies function?Diet: A healthy diet provides essential nutrients and energy, while an unhealthy diet can lead to obesity, heart disease, or diabetes.Exercise: Regular exercise strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and helps maintain a healthy weight.Drugs: Some drugs can harm the body by affecting organ function, while medicines can help treat illnesses.Lifestyle: Habits such as smoking or excessive alcohol consumption can damage organs and increase the risk of disease, while good sleep and stress management promote overall health.

How are nutrients transported within the body?Nutrients from digested food are absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small intestine. The blood then transports these nutrients to cells throughout the body where they are used for energy, growth, and repair.

How is water transported within the body? Water is absorbed into the bloodstream from the digestive system and distributed to cells and tissues. It is essential for maintaining hydration, transporting nutrients, and removing waste products.

Circulatory system – The system that moves blood around the body, including the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Heart – A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.

Blood vessels – Tubes (arteries, veins, capillaries) that carry blood to and from the heart and around the body.

Nutrients – Substances from food that the body needs to grow, repair, and stay healthy.

Lifestyle – The way a person lives, including diet, exercise, sleep, and habits, which can affect their health.

COMPUTING

Purple Mash

Purple Mash 6.3- spreadsheets (5 lessons)

Project Evolve (1 Lesson)


Information Tech
iMovie (creating short content clips for 'Portal Social') All features of iMovie (images/video, trim, transitions, titles, green screen, picture in picture, voice over, crop, audio.

Presenting

MUSIC

Steel Pans

SPANISH

Language Angels Unit

Core Vocabulary & Phonetics:

  • Recap Previous Vocabulary

 

Progressive  Language Unit (6 Lessons):

  • La Comida Sana  (Healthy Lifestyle)

Planning Link

Planning Link

Speaking aloud