Year 5 Term 2 2026-2027
Curriculum Newsletter
Science
We will continue to investigate the properties of materials, exploring how and why different materials are used for particular purposes. We will carry out practical investigations into solubility, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and magnetism, comparing and testing a range of everyday materials. We will also explore how mixtures can be separated using different scientific techniques, such as filtering, sieving and evaporation. Through hands-on experiments, we will develop our scientific enquiry skills by making predictions, conducting fair tests, recording results and drawing conclusions based on evidence.
Geography / History
In Year 5, we will explore the fascinating period of Anglo-Saxon Britain, discovering why the Anglo-Saxons invaded and settled in Britain following the departure of the Romans. We will investigate what life was like in Anglo-Saxon communities, including their homes, jobs, beliefs, laws and kingdoms. We will explore important historical evidence and archaeological discoveries, such as Sutton Hoo, to develop our understanding of the past. Through examining historical sources, we will consider how the Anglo-Saxons influenced the development of Britain and shaped aspects of life today.
Art and Design
In Year 5, we will explore the work of Joseph Cornell, an American artist famous for creating imaginative shadow boxes and memory boxes. We will investigate how he used assemblage, layering, composition, perspective and symbolism to bring together everyday objects and create stories within a three-dimensional space. Through experimenting with different materials, textures and arrangements, we will develop our skills in designing, constructing and presenting our own imaginative shadow boxes, inspired by Cornell's unique approach to art.
Religious Education
Writing
We will explore the Anglo-Saxon world through the epic tale of Beowulf and our historical studies of Sutton Hoo. We will develop our writing skills across a range of genres, including writing a diary entry from the perspective of an Anglo-Saxon character, creating an exciting narrative with dialogue inspired by Beowulf's battles and adventures, and producing an engaging non-fiction information page about the archaeological discoveries at Sutton Hoo. We will focus on using ambitious vocabulary, varied sentence structures, descriptive language, accurate punctuation and effective organisation to engage our readers and bring the past to life.
Maths
This term we will develop our understanding of fractions, exploring how to compare, order and recognise equivalent fractions. We will learn how to convert between improper fractions and mixed numbers, find fractions of amounts and add and subtract fractions with the same and different denominators. We will also explore how fractions link to decimals and percentages, developing our ability to apply these skills to real-life problems and mathematical reasoning challenges.
ICT
