Alphington Primary School 2017-2018 Curriculum Plan
Autumn 1 / Autumn 2 / Spring 1 / Spring 2 / Summer 1 / Summer 2Foundation / I am special
‘Whatever next!” Light and Dark / Look at the state of us – Science investigations / ‘Wondering around the world- Geography and Art / What’s in Egg? / We are Detectives – problem solving and growing / Naughty Bus
(Transport)
Year 1 / What makes a superhero super?
‘I am a Super Hero’ – Supertato text / My place in the World / How great was the Great fire of London? / Being Dinosaur Detectives / What’s around the corner?
Local geography / Farming – Global Gardens
Growing plants
Where does our dinner come from?
Year 2 / How do we keep in touch in our ever-changing world?
Communication / Why don’t tigers live in Alphington? / Let’s go to the Movies
Is a book the only way to tell a story? / Summer 2 – Space What’s outside our world? / Vincent Van Gogh What make’s someone famous? / Global Gardens –
looking at food around the world
Where does our dinner come from?
Year 3 / Awesome Egyptians
Are Ancient Egyptians really awesome? / The journey of the Nile
How has it changed the world? / Earthly Explosions: Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Friend of foe? / Deadly 60
Are deadly animals really that bad? / Healthy Humans
Cave man vs human man – who is the healthiest? / Healthy planet
Is it easy being green?
Year 4 / Romans – Heroes or Villains? / Artist in Residence How creative was Alexander Calder? / What is it like to live in the rainforest? / Rainforest-
How is South America different to Alphington? / Where the land meets the sea / How green are you?
Recycling and upcycling.
Year 5 / Could you survive on a mountain?
Bear Grylls / Are we alone in the universe?
Earth and Space / World War 2 - Is there ever a winning side in a war? / Can historical figures influence people today?
Influential people / The Tudors: Did the punishment fit the crime? / What would life be like without chocolate?
Fair trade and food
Year 6 / Would I make a good Spy?
Mystery and Detectives / Where do we come from and how has mankind evolved? / How has Britain changed since the 1930s?
Cracking contraptions and technology / Were the Vikings always victorious? / What was the Early Islamic Civilisation’s greatest achievement? / I’m a Year 6, get me out of here.
Biomes and environment