--- title: "Curriculum test page" url: "https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/curriculum-test-page" school: "Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School" --- # Curriculum test page # Upper Key Stage Two: Autumn 1 Curriculum This term, children in Upper Key Stage Two will explore a wide range of exciting topics across the curriculum. Families can support learning at home using the helpful BBC Bitesize and YouTube links below. | Subject | Year 5 | Year 6 | |---|---|---| | English | Lego Story Writing and Harriet Tubman Children will develop creative writing, vocabulary and reading comprehension skills through narrative work and historical texts. [BBC Bitesize English ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f) [ Harriet Tubman videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=harriet+tubman+for+children) [ Creative writing videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=creative+writing+ks2) | When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle Pupils will explore themes, character development and historical context through class reading and writing activities. [BBC Bitesize English ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f) [ When the Sky Falls videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=when+the+sky+falls+phil+earle) [ Reading inference videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=inference+skills+ks2) | | Maths | Place Value Children will develop confidence with large numbers, comparing values and rounding. [BBC Bitesize Place Value ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjqtfr) [ Place Value videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ks2+place+value) | Four Operations and Number Pupils will strengthen fluency and reasoning using the four operations and problem-solving activities. [BBC Bitesize Four Operations ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zy2mn39) [ Four Operations videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ks2+four+operations) | | Science | Forces Children will investigate gravity, friction and air resistance through practical experiments. [BBC Bitesize Forces ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z4brd2p) [ Forces videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=forces+ks2+science) | Light Pupils will explore reflection, shadows and how light travels. [BBC Bitesize Light ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zbssgk7) [ Light videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=light+ks2+science) | | History | Anglo-Saxons Children will investigate Anglo-Saxon Britain, settlements and everyday life. [BBC Bitesize Anglo-Saxons ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zxsbcdm) [ Anglo-Saxons videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=anglo+saxons+ks2) | World War Two Pupils will explore evacuation, the Blitz and life during wartime Britain. [BBC Bitesize World War Two ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zk94jxs) [ World War Two videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=world+war+two+ks2) | | Art | Pop Art Children will explore colour, repetition and graphic style inspired by Pop Art artists. [Pop Art videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=pop+art+for+children) | Portraits Pupils will develop sketching and shading techniques through portrait work. [Portrait drawing videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=portrait+drawing+for+children) | | RE | Hinduism Children will learn about beliefs, worship and important Hindu traditions. [BBC Bitesize Hinduism ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zh86n39) [ Hinduism videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hinduism+ks2) | Islam Pupils will explore Islamic beliefs, traditions and important celebrations. [BBC Bitesize Islam ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zpdtsbk) [ Islam videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=islam+ks2) | | Computing | Computing Systems and Networks Children will learn how digital systems communicate and share information. [BBC Bitesize Computing ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zvnrq6f) [ Computing systems videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=computer+systems+and+networks+ks2) | Creating Media Pupils will develop media creation and presentation skills using digital tools. [BBC Bitesize Computing ](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zvnrq6f) [ Creating media videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=creating+media+ks2) | | PE | Fitness and Dance Children will develop teamwork, coordination and physical fitness. [Fitness videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ks2+fitness+activities) [ Dance lesson videos ](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ks2+dance+lesson) | Football and Dance Pupils will improve movement, teamwork and tactical understanding. 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