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Year 6 Home Learning

Dear Parents/Carers,

To support your child’s learning at home this half term, please find attached:

1. A Curriculum Map detailing what your child will be learning about in each subject.2. Knowledge Organisers which contain images, vocabulary and facts that are related to our

learning. Through discussion and the activities listed below, please help your child becomefamiliar with the organiser.

Useful Information • Year 6 have a daily PE lesson. Please alternate school uniform and PE kit each day.• All students will be provided with a home reading book that they should bring to and from school

daily. Upon completion of this book, students will complete an AR quiz and then their book will bechanged.

Reading Children are expected to read for 30-40 minutes daily. Your child is expected to complete a quiz on Accelerated Reader once they have finished their reading book. This half term we are reading the novel ‘Letters from the Lighthouse’ by Emma Carroll. This book explores themes of displacement and family from the point of view of the evacuees from World War 2. Additional recommended books to read to support your child’s general knowledge about World War Two are: ‘Diary of a Young Girl’ by Anne Frank, ‘When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit’ by Judith Kerr and ‘Respect: The Walter Tull Story’ by Michaela Morgan.

Spelling Spelling activities will be set each week on DB Primary for children to complete in their own time.

Curriculum Humanities – Complete learning activities on DB Primary. Search for ‘World War Two’ in the Learning Library. The following website is an excellent source of information, primary and secondary, with links to videos and interactive maps https://tinyurl.com/y2css846 Maths – Complete Mathletics challenges linked to this half term’s topics https://tinyurl.com/ydga6mz8 Science – Complete learning activities on DB for Evolution and Inheritance. More activities can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y32thpby and also https://tinyurl.com/y27cajt9 PE Games: Hand eye co-ordination with hit the ball or badminton https://tinyurl.com/yaz67pdh Health: Exploring food and exercise choices with ‘You are what you Eat!’ Fitness – Aerobic exercises and sequences https://tinyurl.com/v6yob8t DT – Sewing a cushion! Start a different sewing project here https://tinyurl.com/vdj3ond RE – In Spring 1, we study Buddhism see here for more https://tinyurl.com/y886btpy PSHE - Learn more about how the media influences people and their body image at https://tinyurl.com/y4kw2fvg

Additional Sources

SATs Maths Revision https://tinyurl.com/y4u2hjgw SATs SPaG Revision https://tinyurl.com/rf97t43 MathsFrame website https://tinyurl.com/y39yzqjc Emma Carroll’s website https://emmacarrollauthor.wordpress.com/ Walter Tull’s website https://waltertull.org/

Many thanks for your continued support

Miss Oudomvilay Year 6 Teacher

Year 6 Curriculum Map

Spring 1 Conflict and Resolution

Writing Fiction Letter writing Non-Fiction Recount

Reading and Core Texts Letters from the Lighthouse By Emma Carroll Non-fiction resources and texts from World War 1 and World War 2

Mathematics

Coordinates and Shape Fractions Decimals Measures Arithmetic Strategies

Science

Evolution and Inheritance

Humanities

Conflict and Resolution

Art and Design

Making and Designing Cushions (Textiles)

PSHE

How can the media influence people?

PE

Nimble Nets (Games) Mighty Movers (Fitness)

French

The Future (Tenses)

Music Ark Curriculum - Developing Musicality

Computing DB Primary: Programming and Blogging

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Knowledge Organiser Conflict and Resolution

Glossary

1 alliance a union formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organisations

2 annex taking a territory and adding it to your own territory

3 territory an area that is controlled by a country

4 colony a country or area under the full or partial political control of another country. People from the country in control also settle there

5 attrition reduce the strength or effectiveness of something through constant attack

6 conscription to force someone to serve in the armed forces

7 propaganda information, ideas, or rumours deliberately spread widely to influence public opinion

8 adversity a difficult or unpleasant situation

9 artillery large-calibre guns used in warfare on land. E.g. tanks

10 munition military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores

11 armistice an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time: a truce

12 morale the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group at a particular time

13 occupy take control of a place (especially a country) by military conquest or settlement

14 appeasement giving something to the aggressive opposition to try and avoid conflict

15 expansion making your territory larger by taking the territory of other nations

16 Anti-Semitism hostility to or prejudice against Jewish people

17 persecute treat someone cruelly especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs

18 liberation the action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression

19 conflict angry disagreement between people or groups

20 resolution the action of solving a problem

Who was part of the First World War?

When the war started in 1914, the Triple Entente (also known as the Allied Powers) was formed of Britain, France and Russia and they fought against the Triple Alliance (also known as the Central Powers) which was formed of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. The colonies of each of these empires supported the war effort. As the war progressed, Italy, Romania, Japan and the United States joined the Allied Powers and Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire joined the Central Powers.

Who was part of the Second World War?

In 1939 when World War Two began, the main countries and leaders that made up the Allied powers were: Great Britain led by Prime Minister Winston Churchill, The United States led by President Franklin D Roosevelt, France led by Charles de Gaulle, The Soviet Union led by Joseph Stalin and China led by Chiang Kai-shek.

The three main countries and leaders that made up the Axis powers were Germany led by Adolf Hitler, Italy led by Benito Mussolini and Japan known at that time as the Empire of Japan, led by Hideki Tojo; the Emperor Hirohito.

What was the Holocaust?

During the reign of Hitler and the Nazi party, numerous camps were created to house political prisoners and make them work. This soon changed as they became places where millions of Jewish people and others that did not fit Hitler’s vision of a new Germany died from malnutrition, disease and overwork. In 1942 and 1943 the Nazi Party’s ‘Final Solution’ to get rid of the ‘Jewish problem’ meant that around 6 million Jews were murdered. These atrocities are known as The Holocaust. On Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January we remember those who were murdered and how history like this should never be repeated.

Where and what was the Western Front?

The Western Front was located through France and Belgium and stretched 400 miles or more across the land. The modern weapons of the First World War helped create a stalemate. This meant that armies were forced to dig trenches to seek cover and protection. This new war of attrition meant armies would try to wear the enemy down through constant attack.

Significant People and Places

Anne Frank Battle of the Somme, July 1st – November 18th 1916

Dunkirk, May 26th – June 4th 1940

The Berlin Holocaust Memorial

When Anne Frank was 10 years old, Nazi

Germany invaded the Netherlands. To escape persecution Anne and

her family hid in a secret annex in her father’s shop. During two years in hiding, Anne kept a diary noting her thoughts and feelings.

The Nazi’s discovered Anne’s family

in 1944.

The Battle of the Somme was one of the most

devastating and costly battles of World War One. It is estimated that British

forces suffered more than 57,000 casualties with

more than 19,000 killed on the first day of the battle alone. It is known as the

single most disastrous day in Britain’s military history.

Forced onto the beaches of Dunkirk, the British

Expeditionary Force (BEF) and other allied troops waited for evacuation.

Known as Operation Dynamo, the British Royal

Navy attempted an evacuation directly from

the beaches. This was difficult as the ships could

not reach the beach. However, with the support

of many other civilian boats over 300,000 men

were rescued.

The Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe was built in the centre of

the city of Berlin. Architect Peter Eisenman designed

and opened the memorial in 2005. On a site covering

19,000 square metres, Eisenman placed 2711

concrete slabs of different heights. It is a place

of remembrance and commemoration to the 6 million Jews that lost

their lives.

Significant People and Places

Winston Churchill Adolf Hitler Walter Tull Emmeline Pankhurst

At the outbreak of World War Two, Winston Churchill

became the First Lord of the Admiralty. Shortly after he became Prime

Minister on May 10th 1940. Churchill worked with the Allies to defeat Hitler and Germany. He delivered

many memorable speeches to encourage

and uplift Britain throughout the war.

Adolf Hitler was born in Austria. He served in World

War One and earned himself the Iron Cross in 1914 and 1918. He

became Führer (leader) of Germany in 1934.

World War Two began in 1939 when Hitler invaded

Poland. Hitler’s Third Reich aimed to create a greater Germany. Hitler

committed suicide when he knew Germany had been defeated in 1945.

At the beginning of World War One, Walter Tull joined

the 17th (1st Football) Battalion of the Middlesex

Regiment as a Lance-Corporal. At the time only a white, British-born person

could be trained as an officer. Walter defied

those odds and became an officer in May 1917

after being highly praised for his role in battle. He died in 1918, aged 29.

Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women’s

Social and Political Union in 1903 which used militant

tactics to protest for women’s rights. They were named The Suffragettes. Many of their activities

such as window smashing, arson and hunger strikes landed Pankhurst and

others in prison. Pankhurst led the movement to win

the right for women to vote.

TRIPLE ENTENTE

BRITISH EMPIRE

FRENCH EMPIRE

RUSSIAN EMPIRE

TRIPLE ALLIANCE

GERMAN EMPIRE

ITALIAN EMPIRE

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE

AFRICA

RUSSIACANADA

INDIA

AUSTRALIA

NEW ZEALAND

AUSTRIA-HUNGARY

GREAT BRITAIN

GERMANY

FRANCE

ITALY

1914

1915

1916

1917

1918

1919

28th June Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary assassinated.

AugustGermany declared war on Russia and France and invaded Belgium. Britain declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary.

OctoberThe Allies defeated the Germans at the First Battle of Ypres.

NovemberThe Ottoman Empire declared war on the Allies.

24th December Uno�cial truce declared between the two sides.

February The Germans used submarines to attack Allied merchant ships around the island of Britain.

25th April The Allies attacked the Ottoman Empire at the Battle of Gallipoli. This campaign lasted over eight months and ended in victory for the Ottomans.

7th May The Lusitania, a luxury British passenger ship, was sunk by a German submarine. 1,195 civilians were killed. This act sparked international outrage.

14th OctoberBulgaria entered the war by declaring war on Serbia.

21st February The Battle of Verdun began between France and Germany and resulted in a French victory in the December.

31st May The largest naval battle of the war, the Battle of Jutland, was fought between Britain and Germany in the North Sea.

MayConscription introduced.

1st July The Battle of the Somme begins. Britain su�ered 57,000 casualties in one day.

8th March The Russian Revolution began. Tsar Nicholas II removed from power.

6th April The United States declared war on Germany.

July Battle of Passchendaele

DecemberThe Russians agreed to peace with the Central powers and left the war.

8th January President Woodrow Wilson issued his "Fourteen Points" for peace and an end to the war.

MarchGermany launched the Spring O�ensive hoping to defeat the Allies before reinforcements from the United States.

15th July The Second Battle of the Marne began. This battle was a decisive victory for the Allies.

August100-day o�ensive pushed Germany back.

11th November Germany agreed to an armistice and the fighting came to an end at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month.

28th June The Treaty of Versailles is signed and issues harsh terms to Germany.

April Poison gas used for the first time at Ypres.

28th July Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Russia mobilized its troops.

SeptemberThe advancing German army was stopped before Paris by the British and French at the Battle of the Marne. Stalemate on the Western Front.

SeptemberThe advancing German army was stopped before Paris by the British and French at the Battle of the Marne. Stalemate on the Western Front.

1939 1940

19411942–43

1944

1945

1st September Germany invades Poland. World War II begins. France and Great Britain declare war on Germany.

JuneAfter retreating from the German army, around 330,000 Allied troops are rescued from Dunkirk (also known as Operation Dynamo) by the Navy and civilian boats.

MayWinston Churchill becomes Prime Minister after Neville Chamberlain.

May – June The Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and France surrender to Germany.

JulyBattle of Britain — Germany launches an air attack on Great Britain. These attacks last until the end of October. Children are evacuated from cities to avoid being bombed.

JuneThe US Navy defeats the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway.

SeptemberGermany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact creating the Axis Alliance.

DecemberThe Japanese attack the US Navy in Pearl Harbour. The next day the US enters World War II on the side of the Allies.

1943 September 3 Italy surrenders to the Allies, however Germany helps Mussolini to escape and set up a government in Northern Italy.

6th June D-day and the Normandy invasion. Allied forces invade France and push back the Germans.

AugustParis is liberated from German control.

DecemberBattle of the Bulge: the Germans launch a large attack, and they lose to the Allies.

AprilAdolf Hitler commits suicide as he knows Germany has lost the war.

January The Allies liberate Auschwitz concentration camp. The Nazi’s killed 6 million Jewish people during the war. It is known as The Holocaust.

8th May ‘VE Day’ Victory in Europe Day. Germany surrenders to the Allies.

AugustThe United States drops the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The city is devastated. Another atomic bomb is dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.

2nd September ‘VJ Day’ – Victory over Japan. Japan surrenders.

JuneThe US Navy defeats the Japanese navy at the Battle of Midway.

JuneAnne Frank receives a diary for her 13th birthday and describes hiding from the Nazi’s until 1944.

April Germany invades and takes control of Denmark and Norway.

MayGermany uses quick strikes called Blitzkrieg (lightning war) to take over much of Western Europe.

JuneItaly declares war on Britain and France.

Timeline of Events:Second World War

Timeline of Events: First World War

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Knowledge Organiser Evolution and Inheritance

Genetics

Genetics is the study of what offspring inherit from their parents.

Genes are the building blocks that are passed on to living things from their parents. They contain the recipe, or code, that decides which traits a living thing will have.

In humans, genes are found in all of our cells. Inside each of the tiny cells that make up every part of our bodies are even smaller structures called chromosomes. Our genes are found inside these chromosomes as a special genetic code, our recipe, in something called DNA.

Key Vocabulary

1 fossilthe remains of a living thing embedded in rock. These are often used to find out about things that have lived in the past, particularly those that are extinct.

2 speciesa group of living things that have been classified in the same family because of their shared basic characteristics

3 variation differences between living things in the same species

4 extinct when a species has not been able to reproduce and so has died out

5 environment a place where things live. It may contain different habitats

6 adaptationsa characteristic a living thing has that means it is able to survive in its environment

7 offspring the young produced by living things

8 traits the characteristics passed on to a living thing by its parents

9 inheritance things passed on from our parents. We inherit our traits

10 hereditary a trait which has been passed on to offspring

11 genesthe scientific word for the building blocks that make us who we are. They hold our traits

12 evolutionthe changes to the traits/characteristics of a species overtime. This is a result of adaptations

13 natural selection

a term used to describe the process where only living things in a species that are adapted well enough to their environment will survive and pass on their traits/characteristics

14 artificial selection

where humans choose which traits they want to pass on to the offspring of a living thing

15Charles Darwin

Alfred Wallacetwo scientists who discovered the Theory of Evolution

Important Fact:

Some people think evolution happens very quickly or that a species chooses to evolve. This is not true.

Evolution is a process that happens over hundreds of thousands or even millions of years. It is a gradual process resulting from the living things best adapted to their environment surviving to produce offspring which will inherit these adaptations.

Living Thing Habitat Adaptation

To store water: needles in-stead of leaves, thick stems, large root systems.

Desert

To stay warm: Thick skin, layer of blubber, black skin, double layer of fur.

Arctic

Cactus

Polar Bear

To swim – wings shaped like flippers, waterproofing oil on feathers, powerful webbed feet.

Antarctic

Penguin