Science	History	Geography
Working scientifically	Knowledge	Skills	Knowledge	Skills	Knowledge
Gather and record simple data about the weather in spring. Ask a few simple questions about what they notice about changes in spring. To use one or two basic observations and ideas to suggest an answer to a question about weather patterns.	What is the weather like in spring? What changes can we expect to see now and as we head towards the summer? What do you notice about the length of the days? How can we find out what the weather might be like?	Find answers to simple questions about the past from sources of information Communicate their knowledge through discussion, drawings/pictures, drama and role play (see progression in history Years 1/2)	Local History What is ‘Old Joe’? Who was Joseph Chamberlain? What did he do that was so important? How did he change education? How have schools changed over time? What does the Black Country Museum show us about daily life/schools in the past?	Ask and respond to questions. Use own symbols on a map. Use simple geographical vocabulary. Use picture maps.	Human and physical geography Can we find ‘Old Joe’ on an aerial photograph/Google maps? What are the key human and physical features we can see on maps of the local area? Can they devise a simple map of their journey to/from school, with a simple key?
Art and Design	Year 1 Theme 4 What is ‘Old Joe’?	Music
Artist	Kandinsky	Title	Round and Round
Area of Study/activities	Study the art work of Kandinsky. How is it different to the work of artists already studied? Compare various compositions. What do they like/dislike about the paintings? Choose one of his pictures and create own composition in this style. Use marbling techniques to make an Easter card for a friend/relative. Draw a picture of Old Joe from photographs.	Style	Bossa Nova
Theme	Pulse, rhythm and pitch in different styles of music
Art form (see progression in art Y1/2)	Painting Drawing	Performance	To peers
Design and Technology	Reading	Writing	Maths	Computing
Area	Structures	Title: Daisy saves the Day Author: Shirley Hughes Genre: Narrative Title: Dear Mummy Author: Various Genre: Poetry Title: Queen Victoria’s Knickers Author: Jackie French Genre: Narrative – information	Task 1 Genre: Recount – Diary entry Task: Write a diary entry about Daisy Dobbs Task 2 Genre: Poetry Task: To write a rhyming poem about Mother’s Day Task 3 Genre: Recount – Newspaper article Task: Write a newspaper article Write a newspaper article	Measurements: Length and Heights Compare lengths and height Measure length Measurement: Weight and Volume Introduce weight and mass Measure mass Compare mass Introduce capacity and volume Measure capacity Compare capacity capacity Compare capacity	Skills	Knowledge
Brief	Design and make a building using recycled materials Design and make paper flowers	To be able to plan and rehearse dialogue and sound effects needed in an audio book. To be able to review and improve recordings. To be able to organise sound recordings into an order. 1.5	To know how to find information quickly and safely. To understand what makes a good quality audio recording in order to give constructive feedback to others. To understand how to use technology respectfully. To understand common uses of technology beyond school.
Skill progression (making) (see progression in DT Y1/2)	• Generate and communicate ideas through talking and drawing • To be able to select materials based on their characteristics
Religious Education	PSHE, Citizenship and Relationships
Skills	Knowledge	Skills	Knowledge
Being courageous and confident.	To know how to be loyal and steadfast To know about Easter, Passover (Judaism).	Task: Write a newspaper article	Task 1 Genre: Recount – Diary entry Task: Write a diary entry about Daisy Dobbs Task 2 Genre: Poetry Task: To write a rhyming poem about Mother’s Day Task 3 Genre: Recount – Newspaper article Task: Write a newspaper article Write a newspaper article	Measure capacity Compare capacity	Measurements: Length and Heights Compare lengths and height Measure length Measurement: Weight and Volume Introduce weight and mass Measure mass Compare mass Introduce capacity and volume Measure capacity Compare capacity capacity Compare capacity	Show how they care for the environment Identify and name some feelings. Weekly skills builder activities.	To learn about the environment/ staying safe. To recognise and deal with their feelings in a positive way