Year 6 Project - Maafa
In the Maafa project, your child will learn about Africa today and the ancient kingdoms that thrived on the continent for thousands of years. They will learn about the origins of the transatlantic slave trade in the 15th century and Britain’s involvement from the time of Elizabeth I, when John Hawkins became the first British slave trader. Your child will understand the structure of the transatlantic slave trade and the consequences of enslavement for enslaved people. They will also discover how the people of Britain benefited from the money and goods produced by the slave trade. They will learn about the causes and consequences of the abolition of slavery in the 19th century, the worldwide African diaspora and the European colonisation in Africa. They will explore the lives and actions of black people in 20th century Britain. They will understand how the Race Relations Act of 1965 became the first piece of British legislation to tackle racial discrimination and know that the Equality Act 2010 provides people with protection against racism and other forms of discrimination, today. Your child will also explore the lives of black people who have made significant contributions to Britain and will celebrate black culture in Britain today.
History: Ancient African kingdoms; Development of the transatlantic slave trade; Britain's role in the slave trade; Human impact; Everyday life on plantations; Rebellion and marronage; Causes and consequences of the abolition of the slave trade and slavery; Colonisation of Africa; Black people in 20th century Britain; Race Relations Act; Equality Act; Significant black Britons; Multiculturalism
Geography: Africa – countries, land use, natural resources, location, settlements, population, climate and physical features
Science: Evolution and Inheritance
Design Technology: Food for Life (whole foods, processed foods, making healthy meals, hygiene and safety)
Art: Environmental artists
Computing : derived from D.A.R.E.S
Music: derived from Kapow
PE: derived from Greenacres/TeamThemeKent Resources
PSHE: derived from Jigsaw
RE: derived from Kent SACRE Curriculum
More information about the Year 6 Curriculum can be found in the YEAR 6 Long Term Plan 2023 document found below.
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In Year 6 PE lessons are timetabled for Tuesday morning (athletics)and Thursday afternoon (rounders).
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English
W.C: 22.04.24
Next week we will be:
Maths
W.C: 22.04.24
Next week we will be continuing Algebra through:
Additional Information
Please ensure your child has wellies in school everyday.
Children in Year 6 will be permitted to walk home from school once the 'Walking Home From School' letter has been signed by parents/carers.
Children can also practise either Stage 3 and 4 words (Group 1) or Stage 5 & 6 words (Group 2)
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This week's homework is:
Reading:
Please read for at least 20 minutes every night using your Reading Record Book to record your reading.
Maths:
Please complete pages 91 and 92 and hand in by Friday 26th April.
English:
Please complete pages 52 and 53 in the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Homework Book and hand this in by Thursday 25th April.
Times Tables:
- You could also visit ttrockstars to practise your times tables.
Remember that Homework Club runs every Wednesday at 12.00 in the Saxon Suite.