Year 6 Curriculum Projects
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: This project teaches children how living things on Earth have changed over time and how fossils provide evidence for this. They learn how characteristics are passed from parents to their offspring and how variation in offspring can affect their survival, with changes (adaptations) possibly leading to the evolution of a species.
Art and Design: Environmental artists
Design Technology: Food for life
Computing : derived from D.A.R.E.S
Music: derived from Kapow
PE: derived from TeamThemeKent Resources
PSHE: derived from Jigsaw
RE: derived from Kent SACRE Curriculum and Cornerstones RE projects
More information about the Year 6 Curriculum can be found in the YEAR 6 Long Term Plan 2024 document found below.
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Year 6 Key Information
In Year 6 PE lessons are timetabled for Tuesday and Friday. Please ensure your child has warm clothing for outdoor PE sessions - for example jogging bottoms, t-shirt and hoodie, sweat shirt or jumper.
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English
W/B 21.04.2025
Next week we will be:
- Completing a reading comprehension using a newspaper report.
- Completing SPAG revision.
- Identifying the language and structural features of newspaper reports.
Maths
W/B 21.04.2025
Next week we will be:
- Measuring and classifying angles.
- Calculating angles along a straight line and within triangles.
- Understanding that vertically opposite angles are equal.
Additional Information
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 and returned to school.
Please ensure your child has wellies in school and a coat every day.
Please ensure your child has warm clothing for outdoor PE sessions - for example jogging bottoms, t-shirt and hoodie, sweat shirt or jumper.
Spellings:
This week's spellings will focus on words containing silent letters. These are available for practice on Ed Shed.
Children can also practise either Stage 3 and 4 words (Group 1) or Stage 5 & 6 words (Group 2)
https://play.edshed.com/en-gb
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 Homework:
Y6 Maths Book: p82,p83, p85,p86. Due in by 25.04.2025
The children could also visit ttrockstars to practise your times tables.
English Homework:
There is no homework set for English.
Mrs Culver is running a Homework Club every Monday lunchtime. The children are welcome to attend and we would encourage them to come along if they need some support to complete their homework.