Year 6

This unit of work will teach your children all about the ancient Maya civilisation. The children will learn who the ancient Maya people were and where and when they lived. They will locate Maya cities and identify countries in Mesoamerica. In addition to this they will learn about the religious beliefs and rituals of the ancient Maya people and find out more about some of the many gods they worshipped. The children will learn about the Maya number and writing system. They will also learn about the types of food eaten by the ancient Maya people and they will find out about the significance of corn and chocolate.

This Crime and Punishment unit will teach your children to develop their chronological knowledge beyond 1066 through studying this aspect of social history. The children will find out about the legacy of the Roman justice system and crime and punishment through the Anglo-Saxon, Tudor and Victorian periods. They will also study the famous highwayman Dick Turpin. They will also compare modern day crime prevention and detection methods with those from the past.

This unit of work will teach your children all about World War II. They will learn when and why World War II began and find out about the key individuals and countries involved. In addition to this, they will discover what it was like for people on the home front and how they contributed to the war effort. They will also learn all about the roles and responsibilities of the men and women who served in the British armed forces; explore the significance of the Battle of Britain; participate in wartime songs, dances and games and develop a sense of awareness and appreciation when learning about different commemorative events.