Innovators Class - Year 6

Welcome to Innovator's Class

We are a class of 29 Year 6 pupils

Autumn Term 2

What challenges are facing South America?

In term 2 we will be looking at the continent of South America. We will look at its physical geography including the tropical rainforests, Andes mountain range and Atacama desert. We will look at the challenges of living in each area. These will include the current COP 26 issues around deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, the receding glacier problems in the Andes and living in the Atacama desert which is the driest place on earth. We will be studying each South American biome and some of the characteristics of these fascinating places.

How does the Prophet Muhammad make a difference to Muslims' lives?

In RE, we will continue our study of the Prophet Muhammad by exploring key aspects of this life and the teachings of the Qur’an about Prophethood. We will be considering the impact that believing in the Prophet Muhammad has on a believer’s life and reflect on the importance of the Prophet Muhammad for Muslims today.

Literacy - In Literacy this term, we will be practising how to add fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases and prepositional phrases to our short stories to make them more descriptive and atmospheric.

Maths - In maths this term, we will be focussing on fractions. We will learn how to simplify, order, add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions.

Science - In Science this term, we will be classifying plants, animals and microorganisms into broad groups according to common observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences.

What has been happening in Innovator's class?

Autumn Term 1

Why is London our Capital City?

In term 1, we were learning about the physical and human features of London. We have written non-chronological reports, leaflets and adverts to persuade people to visit famous London landmarks.

In D.T. we have learnt about the London Eye before designing and making our own Ferris Wheel with a motor to power it and pulleys and belt systems to allow it to rotate.