Year 6 Specialist News -Term 4 

Art

Transdisciplinary Theme

Who we are 

Central Idea

Self-portraits reflect our personal identity through artistic techniques and expression.

Lines of Inquiry  

• Artistic techniques used to create self-portraits 
• How artists express their identity through their choice of style and technique 
• Planning and designing a self-portrait that reflects personal identity   

Key Concepts 

perspective 

form 

Learner Profile Attributes

reflective 

communicator

risk-taker   

Students Will Create    

• A Self-portrait using the grid technique which uses a photo to guide their illustration. Showing an understanding of the learnt technique, application of tone and detail. 
• A background demonstrating a confident and considered choice of technique, with a personal symbolic link. 

Ceramic Bust detailing facial features and applying their knowledge of portraiture and clay skills 

Music   

Transdisciplinary Theme

How we organise ourselves 

Central Idea

Group organisation impacts on members and the performance 

Lines of Inquiry

• Role and responsibilities of each performance group 
• The development of skills 
• The performance process 

Key Concepts

responsibility 

Learner Profile Attributes

open minded, 

knowledgeable     

Focus – DANCE  

This term students will take risks, learn, create, rehearse and perform ‘Dance’.  

Students will be encouraged to work collaboratively with fellow students and to rehearse effectively within set time constraints in order to-  

• Learn steps  
• Learn sequences  
• Create short dances  
• Perform to peers  

Several different styles will be covered, including Line Dance and Contemporary Free Form.  

Students will continue to touch on Drama, Singing and Music (ukulele).  

Science

Transdisciplinary Theme

How the world works 

Central Idea

The role of circuit components in the transfer and transformation of electrical energy 

Lines of Inquiry 

• How electrical energy can be transferred and transformed in electrical circuits and can be generated from a range of sources 
• How different sources of energy are used to generate electricity.   

Learner Profile Attributes

balanced

risk taker 

Key Concepts

form

function  

Students Will 

• Construct and represent simple circuits 
• Investigate changing each of the different components in a circuit 
• Plan and investigate the function of switches in an electrical circuit. 
• Design, make and appraise a model that uses a circuit to transform energy from one form to another 

PE

Transdisciplinary Theme

  How we organise ourselves

Central Idea

Teamwork and participation in games can influence the success and fairness of all players   

Lines of Inquiry  

• Strategies for effective teamwork 
• Sportsmanship and leadership qualities  
• Performance outcomes and group dynamics   

Key Concepts

function 

responsibility   

Learner Profile Attributes

balanced 

open minded 

Students Will

• Analyse what a team needs to display to be successful- communication, fairness, skill and collaboration 
• Incorporate knowledge of different games such as Volleyball, Badminton and Ultimate Frisbee