year: Year 5
RSE parent guidance: Breakdown by year group
Webinar: Using micro:bit in your primary classroom
Knowledge organiser – History – How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Archived – History, Year 4, How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore how the Maya civilisation developed and how it contrasted with Anglo-Saxon life. It introduces the challenges the Maya faced in settling the rainforest and the innovative solutions they used—such as slash-and-burn farming and crop adaptation. Pupils learn about Maya architecture, including the structure of houses and cities like Tikal, and how these were uncovered through archaeological discoveries. A clear timeline places the Maya periods alongside the Anglo-Saxon era, while key terms such as city-state, hieroglyphics, and creation story support historical literacy. This unit provides rich opportunities for comparative thinking and cultural understanding.
Knowledge organiser: Geography – Y5 Would you like to live in the desert?
A Knowledge Organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Geography, Year 5, Would you like to live in the desert?
This resource is designed to support pupils as they explore the characteristics of hot desert biomes, with a focus on the Mojave Desert. It introduces key geographical vocabulary such as arid, biome, ranching, and renewable energy, and explains how deserts can be both harsh and habitable. Pupils learn about the location of hot deserts globally, threats such as drought and desertification, and how human activities—from mining to recreation—shape desert environments. Illustrated with physical features like sand dunes, mesas, and natural arches, this unit encourages pupils to consider both the challenges and opportunities of desert living.
Webinar slides: Balance creativity and knowledge in Art and design – 28th Mar 2023
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Webinar: Using Sketchbooks In Primary Art & Design
Webinar: An Introduction To Kapow Primary
Experience the insights from the Kapow Primary team as they introduce our foundation schemes of work, each aligned with the national curriculum. This webinar covers key features such as:
- long-term and mid-term planning
- individual lesson planning
- CPD videos
- assessment
- and an array of supporting resources, including webinars, knowledge organisers, pupil videos, and more!
