Note: The latest progression information can now be found in the Computing curriculum portal.
year: Year 5
Music: Long-term plan — mixed-age
Knowledge Organiser – Computing Y5: Programming: Music
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Computing, Year 5, Programming 1: Music.
This resource is designed to support the children as they explore programming music using Scratch. It highlights key vocabulary and concepts, including loops, sprites and code blocks, alongside musical terms such as rhythm, pitch, tempo and timbre. The resource explains Scratch’s visual coding interface and is perfect for consolidating essential knowledge and developing both coding and musical creativity through hands-on programming tasks. There are also connections to the Upper Key Stage 2 Music lessons.
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French: Long term plan — mixed-age
Music: Key skills and knowledge by unit
Note: The latest progression information can now be found in the Music curriculum portal.
Knowledge organiser: Computing – Y5 Online safety
Pre-2026 Music: Vocabulary progression
Note: The information in this resource can also be accessed online via the Music Curriculum portal.
For the current version of this document, see: 2026 Music: Vocabulary progression.
Knowledge organiser – DT Y5: Digital world: Monitoring devices
A Knowledge organiser that captures the essential knowledge and skills learnt throughout the unit Design and Technology (D&T), Year 5, Digital World: Monitoring devices.
This Design and Technology resource is designed to support the pupils as they explore how digital systems are used in product design and development. It introduces key vocabulary such as sensor, microcontroller, input, output, and algorithm, helping the pupils understand how digital technologies enable automation and interactivity. The pupils will also learn about computer-aided design (CAD) and how digital tools assist in prototyping and testing.
