year: Year 5
Unit overview: What happens when we die? (Part 1)
Vocabulary display – History Y5/6 (B): What can the census tell us about local areas?
This unit vocabulary display includes keywords from the unit History, Year 5/6 (B), What can the census tell us about local areas? and additional unit-specific words that may be helpful in a display.
Key vocabulary is clearly labelled on the display, highlighting essential words that the pupils are expected to retain and reuse in future units. Understanding these words enhances comprehension of the subject and supports understanding of key knowledge and skills.
See the full History: Progression of key vocabulary.
Teacher video: The Solar System
This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils explore how scientific models of the Solar System have changed over time.
Pupil video: Ptolemy, Alhazen and Copernicus
This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Science scheme of work. It is designed for pupils and explores how scientists have tried to understand the movement of celestial bodies throughout history.
Teacher video: Day and night and the seasons
This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils understand the causes of day and night and the changing seasons.
Teacher video: How to calibrate a sundial
This Science scheme of work video introduces teachers to the skills needed to help Key Stage 2 pupils understand how to calibrate and use a sundial to track the movement of the Sun.
Pupil video: Sexual reproduction in plants
This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Science scheme of work. It is designed for pupils and explores the four key aspects of plant reproduction: flower structure, pollination, fertilisation, and seed dispersal.
Pupil video: Life cycle of an insect
This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Science scheme of work. It is designed for pupils and explores insect life cycles, focusing on both complete and incomplete metamorphosis.
