y6 Fulmar Class

Autumn – Keep the Home Fires Burning

Studies in y6 begin with children learning more about Pendennis Castle turning to its role during the First World War.  From this local context, we move to the war in the Picardie region, learning about the involvement of the Newfoundland regiment on the Somme battlefield.  This includes some background work on railway transport links, and provides a framework to compare contrasting regions in SW Britain, NW France and North America.

 

Spring – India

The class carry out an in-depth study into the geography of India to further develop their knowledge of the world, particularly its climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains and the water cycle.  Topics study will include detailed investigations of key geographical and economic issues such as the government’s Tiger conservation project or the advantages and challenges of living alongside the Ganges river.

 

Summer – The Port of Falmouth

Pupils learn more about their home town and its maritime links with the wider world.  They may research the comings and goings of the groups of people who have helped to make Falmouth what it is today.  Studies can also include investigations into the movement of food through ports in general and the range of foods and ingredients available to us.  They may plan and prepare a meal for guests to celebrate their time at Marlborough.