Year 5
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Academic Year 2026 - 2027
Autumn Term Topic (Sept to Dec) - Pharaohs
For the Autumn Term, we are going to learn first-hand about the gruesome, yet fascinating, process of mummification. We’ll write a report about Howard Carter’s famous discovery and use different sources to research Tutankhamun’s tomb. We’ll also consider whether it was right to open Tutankhamun’s tomb, or whether it should have been left as it was. Our work will inspire us to write some exciting Egyptian mystery stories and non-fiction books and the internet will provide us with information to make fact files. We’ll draw Egyptian artefacts in detail, focusing on symbols and design features. Studying historical sources will help us learn more about the Pharaohs, the Egyptian gods and ancient religious beliefs. We’ll find out about the food that was eaten at the time, make some Egyptian bread and use recycled materials to build model tombs.
Knowledge Organiser
Each of our termly topics has a knowledge organiser. These are created to support our curriculum projects. They set out the key facts and information that children need to use and remember as they progress across the curriculum. Each knowledge organiser includes:
- Essential facts about the topic, laid out in easily digestible chunks.
- Key vocabulary, technical terms and their meanings.
- Ambitious levels of literacy including a topic glossary.
- High-quality imges including maps, diagrams and photographs.
- Timelines and significant dates where appropriate.
- Famous quotations, if relevant.
Pharaohs - Knowledge Organiser
Glossary
We also have glossaries which complement the knowledge organisers. These contain vocabulary which links directly to the current topic. This vocabulary is regularly referred to during lessons, which we also encourage the children to use during discussions and in their writing.
Topic Based Homework
In addition to the online learning apps, such as Times Table Rockstars and IXL, the school offers some additional optional topic based homework.
Pharaohs - Home Learning Activities
Pharaohs - Home Learning Workbook
Curriculum Map
The Curriculum Map which gives you an overview of what the children will be learning throughout this year in Year 5.