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Science // Waves, Light & Sound

Design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance

Science // Waves, Light & Sound

Investigate the effect of placing objects made of different materials in the path of a beam of light, discovering transparent, translucent, and opaque materials

Science // Weather & Climate

Choose appropriate clothing and equipment for different weather conditions — coat and umbrella for rain, sun hat and sunscreen for hot sun, warm layers for cold…

Science // Weather & Climate

Use weather instruments to measure and record weather data: thermometers for temperature in °C, rain gauges for rainfall, wind vanes for direction, and…

Science // Weather & Climate

Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard such as flooding, wind damage, or extreme temperatures

Science // Weather & Climate

Understand that engineers design buildings, flood defences, and warning systems to protect communities from extreme weather — hurricane-resistant roofs, flood…

Science // Weather & Climate

Read and interpret weather maps, data tables, and graphs — identifying symbols for sun, rain, wind, and temperature; spotting trends and patterns in weather…

History // Ancient Egypt

Describe the step-by-step process of mummification: the body was washed, internal organs were removed and placed in canopic jars, the body was dried with natron…

Personal & Social Development // Emotional Literacy

Express their own feelings appropriately using words rather than actions — saying 'I feel angry because...' instead of hitting, shouting, or withdrawing

Personal & Social Development // Empathy & Social Awareness

Show kindness and care towards others in simple everyday ways — comforting a friend who is upset, helping someone who has dropped their things, sharing without…

Personal & Social Development // Empathy & Social Awareness

Practise perspective-taking by imagining how someone else might feel in a given situation — using prompts like 'How would you feel if that happened to you?' and…

Personal & Social Development // Empathy & Social Awareness

Distinguish sympathy ('I feel sorry for you') from empathy ('I understand what you're experiencing'); develop active listening skills: reflecting, paraphrasing…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Listen to others when they are speaking — looking at the speaker, waiting until they finish, and showing they have heard by responding to what was said rather…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Take turns, share materials, and play cooperatively with others — understanding that group activities work better when everyone gets a fair go and that waiting…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Ask for help when they need it — from a friend, teacher, or family member — and understand that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Resolve simple disagreements with peers by talking it through — explaining how they feel, listening to the other person's side, and finding a compromise or…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Work effectively as part of a small group — contributing their own ideas, listening to others' ideas, taking on a fair share of the work, and supporting the…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Give and receive constructive feedback — telling someone what they did well and what could be improved in a way that is helpful rather than hurtful, and…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Use assertive communication — expressing needs, opinions, and boundaries clearly and respectfully without being aggressive (pushy/demanding) or passive (giving…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Mediate conflicts between others — helping two friends who are arguing by listening to both sides, helping them see each other's perspective, and guiding them…

Personal & Social Development // Friendship & Cooperation

Understand how to have honest, direct conversations that address problems without attacking the person; apply the principles of non-violent communication…

Personal & Social Development // Responsible Decision-Making

Keep themselves safe in everyday situations — knowing basic safety rules about roads, strangers, water, and the internet — and understanding who their trusted…

Personal & Social Development // Responsible Decision-Making

Use a simple decision-making process when faced with a choice — stopping to think, identifying the options, considering the consequences of each option, and…

Personal & Social Development // Self-Regulation & Resilience

Use simple calming strategies when feeling upset or overwhelmed — such as taking deep breaths, counting to ten, or going to a quiet space — and understand that…