Thematic Knowledge Organiser- Born in the USA!
Year 5 Tigers Autumn 2 Geography
Art and Design Vocabulary
Vocabulary globe, region, topographic features, North America,
Imaginary, Modern, Abstract, Stippled, Splattered, Dabbed, Scraped, Dotted, Stroked,
countries, difference, similarities, terrain, populations, map,
Textured, Flat, Layered, Opaque, Intense,
climate zones, biomes, physical features, human features,
warm tones, cool tones, bold, patterns
landmarks, northern hemisphere, equator
Skills and Objectives
Skills and Objectives
Experiment with using layers and overlays to create new colours/textures
Locational Knowledge
Identify the physical characteristics and key topographical features of the countries within North America
Know about the wider context of places e.g. county, region and country
Discrete Learning
Place Knowledge
Compare the physical and human features of a region of the UK and a region in North America, identifying similarities and differences
Computing: Making AR Games RE: Unit 5.2 Christmas. The Gospels of Matthew and Luke & 5.7 Christmas around the world PSHE: Celebrating Differences Music: Classroom Jazz 1 Spanish: En Familia
Design Technology Vocabulary Frame, structure, stiffen, strengthen, reinforce, triangulation, stability, shape, join, temporary, permanent , accurate, arch bridge, beam bridge, bench hook, compression, coping saw, file, mark out, sand paper, try square, shape, suspension bridge, tenon saw, tension, truss bridge, research, evaluate
Skills and Objectives ●
Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose aimed at particular individuals or groups
●
Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion and prototypes
●
Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks
●
Select from and use a wider range of materials, components and construction materials according to their functional properties and aesthetics
●
Investigate and analyse a range of existing products
●
Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work
●
Apply their understanding of how to strengthen, stiffen and reinforce more complex structures