Knowledge Organisers
What are knowledge organisers?
At our school, we use knowledge organisers to support children in retaining important knowledge and concepts across various subjects. Knowledge organisers are condensed summaries of key information, including facts, vocabulary, and key concepts, which children are expected to learn. These organisers help students to review and reinforce their learning, aiding memory retention and deepening understanding. Parents and children can use knowledge organisers at home in the following ways:
1. Regular Review: Set aside time each week to review the knowledge organiser for the relevant subject.
2. Quiz Each Other: Test your child's knowledge by asking them questions based on the information in the organiser.
3. Create Flashcards: Use the information in the knowledge organiser to create flashcards for quick and easy review.
4. Use in Homework: Refer to the knowledge organiser when completing homework tasks to ensure understanding of key concepts.
5. Incorporate into Daily Routine: Include reviewing the knowledge organiser as part of your child's daily routine, such as during breakfast or before bedtime.
By incorporating knowledge organisers into home learning, parents can further support their child's education and help them succeed academically.
Year 1
Term | Science | Religious Education | Geography | History | Visual Arts | Music | Modern Foreign Languages | PE |
Autumn 1 | The Human Body |
| Spatial Sense | - | Line | - | Target Games | |
Autumn 2 | Animals | Christmas | - | Kings, Queens & Leaders | - | Rhythm in the way we walk & The Banana Rap | Colours | Dance (Animals) |
Spring 1 | Seasons and Weather | Jesus was special | The UK | - | Language of Art | - | - | Gymnastics |
Spring 2 | Easter | - | Prime Ministers | - | In the Groove | Numbers 1-10 | & Fencing | |
Summer 1 | Plants | Baptism | The 7 Continents | - | Architecture and Sculpture | - | - | Swimming |
Summer 2 | Materials | Creation | - | Pre-History | - | Rewind | Days of the Week | Athletics |
Year 2
Term | Science | Religious Education | Geography | History | Visual Arts | Music | Modern Foreign Languages | PE |
Autumn 1 | The Human Body | The Bible | Spatial Sense | - | Colour and Shape | - | - | Target Games |
Autumn 2 | Living Things in their environment | Christmas. Why was the birth of Jesus such good news? | Ancient Egypt | - | Friendship Song | I'm Learning French | Dance (Pirates) | |
Spring 1 | Electricity | Jesus, friend to Everyone | The British Isles | Colour, Shape and Texture | - | Gymnastics | ||
Spring 2 | Plants | Easter, Signs and Symbols | The Romans | Hands, Feet and Heart | Alphabet and Months of the Year | Fundamental Movement Skills & Fencing | ||
Summer 1 | Materials and Matter | Why is the church a special place for Christians? | Northern Europe | Portraits and self portraits | - | Swimming | ||
Summer 2 | Astronomy | Ascension and Pentecost | Anglo Saxons & Vikings | Animals | Athletics |
Year 3
Term | Science | Religious Education | Geography | History | Visual Arts | Music | Modern Foreign Languages | PE |
Autumn 1 | The Human Body | Harvest | Spatial Sense | Ancient Greece | Singing | Musical Instruments | Swimming | |
Autumn 2 | Cycles In Nature | God With Us | Settlements | Law and Power | Line | Musical Instruments | Swimming | |
Spring 1 | Light | Jesus, the man who changed lives | Rivers | The War of the Roses | Singing | - | Gymnastics | |
Spring 2 | Plants | The sadness and joy of Easter | The South West | Henry VIII | Still Life and Form | Little Red Riding Hood | Netball | |
Summer 1 | Rocks | Which Rules Should We Follow? | Western Europe | Tudor Monarchs | Singing | - | Striking and Fielding Principles | |
Summer 2 | Forces and Magnets | Called By God | Asia: China and India | Tudor Monarchs | Landscapes | I can... | Athletics |
Year 4
Term | Science | Religious Education | Geography | History | Visual Arts | Music | Modern Foreign Languages | PE |
Autumn 1 | The Human Body | Prayer | Spatial Sense | Life in Ancient Rome | - | Drumming | Do you have a pet? | Swimming |
Autumn 2 | Classification of Plants and Animals | Christmas exploring light | Mediterranean | James I and the Gunpowder Plot | Light | - | - | Gymnastics |
Spring 1 | Ecology | Jesus, Son of God | Eastern Europe | The English Civil War | - | Drumming | Clothes | Swimming/ Gymnastics |
Spring 2 | Sound | Exploring Easter as a Story of Betrayal and Trust | Eastern Europe cont. | The Reign of Charles II: Plague and Fire | Space | - | - | Swimming |
Summer 1 | The Water Cycle | Are all Churches the Same? | London and the South East of England | The Glorious Revolution | - | Drumming | Romans | Rounders |
Summer 2 | Electricity | What is Prayer? | Asia - Japan | Design | - | - | Athletics |
Year 5
Term | Science | Religious Education | Geography | History | Visual Arts | Music | Modern Foreign Languages | PE |
Autumn 1 | The Human Body- The Circulatory System | The Bible | Spatial Sense | Baghdad CE 900 | Style | - | - | Swimming |
Autumn 2 | Materials | The Gospels of Matthew and Luke | Mountains | The British Empire | - | Violin | Family | Gymnastics |
Spring 1 | Living things | Jesus: The Teacher | Australia and New Zealand | Abolition of Slavery | Islamic Art | - | - | Hockey |
Spring 2 | Forces | Easter Victory | Africa | The Industrial revolution | - | Violin | Habitats | Dance |
Summer 1 | Astronomy | Significant Women in the Bible | Local study | The Victorians | Print Making | - | - | Net and Wall Games Principles |
Summer 2 | meteorology | St Paul: How did the news of Jesus' resurrection spread around the world? | Violin | Planets | Athletics |
Year 6
Term | Science | Religious Education | Geography | History | Visual Arts | Music | Modern Foreign Languages | PE |
Autumn 1 | The Human Body | Life as a Journey | Spatial Sense | WWI | Violin | At School | Swimming | |
Autumn 2 | Classification of Living Things | How do Christians prepare for Christmas? | British Geographical Issues | The Suffragettes | Art in the Italian Renaissance | - | Gymnastics | |
Spring 1 | Electricity | Eucharist | North America | The Rise of Hitler and WWII | Violin | Healthy Lifestyles | Outdoor Adventurous Activities (OAA) | |
Spring 2 | Light | Who Was Jesus | South America | WWII and the Holocaust | Impressionism and Post-Impressionism | - | Basketball | |
Summer 1 | Reproduction | Africa | The Cold War | Violin | WWII | Cricket | ||
Summer 2 | Evolution | Globalisation | Modernism | - | Athletics |