Year 5 Lesson Plans
All subjects available for this grade level.
Aligned to National Curriculum Attainment Targets
9 subjects · 54 units · 171 topics
Ages 9-10
Art and Design
This course develops advanced technical skills in Year 5 students through exploration of architectural form, textile manipulation, and expressive portraiture. Students investigate the relationship between material and meaning while building a sophisticated vocabulary for art criticism and self evaluation.
Computing
A comprehensive computing curriculum for Year 5 students focusing on advanced block-based programming, systems architecture, and data management. Students transition from simple sequences to complex selection and variables while exploring the physical hardware of the internet.
English
A comprehensive Year 5 English curriculum focusing on the transition from literal understanding to nuanced interpretation. Students explore complex narratives, persuasive rhetoric, and technical precision to become versatile communicators and critical readers.
Geography
A comprehensive exploration of physical and human geography focusing on spatial patterns, environmental processes, and regional diversity. Students develop advanced mapping skills and investigate the complex relationship between human activity and the natural world.
History
Key Stage 2 History Year 5: a comprehensive study of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking struggle for England, the unification of the kingdom, and the impact of these settlements on British culture and identity.
Mathematics
A comprehensive exploration of Year 5 mathematics focusing on deep conceptual understanding of the decimal system, proportional reasoning, and geometric properties. Students develop fluency through problem solving and mathematical inquiry across all domains.
Modern Foreign Languages
This curriculum develops communicative confidence through authentic linguistic contexts and grammatical foundations. Students progress from simple phrases to constructing complex sentences while exploring the diverse cultures where the target language is spoken.
Physical Education
A comprehensive physical education program for Year 5 focusing on sophisticated movement patterns, tactical awareness in team games, and the physiological effects of exercise. Students develop leadership skills and personal fitness goals through diverse athletic and health based activities.
Science
A comprehensive inquiry into the physical laws and biological processes that shape our environment. Students investigate the properties of matter, the mechanics of movement, and the lifecycle of diverse organisms through hands-on experimentation.