Minimum content for end of year exams

Here is the minimum content for the end of term CCSS exam in case you have lost the sheet I gave you in class or want to check it online. Make sure you revise all points and good luck!

Minimum Content for the End of Year Exam 2017  Year 5: Social Science.

The following list specifies the minimum content for the final exam. This list is taken from the Minimum Contents set down in the subject’s Curriculum document. Please revise from your class book and notebook also! Book: Social Science Vicens Vives classbook Year 5  

Unit 1: The Universe and the solar system

• The Inner/outer planets p.8-9
• The four spheres of the earth p.10
• The layers of the earth p.11
• The Day and Night cycle p.12
• The Earth’s orbit around the sun p.14

Unit 2: Representation of the Earth

• Geographical coordinates :Parallels, latitude, Meridians, longitude  p.22
• Types of maps Physical Political Thematic maps p.26/27/30

Unit 3: Climate and Vegetation

• Difference between weather and climate p.40
• Influences on climate: Latitude, altitude.p.42/43
• Spain’s Climates.p.48/49

Unit 4: The Population of Spain and Europe

• Population density p.57/58
• Life expectancy p.60
• Natural growth p.60
• Integration of immigrants p.65

Unit 5: Spain and the E.U

• What is democracy?p.72
• The Spanish Constitution p.72
• The separation of power in Spain: Legislative/executive/Judicial power.p.74-75
• The Autonomous Communities p.77(map)
• The origins of the E.U p.71/78
• The  aims of the E.U p.78

Unit 6: Al-Andalus

• The Visigothic kingdom of Toledo p.93
• The Moorish Invasion: Al Andalus, from invasion to the taifa kingdoms p.94/96
• The legacy of Al-Andalus New crops /agricultural techniques Advances in science and technology.p.100-101.