English
Our text this term, is Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann.
When a polar bear arrives unexpectedly in the woods, the animals fear and avoid him, suspecting him to be dangerous - and his habit of collecting leaves only adds to their distrust. Then one day, they watch as he attempts to fly over the water with wings made of colorful leaves...just trying to go home.
For the two writing outcomes for this unit, the children will write a narrative and an information report.
Maths
This half term, we will be focusing on the operations: multiplication and division. We will be learning how to calculate the area of simple shapes and compare the areas of different shapes.
Science – Energy: Sound and Vibration
This term, the children will be discovering how sound is made and how it travels. They will explore the relationship between vibrations and hearing. As part of the unit, the children will also enjoy a visit from the Science dome to learn about ‘Light and Sound’.
History – Romans
In this unit, the children will discover when and why the Romans invaded. They will find out who Boudicca was and what she felt about the Roman invasion. The children will also explore what life would have been like as a child in Roman Britain. They will learn about what happened at the Romans baths. At the end of the unit, the children will learn about the legacy of the Roman invasion.
Art – Mosaic Masters
The unit, Mosaic Masters, teaches children about the history of mosaics, before focusing on the colours, patterns and themes found in Roman mosaics. The children will learn techniques to help them design and make a mosaic tile.
Music - Recorders
This term, the children will be continue learning how to play a musical instrument - the recorder in preparation for a performance later in the term.
Computing - Programming: Further Coding with Scratch
In Computing, the children will be designing and programming a game using variables, sensors and ‘if’ statements to control outcomes and interactions.
P.E.
This term, the children will be learning about gymnastics. They will develop their individual skills when learning about jumps, rolls and balances. The children will then create routines and understand the importance of body management when using equipment.
In their second PE lesson, the children will be developing their knowledge and understanding when taking part in orienteering. They will be need to use their co-operation, communication skills and be determined, whilst completing a variety of activities.
P.S.H.E Celebrating Differences
Over the term the children will explore these aspects of celebrating differences:
- Accept that everyone is different
- Include others when working and playing
- Know how to help if someone is being bullied
- Trying to solve problems
- Using kind words
- Know how to give and receive compliments
French – Portraits – describing in French
In this unit, the children will be learning adjectives to describe people’s physical appearance and their personality. We will use these to create simple sentences ensuring that the adjectives agree with the gender of the noun.
R.E. – What do different people do in difficult times?
During this unit, the children will explore how people from different worldviews manage in difficult times. We will cover these key questions:
- Why are difficult times challenging to people?
- How does worship help Christians in good and bad times?
- What rituals do Muslims practice during worship and how does this impact them?
- How does Yoga help Hindus in their daily lives?
- How and why are routines and rituals comforting to people in difficult times?
- What places are special to people during difficult times?