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Our PE days for Term 2 are Thursday & Friday.
Tyger by SF Said
Geography:
Let’s explore the Alps – BBC Bitesize
Alps, The – Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Fun Facts for Kids about the The Alps (All You Need to Know!)
The Alps | Geography – Ecosystems and Biomes – intended for older children but this video shows how humans and nature adapt to the conditions in The Alps
Alps, Europe | Live Weather Satellite Map | Zoom Earth
Science:
Properties and change of materials – KS2 Science – BBC Bitesize
Chemical reactions and reversible changes – BBC Bitesize
What are irreversible changes? – BBC Bitesize
In Geography, we will be considering the climate of mountain ranges and why people choose to visit the Alps. In particular, we will be focusing on Innsbruck and looking at the human and physical features that attract tourists. We will also be investigating tourism in the local area and mapping recreational land use around Bradley Stoke. We will then compare recreational opportunities in the Alps with those in Bristol and Bradley Stoke.
In Science, we will be broadening our experience of the properties of materials. We will investigate hardness, transparency and conductivity and consider how these properties influence the uses of materials. We will explore reversible changes, including dissolving and changes of state. We will then compare these to irreversible changes, including rusting, burning and mixing vinegar and bicarbonate of soda.
In English, we will be reading the novel “Floodland” by Marcus Sedgwick. Over the course of the term we will explore the author’s use of characterisation and language. We will be learning about parenthesis, relative clauses and relative pronouns and how to embed dialogue accurately and effectively in narratives.
In Maths, we will spend the bulk of the term focusing on multiplication and division. We will learn about multiples, factors, prime numbers, prime factors and squared and cubed numbers. We will practise multiplying and dividing whole numbers and those involving decimals by 10, 100 and 1000. We will multiply up to 4-digit numbers by a one or two digit number. We will also divide up to 4-digit numbers by one digit numbers.
In Design Technology, we will be making drawstring bags. In doing so, we will be learning how to sew using a variety of stitches including straight stitch, back stitch and whip stitch.
In History, we will be learning about the Vikings and the struggle for Britain. They will develop their chronological understanding and explore new types of sources, including oral histories, to learn about the Vikings and the impact they had on local British communities. Using historical enquiry techniques, we will investigate whether the Vikings were raiders, traders or settlers.
In Science, we will be identifying real world examples of mixtures and how and why separation techniques are used to separate them, including some jobs that may use them. We will also be learning about the importance of salt plains.
For the term’s Art, we will be studying the environmental art of Andy Goldsworthy. We will be using his ideas as an inspiration for our own environmental art which we will create on the school grounds.
Our first Religion and World Views’ topic is “Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?” Thinking about religious freedom, children will use historical and modern-day examples of people, such as Guy Fawkes, who have fought for their beliefs to discuss controversial issues.
In PSHE, we will be following the new Kapow unit called “Families and Relationships”. The children will explore the complexities of relationships, self-respect, and social dynamics. They will be introduced to key vocabulary and concepts such as attributes, bystander, marriage, bullying, and cyberbullying. This unit helps the children understand the importance of empathy, respect, and effective communication. The unit also addresses the impact of stereotypes related to gender, race, and religion, encouraging pupils to challenge discriminatory attitudes and behaviours.
In PE, we will be developing our tennis and badminton skills in outdoor sessions (weather permitting, of course!). Meanwhile, we will be learning about “The Highland Fling” in dance.
October is Black History month and we will be investigating the lives of a number of significant figures through History.
In Computing, we will be learning how to be Internet Sharp as well as developing our coding skills
