Welcome to Lower Key Stage Two

Spring 1- Extreme Weather

In Literacy, this half term we will be writing a newspaper report based on our class novel 'The Wizard Oz' During this the children will use our fantastics. They will look closely at the noticing and action lens. We will  then move onto writing an explanation text linked to our geography topic. "The Water Cycle" 

 

In PSHE,  the children will focus on identity, society and equality, looking at democracy. We will also celebrate odd socks day as part of friendship week (Tuesday 16th January)

 

In Maths, we will look at written methods for multiplication and division and also look at measurements. The children will get chance to access times tables rockstars throughout the term.

 

In Geography, our focus will be on the water cycle and extreme weather.  The children will get chance to look at identifying the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night) describe and understand key aspects of: physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle.

 

In Art, we will look at the work of Edvard Munch. First of all we will create a fact file sharing information about his work, family and other interesting facts. We will then move onto looking at his portrait 'The Scream'. The children will then practice these techniques used in his work and have a try at recreating their own interpretation.

 

In P.E, we will be looking at dance and creating our own routines.

 

In Science, the children will cover, "Rocks and Volcanoes" We will compare and group together  different types of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Autumn 1 - Dragons!

The myth of monsters: Why dragons have historically represented in many  cultures the power of nature | Milwaukee Independent

 

Welcome to a brand new year in phase 3/4! As always our year is exciting and action packed where we will cover six fascinating topics. The topic we are covering this half term is Dragons!

 

In Maths, we will be looking at place value to ensure we have strong foundations to build on throughout the year. We will be using lots of practical resources and have opportunities to take our learning outside. Later in the term, we are going to advance on to addition and subtraction; learning written methods to help solve reasoning and problem solving questions.

 Place Value Counters - No Work Cards | Number | YPO

 

In English, we will be looking at a range of text genres including storytelling, instructional writing and poetry, based on the texts that we will read. Our first text this half term is ‘George and the Dragon’, we will be writing a character description. Linking to our topic, we will write instructions to trap a dragon that has been up to mischief! Throughout our English lessons we will be exploring texts and practicing our oracy skills through drama and debates.

George and the Dragon: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat) : Pirotta, Saviour,  Peluso, Martina, Collins Big Cat, Moon, Cliff: Amazon.co.uk: Books

In Science, our topic is animals including humans. We will be classifying animals based on the type of skeletons they have. In lessons, there will be lots opportunities to practice using scientific vocabulary; especially around the scientific names for bones. 

KS2 Label skeleton - Teaching resources

In History, our learning will be based around St George, the Patron Saint of England and the myths and legends around the dragon! Our lessons will also detail life in Britain and the Kings and Queens.

 

In Computing, the children will create a simple dragon sequence using block code. We will be focusing on if/then statements using Purple Mash which you can access at home too!

 

In Art, the children will be using their observation skills and design their own dragon eye. They will then recreate this using clay.

Clay Dragon Eyes – Lottie Makes

Curriculum Newsletters 

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