Our topic this half-term is Sounds and Vibrations.

As writers we will: 

• Recognise the grammatical difference between plural and possessive ‘s’
• Indicate possession by using the possessive apostrophe with plural nouns
• Organise paragraphs around a theme
• Build a varied and rich vocabulary
• Propose changes to grammar and vocabulary to improve consistency, including the accurate use of pronouns in sentences

As mathematicians we will:

• Convert tenths from fractions to decimals.
• Convert hundredths from fractions to decimals.
• Divide a one-digit number by 10.
• Divide a two-digit number by 10.
• Divide a 1 or 2 digit number by 100.
• Make a whole with tenths and hundredths.
• Partition decimals.
• Compare and order decimals.
• Round decimals to the nearest whole number.

As Scientists we will:

• Describe how sounds are made.
• Describe how sounds are heard through different mediums.
• Explain the relationship between vibration strength and volume. 
• Describe the relationship between volume and distance.
• Describe the pitch and how to change it.
• Explain how insulating materials can be used to muffle sound.

When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:

• To observe closely how different instruments create a sound.
• Research how whales and dolphins communicate underwater. 
• Present results using a bar chart.
• Suggest which variables to measure and for how long.
• Design simple results tables.
• Identify when results or observations do not match predictions.

As musicians we will be learning Samba Drumming through Trafford's Music teaching. 

As artists we will:

• explore the work of Heinz Edelmann
• learn about the effect of light 
• learn about scale and proportion
• design a front cover for James and the Giant Peach in the style of Edelmann
• recreate a front cover using computer technology

As learners of RE we will be exploring the Big Question:

What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?

We will:

•  What is Hindu Dharma?
•  How and why do many Hindus perform Puja?
•  What is dharma? What can we learn from the story of King Yudhishtira?
•  What does the Ramayana tell Hindus about dharma?
•  How and why do many Hindus celebrate Diwali?
• Can I plan a Diwali celebration for my local community?
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As Computer Technicians we will:

• Understand how to create a simple script in Scratch
• Add or change a sprite and prevent it from rotating
• Use decomposition to identify key features and understand how to decipher actions that make the quiz game work
• Understand what a variable is and how to use the ‘say’ and ‘ask’ blocks
• Create a variable and be able to use a variable to record a score
• Understand what a variable is and how it works within a program

As learners of PSHE we will be focusing on relationships. We will be exploring these key questions:

• How do I manage dares?
• What is pressure and how can I resist it?
• When might people feel jealous?
• When is it okay to break somebody’s confidence and tell their secret?
• What is acceptable physical contact?
• Why do friendships change? How can I manage my changing and conflicting friendships?
• Why do people make assumptions?
• What happens to information that is shared online?
• How is data used for advertising?