We are mathematicians:
In Maths we will be
- Rounding and ordering numbers to 100,000
- Rounding numbers within 100,000
- Working with numbers to a million
- Comparing and ordering numbers to one million
- Looking at negative numbers
- Improving our knowledge of Roman Numerals
We are authors:
In Literacy we will be
- reading and discussing a range of biographies
- understanding the purpose behind biographies and their audience
- researching and writing a biography of a famous African figure
- understanding the structure and organisation of a biography
- understanding the language and vocabulary features of a biography
We are digital explorers:
In ICT this term we shall be exploring the world through digital mapping. We shall be creating and following a GEO-CACHING treasure hunt!
- I understand the importance of digital mapping systems on our everyday lives
- I will develop my research skills involving digital maps and geographically located information
- I will practice geo-caching skills by using the geo-caching app and exploring local geo-caches
- I will develop my ability to take photographs, audio and videos as an aid to give clues
- I will consider the audience when creating a geo-cache treasure hunt for others to explore
We are Spanish speakers:
This term we shall be beginning our new MFL topic of Spanish! We will get to grips with all the basics of the Spanish language including:
- Salutations
- Number 1 -30
- Class commands
We are Historians & Geographers
This term we will be finding out about the fascinating Benin empire. This will include:
- Where it is and where this is in relation to other places in the world
- When the empire was formed and how this fits into timelines
- What the people of the Benin empire did in their daily lives
- Who the rulers were
- What trade happened under Benin rule
- How the Benin empire fell and what the legacy is
We are Scientists:
This term we will be finding out about living things and their habitats. This will include:
- Life cycles
- Classification of different species
- Finding out who Charles Linneaus was and what he did
- An investigation involving microbes
We are Artists
In Art we will be finding out about Michelle Reader and Megan Coyle. We will be:
- Learning the techniques
- Investigating their artistic styles
- Planning our own artwork, for a purpose
- Creating our own final pieces of Artwork in their styles
We are Musicians
As musicians we are very excited to be learning the djembe drums. In these sessions we will:
- Learn a range of rhythmic games
- Learn and apply musical vocabulary
- Develop our listening and appraising skills
- Find out about the different sounds we can create using the drums
- Use base and tone to create rhythmic patterns
- Evaluate our music
We are Rounders Players
In PE we will be enjoying Rounders sessions. These will include:
- Understanding the importance of warming up and cooling down
- Learning catching and throwing skills
- Becoming accurate in passing
- Taking part in team games and working cooperatively
- Taking part in rounders matches