Class Teacher- Monday - Wednesday
Class Teacher- Thursday and Friday
The children will learn about the structure of the Earth, including its four layers, and explore how mountains are formed, with examples of mountain ranges from around the world.
We will investigate different types of volcanoes, how they form and how they are classified. The children will also consider the positive and negative effects of living near volcanoes, developing their own opinions about why people choose to live in volcanic areas.
Our learning will also include earthquakes, exploring what causes them, where they occur and the impact they can have on communities.
To develop their practical geographical skills, the children will also have opportunities to observe, record, map and identify different types of rocks found in our school grounds, as well as learning about how and where rocks are formed.
Term 2: History – Stone Age to Iron Age
In Term 2, we will travel back in time to Prehistoric Britain, exploring the question: Would you prefer to have lived in the Stone Age, Bronze Age or Iron Age?
The children will begin by exploring how long ago Prehistoric Britain was and placing key events on a timeline.
We will step into the shoes of archaeologists as we investigate the fascinating remains at Skara Brae and discover what they can tell us about life during the Stone Age.
As the term progresses, we will explore the introduction and impact of bronze, as well as discovering why trade became increasingly important during the Iron Age.
Finally, the children will investigate continuity and change from Neolithic Britain through to the Iron Age before using everything they have learned to answer our key question.
Maths:
During the first few weeks of the year, we will continue our work on place value, working with numbers up to 1,000.
The children will develop their understanding by:
We will then move on to addition and subtraction, developing efficient mental methods before progressing to formal written methods, including column addition and subtraction with three-digit numbers.
P.E.:
PE continues to be on a Wednesday and Friday.
Wednesday’s lesson is taught by our PE coaches and Friday is taught by Miss Parris.
Reading:
Children will read their reading book each week to an adult and will read as part of our guided reading sessions where we explore a range of diverse texts. We encourage children to also read for pleasure, discuss books they are reading and share with the class.
Science:
Term 1: Movement and Nutrition
We will explore how our bodies move, investigating the important roles played by our skeletons and muscles. We will also learn how our bodies use energy and what makes up a healthy, balanced diet.
Term 2: Forces and Magnets
We will investigate contact and non-contact forces, including friction and magnetism. The children will explore how these forces affect objects and carry out practical investigations to develop their scientific understanding
Homework
Homework will be set on Fridays and should be completed and returned by the following Thursday.
Homework will include:
PE
PE will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing the correct PE kit on these days.
As a reminder:
General Reminders