Mathematics
The number operations of multiplication, division, addition and subtraction
will be reinforced and extended as the children learn and evaluate
further strategies. Decimals will be introduced and the equivalence
between fraction and decimal forms. Topic work will focus on using
increasingly complex timetables in everyday contexts and shape work
will develop a further understanding of perimeter and angle.
English
The range of texts for this term concentrates on stories and short
novels which raise issues. A selection of different types of poetry
is studied. In non-fiction writing we will be examining the content,
structure and language features of discursive and persuasive texts.
Science
The pupils study friction and habitats. During the first half term,
they will be learning about the different forces and how they act
on each other. The second half term will involve finding out about
different habitats and how animals are adapted to living in these
environments.
History
This term the children will continue learning about the Anglo-Saxons.
They will study Saxon homes, farming methods, the conversion to Christianity
and Alfred the Great. They will also learn about Viking warriors,
longships and gods.
Geography
The children will study India and Kenya, looking at daily life. They
will look at Chembakoli (a village in India) and compare this with
city life in Mumbai.
French
TBC
Religious
Education
Religions in our neighbourhood.
ICT
The children will complete their unit of work about data collection
and the use of pie charts and questionnaires. They will then explore
the use of modelling effects on screen, giving instructions and using
packages such as 'Logo'. They will continue to access the internet
and develop touch-typing skills.
Art
Pupils will look at aerial patterns in our landscape. They will create
the story of a journey in symbols incorporating computer skills.
Physical
Education
Athletics (1st Half Term), tennis (2nd Half Term)
Girls: Rounders, tennis
Boys: Cricket, softball.
Personal survival skills.
Design
Technology
The children will be looking at gears and what part they play in everyday
life. They will use the construction games to demonstrate what gears
can do and look at household gadgets that we use on a daily basis,
eg can opener, drill, whisk. The children will design a model that
uses gears to make it work and they will make their own 6 spoke gears
to go into the model. They will design their model using a two way
projection, showing the front and the side. Food Technology includes
designing a wrapper and making a chocolate chewy bar.
Music
TBC
PSHE
In PSHE this term the children will learn about ‘Keeping Safe’
and ‘Making the most of my abilities’.
