Summer Term
Global Gardens

History – Botanists

This term
in History, children will explore the world of botany and the scientists who
study plants. They will learn what botanists do today and the tools they use.
The children will discover the work of Carl Linnaeus and how his system for
naming and classifying living things is still used today. They will also learn
about Charles Darwin’s journey on HMS Beagle and his ideas about evolution, as
well as Joseph Banks’ explorations and plant discoveries. Throughout the topic,
children will develop their research skills and create timelines, comparing
famous botanists from the past with those working today.

Geography – Global Environments

This term in Geography, children will explore the world by
naming and locating continents and oceans using maps, atlases and globes. They
will learn about different climates by studying gardens around the world,
comparing tropical, Mediterranean and temperate environments. The children will
develop map skills, including using simple grid references and keys, and create
their own labelled maps and posters. They will also learn about rainforests and
how environments differ globally. Finally, children will explore where food
comes from, investigating how it is grown, transported and enjoyed in different
countries around the world.

Science – Plants

This term
in Science, children will explore how plants grow and change over time. They
will learn about what plants need to survive, including water, light and
nutrients, and investigate how seeds and bulbs begin to grow. Through hands-on
activities, children will observe plants in the local environment and record
their growth. They will also carry out simple investigations to understand how
different conditions affect plant health. Throughout the unit, children will
develop their scientific skills by observing, recording results and making
comparisons.

English – Persuasion and Morals

In English,
the children will study The Last Wolf by Mini Grey and Fantastic Mr
Fox by Roald Dahl. They will focus their skills of persuasion through
writing a letter to characters in the story to persuade them to save the trees.
We will then focus on looking at the meaning of a text and of there is
something to learn for them. For example, what it the moral of the story in Grandad’s
Secret Giant by David Litchfield or The BFG by Roald Dahl. They will
then recreate a story with a focus on morals and acceptance of others.

The children will continue revise their spelling of the Year
1 and Year 2 common exception words.

https://www.ictgames.com/littleBirdSpelling/

Maths – Fractions, Time and Statistics

Throughout
the term, the children will be recapping their core skills in place value,
addition and subtractions, and multiplication and division. We will use these
skills to support our learning of fractions, time and statistics. The children
will learn to apply their skills to reasoning questions to demonstrate their
abilities in critical thinking.

Maths Online Games

Number names

http://www.maths-games.org/number-word-memory-to-20.html

Ordering numbers

https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/countingCaterpillar/index.html

Addition Games

http://www.maths-games.org/adding-games.html

Times Tables

http://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html

Place Value

https://ictgames.com/mobilePage/placeValue.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjqtfr/articles/z9w3g82

Creative Topics

This term in Creativity,
children will explore both Design and Technology and Art through hands-on,
imaginative learning. In DT, they will learn about healthy eating, food groups
and how to prepare simple foods safely, designing and making their own balanced
wraps. In Art, children will experiment with colour mixing, textures and
collage, inspired by artists such as Romare Bearden. They will also explore
map-inspired artwork, using a range of materials and techniques including
printing and felting. Throughout the unit, children will develop their
creativity, practical skills and ability to evaluate and improve their work.

Religious Education

In
RE, we will be looking deeper into Christianity and Judaism. The children will
learn about how children are welcomed into the faith and the different types of
religious leaders.

Wellbeing

The children's wellbeing is our priority. We will also be developing our wellbeing toolkit and promoting self-regulation using The Zones of Regulation. We use My Happy Mind to allow the children to deepen their understanding of emotions and wellbeing.

PE

In
P.E. the children will be concentrating on striking and field games. The children
will learn to control a balls direction when throwing, kicking, or hitting. We
will focus these skill more as the week progress through rounders and cricket.

Cosmic Kids Yoga can be used for meditation and to try out a
Yoga Session.

https://www.cosmickids.com

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