GEOGRRAPHY

This term we will be learning about the geography of North America. We will be developing our location knowledge through studying maps of various scales. We will then focus on the physical and human geography across the continent. This will lead on to investigating place knowledge through looking at data, graphs and diagrams about the various climates in countries throughout North America. In addition, we will collect evidence of a North American festival and compare this with a European festival. Next, we will investigate and compare two distant places - Mexico and Alaska, including the time zones. When identifying significant place on the map, we will focus on the Colorado River - identifying features of the river, settlements near the river and measure distance using the scale. With the use of primary and second sources of information to find out more about biomes and tourism along the Colorado River. After that, we will investigate the historic earthquakes in San Francisco, using historical maps to see the changes. We will write a report to show how being on the San Andreas Fault has changed peoples lives. This will include sketch maps, historical maps, aerial photos. From this we will begin to draw simple maps using our findings. During the term we will also undertake a local geographical study completing and comparing results of a traffic survey in two locations, in the local area  

ART

Our  ‘North American Art’ we will learn how to draw the other half of a famous image, make collage landscapes, create body abstracts, make ‘building block’ houses, draw patterned skulls and be an artist’s model to create quality artwork developing our previous skills . During the unit we explore the work of American artists John Singer Sargent,
Helen Frankenthaler, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mary Cassatt, architect Frank Lloyd Wright and photographer Ansel Adams.

DT

Our 'Felt Phone Cases' unit we will be writing our own design criteria. We will design products, thinking about aesthetics and functionality. We will then annotated designs to communicate ideas as well as step by step plans. Firstly we will make a paper template and how to sew a running stitch, backstitch, whip stitch and blanket stitch. Finally, when we have made their felt phone case, we will  undertake a detailed evaluation

MUSIC

Studying the old-school Hip Hop. All the learning is focused around one song: The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. The lessons focus on the music where games to develop pulse, rhythm, pitch, singing and playing instruments.

CITIZENSHIP

We focus on social and emotional area of relationships. We focus on communications and similarities and differences  

PE

Outdoor PE 

In our Outdoor and Adventurous Activities (OAA) lessons we further develop fundamental skills needed for orienteering, such as agility and endurance, navigation skills and map reading. During the unit, we will  work as part of a team, to solve a range of problems that focus on collaboration and effective communication. Also improve their understanding of maps and learn about the features of an orienteering map, applying this understanding when completing an orienteering exercise. In conclusion working collaboratively to plan and prepare an orienteering course. 

In our ‘Invasion Games’ unit we will recap on many of the essential skills needed to play a range of invasion games, such as dribbling with the ball, passing and keeping possession. We also look at attacking and defending tactics, such as two-touch passing; learning when to pass and when to dribble and different techniques for tackling and marking. 

Indoor PE

In our Gymnastics Movement unit we will perform a variety of floor and vault movements. Alongside this we will be developing our understanding of the necessary flexibility, strength and control needed to perform the movements successfully. To conclude we will choreograph our own sequences and routines and perform individually or as part of a pair or group. 

In our Eco Dance unit, environmental issues provide the stimuli for us learning in dance. Through the lessons we will learn about transitioning between actions in a dance and how to create a recurring motif. This will develop their spatial awareness and  understanding of timing in dance, as well as the way to create lines and shapes with bodies.

COMPUTI|NG 

Our first computing unit we will look at Strategic Searching Online. We will learn how to refine  searches using various techniques. Also learn to look for clues to decide if a website can be trusted and whether the information presented is reliable. Next we learn how search engines work and how search returns are ranked in a particular order. Finally,  we will begin to learn how a web page gets towards the top of a returned search and will evaluate a web page based on search engine criteria.

Our second unit introduces children to flowcharts and how they are used to program and control devices. We learn to build sequences of instructions, control multiple outputs and structure algorithms with decisions and inputs.

RE

We look the Key Question  - Why do some people believe God exists? This question enables us to learn in depth from different religious and non-religious groups about belief in God. We enquire into the key question- raising questions about the nature and existence of God focusing on Christian ideas about God. We will consider why people do or don’t believe in God and the impact that might have on the way they live their everyday life.