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HISTORY 

This half term we will be learning all about The StoneAge. We will be researching this time period including

investigating historical events, looking at artifacts andexploring the impact this era had on the wider world.SCIENCE 

In science our main focus will be materials and rocks. Wewill be working scientifically to investigate, record,

present and evaluate results for research and informationwe have learned relating to materials.

 

GEOGRAPHY 

With a focus local areas and the UK we will be analyzingland use and materials. We will develop our geographical

knowledge and map skills using Atlases and local maps. 

We will be investigating Stonehenge and using some ofthe information to link to our English discussion text unit.

 

COMPUTING 

In computing we will be developing our use of computer

systems and the Internet and exploring the main uses.We will have a particular focus on communication and

look into the ways in which the internet and technology isused to communicate. We will use these skills forresearch within other subjects.

 

FRENCH 

We will be developing our speaking, reading, writing andlistening skills through recognition of key words andphrases. We will study stories, songs and rhymes andpractice using out learning to communicate in French.  

RE 

In RE this half term we are learning about Christianity.Our focus will be on the God and the beliefs thatChristians hold about God. We will learn about the oldTestament including stories which Christians believe

reveal aspects of God.

MUSIC 

In music we will be learning to play the French Horn.

We will be taught by a specialist Teacher each weekwho will help us to read music, play notes and

perform as a class.  

ART Our learning in Art will consist of studying British

Artist Barbara Hepworth and using clay to produce3d work. We will be using different art techniques to

design and make artwork relating to Rocks andSoils. 

DT 

In DT we will be focusing on cooking and nutrition.We will be looking at a range of different skills

needed to make Soda Bread and will put these intopractice to make the bread ourselves.

This half term we will be looking at local stories. 

We will start by reading a local story – ‘Jingling

Geordie’s Hole’ and focus on the sett ing andfeatures. After this we will look at a range of other

examples and then use our learning to help usplan, write and edit our own. 

Our next unit of work will be discussion texts.This will be closely linked to our topic: Stone and

Metal. We will research stone and metal,including The Stone Age and Iron Age and usethe information we collect to write our own

discussion texts. The texts will answer a range ofquestions and follow typical features of

discussion texts.  

This half term we will be working for The Time

Institute to solve a range of written problemsinvolving addition and subtraction. We will havea focus on formal written methods.

We will be developing our learning about placevalue up to 4 digit numbers and increasing ourknowledge and understanding of measures –

including time. 

Each week we will develop our times table

knowledge through interactive challenges andactivities and a small challenge each Friday totrack our progress and areas for improvement.  

We have started Math’s Boot Camp – practisingwritten math's problems – and will continue this

over the year.  

This half term our PSHE topic is New

Beginnings. We will be discussing

achievements, targets, how to facechallenges positively, rules and

responsibilities, relationships and

friendships and developing our

understanding of empathy and behavior

towards others. PSHE will consist of circletime, group and individual activities and a

range of interactive tasks.

This half term will be taking part in team andindividual sporting games. We will be taught a

range skills in order to successfully playdifferent games in pairs and groups.

We will practice and improve running, throwing,catching and jumping techniques and try tobeat our personal bests.

 

We will work individually and in pairs/teams todevelop a range of skills.