Sycamore Class Learning

English

In English this term we are learning about:

Greek myths, especially the stories of Pandora and Perseus. We will explore features of setting and character descriptions before writing our own. We will also read extracts of various Greek myths and identify common features. We will use our knowledge story writing and begin to write our own narratives with alternative endings based on the different myths we have read.

This half term, we will also continue to develop our SPAG skills by learning how to use colons, semi colons, passive voice and accurate speech to name but a few. We will continue to identify and apply various Alan Peat techniques which will enhance our sentence work.

Science

In Science this term we will be learning about:

We will be investigating Earth and Space this half term. We will be exploring the origins of various theories regarding our solar system, we will also be creating models of planets and the sun including key facts and information.

We will learn how to track the phases of the moon and be able to name the various stages.

As part of the unit, we will look at the reasons for night and day and focus on the movement of the Earth in relation to the sun.

When working scientifically, we will use information collected to help use create models of our solar system- we will explore the length of a day and a year in relation to these time on Earth.

We will be able to give reason to the four seasons and discuss how the Earth’s orbit affects each season.

Maths

In Maths this term we are learning about:

Multiplication and Division, Fractions and Position and direction.

The following is a list of key areas to be studied:

Fractions:

Equivalent fractions

  •  Ordering and comparing fractions
  • All four operations
  • Finding fractions of amounts

Converting units of measurements

  • Convert between metric and imperial units
  • Conversion of time
  • Calculate time intervals within timetables

Shape

  • Calculating angles
  • Angles around a centre point
  • Angles on a straight line
  • Angles within shapes

Arithmetic skills will be continued to be developed across the spring term.

Foundation Subjects

This term the foundation subjects we are learning about are:

Computing: Computer systems and Network: Bletchley Park

Art: Drawing- I Need Space

D&T: Electrical systems- Steady Hand games

Music: Composition to represent the festival of colour Holi festival

PSHE: Families and Relationships

RE: If God is everywhere, why go to a place of worship?

PE: Dodgeball with EdStart and TAG Rugby

Spanish: Pets

Geography: Why do oceans matter?

History:  The Ancient Greeks

 

Please see our Medium Term Plan for more details about these units of work.