Explorers
Explorers
English
This half term our core text is 'The Great Explorer' by Chris Judge.
We will start by writing a poem about an explorer. We will think carefully about the adjectives we use. We will then learn about the character Tom. We will discuss and collect vocabulary about his character. We will then write a character description. We will look at the setting and create a word bank which will support us when writing a setting descirption
Library Visit
We visited the library and found out about how you can borrow books. We took part in a treasure hunt and learnt about different things the library has to offer.
Maths
In maths, we will cover multiplication, statistics, fractions, money, volume and capacity and time. To help us with multiplication, we will make arrays and interpret them as number sentences using the multiplication symbol. In statistics, we look at how information can be represented and interpreted using tables, block graphs, pictograms and tally charts. In factions, we are consolidating our understanding of 1/2 and 1/4. In money, we will make values in different ways using coins and add coins to make a total. In capacity and volume, we will measure using millilitres and practise reading different scales on measuring cylinders. We will practice telling the time to half and quarter hours.
D.T
In D.T we have been set with the task to make Tom the explorer a bag to carry his belongings. Children will investigate, design, make and evaluate a bag.
Science
In Science we are learning about Materials. Children will be finding out what material an object is made from. They will compare the suitability of everyday materials for particular uses. Children will also take part in investigations, observe changes and record results. They will find out about the shapes of solid objects and how these can be changed
History
In history his half-term, we are learning about Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his expedition to the South Pole. We will first ask questions to help us find out about him, before looking at photographs of him and his team at the South Pole. We will sequence the main events on a timeline and compare his decisions to Road Admundsen.
Building Bridges
As part of the Building Bridges Project, Class 9 met up with St Thomas’ school at Colne Municipal Hall. We made new friends and took part in drama, crafts and a treasure hunt. Before we met up with them, we faced timed and talked about our similarities and differences.
We went to St Thomas, did crafts and watched their Nativity!
Outdoor Elements
We spent a day being explorers! We all felt like Captain Robert Scott as it was such a cold day! We made bread and cooked it on the fire, build a camp and solved some problems! It was great being ‘Tom’ the explorer!
We had a great Christmas party!
