CLASS 7 CURRICULUM - SUMMER (1)
Below you will find more information and detail about what will be covering over this half term.
English
We will begin by looking at instruction writing linked to Greek Myths, specifically Theseus and the Minotaur as well as Aesop's Fables
We will look at the SPAG elements:
- Past tense endings
- The correct use of a/an
- Subordinate conjunctions and clauses
- The correct use of paragraphs
Reading:
We will be concluding our work on The Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross
Please help your child to learn their spellings each week. The children have access to Spelling Shed to help them with their learning.
Please ensure you read with your child each night and write it in their reading diary. Please write in your child's reading diary each time you read so that we can monitor their progress. Remember you can read other books separate from their reading book at home also.
Maths
We will be finish our geometry work by looking at lines (horizontal, vertical, parallel and perpendicular) before moving onto fractions where we will really dig deep into understanding the whole, equal parts, comparing and ordering fractions as well as adding, subtracting and finding equivalent fractions.
Take a look at these knowledge organisers to help support your child at home
multiplication-and-division.pdf
YEAR 4 Times Table Check
The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will also help your child’s school to identify if your child may need additional support.
What is the multiplication tables check?
It is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times table questions. Your child will be able to answer 3 practice questions before taking the actual check. They will then have 6 seconds to answer each question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
Please find below some links for advice and support to help your child learn their times tables at home.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables
https://www.timestables.co.uk/
https://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html
https://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
Use the SOUND CHECK option on Times Table Rockstars to help also.
If you would like further resources to help your child at home don't hesitate to send me an email or ask at the door before or after school.
Science- The Human Body
We will be answering questions such as:
- Why do different foods keep us healthy?
- How do the skeletons of different animals compare?
- Can bones be grouped? How?
- How does our skeleton change over time?
- How does the skull circumference differ between girls and boys?
Computing- Digital Animation
We will use a range of techniques to create a stop-frame animation using tablets and apply those skills to create a story-based animation.
Theme (History) Ancient Greeks
Year 3 and 4 will be conducting a study on the Ancient Greeks. We will investigate who the Ancient Greeks were - including examples of some who had significant influence over the civilisation. We will find out about some ancient concepts that have had a significant impact on the modern Western world, such as Empire, democracy, and the Olympic games.
Art- Sculpture
In art we will recreate Ancient Greek pots using mod-roc. We will design the pots to represent what life would look like in Ancient Greece.
RE - What is it like to be a Hindu in Britain today?
We will:
- Describe puja and how it shows Hindu faith.
- Make connections with some Hindu beliefs and teachings about aims and duties in life.
- Describe some ways in which Hindus express their faith through puja, aarti and bhajans.
Music
We will be thinking about how music shapes our life and spending time focusing on expressing ourselves though music and improvising
PE
Just a reminder about school PE KIT
Children should come to school on a Tuesday and Wednesday wearing full PE kit.
- White polo shirt
- Burgundy shorts or dark joggers
- School jumper
- Pumps or trainers
PSHE- Being our Best
This includes thinking about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles, hygiene and positive body image. As well as using our team working, cooperation and respect skills.
Spanish
This half term we will look at the vocabulary for a variety of fruits and vegetables and be able to ask for them as well as count them and say which is our favourite.
DT
DT will link to our Ancient Greek theme and focus on structures where we will make a Greek temple.
