Woodpeckers
Let us introduce ourselves…we are Year 5 and the Woodpecker Class. Our teacher is Mrs Oliver.
We will be learning many things over the course of the year including learning about North America, the Ancient Maya (which will include sewing) and Space in science. In RE, we will explore “What does it mean if Christians believe God is Holy and loving?” and this is all in term one.
In term two, we will be learning about South America. In science, we learn about ‘Life Cycles’. We will consider the similarities and differences between the life cycles of mammals, amphibians, insects and birds. We will use this knowledge to create a fantastical creature with its own life cycle. We will also learn about journeys that some animals make to complete their life cycles. In PSHE, we will be celebrating difference and learning why it is important to respect different cultures. We will also learn to understand direct and indirect bullying and how this might make people feel. In RE, we will explore how Christians decide to live and what would Jesus do in life.
In the spring term, we will be learning about seven significant kings and queens from Britain’s history. We will investigate some their acts whilst in power, how these changed the lives of people at the time and the influence which they continue to have on our lives today. As we travel through time, we will reflect on the changing role and the power of the monarchy. In science, we will be learning how plants and animals reproduce. This unit builds on our life cycle unit but this half term we will focus on plants as well as different types of animals. In RE, we will look at the comparisons and contrasts in the beliefs of Christians and Humanists. In art, we will use our sketchbooks to explore the designs and textures of the Victorian textile artist, William Morris. We will create our own natural William Morris inspired design and use this to create a mono-print with intricate lines and shapes. In the summer term, in history, we will be looking at the reasons why Britain joined World War II and the resulting temporary and permanent changes which involvement in this resulted in for the country. In art, we will use our sketchbooks to develop our drawing skills. As our starting point, we will look at Henry Moore’s wartime shelter drawings. We will use his work to develop our ability to draw overlapping forms; shaded shapes; different textures and tones; and to give the illusion of perspective. In RE, we will look at the how people have inspired others through their actions in which their religious conviction has shown.
In science, we will investigate materials. We will explore and learn:
- how to classify and sort materials by their properties.
- which materials make good thermal conductors.
- which materials are good electrical conductors or insulators.
- how to separate materials by filtration; evaporation and sieving.
- that some changes, when materials are mixed together, are irreversible.
We have a very busy year ahead!
