Autumn 2
English
In our English lessons this half term we are reading:
During this unit of work we will be writing:
A journey story
A persuasive advert
Maths
In our maths lessons this half term we are learning about:
- Multiplication of 2, 5 and 10
- Multiplication and Division
- Length
RE
In RE this half term we will be learning about:
- Parables and Miracles - Children will find out about a range of miracles Jesus performed and the parables he told.
- Advent - Children will develop their knowledge of the time, symbols and characters of the liturgical Season of Advent. We will be exploring Advent being a season of preparation for Christmas through the story of John the Baptist.
Science
Our Science unit for this half term is ‘Mixing and Making’. Children will identify solids, liquids and gasses. They will explore what a mixture is a carry out a variety of experiments. Children will also identify changes that are reversible and irreversible.
History
During this half term children will be learning about Bonfire Night and Remembrance. They learn about why Guy Fawkes wanted to blow up the Houses of Parliament and explore why we celebrate bonfire night today. We will then learn about Remembrance Day and discuss how the UK and other countries commemorate those who died in the war.
Design and Technology
In our DT lessons, children will be designing and making their very own car where they will explore and use mechanisms including wheels and axles. When children have made their final design, they will do an evaluation thinking about what worked well and what they would change.
Computing
During this half term, children will learn about programming. Children will develop their understanding of instructions in sequences and the use of logical reasoning to predict outcomes. Children will use given commands in different orders to investigate how the order affects the outcome. They will also learn about design in programming.
Music
During this half term, through instrumental performance, children will learn a repertoire of pieces in an ensemble setting. Pieces include: Reggae Four, Rise and Fall.
