Autumn Term- What are we learning?

This term, we will be focusing on learning all about Rivers. We will be working as Geographers, using our knowledge of human and physical geography, by identifying key features of rivers and using maps to locate important rivers in the world.

In science, we will be learning about Earth and Space and Forces. Working scientifically, using key vocabulary and asking questions, we will be investigating theories, whilst finding out about planets and the moon.

In languages, we will be learning and using vocabulary for family members and dates in French.

We have an exciting project in Design and Technology this term, as we will be investigating and researching cam mechanisms, building up to making our own moving toys, selecting from a wide range of tools and equipment.

This term, PSHE lessons will be focused on community and how we can value each other differences.

RE lessons will focus on Judaism. We will learn about beliefs and celebrations relating to this religion.

PE lessons will focus on invasion games including Handball and Football.

As mathematicians, this term we will start with using our prior learning to work with decimals, where we will find out more about the number system and how we calculate with less than a whole.

As writers, we will participate in a wide range of writing opportunities this year. Starting with linking to our river topic, we will be working as authors to write for a range of purposes and audience by creating setting descriptions, poems and non-chronological reports. We will apply our authorial skills to write as scientists through an explanation texts, linked to the Mars rover.

This term we will be reading : Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.

Please see below, to view key knowledge in each subject.