We’re Going on a Journey In History we will be learning about: The history of the Maori people, their myths and legends. Significant people who have contributed to travel: Neil Armstrong and the Wright brothers. In Geography we will be learning about: Which animals live in different places. Maps and, how to use them. the key features of different places such as islands, deserts mountainous regions, sea sides, forests, jungles, oceans, cities. The 7 continents and 5 oceans. In English we will be : Looking at the texts The Great Round- The-World Balloon Race, Big Blue Train and There is a Tribe of Kids. Writing a repeated texts about groups of animals. Write a descriptive letter about different places. Write an invitation to a party. We’re Going on a Journey Sycamore Class Topic Web- Spring A 2018 In Science we will be learning about: The different ways we can travel (in air, on land and on water) Different plants and what they need to grow. Different animals and how they are adapted for their home. Simple food chains. In Music we will be: Learning to sing for our whole class performance. Learning to choose sounds to create an effect. Learning to experiment with different percussion instruments. In Computing we will be learning about: How to use the internet to research the names of groups of animals. Creating a safe and secure password. In PE we will be: Learning how to copy, create and perform dance moves. In R.E. and PSHE we will be learning about: Different religions and how their faith influences their lives. New beginnings and resolutions. In Drama will we be rehearsing and performing Maui Catches The Sun. In Y2 Maths we will be learning about: Multiplication and Division Statistics Geometry: Properties of Shape Fractions Measurements (Length and Height) In Y1 Maths we will be learning about: Addition and Subtraction (within 20) Place Value (within 50) Measurement (Length and Height) Measurement (Weight and Volume) In Art and Design we will be: Using objects to create prints. Printing a Maori design on a t-shirt.