Dyma fraslun o rywfaint o’r gweithgareddau yr ydym yn gobeithio eu hastudio yn ystod y tymor / This is a brief summary of some activities we hope to cover this term. Cymraeg/Welsh: Read ‘The Mabinogi’ – ‘Stori Branwen’ – two different versions of the story - research the history of the story Genres – story, play script and formal letter. Carefully study features of these genres and adopt in own writing Use of proverbs and idioms Develop use of mutations Ei/Eu – the differences (Singular/plural) Develop use of prepositions Singular and plural nouns – look at patterns Comprehension activities Gwyddoniaeth/Science: Forces and Motion Recognising and naming various forces Discuss and investigate the force of gravity and why objects fall down Collect various objects and use Newton metres to measure their force. Friction – revise the effect of friction as objects move on different surfaces Investigation – what kind of sole provides the best grip? Mathemateg/Mathematics: Recognizing equivalences between percentages, fractions and decimals Extending methods of problem solving Weighing Area Perimeters Measuring distance on maps Developing multiplication and division English: Read a diary of a Celtic child – pupils to add own diary entry Genres – diary, biography and informal letter. Carefully study features of these genres and adopt in own writing Comprehension activities – Boudicca, related topics Investigate verb tenses - past tense for historical reports Use adverbs and powerful verbs Look at adjectives Hanes/History: Timelines and relevant events How we know about Celts? – Greek, Romans, work of archaeologists Where Celts settled and migrated. Celtic tribes in Britain School visits – a drama based on Boudicca, “Celt” – a day of activities Museum of Wales visit Hill forts – their positions Everyday life - Clothes, appearance, warriors, tools, weapons, houses Boudicca – Roman Invasion Celf/Art: Experiment with line, tone and colour Study and emulate Celtic artifacts and patterns Design symmetrical patterns for shield or broach Make braches out of clay Make patterns and Celtic knots Weaving work using weaving cards – link to “ wattle and daub” Daearyddiaeth/Geography: List geographical features linked to location of Celtic forts Study map of Europe and label the countries the Celts came from. Why the Celts chose to settle in certain areas. Locate specific places using 4 and 6 figure grid references. How land is used today – retail, inhabit, forestry, farming, leisure, education Addysg Gorfforol/Physical Education: Gymnastics – symmetrical and asymmetrical work on apparatus Dance – create and perform a dance based on the theme “Shoe Laces” Games – rugby and athletics/cricket T.G.Ch/I.C.T Word processing – create a front page for their theme books. Use internet to find appropriate images for “The Celts” Graphics – look at and discuss graphic software Use their skills to create their own designs based on a problem solving task Experiment with their ideas and evaluate their own and others’ work Cerddoriaeth/Music: Listen and appraise Celtic instrumental music Listen to and discuss Celtic musical instruments Emulate Celtic rhythms on tambours Learn and perform songs for the Eisteddfod Addysg Grefyddol/Religious Studies / P.S.E: Judaism: Learn about the important ceremonies and events in the life of a Jew. Learn about the various ways of celebrating a wedding and a birth. Discuss moral issues that arise in the story of “Branwen” Technoleg Dylunio/Design and Technology: Learn how to construct a jinx frame Use tools correctly and safely Design a roundhouse – use correct/accurate measurements How artefacts were constructed and made e.g. chariots, weapons Ysgol Gynradd Creigiau Primary School Thema/Theme: The Celts Dosbarth - 6 Class - Tymor Y Gwanwyn 2015/ Spring Term 2015