1. Rivers, Mountains and Coasts
Literacy
Grammar, punctuation and spelling
Non-fiction writing – Recounts and Explanation texts
Narrative – Authors and Narrative inked to a theme
The children will develop their writing skills throughout the curriculum
Humanities
Understand and describe the key aspects of physical geography including: rivers, mountains and the water cycle
Use maps, atlases, globes and digital computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
Art
Develop techniques including control and use of materials (collage)
Use sketchbooks to record observations and use them to review and revisit ideas
Improve mastery of art and design techniques (painting)
Learn about the life an work of Claude Monet
Learn about artists who paint mountain landscapes and in particular, the Japanese artists Hakusai
Learn how art and design reflect and shape our history and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation
Maths
The children will continue to follow the National Curriculum programme of study
Music
Appreciate and understand a wide range of high quality music drawn from different traditions and from great composers and musicians (Charanga unit of work)
Class 3
Rivers, Mountains and Coasts
Spring 2018
ICT and Computing
Use computers for research
‘We are comic writers’ – the children will create their own comic strips
PHSCE
This will be linked to learning in RE as well as SEAL
MFL
French – the children will follow a comprehensive series of French lessons taught by a French specialist DT
Design a mountain/river landscape
Understand and apply the principals of a healthy and varied diet
Understand seasonality and know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown, reared, caught and processed
Consider the impact of design and technology on daily life and the wider world
Science
The children will be learning about rocks and soils and Scientists and Inventors.
PE is on Wednesday and Thursday