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Bostin’ Black Country This leaflet contains curriculum information for the coming term. Please support your child where you can. If you would like more information please get in touch. Many thanks, Mrs Neve and Mrs Watson |
History—Victorian Times
- The children will find out about Queen Victoria and her importance in history.
- They will have a hands on experience at the Black Country Living Museum.
- They will learn about Victorian schools and the jobs of Victorian children.
- The children will compare toys from the past with present day.
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Geography —The UK - The children will learn the countries and capital cities that make up the UK. - Using aerial views, the children will learn to recognise the above locations. - They will learn about the geographical features of the Black Country. - The children will recognise map symbols and then use the school grounds to conduct fieldwork. |
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Writing - Write diary entries in role as Dougal from Dougal’s Deep Sea Diary. - Write letters as if they were a crayon from the story The Day the Crayons Quit. - Write an opening to a story using a picture as a stimulus. - Write a fairy tale based on Jack and the Beanstalk. |
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Reading - The children will have a phonics book each week that they will read daily in small groups. - The Day the Crayons Quit by Oliver Jeffers - Dougal’s Deep Sea Diary by Simon Bartram - Jack and the Beanstalk |
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Phonics and spelling - The children will have daily focused phonics and spelling activities. |
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Maths - Money including recognising coins and notes, counting in £ and pence and comparing amounts. |
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Science -Materials and their properties, through practical investigations. |
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Art - The children will create landscape images inspired by L.S. Lowry. - Use collage skills to create an industrial picture inspired by the industry in the Black Country. - Create repeated patterns in the style of William Morris. |
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Computing - To use presentation skills and technology to produce a piece of art work.
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DT - Design, plan, make and evaluate an covert messenger package to fly on a drone using 3D |
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Music - The children will learn out story-telling with instruments. |
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PE - Gymnastics - Fitness |
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PSHE - Dreams, Goals and Healthy me. |
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RE - The children will learn about the Passover and its importance to the Jewish community. - They will learn about the Easter story and its significance to Christians. |
Learning Outside the Classroom
- The children will go on a trip to the Black Country Museum.
- Walk to a local cafe to buy a drink and biscuit and work out the change they need.
- Walk in the local area to determine the purpose of buildings near school.
- Tidy raised bed and plant produce as part of Edible Playgrounds.
- Complete Commando Joe missions and be introduced to orienteering.
