class information
- Reading Records are checked every Wednesday. It is expected that the children read at least three times a week they need to date and sign to show they have read.
- Reading out loud is a skill, so please try and encourage your child to read to you.
- Your child is expected to bring in their reading book and journal every day.
- P.E. The children will be doing PE on Friday and on a Tuesday (when there is no swimming).
- Children will go swimming on a Tuesday afternoon in modules 2, 4 and 6.
Please ensure all belongings are clearly labelled.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Individuals can have a great impact upon the way a society behaves.
Lines of Inquiry
- Lives of rich or poor
- Impact Henry VIII has had on the world
- Different world leaders
- Heroes or villains?
Previous Units
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organise Ourselves
Central Idea: Economic activity relies on systems of production, exchange and consumption of goods and services.
Lines of Inquiry
- Supply and production of resources in countries in South America.
- Distance good travel to get to the UK goods.
- Benefits and disadvantages of trade.
- Key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts.
- Why are regions of South America changing so quickly?
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Focus: Ancient Greece
Central Idea: Artists can express their ideas, culture and beliefs, through their work.
Lines of Inquiry
- Greek artists use of art to inspire beauty, harmony, and balance in society.
- How myths and epics were given prominence and public attention (e.g. on vases).
- Sculptures highlighted beliefs.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are
Central Idea: Understanding diversity within different communities may help people live harmoniously.
Lines of Inquiry
- How are we unique?
- What is discrimination?
- Causes of lack of understanding towards others.
- Ways this can be improved.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Individuals can have a great impact upon the way a society behaves.
Lines of Inquiry
- Life during Henry VIII’s reign
- Impact Henry VIII has had on the world
- Leaders can be seen as heroes or villains
- The difference between monarchy and democracy
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organise Ourselves
Central Idea: Economic activity relies on systems of production, exchange and consumption of goods and services.
Lines of Inquiry
- Supply and production of resources in countries in South America.
- Distance good travel to get to the U.K. goods.
- Benefits and disadvantages of trade
- Key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts.
- Why are regions of South America changing so quickly?
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Two communities can have differing systems of democracy.
Lines of Inquiry
- Influence of Ancient Greece on the modern world.
- Timeline key world events.
- Democracy in Ancient Greece.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Individuals can have a great impact upon the way a society behaves.
Lines of Inquiry
- Henry VIII, hero and villain. Why Henry had so many wives.
- The difference one individual makes on the world.
- The impact of the reformation.
- The difference between monarchy and democracy.
- Countries that have Prime Ministers or Monarchies.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are
Central Idea: Understanding diversity within communities may help people live harmoniously.
Lines of Inquiry
- How we are different and unique.
- How people can be treated unfairly.
- Causes of lack of understanding towards others.
- Ways this can be improved.