Autumn Term
Here is what we will be learning in the Autumn Term:
RE
In RE this term we learn about characters such as Noah and Jonah in the Old Testament in our first unit. Then we move onto the life of Mary and Jesus and the call of the disciples and hear about saints who have responded to the call of Jesus. Finally, in the Advent unit, we focus on the preparation for Christmas through the story of John the Baptist.
English
We will start off the term by recapping our understanding of word classes, correct grammar and punctuation. We will be building on our knowledge from Year 1 of correct sentence construction, writing in full sentences with a subject and a verb.
Later on in the term we will be learning how to write a description of a setting and then will we explore the features of a non chronological report and have a go at writing our own.
Maths
In Maths we will start off by recapping our knowledge of numbers to 100, deepening our understanding of place value and the range of ways these numbers can be partitioned. We will also be practicing counting in 2s, 5s and 10s and learning how to count in 3s. We will then move onto adding and subtracting with numbers up to 100. We will also be learning about the properties of different 2D and 3D shapes, counting sides and vertices and exploring lines of symmetry.
Science
In Science we will be describing the properties of lots of different materials and explain what they are used for and give reasons why. We will investigate which materials are waterproof, stretchy, shiny, absorbent and soft.
History
In History we will be learning about The Great Fire of London. We will explore life in 17th century Britain and investigate how this awful event happened. Our learning will be enhanced by a visit to The Ancient High House in Stafford and the fire brigade will come and show us how fire fighting is very different now than in 1666.
Geography
In Geography will be begin by learning about the four countries that make up the United Kingdom. We will learn about human and physical features of the UK capital cities. We will then move on to learning about the coast and exploring coastal life before comparing our locality with a seaside town.
Art
Our Art is based on the work of the incredible Vincent Van Gogh. We will explore tone, texture and observational drawings before creating our own version of his work.
Design and Technology
In D.T we will be exploring healthy eating, deepening our learning from Year 1 about fruits and vegetables. We will be making a healthy wrap after studying 'The Eatwell Plate' to ensure our wraps are full of foods from a range of food groups.
Later in the term we will be learning how to sew by creating a pouch. We will be practicing running stitch to create the pouch and then adding decorations to the front using stitches.
Computing
Our computing units are: Online Safety, Spreadsheets, Effective searching and Making Music.
Music
In Music we will be using our voices and instruments to explore pulse, rhythm and pitch and how they work together. We will be developing our knowledge of the orchestra and experience playing together as an ensemble. We will be considering how music can help us to make friends and asking how music teaches us about the past.
PE
Fundamental movement skills, Invasion games - football, dance.