Second half~ Autumn Term
Fascinating Forces
In Science, we’ll be finding out:
- How a ball flies through the air
- What friction is and how it helps us
- How different objects fall
- What gravity is and how it pulls on objects
- How air resistance affects moving objects
- How water pushes up on floating objects
- Why some objects float and others sink
In Technology, we’ll be finding out:
- How to make a sailing boat or flying paper plane
In International, we’ll be finding out:
- How countries use natural forces as energy
- How we can work together to meet our energy needs without harming our planet
Using our knowledge of air resistance, we set out to build a device to slow down an egg as it falls from a height. Will our eggs smash? We used a range of materials and designs and prepared for launch!
First half~ Autumn Term
Myths and Legends
Explaining the Theme
In History, we’ll be finding out:
- About societies that are well-known for their myths and legends
- About myths and legends from our host country
- About major events in the past
In Music, we’ll be finding out:
- About music that has been inspired by myths and legends
- How to compose a piece of music to accompany a myth or legend
In Art, we’ll be finding out:
- How different artists have been influenced by myths and legends
- About the art of Ancient Egypt
- How to turn characters from myths and legends into comic book superheroes
- How to produce our own piece of art to represent a story we have written
In Society, we’ll be finding out:
- About traditions, celebrations and religious festivals which have been influenced by myths and legends
- How the behaviour of individuals and groups can be influenced by the moral messages of myths, legends and other stories
- How global brands use myths and legends to persuade people to buy their products
In International, we’ll be finding out:
- How stories from around the world are both the same and different
- How myths and legends have affected large areas of the world
- About the stories from the home countries of children in the class
This half term we have been learning about Myths and Legends from around the world and through history. We started learning about myths from the Aboriginal tradition, and focused on how symbols and art is a form of communication. Taking a myth from the 'dreaming', we used traditional methods to create an artwork telling that story. Please enjoy our online gallery below!