Foundation Subjects
Autumn Term 1 Topic
Science
This term the topic focus is habitats. As scientists children will investigate the questions:
- Are the things I find alive, have they never been alive or were once alive?
- What lives in my tree?
- What animals live in this woody habitat?
- What animals live in this grassy habitat?
- What do animals that live in the woods eat?
History
As historians we will be learning about dinosaurs.
- The children will identify the different time periods when dinosaurs were alive.
- They will understand what fossils are and learn about Mary Anning.
- They will research different dinosaurs and learn facts about them.
- The children will learn what different dinosaurs ate.
Art
As artists the children will learn to mark make.
- They will explore ways of drawing lines from one point to another.
- They will create patterns using repetition.
- They will experiment with a variety of mark making materials including painting using a paint brush.
- The children will create art in the style of Paul Klee.
Computing
The children's first topic will be route explorers on Purple Mash. They will learn to use direction keys and units of distance to move along a route and build instructions for a longer route.
Their next topic will be the internet. They will learn about the difference between a website and web page. They will understand the difference between a browser and search engine and practise searching for information safely.
PSHE
The topic is called me and my relationships.
- They will learn about creating their ideal classroom.
- They will discuss how to express their feelings.
- They will identify how to be a good friend.
- They will learn about types of bullying.
Music
The topic this half term will focus on pulse, rhythm and pitch.