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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?

Woodland | Suffolk Wildlife Trust

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.

Dinosaurs | Natural History Museum

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.

Reproduction of Castle and Sun (no. 201) by Paul Klee – Galerie Mont-Blanc

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.