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Foundation Subjects

Autumn 1

 
History- 

As historians, children will learn about the Vikings. 

 
Science - Forces and Mechanisms

As scientists, children will learn to:

● explain that unsupported objects fall towards the Earth because of the force of gravity acting between the Earth and the falling object

● identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces

● recognise that some mechanisms, including levers, pulleys and gears, allow a smaller force to have a greater effect.

 
French - 

As linguists, children will learn 

 
Art - 

As artists, 

Computing - Online Safety + 2BeSafe - Health, Well being and Life Style

As computer technicians, children will learn:

• To gain a greater understanding of the impact that sharing digital content can have.                                                                                                                        • To review sources of support when using technology and children’s responsibility to one another in their online behaviour.                                  • To know how to maintain secure passwords.                                                                                                                                                                                                               • To understand the advantages, disadvantages, permissions and purposes of altering an image digitally and the reasons for this.                        • To be aware of appropriate and inappropriate text, photographs and videos and the impact of sharing these online.                                                  • To learn about how to reference sources in their work.                                                                                                                                                                                        • To search the Internet with a consideration for the reliability of the results of sources to check validity and understand the impact of incorrect information.

 

PSHE - Me and My Relationships

As healthy citizens, children will understand the need to feel positive about themselves, have friends and be able to work in groups. They will also explore the importance of giving and receiving attention whilst also understanding that time on our own is also important.