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Welcome to the Year 5 page, where you can find information about your class, curriculum and learning.
Our Spring Topic Information
This term we are looking forward to exploring and learning about...
Topics
Geography – North America
History – The Shang Dynasty
Science – Properties and Changes of Materials
Art- Chinese Art
DT- Mechanisms
RE - Hindu, Jewish and Islamic prayer
PE – Swimming, Dance & Badminton
Music – Djembe Drumming
Spanish – Mi Casa/La Ropa
Computing – Online Safety, Databases and Game Creation
North America - Geography
What do you know about North America?
Have a think about what you already know and share your ideas and knowledge in class.
History
In History, we will learn about the Shang Dynasty. This will include looking at a range of sources, learning about how Dynasties were created and what life was like living in a Dynasty.
What do you know about this event and the time period?
Do you know the names of any Dynasties?
Have a think about what you already know and share your ideas and knowledge in class.
What we're reading...
Reading for pleasure:
In year 5, we provide opportunities weekly to change reading books and library books. For reading for pleasure, you may choose a book from our book corner or from our school library.
This term we have been reading
'The Firework Makers Daughter' by Philip Pullman
Philip Pullman - Welcome Click here to find out more about the author and his other work.
Wow Wall!
Remember to check our "Wow Wall" see who has produced some fantastic work from the week before!
What piece were you proudest of this week?
Share your proudest piece with your partner and a member of staff!
Ready to Retrieve?
Do you know any interesting facts already?
Research about...
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What can you find out about The Shang Dynasty?
- What do you know about the history of this?
- What can you recall about physical geography?
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What do you already know about North America?
Remember: When researching online, make sure you are searching safely by putting "for children" or "for KS2".
What questions might you like to ask and find out about during the topic?
Ready to research?
Here are some useful links to our topic:
North America - North America Travel Guide | National Geographic
Shang Dynasty - Shang Dynasty - KS2 History - BBC Bitesize
Shang dynasty - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help
Properties and Change of Materials - Properties and change of materials - Year 5 Science - BBC Bitesize
Spanish - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z6nhgwx/revision/1
Do you know your key words?
What words can you learn to share with your teacher and class? Write these in your reading diary with a definition.
Share with your class....
Important Facts and Faces
See if you can research some significant people and interesting facts linking to topics we are learning about.
Who can you find? Why were they significant?
What facts can you find out about? What new vocabulary can you share?
Login to your Purple Mash account by clicking here.
Use your Purple Mash log in to find more about topics that we are learning about in school. Continue to practise your Computing skills, present your homework, write a story, or try any of the amazing applications you have access to in school. Share what you have done with Miss Cotterill and Miss Tudor - we love to see the work and learning you do at home!
Just remember your username and password.
We have loved to hear you using Purple Mash at home, especially to further develop your coding skills! Continue you share your own independent work with us and show us at school! We have particularly enjoyed looking at your game development!
Spanish
Useful Spanish Links:
Our Year 5 Timetable
The timetable below shows when children will need to bring in specific items during the week. It is children's responsibility to ensure that they bring the correct equipment and kit on specific days. If any changes are made, parents will be notified via parent pay or via text message.
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Wednesday |
5D and 5E PE |
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Friday (Feel Good Friday) |
Homework is due Weekly homework discussed and provided to children. 5D and 5E - Swimming (full kit needed) |
Remember, all reading books and reading records must be in school every day. It is vital that children have the correct resources/kit that they need in order to support their learning.
Reading Diaries:
Remember to record every time you read at home by putting the date, page number and what the book is that you are reading. Remember you should be reading your reading book as much as you can (every night) however you can also record when you read for pleasure in class or at home. Your parent/guardian needs to sign your book before it is changed. It is important that you bring your reading book and record in every day as we will hear you read in the morning.
* How many words and definitions have you recorded in your diary this week? *
Keep checking back daily to find new things on our page!
