Year 5 - Ancient Egyptians by https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1 Autumn Term 1 en-us 2021-10-17 10:01:11 UTC 2024-03-06 10:42:00 UTC hello@padlet.com Computing WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821901199 In this unit learners will explore how data is transferred over the internet. Learners initially focus on addressing, before they move on to the makeup and structure of data packets. Learners will then look at how the internet facilitates online communication and collaboration; they will complete shared projects online and evaluate different methods of communication. Finally, they learn how to communicate responsibly by considering what should and should not be shared on the internet. ]]> 2021-10-17 10:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821901199 Maths WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821901425 In maths this term, we will be focusing on place value, addition and subtraction before moving on to multiplication. We will be using concrete and pictorial resources to support our understanding as well as using our problem solving and reasoning skills to tackle more complex questions. ]]> 2021-10-17 10:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821901425 English WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821903702 This term we will be developing our writing skills in order to create a non-chronological report about the Ancient Egyptians. We will be focusing on different ways to expand and improve our sentences, including fronted adverbials, conjunctions and clauses. 
We will be reading Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll.
Spelling lists will be uploaded weekly onto Spelling Shed for children to practice at home. ]]> 2021-10-17 10:11:26 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821903702 Music WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821907510 Lemurs will be starting Class Band this term which will involve trying a range of instruments and then focusing on one while learning to play short pieces as part of a group.
Year 5 will also be continuing to sing a variety of songs as a group. ]]> 2021-10-17 10:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1821907510 Outdoor PE- Football WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822054981 In outdoor PE this term we will be focusing on football. Each Friday, Year 5 will be developing their skills, tactics and ability to work as part of a team. They will be learning ball skills such as control, dribbling and passing as well as playing matches. 

Please remember to come in wearing your PE kits. ]]> 2021-10-17 12:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822054981 Indoor PE WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822058531
In our indoor PE sessions, we will be focusing on gymnastics. The children will develop their gymnastics skills by creating routines involving jumps, balances and rolls using a variety of equipment. 

Please remember to come into school wearing your PE kits.
Crocodiles - Monday 
Lemurs - Thursday
]]> 2021-10-17 12:52:50 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822058531 PSHE/Jigsaw WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822063254 Being Me in My World - Term 1

In PSHE this term, we will be discussing and learning about our rights and responsibilities as British citizens and members of our school community. We will also be talking about ways to tackle challenging situations and reflecting on how the choices we make affect other people. ]]> 2021-10-17 12:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822063254 French WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822066568 During French this term, learners will have the chance to recap prior knowledge, such as numbers and jobs. They will learn to express their emotions and talk about the future, using two different tenses. ]]> 2021-10-17 13:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822066568 DT WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822068884 During DT this term Year 5 will be researching and developing a design criteria for a structurally sound bridge. Before going on to build a prototype bridge of their own design. They will finish the project by testing the strength of their bridge and evaluating how successful it is. ]]> 2021-10-17 13:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822068884 History WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822069065 In History lessons we will be exploring the life and achievements of Ancient Egyptians as well as comparing these with other ancient civilisations. We will be learning about pharaohs, pyramids, mummification and the many gods and goddesses they believed in. In order to learn about aspects of the past, we will be examining a range of sources including photos, artefacts and written records. ]]> 2021-10-17 13:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822069065 Science WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822069136 This term Year 5 will be exploring forces. Throughout the term they will be developing their working scientifically skills by planning and carrying out investigations to see how different forces can impact an objects.  ]]> 2021-10-17 13:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/1822069136 Author of the Term: David Baddiel WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/2690589012 Since storming into the children’s book market in 2014, David Baddiel has sold more than 1 million books. David’s children’s novels have been translated into 26 languages and The Parent Agency, his first book for children, has been optioned for film by Fox, and was the winner of the inaugural Laugh Out Loud Award.]]> 2023-09-08 11:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/2690589012 Super Scientists WestWitneyUKS2 https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/2690595565 Galileo Galilei discovered four of Jupiter’s moons and made other numerous telescope discoveries. He also created the theory that all objects are pulled down to earth at the same speed (no matter what their mass is).

Sir Isaac Newton studied gravity and developed three laws of motion which now form the basis for physics studied today. He also discovered calculus which led into more powerful mathematical equations.]]> 2023-09-08 12:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/WestWitneyUKS2/Term1/wish/2690595565