Focus Narrative:

Sci-fi Stories (Comics)

Key Text/Stimulus:

Planet Unknown (Animation)

Writing Outcome:

Create a comic version of the story of 'Planet Unknown'

Focus Grammar

• Parenthesis
• Adverbs to indicate degrees of possibility

Focus Non-Narrative:Persuasive text - Advert

Key Text/Stimulus:

New Planet Unknown game

Writing Outcome:

Combine text and images to create a visual advert for a new 'Planet Coaster' game.

Cross-curriculum support genres:

Instructions

Information Text (Poster)

Recording adverts

Pathway: Making Monotypes

In this pathway children explore the process of making monotypes. The pathway starts with an introduction to monotypes, and then children explore the work of an artist who uses monotypes to build sculptures and installations.

Disciplines:

Printmaking (Monotype), Drawing, Painting, Collage, Sketchbooks

Medium:

Paper, Ink, Carbon Copy Paper, Paint

Artists:

Kevork Mourad

What is a monotype and how is it made?A monotype is a single, unique print made by applying ink or paint to a surface and transferring it onto paper by pressing, creating one-of-a-kind imagery. It combines mark making, drawing and printmaking skills in one process.

Why is experimentation important when making monotype prints?Experimenting helps artists discover new ways to use tools, pressure, and layering to create interesting effects, and learn from happy accidents to improve their artwork.

Monotype – A unique print made by transferring ink or paint from a surface to paper—it can’t be exactly repeated.

Mark Making – The different lines, shapes and textures created using tools, ink or paint.

Transfer – To move ink or paint from one surface to another (e.g., from acetate or plate to paper).

Northumberland Agreed Syllabus Unit U2.3 Why do Christians believe Jesus was the Messiah?

Debate, discussions, hot-seating

What were the key events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus?Jesus had a special meal with his friends called the Last Supper, but later that night, one friend betrayed him, and another, Peter, said he didn’t know him three times. Jesus was put on trial, and even though the ruler, Pilate, didn’t think he had done anything wrong, he let the crowd decide, and they chose to have Jesus crucified.

What were the key events after the crucifixtion?Christians believe that, after Jesus was crucified, he was buried in a tomb, but three days later he rose from the dead, appeared to his friends, and then ascended to heaven.

Crucifixion – The Roman method of execution where Jesus was nailed to a cross; Christians believe this was part of God’s plan to save humanity.

Resurrection – Christians believe Jesus came back to life three days after his death, showing his power over death.

Ascension – The event where Christians believe Jesus returned to heaven after spending time with his followers following the resurrection.

Content:

Link to Science   

What is the difference between weather and climate? Weather is short term conditions and climate is average weather measured over a longer period.

What direction are the lines of Longitude and Latitude on the Earth, and what is their significance? Longitude – around from top to bottom. Latitude – around from left to right (like the Equator) They are used to measure points on the globe.

Where are the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, and what is their significance? The Tropic of Cancer is an imaginary line around the Earth in the north, and the Tropic of Capricorn is a similar line in the south. These lines mark the furthest points where the sun shines directly overhead, helping to create warm, tropical climates.

Weather – The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere, such as rain, sunshine, wind, or snow.

Climate – The typical weather patterns in a place over a long period of time (30+ years).

Latitude – Imaginary lines that run horizontally around the Earth (like the Equator), used to measure how far north or south a place is.

Longitude – Imaginary lines that run vertically from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure how far east or west a place is.

Tropics – The regions between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; these areas are warm and have a tropical climate because the sun is often directly overhead.

Pathway: Wobble Bot

Exploring the use of motors and designing and making a motorised product.

Core: Electrical systems

What are the basic parts of a simple series circuit?The basic parts of a simple series circuit are cells (batteries), wires, bulbs, switches, and buzzers.

What does a switch do in a circuit? A switch opens and closes a circuit, controlling whether or not the lamp or other components light up or work. 

What are conductors and insulators, and which material is a good conductor?Conductors allow electricity to flow through them, while insulators do not. Metals, like copper, are good conductors. 

Circuit – A path through which electricity flows.

Cell – A power source (like a battery) that provides energy to a circuit.

Switch – A device that opens or closes a circuit to stop or start the flow of electricity.

Conductor – A material that electricity can pass through easily, like metal.

Insulator – A material that does not let electricity pass through, like plastic or rubber.

Investigations:

Apparent movement of sun over time (tracking shadows over days)

WOW! Wonder Launch

Big Question: What do we know about the make-up of our solar system?

Focus: Researching Using Secondary Sources / Collaborative Scientific Modelling

Outline: Children create a large-scale model of the solar system using a selection of open-ended materials (hoops, balls, fabric, whiteboards, etc.). They decide how to represent the Sun, planets, orbits and any other features they think are important.As they work, they add facts they already know about each planet or part of the solar system.

How long does it take for Earth (and other planets) to orbit the Sun once? The further away from the sun, the longer it takes a planet to orbit. The Earth takes one year.

What is special about the Moon?The moon has 8 phases. It travels around our planet once every 27.322 days always faces the Earth with the same side.It is Earth's only satellite. Its gravitational pull causes the ocean’s water to bulge creating the tides.

Planet – A large object in space that orbits the Sun, such as Earth, Mars or Jupiter.

Orbit – The path a planet or moon follows as it travels around another object in space.

Rotation – The spinning of a planet on its axis, which causes day and night on Earth.

Axis – An imaginary line through the centre of a planet that it spins around.

Satellite – A natural object that orbits a planet, such as the Moon orbiting Earth.

Online Safety

Lesson 3: Online Reputation

Learning that online information about someone is often not always factually true.

Skills Showcase

Mars Rover 2

Learning about pixels and binary, creating a pixel picture and saving a JPEG as a bitmap to understand the transfer of image data. Children will learn about the ‘fetch, decode, execute’ cycle and its real-world applications while beginning to use 3D design tools.

Oak Academy

Compose and rehearse: creating and combining minimalist cells

Language Angels Unit

• Me presento (Presenting Myself)