BedlingtonStation PrimarySchool

Portal Press:

Book of Wonders - Nature

Year 2 Term 3B

CONTEXT

Hello! It is good to see you again! In case you forgot, I am Professor Crankpot. I am a scientist and I have been asked to do a very special job by Olive Stein at Portal Press! She wants me to create a 'Book of Wonders' all about nature! All about the plants and the animals! And I need your help! Will you be my team of authors to help write the book? I know you have great science skills which will come in handy too! I can't wait! Eureka!

BROADENING EXPERIENCE

Festival of the Arts

CLASS READER

The Firework Maker's Daughter(Y3 Transition Text)

Jigsaw PSHE'Changing Me'We will be learning about; life cycles in nature, growing from young to old, increasing independence, differences in female and male bodies (correct terminology), assertiveness, preparing for transition

Curriculum Overview

Oracy Development Opportunities

ENGLISH

Focus Narrative:

Random Writing

Key Text/Stimulus:

In response to cohort need  

Focus Non-Narrative:

Random Writing

Key Text/Stimulus:

In response to cohort need

Curriculum support genres:

All genres previously covered

ART

Artist:

Andy Goldsworthy

Medium:

3D work (Natural Materials)

Drawing

Who is Andy Goldsworthy?Goldsworthy is an artist who creates temporary art pieces using natural materials found in the environment. His art reflects the changing seasons and nature's beauty

RE

Jigsaw RE

How important is the Qur'an to Muslims?

Northumberland Agreed Syllabus- Unit 1.9 How should we care for others and for the world, and why does it matter?

 

What is the Qur’an? It is the holy book for Muslims.

Why is the Qu'ran important to Muslims?Muslims  believe the Qu'ran to be the actual words of Allah spoken in Arabic, the language chosen by Allah. It is treated with great care. Muslims believe the Qur’an gives information on how to live life the way Allah would want.

How is the Qur’an is treated with care?Being put on a stand when used, so it is not touched too much. When not used it is wrapped in a clean cloth. When not being read it should be the highest book in the room. Never being placed on the floor. Hands are washed before it is touched.

Qur’an – The holy book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the word of Allah.

Muslim – A person who follows the religion of Islam and believes in Allah.

Allah – The Arabic word for God; Muslims believe Allah is the one true God.

Respect – Treating something or someone with care and honour; Muslims show great respect for the Qur’an.

Arabic – The language the Qur’an was revealed in and the language Muslims use to read it.

HISTORY

National Curriculum:

No focus

 

Content:

No focus

GEOGRAPHY

National Curriculum:

GEOGRAPHICAL VOCABULARY
use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment  

 

Content:

Fieldwork observations. - Collect and compare data. School grounds vs Alnwick Gardens

What is fieldwork?Fieldwork involves going outside to observe and collect information about their environment. It's about studying geography in real life, rather than just looking at maps or books.

What can we see and find out about our school and its surroundings?By exploring our school grounds, we can look closely at what is around us. We might notice different areas like the playground, field, garden, or car park. Looking carefully helps us learn how the space is used and what makes it special. We can describe what we see and talk about how people and nature share the space.

What are the human and physical features in and around our school?Human features are things made by people, like buildings, fences, roads, and signs. Physical features are natural, like trees, grass, soil, and hills. By walking around and observing, we can spot and name these features in our school and the streets nearby. This helps us understand more about the place where we live and learn.

Fieldwork – Going outside to observe and explore the local area to learn about geography in real life.

Observe – To look carefully at something to learn more about it.

Environment – The space around us, including both natural and man-made features.

Human features – Things made by people, like buildings, roads, fences, and signs.

Physical features – Natural parts of the landscape, like trees, grass, soil, and hills.

PE

Real PE Unit:

Unit 6

Cog Focus

 

Health and Fitness

 

Fundamental Movement Skill

Agility: Ball Chasing

Static Balance: Floor Work

Sport:

Athletics

DT

National Curriculum:

No focus

SCIENCE

Plants

observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy

Content:

Plant Pumpkins

Investigations:

Pumpkins & Broad beads - observe and compare growth.

 

WOW! Wonder Launch

Dead, alive or never been alive sorting

WOW! Wonder Launch

Exploring bulbs and seeds

National Curriculum:

Living Things/Habitats

explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive

identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other

identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats

describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food

What is the difference between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive?Living things grow, move, breathe, eat, and have young. Dead things used to be alive but are no longer, like fallen leaves or a once-living animal. Some things, like rocks or plastic toys, have never been alive. We can use clues like movement and growth to help us sort them.

Why do animals and plants live in different habitats?A habitat is a place where animals and plants live because it gives them what they need, like food, water, and shelter. For example, fish live in water and need gills to breathe, while cacti grow in dry deserts where they store water. Every habitat suits the animals and plants that live there. Living things depend on each other and their surroundings to survive.

What plants and animals can we find in different habitats and microhabitats?We can find plants and animals in places like woods, ponds, fields, and gardens. Smaller habitats, called microhabitats, include under logs, in leaf piles, or in soil. Each place has creatures suited to it, like worms in damp soil or woodlice under stones. Exploring these helps us see how living things are suited to their homes.

What is a food chain?A food chain shows how living things get energy from food. Plants make their own food from sunlight, and animals eat plants or other animals. For example, a caterpillar eats a leaf, and a bird eats the caterpillar. Each part of a food chain helps keep nature in balance.

Living – Something that grows, moves, eats, breathes, and can have young.

Dead – Something that used to be alive but isn’t anymore, like fallen leaves or a dead insect.

Never alive – Something that has never been living, like a rock or a plastic toy.

Habitat – A place where animals and plants live and find what they need to survive.

Food chain – A simple way to show how animals get their food and energy.

How do seeds and bulbs grow into plants?Seeds and bulbs start small but grow into bigger plants over time. First, they sprout roots and shoots, then grow stems, leaves, and sometimes flowers or fruit. As they grow, they change shape and size. Watching this happen helps us understand how plants develop from tiny beginnings.

What do plants need to grow and stay healthy?Plants need water, light, and the right temperature to grow well. Water helps them stay strong, light gives them energy to make food, and warmth helps them grow at the right speed. Without these things, plants may grow slowly or not at all. Taking care of plants helps them stay healthy and full of life.

Seed – A small part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

Bulb – A round underground part of some plants that stores food and helps the plant grow.

Roots – The part of the plant that grows underground and takes in water and nutrients.

Shoot – The first part of the plant that grows above the ground.

Growth – The way a plant gets bigger and stronger over time.

COMPUTING

National Curriculum:

Computer Science

Coding Hopscotch (iPad)

Information Tech

Presenting Ideas (PM Unit 2.8)

 

Word Processing - Pages (iPad)

Planning Link

Digital Literacy

Review of Year’s Digital Literacy

 

 Online Safety

Lee and Kim - Animal adventure

ESafety campaign. - Create a game for Year 1

Planning Link

Planning Link

MUSIC

Ukulele

Specialist teacher

Performing/singing/evaluations