BedlingtonStation PrimarySchool
BedlingtonStation PrimarySchool
Year 2 Term 3A
CONTEXT
What ho! I am very happy to be working with you again. You were such a big help last time you worked at Flowerton Enterprises that I know you are the best people for my new project. I am planning a big expedition for the summer and need you to be my Travel Planners! This expedition is going to be rather wonderful!
BROADENING EXPERIENCE
Festival of the Arts
CLASS READER
Poems
Jigsaw PSHE'Relationships'We will be learning about families, keeping safe with physical contact, friends and conflict, secrets and, trust and appreciation.
Oracy Development Opportunities
ENGLISH
Focus Narrative:
Cultural Stories
Key Text/Stimulus:
The Rainbow Serpent (Australian Dreamtime)
The Lambton Worm (Local)
Focus Non-Narrative:
Nonsense poems
Key Text/Stimulus:
On the Ning Nang Nong - Spike Milligan
Curriculum support genres:
Information Text (Poster)
Non Chronological Reports
ART
Artist:
Aboriginal Dreamtime Art
Medium:
Collage
Chalks (outdoor)
What is Aboriginal Art?
Aboriginal art refers to the artistic traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Australia. It includes paintings, drawings, carvings, and body art that often tell stories about the land, animals, ancestors, and cultural beliefs.
Why is Aboriginal Art important to Aboriginal people?
Aboriginal art is not just decoration; it is a way of passing down stories, knowledge, and beliefs from one generation to the next.
What are Dot Paintings?
Aboriginal art is well-known for its dot painting style, where small dots are used to create patterns, shapes, and images.
RE
Jigsaw RE
How important is the prophet Muhammad to Muslims?
Northumberland Agreed Syllabus - Unit 1.10 What does it mean to belong to a faith community?
Why is the prophet Muhammad is a special person for Muslims?
- Muslims believe he was chosen by Allah (God) to be his messenger.
- The words Allah gave to Muhammad were later written down and became the Holy Qur’an.- Muhammad is special to Muslims, but he is not as special as God
– Muslims believe that only Allah is God and only Allah should be worshipped.- Muhammad is remembered as a good man who worked hard, was honest and listened to Allah.
Prophet – A person who brings messages from God; Muslims believe Muhammad was Allah’s messenger.
Muhammad – The final prophet in Islam, chosen by Allah to share His words.
Allah – The Arabic word for God; Muslims believe there is only one God.
Qur’an – The holy book of Islam, believed to contain the words Allah gave to Muhammad.
Worship – Showing love and respect to God; Muslims worship Allah, not Muhammad.
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HISTORY
National Curriculum:
changes within living memory
Content:
Changes to transport
Changes to travel
Changes to tourism
How has transport changed?
There are now many more modes of transport, such as cars, trains, buses, airplanes, ships and bicycles. Each type has changed in design, speed, and function over the last 50-100 years
How has travel changed?
Past Travel: people used to travel using horses, carriages, walking, steam trains, early cars, or boats. Emphasis on slower, more limited forms of travel.Modern Travel: Today’s travel options, like electric cars, high-speed trains, airplanes, buses, and even space travel.Travel connects people and places today, compared to the limited travel options of the past. Travel allows for holidays, international trade and migration.
How has tourism changed?
Then: In the past, people would typically travel to seaside towns or nearby countryside for holidays. Trips to places like the coast (e.g., Blackpool or Brighton in the UK) were popular because they were reachable by train.Now: Today, tourism is global, with people traveling to distant countries, tropical islands, or famous tourist attractions (e.g., theme parks, historical cities, or even safaris and cruises).
Transport – The way people and goods move from one place to another, like cars, trains, and boats.
Travel – Going from one place to another, whether for work, holidays, or moving home.
Tourism – Visiting places for fun or holidays, like beaches, cities, or attractions.
Past – A time that has already happened; how people used to travel or go on holiday.
Change – When something becomes different over time, like how transport has improved in speed and distance.
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GEOGRAPHY
National Curriculum:
GEOGRAPHICAL VOCABULARY
use world maps, atlases and globes
name and locate the world’s 7 continents and 5 oceans
name, locate and identify characteristics of the 4 countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas
location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator and the North and South Poles
understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non-European country (Bedlington, Northumberland, UK - St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia)
Where are Melbourne and Bedlington located? Bedlington is the town we live in. It is located in Northumberland, England. In Europe.Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria in Australia. (country and continent)
What are the human and physical geography features that are similar in Bedlington and St Kilda?Both Bedlington and St Kilda have human features like houses, roads, shops, and schools where people live, travel, and work. They also share physical features such as being near the coast, having parks and green spaces, and areas where people enjoy nature. These similarities help us see how towns and cities in different countries can meet people’s needs in similar ways. Human and physical geography can often be found side by side in different places around the world.
What are the human and physical geography features that are different in Bedlington and St Kilda?St Kilda has sandy beaches, palm trees, and a warm, sunny climate, while Bedlington has grassy hills, cooler weather, and more rainfall. St Kilda also has unique human features like Luna Park, a beachside theme park, and trams that travel along the streets—unlike Bedlington, which has buses but no trams. The style of buildings and types of transport reflect each place’s weather and way of life. These differences help us understand how geography influences the way people live in different parts of the world.
Why is St Kilda warmer than Bedlington, and what does it have to do with the Equator and the Poles?St Kilda is closer to the Equator, which means it gets more direct sunlight and has a warmer, sunnier climate. Bedlington is much further north, closer to the North Pole, so it has cooler weather and more rain. The Equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, and places near it are usually hot. Places near the Poles are colder because they get less sunlight throughout the year.
Equator – An imaginary line around the middle of the Earth; places near it are usually hot.
Poles – The coldest parts of the Earth (North Pole and South Pole) where there is less sunlight.
Climate – The usual weather in a place, like hot and sunny or cool and rainy.
Physical features – Natural parts of the land, like beaches, hills, and rivers.
Human features – Things made by people, like houses, roads, shops, and theme parks.
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PE
Real PE Unit:
Unit 5
Cog Focus
Fundamental Movement Skills
Sport:
Games
Gymnastics
DT
National Curriculum:
No focus
SCIENCE
National Curriculum:
Working Scientifically
Investigations:
TBC
MUSIC
Ukulele
Specialist teacher
Performing/singing/evaluations