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Flowerton Museum:
Ancient Greeks
Year 4 Term 2A
BedlingtonStation PrimarySchool
Year 4 Term 2A
CONTEXT
Curators
BROADENING EXPERIENCE
No visit
CLASS READER
Mr Nobody’s Eyes
Oracy Development Opportunities
ENGLISH
Focus Narrative:
Myths and Legends
Key Text/Stimulus:
Greek Myths and Legends
Focus Non-Narrative:
Imagery Poems
Key Text/Stimulus:
Greek Gods
Curriculum support genres:
Explanation Texts
Diary
Drama - acting out scenes
Hot-seating different Gods
ART
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Artist:
Greek pottery
Medium:
3D work (clay)
Digital Art
Feedback, sharing ideas
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What are some common techniques used to shape pottery?Common techniques include hand-building (using coils, slabs, or pinch pots), wheel-throwing (shaping clay on a spinning wheel), and molding (pressing clay into a mold).
What types of designs are commonly found on Greek pottery?Greek pottery often features geometric patterns, scenes from myths and daily life, and images of gods, heroes, and animals, painted in black or red figures.
RE
Jigsaw RE
Does praying at regular intervals help Muslims in their everyday lives?
Northumberland Agreed Syllabus - How do festivals and worship show what matters to a Muslim?
When and why do Muslims pray?
Muslims pray at least 5 times a day ranging from early morning to last thing at night.Prayer is saying thanks to God.Muslims want to thank God for life and everything he has done, is doing and will do in their lives.
How do Muslims prepare to pray?Before praying Muslims wash unclothed parts of their body and prepare their minds to be with Allah – everyday worries should be put to one side during prayer as Allah deserves total respect. Prayer can take place anywhere as long as you are in a clean place.
HISTORY
National Curriculum:
Ancient Greece – a study of Greek life and achievements and their influence on the western world
Sharing information, hot-seating as Gods, discussions
What was life like in Athens and Sparta? Ancient Greece was made up of city-states who were all independent. Athens educated only male children, women had a lower social status, wealthy families owned slaves and girls were often expected to learn household chores in place of school. In Sparta, girls and boys were educated and also taught to fight like warriors, society was built on the idea of being a warrior, they had an unelected government, and the economy was based on wars with neighbouring city-states and agriculture.
How were the Ancient Olympics similar to the modern-day Olympics? The first Olympic games were held in Olympia. Compare the modern-day olympics to the ancient olympics (what the athletes wore, which sports were part of the competition, the opening ceremony) The Olympic torch symbolises unity and the coming together of athletes for a joint event.
Who was Alexander the Great and what made him a significant leader? Alexander the Great was a famous military leader Alexander the Great was responsible for conquering more land for the Greek empire and taking control of the Persian empire. Alexander the Great died at age 32, but left behind a great legacy (including cities named after him)
What were the Ancient Greeks’ greatest achievements? Democracy- the rule of law and government, voting, elections and choosing a leader for our country. Olympic games- the modern Olympics continues every four years. Alphabet- the right-left style of writing and the concept of each letter making a sound. Theatre- the Greeks were responsible for starting the idea of performing arts purely for entertainment.
GEOGRAPHY
National Curriculum:
use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
discussions, sharing observations,
Content:
locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (Greece) concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities
Where is Greece and what are the key features of its human/physical geography? Greece is the southernmost country in Europe.It is on the Mediteranean Sea and has many islands.Greece's weather is warm and sunny for much of the year, with hot summers and mild, rainy winters.Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece and was believed to be the home of the ancient Greek gods in mythology. Athens is the largest Greek city (3.7 million people) and that overcrowding in Athens is causing a rise in pollution and erosion of archaeological sites.
PE
Real PE Unit:
Unit 3
Cog Focus
Fundamental Movement Skills
Sport:
Gymnastics
Dance
Feedback, sharing ideas, coaching
DT
National Curriculum:
Focus objectives:
COOKING & NUTRITION OBJECTIVES
Focus skills:
Recipes:
Koulourakia (Greek Cookies)
Instructions, discussion, feedback
What is the purpose of kneading dough? Kneading dough helps to develop the gluten in the flour, making the dough stretchy and elastic, which is important for creating a light and fluffy texture in bread or pastries.
SCIENCE
National Curriculum:
Animals/Humans
describe the simple functions of the basic parts of the digestive system in humans
identify the different types of teeth in humans and their simple functions
Discussing predictions, sharing ideas, giving explanations
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WOW! Wonder Launch
Digesting a banana - demonstrate a banana moving through the digestive system
Investigations:
Observing teeth
Using teeth to eat
Model digestive system
What is the purpose of kneading dough? Kneading dough helps to develop the gluten in the flour, making the dough stretchy and elastic, which is important for creating a light and fluffy texture in bread or pastries.
What are the main parts of the human digestive system and their functions?The main parts of the digestive system include the mouth (breaks down food with teeth and saliva), the esophagus (carries food to the stomach), the stomach (uses acids and enzymes to digest food), the small intestine (absorbs nutrients), and the large intestine (absorbs water and forms waste).
What are the different types of teeth humans have, and what are their functions?Humans have incisors (for cutting food), canines (for tearing food), premolars, and molars (both for grinding and crushing food).
Why is the small intestine important in the digestive process?The small intestine is important because it absorbs most of the nutrients from digested food into the bloodstream to provide energy and help the body grow and repair.
COMPUTING
National Curriculum:
Information Tech
Spreadsheets (PM Unit 4.3)
MUSIC
Steel Pans
Performing/singing/evaluations