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Portal Radio:

Ancient Greeks

 

Year 4 Term 2A

CONTEXT

What Ho! Regina Flowerton here again. I have been recruited by Olive Stein for Portal Radio! She has always been fascinated by the Ancient Greeks and she thinks there is room at Portal Radio for a new podcast all about this time in history and she has asked me, in my capacity as a historian and archaeologist to put it together.  I'm looking for a team of podcasters to delve deep into the big questions and help to create an exciting podcast about your findings! Adventure awaits!

BROADENING EXPERIENCE

Presenting showcase

CLASS READER

Mr Nobody’s Eyes

PSHE
'Dreams & Goals'.We will learning about; Hopes and dreams, Overcoming disappointment, Creating new, realistic dreams, Achieving goals, Working in a group, Celebrating contributions, Resilience, Positive attitudes

Curriculum Overview

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

Artist:

Greek pottery

Medium:

3D work (clay)

Digital Art

Feedback, sharing ideas

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.

Prayer (Salah) – An act of worship where Muslims communicate with Allah, performed five times a day.

Wudu – The special washing Muslims do before prayer to prepare their body and mind.

Respect – A key value in Islam, shown during prayer by focusing the mind and preparing properly to honour Allah.

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.  

City-state – An area in Ancient Greece with its own government, army, and way of life, like Athens or Sparta.

Democracy – A system of government first developed in Athens, where people could vote and have a say.

Olympics – A sports festival held every four years in Olympia to honour the gods; the origin of our modern Olympics.

Legacy – Something important left behind by a person or civilisation, like Alexander the Great’s cities or Greek inventions.

Theatre – A form of entertainment invented by the Greeks where actors performed stories on stage.

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.  

Peninsula – A piece of land mostly surrounded by water but still connected to the mainland (like Greece).

Island – A piece of land completely surrounded by water (Greece has thousands of them).

Climate – The usual weather in a place over a long period, like Greece’s hot, dry summers and mild winters.

PE

Real PE Unit:

Unit 3

Cog Focus

  • Cognitive Skills

Fundamental Movement Skills

  • Dynamic Balance: On a Line
  • Coordination: Ball Skills

Sport:

Gymnastics

Dance

Feedback, sharing ideas, coaching

DT

National Curriculum:

Focus objectives:

COOKING & NUTRITION OBJECTIVES

Focus skills:

  • rubbing in
  • measuring
  • kneading

Recipes:

Koulourakia (Greek Cookies)

Instructions, discussion, feedback

Knead – To press, fold and stretch dough to make it smooth and stretchy.

Gluten – A protein in flour that helps dough hold its shape and rise.

Elastic – Stretchy and bendy; dough becomes elastic when it is kneaded well.

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

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.

Digestion – The process where our body breaks down food into smaller parts so we can use it for energy.

Digestive system – The group of organs that help break down food and take in nutrients, like the mouth, stomach, and intestines.

Absorb – To take in something. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food into the body.

Function – The job or purpose of something. Each part of the digestive system has a special function.

Saliva – The watery liquid in your mouth that starts breaking down food when you chew.

COMPUTING

National Curriculum:

Information Tech

Spreadsheets (PM Unit 4.3)

 

 

MUSIC

Steel Pans

Performing/singing/evaluations

SPANISH

Language Angels Unit

Core Vocabulary & Phonetics:

  • Recap Previous Vocabulary

 

Intermediate Language Unit (6 Lessons):

  • Las Olimpiadas (The Olympics)

 

 

Planning Link

Planning Link

Speaking aloud