Year 1 Spring 2 Curriculum Map 2016-2017

Spring 2 2017 Year 1

This half term the children will:  Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries.  Locate and describe the features of the town of Blackpool and the village of Wrea Green using basic geographical vocabulary.  Express their views on some features of their environment, e.g. what they do or do not like.  Ask and answer simple geographical questions.  Describe some similarities and differences when studying places.

We will begin the topic by guiding a special visitor around Blackpool.

We will visit the village of Wrea Green to look at the buildings, features and landmarks which we will compare with those of our locality of Blackpool.

We will also use Google Maps to see aerial views of both localities.

Below are some websites that will help with the topic: https://www.google.co.uk/maps http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zcdqxnb

We will:  Read and discuss books by the same author, comparing similarities and sharing preferences.  

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Answer questions from the texts about a character and events.

Use drama and discussion to explore ideas for a new story about a character created by the author.

Use the features of narrative in their writing and compose sentences to communicate in a story of their own.

Write a detailed version of a story with a beginning, middle and end.

Here are some websites related to the work we are doing this half term: http://www.juliadonaldson.co.uk/about.htm

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Count in 2’s.

Count in 5’s.

Count in 10’s.

Recognise different coins.

Understand the value of different coins.

Solve simple one-step problems that involve addition and subtraction, using concrete objects and pictorial representations, and missing number problems, such as 7 = £ - 9.

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With help, carry out a simple test / comparative test.

With help, make a simple prediction or suggestions about what might happen.

Begin to suggest some ideas, e.g. choose which equipment to use, choose which materials to test from a selection.

Talk about ways of setting up a test.

Record simple visual representations of observations made.

Complete a pre-constructed table / chart using picture records or simple words.

Begin to use simple scientific language to talk about what they have found out or why something happened.

Throughout the topic we will apply Art and DT skills in the following ways: 

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Create drawings and paintings from our photographs of special places in Blackpool and Wrea Green.

Explore and record ideas through drawing in response to first hand observations.

Begin to use drawing and painting to explore the use of line, texture, colour and shape to create different effects.

Describe some of the art techniques used.

Talk about the features we like in our own work and the work of others.

The children will have opportunities to make pictures, collages and models relating to the topic in the Creative Area.

In Computing the children will be: 

Using programmable toys to become treasure hunters. We will focus on giving clear and precise instructions and will use directional language to make a Bee Bots move.

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We will extend this by looking at basic coding software on Ipads.

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We will develop an understanding of how simulations work through exploring simple examples and will create a card digitally.

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Rehearse and perform with others, using un-tuned instruments and voices to sing songs, speak chants and rhymes.

Listen to contrasting songs with concentration, remembering specific instrumental names and sounds.

Develop an understanding that music has been composed throughout history.

Identify high and low pitches, sounds of long and short duration and recognise the difference between long and short sounds.

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Our topic this term will be Christianity. We will be looking into the story of Holy Week. Christians believe that Jesus gave up his life on Good Friday for all people. We will use pictures of artefacts to support the retelling; discuss Easter traditions and how they are linked to the Easter Story.

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We will discuss the challenges of giving something up that is really special for us.

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Our Key question is, “What do people say about God? We will consider questions such as: What is God like? Where is God? How do people find out about God? Why might some people not believe in God? What stories are told about God? Why are they told? How and why do symbols help some people understand God? What do some people do because they believe in God? Is praying talking to God? What do people in our school/community tell us about God? How do some people change/ behave/ feel because they believe in God?

Below are websites that you may find useful. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zjgkq6f http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zd34wmn

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Continue to work with sports coaches to develop their ability in a range of sports and improve their basic skills.

In the area of games we will concentrate on: Kicking Catching and bouncing.

The children will develop an awareness of the importance of a healthy body and how exercise is important to stay healthy.

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In Year 1, PSHE is taught throughout the curriculum and importance of personal, social and health education is evident throughout lessons. Issues surrounding all areas of PSHE are taught and discussed as a class and cover many aspects. We also teach and discuss British Values: Democracy, Mutual Respect an Tolerance of those with different Faiths and Beliefs, Rule of Law and Individual Liberty in an age appropriate way. Aspects that will be covered over the year are: British Values Healthy eating and exercise Appropriate behaviour both in school and out of school Responsible adults we can talk to Different cultures and beliefs Personal hygiene How to respond in an emergency Risks around us and staying safe Anti - bullying

HOMEWORK

READING

Homework will be given out every Friday and will be due in the following Thursday.

It is expected that children will read at home at least three times a week. If the children read three times a week they will receive a gold coin at the end of the week to put into their money boxes.

Additional ‘reads’ earns the children additional coins

Children will be given homework packs and books that they complete their homework in. These books need to be handed in every Thursday so new homework can be given.

Children will be need to learn their sounds and spellings at home. Please help your child by completing this with them to support what the children are learning at school.

Please sign the children's reading diaries when they have to an adult at home.

When reading, please discuss the characters, what they predict will happen, and ask them to recall events in the book.