Unit 3 - Spring Theme Work 2019

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME WITH THE WORK OF THIS THEME • Encourage children to undertake additional reading about Ancient Egypt and discuss their findings.

• Work with your child to make models of Egyptian artefactsMummy cases and pyramids might make a good place to start.

We would love to see any models made.

• Of course in addition to theme related activities you can help by ensuring that your child always completes their learning log tasks, complete their maths and English homework, reads regularly and learns the multiplication tables thoroughly.

THEME WORK FOR SPRING TERM 2019

UNIT THREE

TOMB RAIDERS

• If you are connected to the internet there are lots of interesting web sites about Egypt, try the British Museum – theirs is particularly impressive!

http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/

This term our focus is Ancient Egypt.

The work within the theme covers the key skills of the National Curriculum and there will be a particular focus upon developing specific historical skills.

See the back page for suggestions of how you can help with your child’s learning at home

ENGLISH

As historians we will be finding out about the Ancient Egyptians using evidence to find out about their way of life, their Beliefs and achievements.

Our class book will be “There’s a Pharaoh in the Bath” by Jeremy Strong”. Try reading some of his other humorous stories. We will use reference books and computers to find information about life in Ancient Egypt.

In PE the Year 5 children will be developing their ball skills in a variety of games. Year Four children will be swimming. We will also be creating a dance/drama about time travel to Ancient Egypt.

MATHEMATICS In our maths groups we will continue to develop our understanding of the 4 rules of number. We will be investigating the Ancient Egyptian number system and 3D shapes.

The Year 4 SCIENTISTS will learn about the digestive system and electricity. The Year 5 SCIENTISTS will learn about the Solar System and different Forces.

In Religious Education we will be learning about Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and rituals. We will also be looking at different religious signs and symbols.

As musicians we will learn and perform a song about Tutankhamen. We will also explore, create and play simple melodies.

As artists we will be learning different techniques to replicate different Egyptian Art. We will sketch artefacts, make a cartouche and experiment with an abstract art.

As designers we will be investigating the food eaten in Ancient Egypt and then create a feast fit for a Pharaoh.

In Computing we will learn about different codes to send and receive messages. We will use our skills to design a game.

In P.S.H.C.E. we will be thinking about our own qualities and those of a good friend. We will look at how to be more assertive.

In Spanish we will be developing our understanding and vocabulary bu looking at the calendar and holiday destinations.

School Drivers This term we will develop our ability to learn to learn by being effective participators and creative thinkers.