We will be setting a new project each fortnight (until we can return to school) which will cover a variety of the other curriculum subjects. If you have not yet completed a project, please feel free to chose whichever project you find most interesting, or to complete projects in conjunction with each other.
Science with Maddie MoatesJoin Maddie Moates every day live at 11am on her YouTube channel, for lots of fun games and activities, and while you’re at it you can check out some of her other science videos
Our latest project in computing was creating a chatbot in Scratch. The Summer term projects are creating race games in Scratch and creating a video or storyboard for Childnet's 2020 film competition .
The other topics we have covered in so far this year are:
researching using safe search
creating a powerpoint
Learn about algorithms
If we want a computer to understand how to do something we need to give it an algorithm. An algorithm is a list of steps you give to a computer to solve a problem or get something done. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3tbwmn/articles/z3whpv4
Why not be a robot? Can you get a parent/carer or sibling from one side of the room to the other by giving them an algorithm (specific instructions)? Remember they can only do what you tell them to! Can they be the 'brain' and you be the robot?
What about writing an algorithm for brushing your teeth? Write down step by step instructions...You can check how well you've done by asking a sibling or parent/carer to follow your instructions! You could even send in your algorithm to Ms Donovan and she'll follow your instructions and see how well you've done!
ScratchParents/carers can download Scratch for free onto a variety of devices and children can practise their coding offline
ScratchJrAn introductory programming language that enables young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games. This may be useful if your children find coding difficult.
Coding GamesChildren can also practise their coding skills playing these games
Tynker CodingFree access to coding courses during school closures
With the help of the leading privacy law firm Schillings, the Childrens Commissioner have produced a digital safety and wellbeing kit for parents and a safety guide for children to help ensure they are safe, and their wellbeing is looked after while at home during the coronavirus outbreak when their screen time maybe higher than usual.
BBC Homeschool HistoryFun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range of historical topics.
The Story of Britain on BBC TeachShort animated films showing the story of Britain from the Stone Age through the Bronze and Iron Ages, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain up to Magna Carta.
Horrible HistoriesWatch videos and play games based on different time periods in history
The topic before Easter was changes over time in Buckhurst Hill - we did not get on to looking at the changes in Buckhurst Hill before schools closed, however we were very impressed with all the research done for the half term projects! The Summer topic is Sustainability which links with our upcoming Science topic.
The other topic we studied this year was the Florida and Walt Disney World, looking at tourism, time zones and studying the world map.
Weather and climateBBC Daily lesson - Learn about the weather and climate in the UK and around the world including an introduction to climate zones and climate change.
MountainsBBC Daily lesson - Learn how mountains are formed and explore the highest mountains in the UK and mountain ranges across the world including The Rockies and The Himalayas.
BiomesBBC Daily lesson - Learn about different types of biomes including rainforest, desert, savannah, woodland, grassland and tundra.
World Map GamesGames using the world map and the maps of the individual continents
Geographical quizzesPractising geographical knowledge quizzes not only reinforces our ‘extensive’ knowledge of the world – it can also be lots of fun!
Geographical investigations around the houseGeography can provide the perfect opportunity for some creative exploration. The Geographical Association has opened up its website resources to all for free, so you can now access lots of ideas and resources. This page signposts some of these.
Geography in the gardenGeography can provide the perfect opportunity for some creative exploration. The Geographical Association has opened up its website resources to all for free, so you can now access lots of ideas and resources. This page signposts some of these.
Geographical investigations in the local areaGeography can provide the perfect opportunity for some creative exploration. The Geographical Association has opened up its website resources to all for free, so you can now access lots of ideas and resources. This page signposts some of these.
Other geography gamesUK games, rivers, mountains, seas, European Union and other topics of Europe
The unit before Easter was maps. Summer term units include creating Anglo Saxon art and sustainable art.
The other topics we have looked at this year are:
North American artists (including John Singer Sargent - painter, Frank Lloyd Wright - architect and Helen Frankenthaler - abstract artist)
creating Iron Age staters
Roman mosaics
Activity:
Research upcycling, sustainable fashion or land art (based on the work of British artists Andy Goldsworthy or Richard Long). Try your own upcycling project or creating some land art outside using leaves, stones and twigs!
Ms Donovan's land art!
Activity:
Create flags for the UK and the four individual countries
Create a map of the UK – it could be a picture or if you are ambitious, you could make a 3D model map!
Mechanical systemsBBC Daily lesson - Learn the basics of mechanical systems.
Create a Roman MosaicCan you create a Roman mosaic like we did at school? Maybe you could write your name or initials like we did at school, or you could create a pattern. See Miss Porter's below!
National Geographic Kids Primary ResourcesEngaging and curriculum-led teaching ideas and accompanying resource sheets aligned with the National Curriculum; resources are pupil-focused and interdisciplinary, supporting core subjects like English, Maths and Science as well as the wider curriculum with resources for Geography, History, Art and Culture – which includes SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural) development, such as British values.
20 VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPSVirtual field trips are a great way to expose kids to new places all from the comfort of home. In this age of technology, so many museums, zoos and aquariums have set up virtual tours and webcams of their facilities. Now more than ever, is it easier to visit destinations around the world from the comfort of your couch.
BBC TeachVideos for teaching children in all subjects
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