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Topic projects

 

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. 

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Science

 

Our topic before Easter was sound. The Summer term topics are electricity,  sustainability and food chains.

The other topics we have covered in so far this year are:

  • the digestive system and teeth
  • states of matter (solids, liquids and gases)
  • classifying animals
  • Friction BBC Daily lesson - Learn all about friction and its uses.
  • Science with Maddie Moates Join 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
  • STEM activities An online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. New home learning resources are being developed.
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Computing

 

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!
  • Scratch Parents/carers can download Scratch for free onto a variety of devices and children can practise their coding offline
  • ScratchJr An 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 Games Children can also practise their coding skills playing these games
  • Tynker Coding Free access to coding courses during school closures

E-Safety

 

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.

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History

 

Our most recent topic was Roman Britain. The Summer term topic is Anglo-Saxons.

The other topic we studied this year was the Iron Age, looking at the artefacts and the hill forts the Celts lived in.

  • BBC Homeschool History Fun 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 Teach Short 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 Histories Watch videos and play games based on different time periods in history
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Geography

 

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 climate BBC Daily lesson - Learn about the weather and climate in the UK and around the world including an introduction to climate zones and climate change.
  • Mountains BBC 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.
  • Biomes BBC Daily lesson - Learn about different types of biomes including rainforest, desert, savannah, woodland, grassland and tundra.
  • World Map Games Games using the world map and the maps of the individual continents
  • Geographical quizzes Practising geographical knowledge quizzes not only reinforces our ‘extensive’ knowledge of the world – it can also be lots of fun!
  • Geographical investigations around the house Geography 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 garden Geography 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 area Geography 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.
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Art and DT

 

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!

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!

  • Tate Kids Lots of fun art activities, games and quizzes from Tate kids
  • Create a Roman Mosaic Can 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!
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Religious Education

 

The topic for the Summer term is Sikhism, looking at the key beliefs and teachings of the religion. 

The other topics we have covered in so far this year are:

  • Christianity - The parables of Jesus
  • Hinduism - Brahma and worship
  • Buddhism - Living as a Buddhist
Sikhism 
Other resources
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Personal Social Health and Economic (PSHE)

 

Please see the 'Wellbeing' section for other activities to support PSHE

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Music

 

The unit before Easter was glockenspiels. Summer term units include compositions (creating our own songs) based on songs we have covered in the year.

The other topics we have looked at this year are:

  • finding rhythm
  • pitch
  • What are dynamics? BBC Daily lesson - Learn about dynamics and the composers Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky.
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French

 

The unit before Easter was festivals and months of the year. Summer term units include numbers 31-60, weather and food.

The other topics we have covered in so far this year are:

  • greetings
  • describing facial features (eyes, hair, etc)
  • hobbies
  • telling time

Worksheets and games

Other activities
  • Clothes and Food BBC Daily lesson - learn how to talk about the clothes you wear and the food you eat.
  • Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone are offering three months free to learn a language
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Additional subjects

  • National Geographic Kids Primary Resources Engaging 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 TRIPS Virtual 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 Teach Videos for teaching children in all subjects
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