Term 5

We have produced 'Knowledge Organisers' for some of our projects this term.  You can find the links to them below. 

Please use these to revise key knowledge with your children at home.

English

In English, we will begin the term by focusing our writing around our current science project- Earth and Space. We will then focus our writing around the text 'Macbeth' by Andrew Matthews and Tony Ross. We will revise our previous learning on the four sentence types and includes these in our writing. 

Maths

4P

Factors, multiples and primes

Fractions

4J

Calculating with decimal fractions

4L

Order of Operations (BIDMAS)

Angles in polygons

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

SATS Revision

KIRFs

Science

In our science unit this term, we shall be learning about Earth and Space. 

By the end of this unit we will:

• Know about and explain the movement of the Earth and other planets relative to the Sun 
• Know about and explain the movement of the Moon relative to the Earth 
• Know and demonstrate how night and day are created 
• Describe the Sun, Earth and Moon (using the term spherical)

RE

In our RE unit this term, we shall be learning about Expressing beliefs through the arts. 

By the end of this unit we will:

• Know the meaning of the term ‘creativity’ and how it is a uniquely human trait
• Know that people can choose to communicate meaning in different ways- dance, painting, music, words etc.
• Know that people may find it hard to express beliefs about big ideas (God, hope, truth, love etc)  

Geography

In geography, we shall be learning about Third World Countries. 

By the end of this unit we will:

• Know the names and location of some developed and third world countries 
• Know the main human and physical differences between developed and third world countries
• Know why industrial areas and ports are important
• Know how to use maps with a range of scales

PSHE

In our PSHE unit this term, we shall be learning about keeping safe. 

By the end of this unit we will:

• Know the reasons for following and complying with regulations and restrictions (including age restrictions) and how they promote personal safety and wellbeing with reference to social media television programs, films, and games. 
• Know about the laws and risks of legal drugs common to everyday life (cigarettes, e-cigarettes/vaping, alcohol and medicines) and their impact on health. I recognise that drug use can become a habit that is difficult to break. I know there are organisations that can support people concerning tabacco/nicotine, alcohol and other drugs. 
• Know that some drugs are illegal to own, use or give to others. I know why people choose to use or not use drugs.