Year 2 Author focus: Oliver Jeffers Design Technology Design, make and evaluate a purposeful product Design a rocket Maths Discrete lessons covering the National Curriculum and cross- curricular activities History Exploring significant historical events/ events beyond living memory: WW1 (focus week) Geography Locational Knowledge – linked to the characters journey Compare the South pole to England Skills: Maps and directions PHSE Speaking and listening P4C SUMO English Speaking and listening Narrative writing linked to the key texts Drama Year 2 Author focus: Oliver Jeffers Art Exploring the work of an artist – Van Gogh starry night Explore colour, pattern, texture Science Everyday materials and their uses: identify and compare, changes of materials Exploring space – How to Catch a Star Penguins and their habitat – Lost and Found P.E Dance Games with Crewe Alex Music Sing and follow a melody/ sing and clap to a changing tempo Catch a falling star / Rocket man /Gustar Holst - Planets Computing Online Safety Understanding algorithms R.E Discrete topics linked to Christianity Please note: This plan is subject to change to meet the needs and interests of the children as the topic develops.