1. LEARNING LINKS: What will be at explored, achieved, discussed and learned in our class this term?
SCIENCE AND ICT
HUMANITIES
(History, Geography, RE)
PE AND PSHE
Forces
What causes gravity?
How can we effect the force of gravity and how an object falls to Earth?
What are the apparent effects of air resistance on various objects?
What are the effects of water resistance and friction?
Do levels pulleys and gears alter forces?
How are they useful for inventions?
How are inventions effected by forces and what do inventors need to think about when designing and creating?
How can we plan a fair test and evaluate test results?
Computing
How can we use modern satellite imagery to explore regions of the UK?
How can we use the internet to research historical inventors?
Coding using SCRATCH software to build games and interactive programmes.
How can drama, art and dance combine?
What are the skills needed to be a good dancer?
What skills do we need to play team sports and games? How can we show enthusiasm, courage and collaboration through games?
What skills will we need to play Hockey?
How can we show our school values everyday at school? How can we demonstrate courage and enthusiasm when trying new things and taking on new challenges!
How do the frozen tundra of Russia compare to the dry arid regions of Spain?
What travel route would you take to get the furthest by land?
How have inventions helped travel for tourists?
How can we use maps to explore new locations?
What is the population of countries in Europe?
How have inventions helped countries in Europe to maintain pollution/industry/exports etc?
What can we discover about the many inventors from Europe?
How could you help at home?
Carry out some internet research and explore
different holiday locations in Europe– can you create a holiday brochure? Challenge: include some local language in your brochure!
How could you help at home?
Investigate Forces! What effects one or more objects moving down a slope? Why do you think this is? Make sure it’s a fair test!
Can you make a list of everyday forces occurring all around you?
Practice your typing skills, try to build up to typing up to ten (or more) words a minute.
How could you help at home?
What inventions are there to support games?
Have a look at the Paralympics and see which sports rely on inventions to aid the Paralympians.
YEAR 5 THEME
TERM 3: Inventers: past, present
and future
CLASS BOOK: Clockwork by Phillip Pullman
LITERACY
MATHS
How can we create mystery and suspense in our story writing using the author Selznick’s techniques?
Which are the best writing techniques to describe a historical setting and set a spooky scene?
How do you use facts and opinions to discuss a topical issue?
Who are the best inventors and how can we discuss this in writing?
What writer skills are needed to write a traditional story?
What exciting facts can I share in a historical recount writing?
How can we use drama to establish a unique viewpoint?
What calculation do we need to solve a problem?
Can we work in a logical order to list all possibilities?
How can we use a fractions rule to convert Euros (€) to pounds (£)?
How do fractions link with percentages and decimals?
What special mathematical terms can we use to describe properties of shape?
What actions do we need to take when solving a multi-step problem?
What measurements would inventors use and how can we convert and use metric and imperial units in our inventions?
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
(Art, Music, Design technology)
DT: Can we use graphic design to create a 3D sketch of an invention?
Art: How are sketches used in the story book of Hugo Cabret?
Music: What instruments are used in traditional European music?
Can we practice and learn a song using instruments to accompany?
Languages:
Why do they have a different accent in European countries?
Why do they speak French in France?
How could you help at home?
Read as much as possible! There are some great stories about inventors! Can you find any?
What famous stories/films do you know which are based on inventors?
Research our famous inventors!
How could you help at home?
Use the tutorials on Mathletics to practice what we have been doing in class! Make sure you try the Problem Solving tasks on there! Make a list of percentages on food packaging – what do they mean?
How could you help at home?
There are lots of fantastic websites for language learning! Can you complete quizzes and challenges and even
learn songs? Duolingo and