1. Computer zone Vocabulary insert design layout slide show L.O. To design, create and share information using PowerPoint on chosen minibeast. Success Criteria:- Can choose a design, insert text and pictures/photos. Can make a slide show. Can share their information to other members of the class.

2. Te reo Mauri zone Vocabulary Pokorua hoa rapu Kahore Kanga aporo huka L.O. To read with understanding and sequence the story of Pokorua Success Criteria:- Can use information sources to research unknown words Can sequence the pictures and text together. Can use clues from the pictures and text to learn about new things. SJ. PT 1 no. 3 2000 Reading strategies 5 & 8

3. Creative zone Vocabulary observational sketch habitat materials colour shape form L.O. To use materials to create a 2D/3D display of minibeasts and their habitats. To do an observation drawing of a minibeast Success Criteria:- Can select materials (colour, shape and form) for chosen effect Through research demonstrate a knowledge of various environments suitable for minibeasts. Can use observation to sketch various minibeasts.

4. Design and technology zone Vocabulary anatomy component L.O. To design and make a minbeast and be able to describe the body parts of the minibeast. Success Criteria:- To use a knowledge of anatomy be able to talk about each component.

5. Maths investigation zone Vocabulary centimetres distances lengths minutes problem solving time L.O. To work out how far sally the snail to crawl from A to B. To measure using cm. To solve problems using minutes as the unit. Success Criteria:- Can devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically Resources – maths books, snail sheet, ruler

6. Drama zone Vocabulary performance props L.O. To read the play of ‘The crafty caterpillar’. To perform the play to an audience using props. Success Criteria:- To be able to read the play and be able to use music, drama, and props to add effect to the performance. Resources The crafty caterpillar SJ 1988 PT 1 no. 1 Music, props, materials

7. Literacy Vocabulary adjectives publish L.O.  To read the examples of insect poems.  Make a list of good describing words  To write a poem about a minibeast using creative language.  To publish the poem with illustrations Success Criteria:- To create a poem using creative language

8. Science zone Vocabulary Adaptation, environment, evidence, woodlouse, woodlice, variable Resources - Computer -BP young science investigators – super science sheets, see experiment L.O. To carry out an experiment to discover what types of environments small creatures such as woodlice prefer Success Criteria:- Can plan a fair test and obtain evidence by observation and measuring. Can communicate results using tables, graphs and diagrams. Can draw conclusions from evidence