Hazel Class Year 5

Miss Edey & Miss Burgess

Autumn Term

Have a look at what we will be exploring in our curriculum this term:

In Art and Design this term we will explore 'What is installation art?', where children will learn about installation art and, from this, children will plan and create their own form of sculpture art (inspired by other artistry we have explored).

In Computing this term we will explore 'How can I use search engines to research?' and 'What are binary codes?'. The children will explore how search engines can be used effectively and the importance of using key words for this. The children will also explore what binary codes are and how the Mars Rover transmits data back to Earth despite challenges involved. The children will also learn how to read binary codes and they will even grasp the concept of binary addition. 

In Design and Technology, we will ask the question, 'Can I develop a recipe?', where the children will learn about how beef is produced, the importance of nutritional value in ingredients and, from this, children will prepare and cook a version of Bolognese sauce. 

In French, we will ask the question, 'Can I name body parts?', where the children will learn how to say the name of various body parts in French and how masculine and feminine forms impact our use of adjectives. The children will also explore how to write in French using word banks and dictionaries.

In Geography, we will ask the question, 'What is life like in the Alps?', where the children will locate the Alps on a world map and locate the three physical and human characteristics in the Alps. The children will also research the human features of Innsbruck and compare this to the local area. 

Our History focus for this term is 'What was life in Tudor Britain?' and children will explore various primary and secondary sources to make judgements on Henry VIII, Henry VIII's wives and inventories discussing the rich and poor. The children will also explore how these inventories are useful to historians. 

Our Music focus for this term is 'How do I record my composition?' where children will learn a song and perform it. The children will also have the opportunity to create their own song by composing a melody and improvise in a piece of music.

Our PE focuses for this term are 'Football', 'Netball', 'Dodgeball' and 'Handball'.

In PSHE, we will ask the question, 'What do I know about family and relationships?', where the children will learn about friendship, its value to us and the qualities they have that makes them a good friend. The children will also explore family structures, marriage and how, for some people, family dynamics can make some people feel unhappy and unsafe. The children will also discuss bullying and the impact of stereotypes and discrimination. 

In RE this term we will explore the questions 'What does it mean if Christians believe God is holy and loving?' and 'Values: What matters most to Humanists and Christians?' The children will explore biblical soties and hymns and consider how the message of God's love and holiness is conveyed. The children will also explore Humanism, its approach and compare this to Christianity; identifying any similarities or differences this may have. In R.E. the children will explore big moral concepts and how they make a difference to their lives. 

In Science this term we will explore the questions 'Why do liquids mix or separate?' and 'Can I identify properties and changes in materials?' The children will define the terms 'mixture', 'sieving', 'filtering', 'solution', 'dissolve' and 'evaporation' and, with this information, the children will identify examples of this. The children will also explore how sieving, filtering and evaporation can and should be used. The children will also determine transparency, hardness, thermal and electrical conductivity whilst exploring the benefits of material properties in everyday use. The children will also explore reversible and irreversible changes. 

Class Homework

Each week, your child will be set:

• 1 x English based homework
• 1 x Maths based homework
• Weekly spellings to learn on Spelling Shed
• Regular TTRS practise
• Regular Lexia practise 

Please upload a picture of completed homework to ClassDojo.

Timetable

Please note that our timetable is flexible and may be subject to change.

Spellings and Phonics:  It is expected that in Year 6, all the Year 3/4 words and Year 5/6 list of spellings are are known. Please practise these and USE these words in your writing.

Times Tables:  This is still vitally important!! Most of the Year 5/6 Maths curriculum links to pupil knowledge of timestables so it is extremely important to keep those skills sharp! Keep practising - with TTRS!

Lexia: Lexia is proven to help children make accelerated progress when reading, writing, spelling and speaking. Regular access of this will help children make good progress with their spelling and reading comprehension skills!

Home Learning Support

Click here to login to TTRockStars.

Click here to login to Oxford Owl.
Click here to login to MyBookBlog. 

Click here to login to Lexia.
 

Useful Information

PE is every Thursday and Friday. Please ensure your child wears their named, correct PE kit in school on these days, that earrings are not worn and long hair is tied up.

The children have access to their water bottles in the classroom during the day. Please ensure that your child has a named water bottle in school which is taken home regularly to be washed.

Your child is welcome to bring in a healthy snack of fruit or vegetables each day. 

Reading books are your child's responsibility and they will be responsible for changing their own book. Please record the date and title of the book that they have chosen in their reading record and make sure that your child’s reading record is signed to say they have finished their book and read as regularly as you can with them at home.