Space Autumn 2 2014

1. Science- simple electric circuits • Tasc- To make a light on the moon landing vehicle. • Pupils should be taught to- • Identify common appliances that run on electricity. • Construct a simple series electrical circuit. • Identifying and naming its basic parts, including cells, wires, bulbs, switches and lamps. • Identify whether or not alamp will light in a simple series circuit. • Additional information • To know which appliances run on electricity, mains or battery. • To be safe around electricity. • To introduce and name electrical equipment and its purpose. • To know that a circuit has to be complete to work so the current can go round. • To make circuit and use in their moon landing vehicle. • D.T. - Moving vehicles • Tasc- Create own moon rover. • Pupils should be taught to- • Design • purposeful, functional appealing products for themselves and others to use based on design criteria. • Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through talking, drawing, templates, mock ups and where appropriate ICT. • Make • Select from and use a range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks. • Select and use a wide range of materials and components including construction materials. • Evaluate • Evaluate their ideas and products against design criteria. • Technical knowledge • Explore and use mechanisms • Additional Information • Look at a range of moon landing vehicles and investigate. • Look at a variety of axles, chassis and wheels. • Explore different materials and joining techniques. • Design own moon landing vehicle • Make vehicle and evaluate. PE – Dance –Bob man on moon book Perform dances using simple movement patterns. to explore space on the spot and travelling in different directions. Forwards/backwards and side ways. Consolidate contrasting movement qualities e.g. strong with light fast with slow e.g. floating, stamping. Additional information To use Man on the moon to create a dance from the book. P.E. - Gym Master basic movements including running jumping, throwing and catching as well as develop balance, agility and co-ordination and begin to apply these in a range of activities. Additional information To perform the basic actions and apply key safety principles. To perform the basic actions with individuality. P.E. - Games Participate in team games develop simple tactics for defending and attacking. To play safely with a partner using a range of equipment. To make up a travelling game with a partner using a small ball. RE- Special places Space Autumn 2 2014 • I.C.T. • Tasc- To create a multimeia story of Aliens love underpants. • Knowledge skills and understanding. • Try find things out and explore what happens in real and imaginary situations • Link to literacy • To share ideas by presenting information in a variety of forms. • Breadth Of Study • Working with a range of information o investigate the different ways it can be presented. • History • TASC- To explain about Neil Armstrong and the moon landings in a variety of ways, e.g. book, display, ipad, drama. • Pupils should be aught about • The life's of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. • Additional Information • To investigate the life of Neil Armstrong. • To watch the moon landing. • To look at space travel in the past. • To investigate the importance of moon landings. • To look at how space travel has impacted our life from space travel. • To look at space travel in the future. Literacy Non chronological report- write a report about space (3 weeks) Fiction- stories by same author.e.g aliens loves underpants by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, Dr Xargles earthlets by Tony Ross. (3 weeks) Poetry patterns on a page, shape poems in style of stars and rockets (2week) • PSHE and SEAL • Safety around matches and fireworks (visit from fire fighters ). • Getting on and falling out • Anti-Bullying week • Numeracy • Links to Topic work through Science, measures, length, data handling, maths obs alien puzzle, space games, counting, partitioning and calculating.