Year 1

Materials 

In science this half term we are learning about materials and their properties. We will do this by experimenting with different materials to test their strength and absorbency.   We will explore this through practical lessons, by testing which material would be the best for Beegu's spaceship.  

In geography this half term, we will be identifying what is special about our local area. To do this we will be identifying physical and human geographical features within the local area and we will name them.  In addition to this, we will develop an understanding of the United Kingdom and the countries that make up the United Kingdom. 

In Computing, we will be identifying what online safety is and discussing it in class. We will be identifying the different parts of a computer that we will use to complete different activities.

We will be learning what groups we belong to and how they help us in our life. We will identify the importance of feeling like we are part of a family. We will have the opportunity to identify how religious people show their faith and beliefs in different ways. We will also explore how religions take part in different ceremonies.

In PE we will be learning gymnastics. We will be identifying different ways of travelling and balancing using our body parts as well as using different apparatus such as benches, mats and gym tables.

This half term we will be creating observational drawings of buildings. We will be inspired by the artist Alexis Deacon and we will use relief techniques to create a cityscape from the core text Beegu.

In Music, we are exploring the element of music, including pulse and rhythms. To help us do this we will focus on the social question: How can we make friends when we sing together? We will use this question when we play with instruments, improvise and compose our own songs. 

In RHE, we will be exploring different feelings and emotions through lots of talk and discussions in circle time. We will be discussing different body parts and the importance of them.