Orchard
River
Module 5
Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organise ourselves
Central Idea: "The environment affects how we live."
Lines of enquiry:
Buildings are important to different people.
The environment has different features.
My body is continuously developing.
Welcome to Module 5!
It has been lovely to see the children settling back into school, especially with some of the changes that have taken place at the beginning of this term. As a result of these changes, we have tried not change the routine too much.
Check back throughout the term to see what lovely things we have been up to. Remember to check tapestry for regular updates.
Week 1
Maths
LO: I can explore patterns in the environment.
Phonics
LO: I can complete some assessment activities to show my phonics learning.
IB Science
LO: I can explore different rocks and begin to describe them.
Week 2
Maths
LO: I can recognise the concept of 'more' when looking at the quantity someone else has.
Phonics
LO: I can practise reading and writing the 'ee' digraph, including in words.
IB History
LO: I can use my 5 senses to explore items related to Ancient Egypt.
IB Art
LO: I can practise drawing, cutting and sticking skills with control, to recreate the Egyptian Pyramids.
Week 3
Cooking
LO: I can use a range of tools or equipment to create a simple sweet snack.
Maths
LO: I can recognise when groups are the same or different, using multilink, with obvious differences.
IB RE
LO: I can name and describe some special Sikh festivals.
Maths
LO: I can continue circular repeating patterns.
Module 4
Learning Objective: I can respond to options and choices with actions or gestures, [for example, touching one substance rather than another]. I can actively explore objects and events for more extended periods, [for example, feeling the textures of different parts of a plant]. I can apply potential solutions systematically to problems, [for example, tipping a container in order to pour out its contents].
Learning Objective: I can begin to use correct language to describe length and height. I can use my knowledge of counting in 10s to answer reasoning and problem solving questions.
Learning Objective: I can recreate a 'summer' themed picture in the style of Eric Carle's artwork.
Module 3
Transdisciplinary theme: How the world works?
Central idea: Our environments change throughout the year.
Lines of Inquiry:
Our experiences change our understanding of the world.
Seasonal changes can be seen in our environment.
The environment affects the food we eat.
Learning Objective: I can use the part whole model to complete problem solving questions.
Module 2
Transdisciplinary Theme: Who are we?
Central Idea : History and Culture influences who we are
Lines of Inquiry
Human life cycles dictate the flow of the monarchy.
Different festivals are celebrated in different ways.
Health is important for our bodies and our minds.
Phase 2 has had a wonderful Term 2. We have all come together to share our inquiry sessions. On Wednesday afternoons, students from all cohorts meet to share a brilliant sensory experience focusing on our Transdisciplinary theme ‘Who we are’. Some of our favourite activities have been: pom pom dance classes, messy tuff trays and boom waker club. All of our students have formed meaningful friendships with others in neighbouring classes and have developed new language. We have worked on our social communication skills in addition to a whole host of personal development targets.
In classes we have thoroughly enjoyed exploring Kings and Queens throughout History. From the King of the jungle to His Royal Highness King Charles we have shared sensory sessions including crown craft and creating timelines. In Science we have explored different habitats, some familiar and some further afield. This was particularly exciting when exploring extremely slimy and tactile, stimulating ponds full of forestry and slime. In Religious Studies and PSPD we have explored a number of exciting events such as Diwali, Christmas and celebrating self differences. This term we have enjoyed collaborating together to reach our targets and expand our socialisation and awareness of others. We are particularly looking forward to our huge Christmas event where we will explore and visit different Christmas themed stations after sharing a Phase 2 Christmas dinner!
Module 1
Transdisciplinary Theme: Who are we?
Central Idea: History and Culture influences who we are
Lines of Inquiry:
Humans can function with and without electricity
Different festivals are celebrated in different ways
Health is important for our bodies and minds
Orchard Class has settled in well and had a very successful start to the new school year. Already, good relationships are forming between new peers and staff and this reflects in our daily routines.
This term we have been working extremely hard in our Read Write Inc lessons and all pupils are making great progress with their handwriting skills. We have been learning about the Great Fire of London, including the timeline of events, what impact it had on London and how it has influenced life in London today. In RE our focus has been Diwali, where we have looked at how it is celebrated, participated in Indian dance tutorials and had the opportunity to taste a variety of Indian foods. We have had weekly cooking and nutrition lessons and made different healthy snacks and in art we have been recreating our own versions of art, based on paintings by the artist Gustav Klimt.
Learning Objective: I can create a collage using colours and shapes inspired by Gustav Klimt. I can use tools, materials and simple actions to produce a piece of work. I can show an intention to create.
In Science, we have been learning about electricity. We have explored various toys and worked out how to make them work using the different switches. We have investigated which electrical appliances we have in school and recorded whether they use the mains power or battery power.
Learning Objective: I can identify appliances that require Electricity to work.