Comet

River

Module 6

L.O: I can begin to find similarities and differences between Mosques in the UK and Africa.

Science - I can make an electrical circuit.

L.O: I can control my movements.

L.O: I can use basic tools and equipment safely.

L.O: I can use 2D shapes to make a picture.

L.O: I can use a range of controlled movements.

L.O: I can recognise small quantities without the need to count them.

Comet class visited Dartford Library to develop their love of reading. The students walked down to the library practising their road safety skills.

L.O: I can use a set of scales and identify the importance of using them.

Module 5

During PE lessons this term, pupils in Comet class have been using exploring running. They have been practising running at different speeds and in different directions in a controlled manner.

L.O: I can apply my knowledge of running at different speeds

During Maths lessons this term, pupils in Comet class have been using a range of language to describe objects. They have been comparing the size of objects based on a range of different criteria.

L.O: I can recognise taller and shorter

During their cookery lessons this term pupils in Comet class have been creating classic dishes linked to Great Britain. They have been working hard to follow the recipes carefully and to be able to use different utensils and equipment in a safe and hygienic way.

L.O: I can use a range of utensils and equipment to support me to carry out a range of cooking techniques.

Module 5

Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organise ourselves?

Central Idea: The environment affects how we live

Lines of Inquiry:

Buildings are important to different people
The environment has different features
My body is continuously developing.

L.O: I can recognise tallest and shortest.

Module 4

Transdisciplinary Theme: How the World Works?

Central Idea: The Earth affects everything we experience.

Lines of Inquiry:

The world is made up of countries and continents.
Magnets and forces are affected by Earth
Our food comes from near and far.

L.O: I know that food is grown in the UK, Europe and across the wider world.

Our food comes from near and far

LO: To use utensils safely

We have been practising using utensils safely whilst creating a range of different recipes.

Magnets and forces are affected by Earth

LO: To make my own observations of changes of movement that result from actions.

The children have been carrying out investigations to find out whether the material that a car travels along affects the distance it travels.

The world is made up of countries and continents.

LO: To locate a range of different continents on a globe.

The children had been learning about the different continents of the world and were asked to locate them on a globe.

Module 4

End of Module 3 news

Comet class have had a very busy module 3. We have enjoyed looking at our lines of inquiry and finding out all about how our environments change throughout the year.

In cooking, we have been continuing to develop our cutting skills, following recipes as well as understanding where our food comes from. As part of our PSPD curriculum, we have been tackling a new challenge as a class and have been learning to sew. During these sessions, we have been looking at how challenges make us feel and how we can overcome our difficulties.

Learning Objective: I can compare two lengths and describe one as longer or shorter.

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 different utensils safely and hygienically to make a simple recipe.

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.

Comet class has enjoyed exploring our central idea of ‘History and culture influences who we are’. We have been learning about Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth II and their family trees. Within our ‘Health is important for our bodies and our minds’ line of inquiry, we have been learning about healthy eating during our cooking and nutrition lessons and have followed recipes to make healthy festive favourites. We have enjoyed visiting Fairfield leisure centre this term and developing our swimming skills. Milestone@DPA were also lucky enough to have a visit from a retired fireman who brought along some fire helmets from across the decades and continents. We all had great fun trying on the helmets and asking him lots of questions!