MModule 5
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Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Our actions and choices, as global citizens, influence the world around us and shape the future for children across the planet
Lines of Inquiry: he Impact of Human Actions on the Environment
The Role of Citizenship and Relationships in Global Responsibility
Health, Nutrition, and Sustainable Living
Specified Concepts: Causation, Responsibility, Connection
Learner Profile Attributes:
Principled, Thinker,
Balanced
Module 6
I can follow a recipe
Inquiry Week Snippets
I can create sensory activities for peers in my phase to explore and enjoy around our transdisciplinary them; 'Sharing the Planet'.
I can work collaboratively to make a working fairground ride.
I participate in the community (Chessington Safari)
I can work with my parents and peers to create a piece of art.
I know to hydrate after sports day activities
I can use blocks during my outdoor learning to write messages about my happy friends.
I can follow instructions to make cheese and onion pasties.
I can safely use a knife to chop vegetables
I can cut pastries
I can safely use the oven.
IMG_1667.MOVI can use coding to create an animation.
I can use recall skills in functional maths games to support fluency in the four rules of number.
I can work collaborative with peers to make human glaciers and to order them to show the impact of the five major ice ages since the earth began as well as how our actions affect the Glaciers.
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Our actions and choices, as global citizens, influence the world around us and shape the future for children across the planet
Lines of Inquiry: he Impact of Human Actions on the Environment
The Role of Citizenship and Relationships in Global Responsibility
Health, Nutrition, and Sustainable Living
Specified Concepts: Causation, Responsibility, Connection
Learner Profile Attributes:
Principled, Thinker,
Balanced
I can create a piece of art using symmetrical patterns.
We visited a local mosque to learn about Islam, promoting respect, tolerance, and understanding of different faiths in Britain.
I can listen to information and record what has been found in the different layers of a Glacier
I can listen to information and record what has been found in the different layers of a Glacier
I can present my findings in an interesting way.
Otzi was found in the Italian Alps, students looked at his picture and made predictions about him labelling his clothes and weapons. They then thought of different questions they would like to have answered ...watch this space to find out more
I can write number sequences counting on and back from a certain number with targeted numbers.
I can use a knife safely to cut fruit for a fruit salad
I can work collaborative within a group to choose materials to make a model glacier to show the different layers. I can label each layer.
I can work collaborative with peers to create a fact file about Glaciers
I can use digital tools to help me research and find information about Glaciers.
I can use the copy and paste tool.
I can identify natural disasters and its impact
I can identify how to help those impacted by a natural disaster
I can identify what kind of map is needed to find Glaciers - Political or Physical
I can identify what kind of map is needed to find Glaciers - Political or Physical
I can then use map symbols to find the Glaciers on a map
I can transfer the location of the Glacier on the physical map to a political map
I can transfer the location of the Glacier on the physical map to a political map
I can programme the beebot to move to a Gacier location
I can gain information from a text.
I can gain information from a text.
I can draw a diagram from the description in the text.
I can make and label the water cycle.
I can sequence numbers into patterns
I can use knowledge of numbers to make a number sequence
Throughout the week, the enriching learning experiences continued. Students explored the world of symbols—spotting and identifying various ones around the school and discussing their meanings and purposes. We also delved into nutrition, learning about the different food groups and sorting a variety of foods into their correct categories. It’s been a week full of discovery, connection, and hands-on learning!
I can research different food groups to find what is healthy and what is not
I can sort food into different food groups
I can identify symbols in the environment and what they commu
We’ve had an exciting start to Module 5! This week, we went on a fun bowling excursion where students explored positional language and experimented with using the bumpers to knock down pins by adjusting their bowling angles. Chan was our star bowler, scoring an impressive 118 and earning a spot on the leaderboard—well done, Chan!
We were also incredibly lucky to receive a visit from a litter of adorable Dachshund puppies. The room was filled with “awws” and “oohs” as students showered the pups with cuddles, showing off their caring and nurturing sides. What a heartwarming end to a fantastic week!
Module 4
Transdisciplinary Theme: Where we are in place and time
Central Idea: Human exchanges connect us to the past and each other
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into human connection across place and time
An inquiry into impact of the amalgamation of cultures
An inquiry into how humans have used technology to their advantage
Key Concepts:
connection
causation
responsibility
Learner Profile Attributes:
Open minded
Reflective
Inquirer
I can find 1/2 and 1/4 of amounts
I can find unit and non unit fractions of amounts focusing on 1/4
I can add using fractions
I can write a 'Wanter Poster' using my knowledge of events in 'The Great Revolt'.
I can identify why Eid is important to the Muslim Community
I can identify why Eid is important to the Muslim Community
Sparta Classes Heritage
Sparta Classes Heritage
After mapping events on the daily newsround, students asked to map their home countries. It is clear we have a wealth of cultures to celebrate in class.
Sparta class used their road safety skills when transitioning to the shops. They also showed confidence finding the required items from the shopping list and using the self -check out. During our cooking lesson, students demonstrated greater control and accuracy when using a knife to chop vegetables. They also demonstrated their skills at using the hob to sautee the vegetables ready to make ratatouille. The finished product was enjoyed by more than just Sparta Class.
Students in Sparta recalled and discussed what life was like as a serf in the middle ages and why they may have been unhappy about their lives . They then used this information to have a debate between the Aristocracy and the Peasants who worked their land.
I can create a comic strip to show the actions of the serfs from the story of 'The Great Revolt'.
I can create a comic strip to show the actions of the serfs from the story of 'The Great Revolt'.
I can use computer skills to create a comic strip to show actions of the serfs from the story of 'The Great Revolt'
I can use computer skills to create a comic strip to show actions of the serfs from the story of 'The Great Revolt'
I can work collaboratively with peers to recall and record thoughts in role as characters
I can work collaboratively with peers to recall and record thoughts in role as characters
I can participate in a debate in role as characters
I can identify noun phrases
I can identify noun phrases
I can use noun phrases to make descriptive sentences.
I can use noun phrases to make descriptive sentences.
I can make a fact file about a peasant in the middle ages.
Renaissance and Sparta class have worked collaboratively to try to problem solve for our character Tilda in the story to stop the leaky roof.
Students have been progressing through the maths curriculum and developing their understanding about fractions.
Students have been progressing through the maths curriculum and developing their understanding about fractions.
I can identify fractions of shape and calculate fractions of number.
Characters in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory made poor choices during their time in the factory, which led to having negative consequences. Students identified these, then looked at negative choices that could be made in school. Sparta class then used their knowledge to provide ideas for good choices.
After matching, characters to their noun phrases.
After matching, characters to their noun phrases.
I used a thought shower to collect noun phrases about a character
I can use noun phrases to write descriptive sentences
I can use noun phrases to write descriptive sentences
I can sequence events of a story.
I can follow instructions to make ice cream
I can use my gross motor skills to make the ice cream.
I can test the ice cream, it was great!
I concur!
I honed my skills in weighing and checked that what the wrapper said was true.
I used my number knowledge to read the electronic scales.
I can predict whether solid chocolate weighs the same as melted liquid chocolate.
I can record results and find out what they are similar or different.
This week, the first in March, the whole phase dedicated the learning to World Book Day. Our Focus book was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. In Sparta Class, the students were extremely engaged throughout the week, especially when any of the learning involved chocolate!
We looked at the problems of the characters of our class book.
We looked at the problems of the characters of our class book.
Students identified the houses that a peasant from the Middle Ages live in and identified the problem for our characters.
We have looked at the importance of vaccinations.
We have looked at the importance of vaccinations.
We compared the Plague from the middle ages with Covid.
We compared teenage life today to that of the middle ages. Most of the class wanted to stay in the here and now, but Vinnie said he would like to experience what life was like then.
Our text this term links to our history learning about Wat Tyler and the Peasants Revolt.
Our text this term links to our history learning about Wat Tyler and the Peasants Revolt.
Sparta Class have started learning about fractions.
I can find 1/2 of shape
I can find half of shape
I can count in tenths.
With the start of spring, comes the time to plant seeds and to ensure they stay warm and dry in our poly tunnel, so that the seeds are safe to grow and thrive.
Yuvraj showed his risk taking attitude by participating fully in horticulture to plant seeds.
Sabriella was principled as she carefully filled the pot for the seeds.
Julian showed his risk taking attitude fully engaging in the potting of the seeds.
Module 3
Transdisciplinary Theme: Where we are in place and time
Central Idea: Human exchanges connect us to the past and each other
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into human connection across place and time
An inquiry into impact of the amalgamation of cultures
An inquiry into how humans have used technology to their advantage
Key Concepts:
connection
causation
responsibility
Learner Profile Attributes:
Open minded
Reflective
Inquirer
Students unfortunately missed swimming, so they investigated skills needed to be a lifeguard and tried to write a draft copy of a Curriculum Vitae to send to a perspective employee, They thought that the typing looked more professional than hand writing.
In English we have been reading a book called; 'Our Story starts in Africa' from this we have learned about warrior Queens , the demise of the libray of Alexandria as well as the life of Black African during the times of the Trans Atlantic Slave Trade, where not all was at it appeared to be! Spartan's learned that there were two sides to the story.
Students investigated different ways items are moved.
I can design a device the African slaves with their work
I can design a device the African slaves with their work
Sabriella designed a machine to help load the ships.
I can communicate how people should be treated.
I can communicate how people should be treated.
I can describe how the African slaves were treated
I can describe how the African slaves were treated
I can use artefacts to find out information.
Jayden was able to identify what was traded and to which location.
During our comprehension lesson.
During our comprehension lesson.
Students sorted the different word classes using colourful semantics descriptors to support them.
Vinnie confidently shared numbers to 20 by 2, sometimes he used the two bowls to help work it out.
Tegan used counters to help her complete division number sentences involving 2, 5 and 10 .
Chan is using his multiplication facts to help him to calculate division sums using the bus stop method alongside formal methods.
Students are continuing to develop their multiplication skills, Sabriella confidently use the numicon to calculate multiplication facts, Sabriella used her knowledge of the communicative rule to count 3 lots of 7 rather than 7 lots of 3. Harry was getting to grips with the lattice method to support calculations of 2 digit multplications.
During our inquiry learning, Sparta class investigated different Buddhist artefacts, they used their investigative skills to communicate their predictions about the type of item, purpose and material it was made from.
Sparta Class have begun their Art sessions; learning about Pop art and the techniques of Keith Haring . They have worked collaboratively to create a piece of art work in this style.
Students have been learning different strategies to support their multiplication fact calculations, some have instant recall of the facts. Yuvraj has used his knowledge to work out bigger calculations.
During our Inquiry Lesson, we discussed the new Transdisciplinary Theme, Central Idea and Lines of Inquiry. We also looked at the Curriculum coverage required and the students then provided some thought provoking questions for us to answer during our learning.
Module 2
Transdisciplinary Theme: How we express ourselves
Central Idea: Learning from the past may help us express ourselves today.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into how societies express themselves (form).
An inquiry into finding new avenues for expression (change).
An inquiry into how expression influences the future (causation).
Key Concepts:
Form
Causation
Change
Learner Profile Attributes:
Inquirers
Balanced
Communicator
Our Christmas stall - already to sale
Our Christmas stall - already to sale
Have a sweet Christmas!
Have a sweet Christmas!
Sparta class have been busy out in the community singing and signing in two venues:
The Memory Clinic at New Ash Green Village Hall
Kent Wood House Residential Home,
Bringing happiness and cheer to the members and residents.
Sparta class have been working hard and developing their fine motor skills whilst making our products for the Christmas market.
Students have been working hard learning the values of different coins and using different coins to make the correct amounts.
Students have each used their digital skills to produce information about the Rochester Christmas Market. They learned how to put wall paper on the slide show and embed pictures from the education trip to demonstrate what ideas could be used for the phase 3 Christmas market in two weeks time.
During our English lessons, students have been learning about the Assassination of JFK, and worked really hard to think of questions to investigate the the Assassin, Lee Osward and provide realistic replies. Here is the interview presented on Adobe express.
Animate characters project (1).mp4Students researched different advertising posters, then identified what key information was needed as well as what made the posters appealing. Here are some examples.
As part of our Inquiry learning, we visited Rochester Christmas Market to research how to advertise the phase 3 market, decorate our stalls and price our items to ensure, we have our own successful market.
Our learning journey is now moving towards our career's enterprise project, keep visiting to keep updated!
Students have learned about America in the 20thC focusing on popular culture. They have learned about the fashions through the decade, where textiles come from and the manufacturing process. Sparta class have learned how fashion has impacted other countries both positively and negatively. They have identified that those working have not been treated in a fair manner, so organisations have put actions in place to help . Our next area of learning will involve how different culture and groups with protective characteristics perceive happiness and how they can achieve this.
During the last three weeks in our inquiry learning we have researched, baked and evaluated two different kinds of Christmas savoury pastry puff recipes. Even one of the mentor dogs got in on the action, as he joined us to the trip to the shops to buy the ingredients. Both included puff pastry, but the first recipe included; feta cheese and plum chutney , whereas the second, included; ham and grated cheddar cheese, which was much more appealing to our students palate. These will be recreated and sold at our Christmas Market on the 18th December.
As part of our SPAG learning, we have been using compound words to support spelling and using these to make our own sentences.
Money
Students in Sparta Class have enjoyed investigating finding the same amount using different coins. They all did well on the extra challenge of then splitting this up to provide change.
Sparta Class have been learning about homophones, identifying different examples and then putting them in to sentences. We have also learned how to use commas in lists.
Inquiry Learning
Students researched Native America recipes and made these two Cherokee style foods. Kyle had a try of these and commented 'They both have an interesting texture!'
Maths
For our maths money recall, we have been using coins for investigating the values of different coins, adding combinations to make a coin, adding different coins together to record in both p and decimal notation
Inquiry Learning /Literacy Communication
Students have been investigating the life of First Americans at the beginning of the 20th Century and identified how Movies had caused stereotyping , which in turn led to inequalities and negative treatment. As part of the learning, they have investigated folk songs and Native American Poetry, which have provided information and opportunities to find features of poetry.
Module 1
During Art, we have investigated art by Kandinsky and created our own Concentric circles!
Measuring
Crack eggs
Using hot water
Peeling and cutting
Using the hob
Using the hob
We have used historic skills and skills we have learned this term to make components of a Roast Dinner. It tasted heavenly. Unfortunately, Kyle missed out this week !
Sabriella Tegan
During Literacy and communication, student continued to work collaboratively to recall the key events of the last chapters of The Odyssey, to create a story map. They used these to expand upon using their own ideas to write their own versions.
During Science, students had an exciting lesson today, using sheep's hearts to dissect, all of Sparta Class did really well and showed that they were true risk- takers. Students could report to me that hearts have 4 chambers.
In cooking, this week, and continuing with An inquiry into how societies express themselves, our recipe was influenced by the Teotihuacán as we made Fajitas from the Mexican culture. Our learning involved recalling correct coloured boards to use for different food groups, safely using knives and the hob.
Students learned how to safely use the grater this week
Students learned how to safely use the grater this week
All safely used the hob and was also a star at washing up, he even cleared the food from the plughole!
Some of the students were more skilled at the clearing up aspect of cooking, so this is an area of development for some of Sparta class!
Sparta class investigated the different Wonders of the World as part of their Inquiry into how different societies express themselves. This included using geographical map skills to find out where the wonders were and also maths skills to pinpoint the location of the wonders using coordinates. Students also asked questions about the different countries or continents and conducted their own research,.
After labelling the continents, students used coordinates to find the Wonders of the World.
A brief summary about each of the Modern Wonders of the World,
During Literacy and Communication, students have been immersed in the Odyssey, their learning has taken them through sorting word classes, finding word definitions using a dictionary and summarising the key events through a story map.
Some students matched words through context from the story with the meaning, other students used the dictionary to find the meaning.
Students learned where Odysseus travelled and met the various characters in Ancient Greece.
Some worked collaboratively to summarised each key event and wrote in sequence as a story map.
During a shape lesson ,students identified shapes in the environment, sorted them into 2D and 3D shapes. They used marshmallows and spaghetti to make their shapes.
Each Tuesday, Sparta class visit the local Coop, they are given symbols and have to find the ingredients for the week'c cooking lesson. They all have good knowledge of the shop layout and are skilled at scanning the foods. A tasty Lasagne was made, students work in two groups, they read the recipe to find the equipment then the ingredients, a student allocates roles and as a group of 4, the recipe is followed and the food is made.
Sparta class expressed their favourite foods, and voted for the top 6 to cook each week. This week, we combined two favourites and created homemade burgers with a salad accompaniment.
Students grated cheese
We safely handled raw meat, ensuring we thoroughly cleaned our hands afterwards.
We safely used knives to cut the salad ingredients, there were not enough green chopping boards, so I used a white one.
We safely fried the burgers ready to eat.
The burgers went down a treat.
Learning about numbers and identifying the meaning about the central idea for How we express ourselves!
Students began demonstrating their understanding of number and uses of different concrete resources to show the number.
Sparta class students have thought about what the transdisciplinary theme and central idea means to them, each group discussed their thoughts and recorded them to share with each other.
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