Year 1

Grouping Data

This unit introduces pupils to data and information. They will begin by using labels to put objects into groups, and labelling these groups. Pupils will demonstrate that they can count a small number of objects, before and after the objects are grouped. They will then begin to demonstrate their ability to sort objects into different groups, based on the properties they choose. Finally, pupils will use their ability to sort objects into different groups to answer questions about data.

Lesson 1: Label and match

Learning objectives

To label objects

● I can describe objects using labels

● I can match objects to groups

● I can identify the label for a group of objects

In this lesson, the students began to understand that objects have many different labels that can be used to put them into groups. They named different objects and begin to experiment with placing them into different groups. They also labelled a group of objects, and began to understand that an object can fit into more than one group depending on the context.

In Magpie class the children learnt about labeling. The children used a ruler top draw lines to match objects to the pictures and also counted how many objects they have on their table.

The children counted how many objects on their table.

Moorhen class at work, matching labels to groups of objects. Some students began to understand that an object can fit into more than one group depending on the context. They had needed to look closely at the animals group as not all were frogs!

Lesson 2: Group and count

Learning objectives

To identify that objects can be counted

● I can count objects

● I can group objects

● I can count a group of objects

The students began to think about grouping objects based on what the objects are. They demonstrated the ability to count a small number of objects before they grouped them, and then begin to show that they can count groups of objects with the same label. They also began to learn that computers are not intelligent, and require input from humans to perform tasks.

Lesson 3

Learning objectives

To count objects with the same properties

● I can group similar objects

● I can group objects in more than one way

● I can count how many objects share a property

Magpie class wrote down the name of the objects and what rulers ,pencils and reading record are used for. The other children counted how many rulers and pencils were on their tables.

Hidayah and Elizabeth wrote down the objects and wrote how many of each object

Tahleah 'I am counting how many reading records'.

Hussain and Yuwei wrote down how many objects are and counted them all.

Atarah 'I counted how many reading record they are'.

In Magpie class the children listed objects around the classroom and counted groups how many there are .

In Magpie class the children sorted objects in their colours, there grouped different objects in more than one way.

Moorhen class students learned that objects can be described in many different ways.

They identified the properties of objects and began to understand that properties can be used to group objects.

Lesson 4

Magpie class desribed some object using a whiteboard and pen with their partner.

STEAM week: Change and Adapt

This year the theme for STEAM week is 'Change and Adapt'!

The students learnt that STEAM, stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. The theme for this years STEAM week is Change and Adapt.

For STEAM week, Year 1 changed and adapted the popular board game, Ludo! Our version of Ludo was huge and was adapted to incorperate our studies about the changing seaons.

Smashing Stereotypes!

Students considered what a scientist is, what they look like and what they do. They don't all wear white coats!

Moorhen class were asked, 'What does a scientist look like?' These pictures were their initial response. Most thought that they would have potions and be carrying out experiments in a laboratory. A few thought there might be female scientists and one drew a marine biologist. The students then discovered more about different kinds of scientists and famous scientists both past and present.

Mallard class drew their own scientists. They learnt that scientists are not all

Board games:

The students talked about board games that they had played and what made them fun. They played some board games. Then they designed their own board games based on phonics. They wanted to create a board game that would be fun, and support children on their journey to become fluent readers.

We planned a clear path, with a start and finish. When you land on a sound, you have to say it.

We made our games colourful and added excitement and jeopardy by including special squares with Fred the Frog and Aliens! Land on Fred and you jump forward but land on an Alien and you go back to the start.

We tested our board games by playing them with our friends to find out if our rules worked.

There was great excitement!

BBC Live Lesson:

In this special Live Lesson hosted by Grace Webb and Greg Foot, the students found out what it takes to become an astronaut.

British Astronaut Tim Peake spent 173 days living on the ISS will be our mission commander, setting curriculum-linked tasks for 7-11 year-olds to join in with throughout the lesson.

The students explored the challenges of living in space.

They heard about the effects of space on our bones and how astronauts manage food and hydration.

Writing Instructions:

The students wrote clear instructions for their board game, using imperative verbs and time connectives.

Wr wrote instuctions on how to Ludo.

Ayat wrote her own instructions on Ludo.

Hidayah wrote her own instruction on Ludo.

Hussain wrote his own insructions on Ludo.

Designing the packaging:

Students designed a box for their game.

Moorhen class, created colourful pacjkaging for their board games. They included the name of their game, how many players it was for, the purpose of the game and any important advice. Warning! Contains small parts! Do not microwave!

Magpie designed their board game box and added and drew their own board games at the back of their sheet.

Metamorphosis

In this lesson, the children discussed the lifecycle of a butterfly and the changes that happen.

In Moorhen class, after discussing the metamorphosis from chrysalis to butterfly, the students conducted an experiment to find out about chemical reactions. They combined baking soda and vinegar. They discovered that when mixed together they release carbon dioxide. The gas caused their balloon to inflate.

First, they carefully poured vinegar into a bottle.

Next, they used a funnel to fill a balloon with baking soda.

Then, they attached their balloon to the bottle and gently lifted it in order to release the baking soda.

Finally, they watched as the balloon inflated with the carbon dioxide.

In Magpie the children cut out pictures of the cycle of a butterfly.

In Magpie class, the children explored birds by looking at Penguins and how they keep their feathers to keep dry. The children used crayons to colour in Penguin and test by spraying water to check if it is waterproof.

Seasonal change:

Year 1 changed and adapted the game of Ludo to reflect their studies in Science. Each corner of the game would represent a different season.

Moorhen class made snowmen counters for the giant Ludo game.

They covered a large bottle with thick white fabric, then added a blue scarf, blue belt and a buckle.

He has a carrot nose and stones for eyes. They choose blue eyes to represent the blue playing area of the game.

The bottle has sugar in the bottom to give it some weight so that it wouldnt fall over.

Four winter snowmen ready for the game!

Magpie class made their summer counters for our giant Ludo board game.

I made my summer counter

We are making a sun.

We made our summer counters.

We are making a sun counters.

Mallard Class made bunny counters for their giant Ludo game. Our season was spring!

Samuel: "We need to cut the bunny ears carefully."

Ayaat: "Look at my ears!"

Victoria: "My bunny counter is so cute!"

"LUDO COUNTERS!"

Designing, making and evaluating an energy bar:

Making giant board games requires energy! So the students were set the challenge of designing, making, eating and then evaluating a their own healthy energy bar. They considered, who their product would be for. What ingredients they would include. They discussed the need for natural sugars such as raisins and cranberries. Protein and vitamins from grains and seeds (but no nuts!). They made decisions about the shape of their bar and how it would be different to other bars already available.

Moorhen class, carefully measured out their chosen ingredients and mixed them thoroughly. They chose the correct tools for the job and made sure they washed their hands first

First, the students designed their healthy energy bars. They chose their ingredients carefully.

Then, they washed their hands. Next, they carefully measured out their ingredients.

They decided which measuring spoon was the most appropriate for each ingredient.

Finally, it was all mixed together using honey to bind their ingredients.

We added in the honey to our energy bar.

We mixed our energy bar.

We added raisins into our energy bar.

Creating, making and evaluating a giant Ludo board!

Creating a giant Ludo board.

Made from pieces of card taped together and covered in fabric.

The finished product.

The students then painted the fabric.

Magpie class testing the giant Ludo board

Moorhen class tested and then evaluated the giant Ludo board

The students evaluated their giant Ludo game and discussed its strengths and weaknesses. They felt that it looked exciting and that it played like the traditional Ludo board game. If they were to do it again, they felt that they would have liked to stand on the surface of the board and it would be even more exciting if they could have been the actual counters.

Mallard class played with the giant Ludo board

The children played with the giant Ludo board. They were put into teams based on the colours; red, blue, yellow and green which were linked to the four seasons. The children worked together, cheered each other and were able to apply their mathematical knowledge to add/ subtract to move the counters. This allowed the children to develop their team work as well as mathematical skills.

Now Press Play

The students had the opportunity to take part in an audio learning experience. They each had a set of headphones to wear and there was a range of 'experiences' on the app which linked to topics they had been studying. The experiences included role play and movement. Immersed in sound, they become the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places and solving problems, on an educational adventure they’ll never forget.

First, Moorhen class imagined they were on the African Savannah.

Next, they explored the British Isles.

Their favourite though, was meeting the animals on the African Savannah.

They enjoyed acting out the scenes as they were described. They also liked the voice of the narrator.

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