Week 9 (WB 29th June)
Please try to complete at least two of the tasks below to a high standard and email them to your teachers using the year group emails: y5@njsch.uk or y6@njsch.uk.
Week 9
Task 1 - Mathematics: Problem Solving Challenges
Task 2 - English
Take a look at the selection of story starters below. Can you choose one of the openers and continue the story?
Task 3 - Science: What causes day and night?
For your science task this week, we would like to investigate how day and night occurs on planet Earth. Use the links below to research day and night on Earth and explain how it works using text and a diagram.
Task 4 - Geography: How does the water cycle work?
This week, we would like you to learn about the water cycle: what is it and how does it work? We would then like you to draw a detailed diagram of the water cycle, including clear labels to explain what is happening at each stage. Your diagram should be hand drawn and completed in colour, if possible.
Once you have finished your diagram, write a paragraph below it to answer the question: How does the water cycle work? This should describe each stage of the water cycle in more detail and clearly explain what is shown on your diagram.
We have included some links to useful resources to help you get started but you may also choose to complete your own independent research.
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/water-cycle/
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/nature/water-cycle/
Task 5 - Write an article about one of history’s biggest discoveries!
We would like you to research one of history's biggest historical (or scientific) discoveries and write a newspaper article about it that is suitable for children of a similar age. You will have to use the internet or read about your topic in books to ascertain (gather) vital knowledge about your discovery before writing your article. Try to find facts that will excite your readers and that may even surprise or shock them!
When writing your article, remember that your target audience will be children of a similar age so you will need to make sure your article is thrilling and not too wordy that your readers fall asleep. You will need exciting word choices (interesting verbs and powerful adjectives) in addition to the features included in the success criteria (this can be found in the Google Drive doc below.
