Tues Intro Ant.mov

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Antarctica

This week we are going to be learning all about the continent of Antarctica.

Antarctica is a continent surrounded by the Southern Ocean. There are no countries in Antarctica! Did you know that over 98% of Antarctica is covered in ice?

Antarctica Intro.mp4

1.

Antarctica - The Ice

WALT: become familiar with a new topic.

Antarctica

Tuesday Intro.mov

Instructions

  1. Watch the video.
  2. Write four facts about Antarctica.
  3. Use the checklist to make sure you are up to date.

Resources

4 Facts

CHECK LIST

* So you can check you're not missing anything


2.

Reading

WALT: find information about something unfamiliar.

Instructions

  1. Read the article presentation
  2. Complete the questions doc.
  3. Complete the research presentation.
  4. Complete the Ice Words task.

Extra Reading

Epic and Sunshine Books

Supported Questions

Supported Fill in the blanks

Supported Word Work

3.

Writing

WALT: write narrative stories.

At $80,000 A Week, This Is The Most Exclusive Hotel On Earth In Antarctica CNBC.mp4

Instructions

  1. Watch the video first to help you with your writing.
  2. Then choose 1 writing activity to complete.
  3. Use the checklist before blogging.


4.

Maths

WALT name and recognise shapes.

Times table challenge team 4.mov

Instructions

  1. Complete 15 minutes of maths-whizz.
  2. Complete the 3D Shape Art activity.
  3. Practice your times tables.
  4. Complete the Antarctica Adventure 3.

5.

Design Task

How to Draw Antarctica.mp4

Instructions

  1. Make a copy of the template.

2. Complete your design task.

  1. Post this on your blog.

6.

Chapter Book

By David Walliams

Grandpa's Great Escape

Part Four

By David Walliams