In this unit children will design and create a 3D stuffed toy. They will consider the main component shapes required and create an appropriate template. The children will measure, mark and cut fabric accurately and independently. They will learn to sew a blanket stitch to join fabric and apply the blanket stitch so the spaces between the stitches are even and regular. We will test and evaluate our end product and give points for further improvements.

Using the topic of space as a stimulus, children will explore the purpose and effect of imagery, develop drawn ideas through printmaking by looking at Teis Alber's work, focus on developing their ideas in their sketchbooks and revisit and improve their ideas through an increased understanding of drawing. 

Children will learn how to: 

• Create a toy out of playdough and take simple images to create a single movement.

• Create a short stop-motion animation with small changes between images.

• Think of a simple story idea for their animation and then decompose it into smaller parts to create a storyboard with simple characters.

• Make small changes to the models to ensure a smooth animation and delete unnecessary frames.

• Add effects such as extending parts and titles.

• Provide helpful feedback to other groups about their animations.

• Evaluate their own work and recognise what worked well and how it could be improved.

Children learn the importance of protecting their personal information online and be aware that information they put online is not necessarily safe and/or private. They will look at ways of securing their information online, and asking for help if they are concerned abou their own or others' online safety.

Learning to convey kindness and empathy online – and knowing how to respond to negativity and hurtful behaviour – is essential for building and maintaining healthy relationships. Children are taught how to interact positively online and recognise and manage negative online behaviour. 

In our Earth and Space topic, the children will learn about our solar system along with how the earth's rotation creates our day and night. They will think about this in terms of here in the UK as well as world wide. They will distinguish between geocentric and heliocentric ideas of planet rotation and be introduced to scientists linked with these ideas.

The children will be able to describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird and describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals.

They will describe the changes as humans develop to old age. 

Courage:

This unit helps the children develop their understanding of what courage is and how we need to develop it to face and overcome fear. The children need to understand that you are not brave if you are not afraid. By using fictional and real stories, the children will be able to discuss what is meant by the 'courage to do what is right'. By the end of the unit it is hoped that the children know that this means to act with integrity, honesty and fairness, despite possible negative consequences. 

Looking on the bright side:

This unit helps the children to develop strategies to look at difficulties with a more positive outlook, to be a 'positive tracker', (someone who looks for the good in themselves, others and different situations) and to be grateful for the things they do have. 

Religious Understanding:

The first part of the unit aims to equip children with strategies for more complex experiences of relationships and conflict. This includes sessions that help children to identify and understand how to respond to spoken and unspoken pressure, the concept of consent and some practical demonstrations of this and further teaching on how our thoughts and feelings have an impact on how we act.

The second topic builds on the NSPCC Share Aware resources used in Lower Key Stage Two, equipping children to make safe and sensible decisions about what online content they should/shouldn’t share, cyberbullying and how to report and get help if they encounter inappropriate messages or material. The third session in the Unit moves into the real world and considers the four types of abuse: sexual, physical, emotional and neglect. Children will know how to spot each type of abuse and who they can go to for help.