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JOHN HAMPDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

Term 1 2019-20

A Knight’s Tale

PSHE Theme: Being Me in My World

Core Texts:

  • The Usborne Illustrated Tales of King Arthur
  • There is No Dragon in This Story by Lou Carter

PSHE Outcomes: I feel special and safe in my class and know that I belong.

Topic overview: In this topic I will be learning about rights and responsibilities and comparing the life of a knight to my own lives. I will learn how to keep my selves and others safe.

Writing Opportunities: I will be writing an information report about the parts of a castle. I will also be writing sentences to form part of a story inspired by traditional tales.

Art: I will study Paul Klee’s castle using crayon and wash.

D&T: I will design and make shields, castles and soldiers for small world play

Experiential Learning: I will be learning through my own experiences and play as much as I can this term. I will be exploring the school grounds and learning to stay happy and safe in my own independent learning.

Maths: Number: Place Value (within 10); Number: Addition and Subtraction (within 10); Geometry: Shape; Number: Place Value (within 20)

Science: I will be learning about the different materials castles are made from. Why did they choose those materials? What are their properties?

RE: I can identify the importance, for some people, of belonging to a religion and recognise the difference this makes to their lives

PE:

  • Jasmine- Real PE: Coordination-Footwork. Static Balance- One Leg
  • Preparing for PE: Changing into Kits quickly, finding space, safe movement. Introduce a range of warm up games.

ICT/Computing: I can use touch typing/logging on and basic laptop skills.. I will explore Story Jumper to create my own story books linked to castles

Music: ESW

Class: I know the difference between a beat and a rhythm.

Web Searches: I will use the Internet as a class to carry out searches based on a topic developing web skills.

Geography: I understand the differences between physical and human features.

History: I can look at the knight’s code and link it to John Hampden values. I can talk and learn about the 4 knights that head our four houses.

Term 2 2019-20

Around the World, Celebrating with Paddington Bear

PSHE Theme: Celebrating Differences

Core Texts:

  • Paddington by Michael Bond
  • African Tales: A Barefoot Collection by Gcina Mhlophe

PSHE Outcomes: I can tell you some ways I am different from my friends. I understand these differences make us all special and unique.

Topic overview: I will travel around the world with Paddington, finding out and celebrating different people and cultures.

Writing Opportunities: I will use my trip around the world to find recipes and write my own recipe. I will write a series of sentences to continue a story of a boy and his penguin friend.

Art: I will explore a range of techniques in Art creating; Remembrance Day poppy pictures using fingerprints. I will create world art such as Rangoli patterns, penguin fingerprint pictures and Christmas cards.

D&T: I will produce a banquet meal based on recipes from around the world.

Experiential Learning: Trip to see Beauty and the Beast. Christmas Church service. Christmas play. Family member visits to share places around the world.

Maths: Number: Place Value (within 10); Number: Addition and Subtraction (within 10); Geometry: Shape; Number: Place Value (within 20)

Science: As I travel around the world, I will find out about a variety of different animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. I will also be looking at the weather in my own country as well as how the seasons change.

RE: I can name and explore a range of celebrations, worship and rituals in religion, noting similarities where appropriate

PE:

  • Jasmine- Real PE: Dynamic Balance to Agility- Jumping and Landing. Static Balance- Seated
  • Gymnastics: Working on and exploring equipment

ICT/Computing:

With Class Teacher: Green Screen talking about a continent/country and placing background behind them.

Independently: Paint or Brushes (iPad)- Firework picture 2 Simple or http://www.abcya.com/abcya_paint.htm

Music: Christmas production- Jolly Christmas Postman

Class: I can find out about instruments around the world.

Geography: Where in the world is Paddington Bear? I will find out about the different continents and some special features of each one.

History: I can find out about the Gunpowder Plot and Guy Fawkes.

Term 3 2019-20

Pirates and Explorers

PSHE Theme: Dreams and Goals

Core Texts:

  • What Mr Darwin Saw by Brita Granstrom and Mick Manning
  • The Night Pirates by Harris Peter

PSHE Outcomes: I can tell you how I felt when I succeeded in a new challenge and how I celebrated it. I know how to store the feelings of success in my internal treasure chest.

Topic overview: I will find out about the adventures of some fictional pirates as well as some real life explorers. I will relate these to the children’s own goals and successes.

Writing Opportunities: This term I will focus on setting as I write a description of a pirate’s destination. I will also write a diary page of an explorer as he travels around the world.

Art: I will develop my observation skills inspired by Charles Darwin. I will use sketching and watercolour techniques.

Experiential Learning: Dress as a pirate day. Arts Week- The Circus. Easter Performance.

Maths: Number: Addition and Subtraction (within 20); Number: Place Value (within 50) (Multiples of 2, 5 and 10 to be included); Measurement: Length and Height; Measurement: Weight and Volume

Science: As explorers, I will find out more about the animals I ‘discover’. I will look at their habitat as well as what they eat and what makes them unique.

RE: Through stories I can reflect on and consider religious and spiritual feelings, experiences and concepts such as worship, wonder, praise, thanks, concern, joy and sadness

PE:

  • Jasmine – Real PE: Dynamic Balance-On a Line. Static Balance- Stance
  • Games: Working together- Team Work

ICT/Computing: Practical- Human Crane Bot – I am a Robot : I can become a human robot and my friends will instruct me around a course. Bee-Bots- I can program a Bee Bot around a treasure map. I can use an iPad to make an iMovie Pirate film.

Music: ESW

Class: I can accompany a story using non tuned instruments and environmental resources.

Geography: I can find out about compass directions and learn about different seas and oceans and use world maps.

History: I will learn about Charles Darwin, a significant individual who has contributed to international achievements.

Term 4 2019-20

How Does My Garden Grow?

PSHE Theme: Healthy Me

Core Texts:

  • Oliver’s Vegetables by Alison Bartlett and Vivian French
  • A Seed in Need by Saviour Pirotta

PSHE Outcomes: I can tell you why I think my body is amazing and can identify some ways to keep it safe and healthy. I can recognise how being healthy helps me to feel happy.

Topic overview: In this topic I will begin to harvest and cook my own healthy foods and find out how these help us to build a healthy lifestyle. I will also look at how I can keep myself safe at home and on the road.

Writing Opportunities: As I try to learn more about growing healthy food, I will write some questions in a letter to a gardener. As well as this I will need to write adverts, menus and recipes for my healthy food café.

Art: I will study the work of Arcimboldo and Van Gogh. Looking at their portrayal fruit and flowers.

D&T: I will find out where food comes from and will create my own healthy meals.

Experiential Learning: Gardening project. Garden club talk. Healthy café for parents. I will carry out a First Aid course (TBC)

Maths: Number: Addition and Subtraction (within 20); Number: Place Value (within 50) (Multiples of 2, 5 and 10 to be included); Measurement: Length and Height; Measurement: Weight and Volume

Science: As I explore the school grounds, I will find the names and features of some common plants and trees. I will find the smallest of creatures in their natural habitat and observe the growth of an animal close up.

I will also learn how to eat a healthy diet to help us grow.

RE: I can explore how religious beliefs and ideas can be expressed through the arts and communicate their responses (Easter).

PE:

  • Jasmine – Real PE: Coordination – Ball Skills. Counter Balance – With a partner
  • Games: Rugby- Introduction to Tag Rugby

ICT/Computing: I can create a simple animation http://www.abcya.com/animate.htm

Music: ESW

Class: I can explore dynamics and tempo.

Geography: I will observe the Seasons and weather, and how these vary. I will monitor the weather, discussing how the seasons are different. I can use simple field work and observational skills to look at my school grounds.

Term 5 2019-20

Toy Story

PSHE Theme: Relationships

Core Texts:

  • Toy Story
  • The Everywhere Bear by Julia Donaldson

PSHE Outcomes: I can tell you why I appreciate someone who is special to me and express how I feel about them.

Topic overview: I will research into toys to help me find out about the relationships and history in my families. I will explore the relationship between characters in Toy Story, and how these relate to my own life.

Writing Opportunities: In order to research toys from the past I will need to write invitations to invite some very special speakers. I will write information labels for my toy museum and will write my longest story yet about the adventures of a lost bear.

Art: I will be refining my sketching techniques by drawing a range of toys.

D&T: I will make a range of traditional moving toys.

Experiential Learning: Visit to Thame Museum. Dance festival. Grandparents in to share toys.

Maths: Number: Multiplication and Division (Reinforce multiples of 2, 5 and 10 to be included); Number: Fractions; Geometry: position and direction; Number: Place Value (within 100); Measurement: money; Time

Science: I will revisit my learning about materials as I design and make my own toys. I will decide which materials would be best for each purpose and test this suitability.

RE: I can reflect on how spiritual and moral values relate to their own behaviour (caring for my world).

PE:

  • Jasmine – Real PE: Co-ordination- Sending and Receiving. Agility –Reaction and Response
  • Dance: Based on Toys coming to life

ICT/Computing: Web Searches – I can use the Internet to carry out searches based on a topic developing my web skills. I can create a simple PowerPoint on Toys old and new and add pictures. I will learn about ESafety and the internet. http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zgqfyrd

Music: ESW

Class: I can explore musical instruments from the past. I can learn old fashioned nursery rhymes and skipping songs.

History: I can look at changes in toys throughout the years. We hope to invite Grandparents to come in and talk about/show their old toys.

Term 6 2019-20

Superheroes

PSHE Theme: Changing Me

Core Texts:

  • Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero by Anne Cottringer
  • Only One You by Linda Kranz

PSHE Outcomes: I can identify the parts of the body that make boys different to girls and can use the correct names for these. I respect my body and understand which parts are private.

Topic overview: I will adopt the role of superheroes and think about the changes I need to make a better world.

Writing Opportunities: In my final term I will write a fantastic superhero story to go into a class book. I will also be performing poems which I will write myself.

D&T: I will make a flap book or pop up card linked to Super Daisy

Experiential Learning: Sports week. Dress as a superhero. Invite Religious leader in.

Maths: Number: Multiplication and Division (Reinforce multiples of 2, 5 and 10 to be included); Number: Fractions; Geometry: position and direction; Number: Place Value (within 100); Measurement: money; Time

Science: This science is all about us. I will learn the proper names of the different parts of my bodies. I will learn about parts inside my bodies like heart, lungs, brain and stomach, and also the parts outside like arms, legs, finger toes, shoulders, elbows, knees and learn the name of my body parts that are different in boys and girls- penis, testicles and vagina.

RE: I can identify what makes some teachers and leaders special for religious people?

PE:

  • Jasmine – Real PE: Agility – Ball Chasing. Static Balance- Floor Work
  • Dance Festival
  • Athletics – Sorts Day Prep
  • Orienteering – Finding features within the school.

ICT/Computing: I can use a digital camera to produce a storyboard. (Use of iPads to capture pictures). I will focus on: capturing an image so particular object is central, ensuring it’s focused not blurred. I can use iPads to make iMovie Super Hero films. I can create a super hero comic using the iPad.

Music: ESW

Class: I can compose and create a musical score.

Geography: I can use aerial photographs to find out about the school grounds and the wider world.

History: I will learn about Florence Nightingale, what she achieved and how she is like a hero.