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In English we will be studying the
following areas:Grammar, spelling and punctuation
Handwriting and presentation skills
Proof reading, editing and evaluating our
written work
Writing in different genres – narrative
and non-fiction styles
Reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction with understanding and
enjoyment
In Maths we will be studying the
following areas:Number and place value
Decimals, percentages and their
equivalence to fractions
Problem solving, reasoning and algebra
Mental and written addition and
subtraction
Mental and written multiplication and
division
Geometry, measurement and statistics
In History we will be asking:Where is Egypt and why do people go
there on holiday today?
What is an archaeologist and how have
they helped us find out about the past?
What were the Pyramids and how were
they built?
Who were the Pharoahs and why were
they so important?
Who was Howard Carter and why is he
significant?
Does everyone have the same opinions
about historical events?
In Computing we will be asking:
What is semaphore and Morse code?
Why does private information need to be
encrypted?
 How can I encrypt and decrypt messages
in simple ciphers?
 Why do I need to use complex passwords
and keep them secure?
 How does encryption work on the web?
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In Design Technology we will be asking: How can we use our design and
technology skills to make artefacts linked
to Ancient Egypt and Forces?
 How can I select from and use a range of
tools and equipment?
 How can I use mechanical systems in my
designs?
 How can I evaluate my ideas and
products against design criteria?
Autumn 1:
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Ancient Egypt (History
based topic)
and
Forces (Science based
topic)
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In Science we will be asking:What is a force?
What is gravity?
What are the effects of air resistance,
water resistance and friction that act
between moving surfaces?
How can I plan and carry out fair tests to
investigate the effects of air resistance,
water resistance and friction?
What are levers, pulleys and gears?
How can I measure accurately in Science
and record my findings appropriately?
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In Art and Design we will be
asking:What can we learn about Ancient
Egyptian art and design from what has
been left behind?
How can we use elements of Egyptian art
and design in our own work?
In RE we will be asking:What is a sacred place and what is
unique about the sacred places of
different religions and faiths?
In PE we will be asking:How can I develop and improve my
defending, attacking and team play
skills?
In PSHE we will be asking:Why are different rules needed in
different situations?
How are rules made and enforced?
How can I take part in making and
changing rules?
What are the consequences of anti-social
behaviours?