Key Focus: Geography
We will be learning about the meaning of
the term coasts and key vocabulary
associated with it. We will identify coastal
areas around the UK and learn how they
have been formed and changed over the
years. We will debate human impact upon
our coastal areas and the animals that live
there. This topic will also involve some map
work.
KEY FOCUS: Science
KEY FOCUS: Art/D&T
Through the topic, we will be considering
the Water Cycle and understanding its role
in our local area and wider world. We will
also be considering forces as more discrete
sessions.
We will be looking at the art work of Alfred Wallis
and his life. We will then be producing some art
work using printing skills and weaving with plastic.
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Sycamore CLASS Y4/5 TERM 1 2015
THIS TERM OUR TOPIC IS:
CREEPING COASTS!
HOMEWORK PROJECT DETAILS:
KEY FOCUS: LITERACY
We will be considering the text ‘Flotsam’ to
consider stories with a fantasy setting. We will
also look at poetry based on our topic and
explanation texts to consider coastal erosion.
We will also be working on speaking and
listening skills as we debate the human impact
upon coastal areas.
USEFUL WEBSITES:
Select 4 coastal areas around the UK, from
contrasting areas – perhaps one from North,
South, East and West of the UK. Highlight
these areas on a map and consider the
counties and cities nearby. Research these
areas to consider how it has changed over
the years and how humans have impacted
upon its landscapes and/or how it has been
changed by natural causes. Select one to
write a report on, either based in the past or
the present, to consider how different it is or
was. Ensure that you consider why it has
changed and why it will change in the future.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/coast/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/index.sh
tml
http://www.kented.org.uk/ngfl/subjects/geography/co
asts/index.html
http://www.britainexpress.com/countryside/coast/inde
x.htm
http://www.enjoyengland.com/ideas/inspirationalideas/nature-and-wildlife/coasts-and-beaches/
CROSS-CURRICULAR LINKS:
ICT – researching erosion and key vocabulary.
Creating a media presentation on a coastal area.
PSCHE: debating who owns our coasts.