Is it Right to Fight?
Areas of learning
As Historians we will be studying Britain since the
1930s. We will be looking at factual evidence to
find out what life was like during World War II. We
will be researching what was it like to be a child
who may have been evacuated and we will be
exploring how scarce everyday essentials like food
were. We will explore rationing and will try to
recreate living conditions of the time.
We will be undertaking a class visit to Lincolnsfield
Children’s Centre, a hands-on WWII experience,
helping children to understand what life was like
at the time.
we will also be reading a book about a boy who
was evacuated called Goodnight Mister Tom and
War Horse, a book about a young man and his
horse in World War 1.
As Geographers, we will be studying maps and
globes to discover the places where fighting
happened during World War II. We will also look
at maps of this country to see where children
were evacuated from and to.
As Design Technologists we will be constructing
our own model Anderson Shelters. We will then
design our own modern interiors incorporating
our understanding of electrical circuits to create
lighting and air raid sirens.
As Artists we will use charcoal and watercolour to
create images of wartime Britain, including the
Blitz. We will be focussing on the works of L.S
Lowry from the thirties and attempting to recreate
our own replicas of his work.
Enterprise
As enterprising people we will:
Use our understanding of fifties pop and rock music
to write and perform original written tracks. We
will learn about the promotion of records through
sleeve designs, radio advertisements and poster
campaigns. We will perform our records to the
school and display the original sleeve designs in an
x-factor style competition whereby the winner will
receive a special prize.
Environment
As people concerned with our environment we
will:
Explore wartime phrases and philosophies such as
‘Dig for Victory’ and asking if they still hold today.
We will be trying to live off the land to see how we
can reduce our impact on the environment. We will
ask if there are any small changes we can make to
our eating habits that may help the environment.
Spiritual and moral
In our spiritual and moral development we will:
Ask the question ‘Is it ever right to fight?’ We will
use both our own experiences and the factual
evidence from history to help us try to answer this
difficult question.
We will be learning about Anne Frank and her
experience during the holocaust in World War II.
Communities
We will explore how communities can pull together
during times of trouble. We will be exploring
communities in our locality and beyond and
investigating how people need and rely on each
other. We will look at both communities that we
know and those in other parts of the United
Kingdom. We will relate this to our understanding
of the homefront during wartime Britain. (Dig for
victory, rationing, the blitz)
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Autumn Term
Other Curriculum Areas
PE
ICT
In ICT this term we will be using the Mavis Beacon and Sebran programmes to
assess and enhance typing and keyboard skills.
We will be learning how to safely use the internet in order to carry out
research which will aid our topic work. We will also be learning how to use the
Microsoft Office programs effectively.
We will be using media based programs to enhance the quality and
presentation of our topic work.
Useful Websites
Maths
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths
www.primary games.co.uk
www.mathszone.co.uk
www.subtangent.com/maths /games.php
www.ictgames.com/resources.html
http://jmathpage.com/index.html
www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy/html
Literacy
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/english/
www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/literacy/index.htm
Topic
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/riversandcoasts/
www.nmm.ac.uk/places/royal-observatory/
www.rnli.org.uk/shorething/Youth/
Science and Design Technology
As Scientists we will be learning about Gases around Us. This will build upon
last term’s understanding of Changing State and the particles that make up
Solid, Liquids and Gases.
We will also be learning about Sound Around Us. This topic will allow children
to explore how we hear and interpret Sounds in our environment. We will be
visited by Southend Museum Services. We will be using this information to
create our own musical instruments.
French
In French this term our focus will be ‘Moi et mon école’. Children will learn to
talk about what they do at school, introduce school subjects & express likes
and dislikes. Pupils will also revise basic ‘telling the time’ skills and will be
introduced to simple adjectives for describing school subjects. We will revise
numbers up to 60 and revise days of week. Pupils will begin to develop an
insight into life at a French Primary school and we will raise awareness of
differences between the French and English spelling/sound systems
PSHE
Suggested Reading List
Percy Jackson (series), R. Riordan
Artemis Fowl (series) E. Colfer
The BFG, R. Dahl
Matilda, R. Dahl
Boy, R.Dahl
13 Unpredictable Tales, P. Jennings
Silverfin, C. Higson
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, C.S Lewis
Harry Potter (series) ,J.K. Rowling
What Katy Did (series), S. Coolidge
Just William (series), R. Crompton
Anne of Green Gables, L. Montgomery
In PE this term pupils will be beginning to learn our Dance Festival routine in
preparation for the festival in March. Children will be working collaboratively
across the year group.
In Games lessons pupils will be taught to play and create their own
competitive invasion games. They will be focusing on skills and tactics for
attacking and defending.
Secret Garden, F. Hodgson Burnett
The Borrowers, M. Norton
A Series of Unfortunate Events, Lemony Snickett
Stormbreaker, A. Horowitz
Charlotte’s Web, E.B.White
Malory Towers, E. Blyton
Goodnight Mr Tom, M.Magorian
War Horse, M. Morpurgo
The Young Sherlock Holmes (series) A.Lane
In PSHE this term children will be learning to see themselves as valued
individuals within the community. We will discuss ways in which to contribute
to shape a welcoming, safe and fair learning community for all. The children
will discuss feelings of happiness, excitement, sadness, anxiety and fearfulness
while learning models for ‘calming down’ and ‘problem solving’.
We will also be exploring the theme of new beginnings by ,looking at
cooperation and valuing diversity. We will be focusing on developing the social
skills of friendship, working well together in a group, managing anger and
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resolving
conflict.