Ockbrook
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Home Learning
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Our topic this term is:
Mayans
As part of our topic we will be delving into the history of the Maya. We shall learn about:
- To consider similarities and differences between ancient religions and different religions today.
- To appreciate and understand the characteristics of Maya gods.
- To find out what Maya people grew and ate.
- To locate the ancient Maya Cities.
- To find out what we know about the Maya from the drawings of Frederick Catherwood.
- Give an informed response that involves thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.
Maths
This term in Maths we will be learning about multiplication and division, ratio, algebra, decimals and percentages. We shall continue to use a mastery approach to teaching to develop our fluency, problem solving skills and reasoning, using a variety of pictorial, abstract and concrete resources.
English
In English we shall start by delving into The Curse of the Maya by Johnny Pearce and Andy Loneragan, which will lead into a unit on writing to entertain. We shall learn about how authors use language to contribute to meaning and the structural and stylistic features before writing our own. We shall also be learning about informative writing and looking at the model text History Detectives Investigates: Mayan Civilization.
Science
This term in science we will be looking at Living Things and their Habitats. This will include:
- How do flowers make new plants?
- How can one plant make another?
- How does life begin inside a mammal?
- How do birds and reptiles grow and change?
- How do amphibians and insects change as they grow?
- How do scientists help us understand living things?
PE
In PE we shall be taking part in dance lessons on Wednesdays and in boxercise on Fridays delivered by Erewash School Sport’s Partnership.
Mr Dale (6/1/26)
Class Timetable
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Tuesday |
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Wednesday | PE kit |
Thursday | PE kit |
Friday | Spelling test and homework given out. |
Reminders
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