Foundation Subjects

Spring 2

History

This half term we will learn about The Beatles. Our objectives include:

Religious Education

We will explore Islam.

Our key question:

Why do Muslims believe that it is important to obey God?

Computing

We will have our online saftey lesson first, followed by our Turtle Logo sessions.

Objectives include:

Give and follow an algorithm to make half and quarter turns Give and follow an algorithm using the commands right 90 and left 90 Give, follow and complete an algorithm Use and recognised language in an algorithm Create, test and debug an algorithm

PE will take place on Thursdays each week. This will be taught by Gilchrist Sports. This term is Dodge Ball and Ball Skills. Our objectives are:

Ball Skills:

Dodgeball:

Developing the ability to catch a ball with two hands before it bounces, and practicing catching balls aimed at the body
Practicing both underarm and overarm throws, aiming below the waist for safety
Moving to evade balls by ducking, jumping, and sidestepping
Getting into the proper stance (knees slightly bent, feet shoulder-width apart, hands out)

We will explore exploring improvisation on Charanga. Our objectives are:

PSHE

Our first lesson will be from the No Outsiders programme, focusing on families.

Our objectives are around:

Art week is painting and is called 'Life in Colour'. Our objectives are:

Talk about the colour changes they notice and make predictions about what will happen when two colours mix

Describe the colours and textures they see. 

Show they can identify different textures in a collaged artwork. 

Apply their knowledge of colour mixing to match colours effectively. 

Choose collage materials based on colour and texture. 

Talk about their ideas for an overall collage. 

Try different arrangements of materials, including overlapping shapes. 

Give likes and dislikes about their work and others’. 

Describe ideas for developing their collages. 