Literacy:
Science:
Mathematics:
We will use a variety of different stimulus
Children will show that sounds are made when objects vibrate and
that sounds travel through solids, liquids and gases.
Children investigate how well sound travels through
different materials and discover how instruments
make sounds.
Children will follow the new National
Curriculum and learn about place
value, addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, time, 2d and 3d shapes and statistics.
throughout the term to engage and inspire
the children’s writing. Children will begin by looking at
Romans on the Rampage linked to our Roman theme, to
enhance cross curricular writing.
Children will also cover a range of writing genres such
as: fables, instructions and explanations, poetry,
stories, and information texts; Children will also focus
on Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Art and D&T:
Children study Roman mosaics,
understanding why, when and how
the Romans created these and their significance in
Roman society. Using stick-printing techniques,
children create their own mosaic pictures.
Children research to inform the design of a chariot
that is fit for purpose.
Children construct and draw simple circuits. They find
which materials are the best electrical conductors and
use this information to make switches, Children wire
plugs and find what happens to a bulb’s brightness when circuits
are changed.
Lower Key Stage 2
What Did the Romans
Ever Do For Us?
Children will also focus on the importance of
Mental Maths.
PHSE:
Children will develop their knowledge, skills and
understanding of empathy, social skills and selfawareness. Also, they will learn about British
Values and how these are
represented in our school.
Geography:
Children will locate countries, using maps to
focus on Roman settlements in
Europe. They will understand key
RE:
aspects of human geography
To launch our topic all the children in Lower Key
Children will pose the question ‘How should we live
Stage 2 will take part in a variety of Roman
our lives?’ focusing on how they live their lives
related activities and will dress as Romans.
including types of Roman
settlement and land use.
and role models in the Christian faith.
Children will have to design and make their own
Physical Development:
Children will focus on the development of agility,
balance and coordination, healthy
competition and co-operative learning.
Children will also go swimming for 2 terms of the year.
Chariot to race. They will also create their own
Gladiator Chant to chant during the races.
Children will take part in other Roman themed
activities, such as drama and will research where
the Romans come in our history.
French:
Children will learn numbers, greetings, colours and
will respond to simple questions. They will then
look at simple classroom instructions and
Christmas.