English:
We will use a variety of different stimulus
throughout the term to engage and inspire
the children’s writing. Children will begin by looking at
The Prince of Egypt linked to our Egyptian theme, to
enhance cross-curricular writing.
Children will also cover a range of writing genres such
as: Myths and Legends, Poems, Fairytales, Playscripts, Information Texts and Recounts. Children will
also focus on Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Science:
Mathematics:
Children will find out about food groups and healthy balanced diets. They
Children will follow the new National
Curriculum and learn about place
value, addition, subtraction, multiplication,
division, time, 2d and 3d shapes, fractions and
position.
will study the human digestive system and how food is transported around
the body. Children will compare diets of herbivores,
carnivores and omnivores. Investigate teeth and what
causes decay. Look closely at food chains/webs.
Children will be reminded of the characteristics of living
things and the basic needs their habitats supply. Establish why
classification of plants and animals is important and classify mini beasts.
Read and construct food chains. Recognise that environments can change.
Children will also focus on the importance of
Mental Maths.
PHSE:
Children will develop their knowledge, skills and
Art and D&T:
Children study Egyptian sculpture, looking
specifically at pyramids and statues. They will
create their own Canopic jars and
Sarcophagi.
RE:
Lower Key Stage 2
Walk Like an Egyptian
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.
awareness. Also, they will learn about British
Values and how these are
represented in our school.
Geography:
To launch our topic all the children in Lower
Children will pose the question How should we live our lives?
focusing on Buddhism and Christianity. We will look at the story of Moses and its relevance to the Egyptians.
understanding of empathy, social skills and self-
Children locate Egypt, using maps and discuss
the climate and environment. They will
understand key aspects of human geography
including how the Egyptians
lived.
Key Stage 2 will take part in a variety of
Egyptian related activities and will dress as
Egyptians.
French:
Children will learn the names of common domestic
animals and sounds animals make in a different
Children will have to design and make their
own Egyptian necklaces. They will also
follow an Egyptian Dance and make a name
plaque using hieroglyphics.
language. They will also learn an animal story and
song. Children will also learn
simple like and dislike phrases.