Autumn Term
We have Knowledge Organisers for each topic that give key information and pictures to help us learn.
Science updates:
The children have very much enjoyed exploring rocks, fossils and soils this term.
They have thought about the rocks they can see in their environment and explored the features of some of these. They then went on to exploring how they might group these according to the features that they had spotted, before learning about the three major rock groups.
The children finished their exploring of rocks by seeing how hard different rocks are, their ability to float or sink and which rocks are most impacted by weathering. The children showed real intrigue and excitement for their scientific enquiry skills.
Following understanding rocks, the children particularly enjoyed exploring fossils and coming to an understanding as to how they are formed.
Throughout the unit, the children showed a developing understanding of science as a subject, as well as what scientific skills are. They have come to an understanding as to what is meant by a fair test, how to measure liquids and weigh solids, and how to test an enquiry question effectively.
History updates:
The children have worked hard to understand the concept of AD and BC and how their own lives fit in to this. They have thought hard about how long ago this means the Stone Age was and how different it was from today. Over time, the different periods of the Stone Age and the differences within them are becoming clearer to the children too. They have also enjoyed exploring how far the Stone Age people travelled as well as coming to a good understanding of how we know this and the different roles involved in this process.
Geography updates:
The children have loved learning about volcanoes! They have come to an understanding as to how our earth is made up and therefore where volcanoes come from. The children particularly enjoyed understanding how volcanoes erupt and how this then forms new land. The dangers of living beside a volcano were huge, however so were some of the benefits. The children found it really interesting understanding that for some people these benefits outweigh the dangers and the people can, largely, live life in a very similar way to how we do in England.