YEAR 5A - Miss Allison 2021 - 2022

Welcome to Year 5A

Class teacher:

Miss Allison

Teaching Assistants:

Mrs Fletcher & Miss Hilder

Please ensure your child brings their reading book everyday and reads at home where possible.

PE will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please make sure your child has suitable footwear as part of their PE kit.

We will have a spelling and a times table test every Friday so please practice throughout the week.

Autumn 2 2021

Our topic this half term is: Ancient Greeks

Our topic questions are:

Who were the Ancient Greeks?

How has democracy developed?

Were the Greeks the first to run a marathon?

Who were the Gods and Goddesses?

Can I make a traditional Greek dish?

Would I rather be an Athenian or a Spartan?

As Artists we will research how the Greeks made pots, and sketch and create our own Greek pot.

As Scientists, we will understand the properties of materials, investigate materials that dissolve, and identify different processes to seperate mixtures of materials. We will also learn about conductivity and insulation, compare materials according to their suitability and look at irreversible chemical changes.

As Geographers, we will locate Greece on a map, look at Greece's physical features and climate and focus on the map of the Greek Empire.

As Historians, we will  study Ancient Greek life, looking at their achievements and influence on the Western world. We will compare Athenians and Spartans and use artefacts to help us understand the Ancient Greeks. We will also look at timelines of Ancient Greece and research Alexander the Great.

Skills As skilful people we will read 'Who Let The Gods Out.'

Technology As technical people we will focus on 

We will also be focusing on Article  which enables every child to have their own thoughts and religious beliefs.
The British Value we will be focusing on this half term will be: 

Our influential person is..