Dear parents, our topic this half term is called "Going Underground", and looks at coal mining in the South Wales area. What was life like working underground? Why did we dig for coal? How did we get the coal to the surface? What has been the impact of coal mining in South Wales since the pits have closed? We will be visiting Big Pit in an attempt to give the children first hand experiences of working life underground. Wherever possible, we try to link our work to our topic. Please find below our overview of work to be covered for the half term and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Year 5 Summer Term 1 Overview
Topic – Going Underground “Coal”
Maths
· Addition strategies
· Subtraction Strategies
· Negative Numbers
· Capacity
· Angles
· Measures
English
· Film Narrative – making films
· Narrative Poetry – The Highwayman
· Books by Significant Children’s Authors
History
· Investigating life in the coal mines of Wales.
· Coal Stories
· Visit to Big Pit
Welsh
· Developing Reading Skills
· Descriptions/ chatting about favourite items and saying why…
ICT
Digi Blue Software
DT
Computer Control
PE
PESS Gymnastics
Games
Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Athletics
Music
Performing Together “Stars, hide your fire”
Science
Science Days – 3 days “Sound”
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