Areas of learning

Thomas

As scientists we will be looking at electricity in order

to discover which materials are the best conductors of
electricity, how to put together simple circuits and
when use this knowledge to construct a model burglar
alarm system.

Wright

As historians we will be looking into the life stories of

the top inventors of all time such as Thomas Edison,
the wright Brothers and scientists such as Marie
Curie.
As design technologists we will be researching,
designing and making model bridges made only from
art straws and card that will be able to span 40cm and
carry over 500g in weight. The challenge will be to
construct the bridge that carries most weight without
buckling.
As artists we will be studying the work of the famous
French artist Matisse and producing work based on
his ideas.
Communication
Work effectively in
small group when
designing making.
To be able to give a
short talk on an
inventor/scientist
of their choice.

Knowledge of the
World
Find out about the
World by watching
CBBC News Round at
the end of each school
day.
Complete the
geography field trip
which will give pupils a
greater knowledge of
their local area.

Independence
Personal research in to
famous inventors and
scientists.
Working in small groups
to design and make their
model bridges.
Plan an investigation in
science, based on
electricity.

Literacy
Fiction:
Poetry cinquains.
Story writing a
warning story
Non-fiction:
Biographies
writing life stories
about themselves,
local people they
have interviewed
and the biography
of a famous
inventor.

Ongoing
Religious education.
Gymnastics and
games
French.
Spelling and
grammar.
Handwriting.
Reading