Science: FORCES AND MAGNETS (Please see the scheme of work for more detail)

• Compare how things move on different surfaces
• Notice that some forces need contact between 2 objects but magnetic forces can act at a distance
• Observe how some magnets attract or repel each other and attract some materials but not others.
• Compare and group materials together using a variety of everyday materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet, and to identify some magnetic materials.
• Describe a magnet as having two poles.
• Predict whether two magnets will attract or repel each other, depending on which poles they are facing.

CROSS CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

DIGITAL PUBLISHING Create a mind map (Use Purple Mash 2Connect) to organise information and knowledge about magnets and forces,

LI: Use appropriate templates, layouts, and formatting toolsMaths Links:

• Use mm and cm to compare how far objects slide down different surfaces.
• Convert lengths mentioned above.
• Create pictograms/ bar graphs using scales of 2,5 or 10.
• Compare Naples and London by using pictograms and bar charts.
• Use knowledge of fractions and measure to make a fridge magnet.Literacy Links:
• Write instructions on how to make a fridge magnet
• Write a biography of Newton

History: THE ROMANS

• Place the Roman empire on a timeline.
• Ask key questions about the Romans.
• Use a range of sources to find out about the Romans.
• Study the Romanisation of Britain and its impact today.
• Know the main Roman leaders (Marius, Caesar, Augustus and Nero)
• Research and understand the power of the Roman army.
• Learn about Claudius’s successful conquest including Hadrian’s wall.
• Understand Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion in 55-54 BC.
• Find out who Boudicca was, her revolt & what happened after the revolt.
• Study Pompeii to find out more about the life of the Romans.
• Find out how the Romans changed Britain after they left.

MATHS LINKS:

• Order and compare numbers up to 1 000 by looking at a timeline.
• Place different civilisations on a timeline based on given years.
• Solve word problems about the Roman army involving fractions.
• Learn about Roman numerals.
• Apply Roman numeral knowledge to solve puzzles and problems

DIGITAL RESEARCH Use a range of selected websites to find information about aspects of Roman life – take notes and create a report

LI: Use search tools within websites and digital librariesGeography: ITALY

• Use an atlas to locate Italy.
• Locate the volcanoes of Italy on a map and identify any patterns.
• Learn about Mount Vesuvius.
• Look at different types of land use in Naples and compare this to South-East England.
• Learn about the natural resources including food, energy, minerals and water in Naples.
• Know the main features of a volcano and how it changes land.
• Compare the differences and similarities of Naples and London.

MATHS LINKS

• Compare data about Naples and London.

Present information about volcanoes in line graphs or bar charts. DIGITAL RESEARCH: Explore South East England and Naples using Google Maps Satellite and Street View – take screen shots of key features to print and annotate/compare

LI: Use online mapping tools and apps to find informationCHALLENGES FOR THE MORE ABLE PUPILS – THE ROMANS

• What are the best 5 questions you can ask a Roman to find out about his life.
• What were the positive and negative impacts of the Roman invasion?
• Which Roman innovation do you think had the most important effect on Britain?
• Who do you think is the greatest leader out of Marius, Caesar, Augustus and Nero and why?
• Who was the stronger army – Romans or the Celts? Justify your answer.
• Pretend you are Boudicca. Plan a campaign to stop the Roman invasion.CHALLENGES FOR THE MORE ABLE PUPILS – ITALY.
• Identify the volcanoes in Italy – is there a pattern?
• Predict where you think another volcano could form and give your reasons for this.
• Write a guide to Mt Vesuvius – how many different Geographical words can you include?
• Where would you rather live – Naples or London? Use your geographical knowledge to justify your answer.

Art: CREATE A ROMAN MOSAIC

• Compare different Roman mosaics
• Apply their materials and processes to produce a mosaic.
• Combine visual and tactile qualities of materials.
• Develop control of tools and techniques.
• Compare ideas, methods and approaches.
• Say what they think about their own and others’ work.

DIGITAL MEDIA Use an online mosaic generating tool to plan a design for their artwork project http://www.gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/mosaic/index.htm

LI: Use painting tools to create images for a purpose

CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ABLE:

• Use different and complex approaches for creating a mosaic tile pattern
• Experiment with different techniques – e.g. thickness of paintbrushes/strokes and explain which is best for the purpose.
• LI: Use appropriate templates, layouts, and formatting tools

D.T: MAKE PHOTO FRAMES FOR A PICTURE OF ITALY.

• Understand the effectiveness of triangulation in structures.
• Know that some structures are made stable by having a wide base.
• Disassemble and evaluate familiar products.
• Find ways of making stable structures.
• Investigate ways of strengthening paper.
• Evaluate different methods.
• Implement prior learning about stiffness and stability into design products.
• Evaluate products against original design.

CHALLENGE ACTIVITIES FOR THE MORE ABLE

• Use different structures to create photo frames and evaluate how effective they are.Music:
• Play in ensemble contexts – using voices and playing instruments with increasing accuracy.
• Improvise music for a range of purposes using the interrelated dimensions of music.
• Listen with attention to detail to sounds
• Appreciate and understand a wide range of high quality live and recorded music.
• Develop an understanding of the history of music.E

(Please follow the Val Sabin scheme of work)

Games, gymnastics and danceR.E: (Follow the Southwark agreed syllabus) How do Jews celebrate?

• How and why do Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
• Why and how do jews celebrate Sukkot?
• What do many Jews do each day to express their beliefs? What special objects would you see in a Jewish home?
• Why do Jews celebrate Shabbat and how?
• What does the Torah mean for Jewish people?
• How do Jews express beliefs in a synagogue? Sikh beliefs
• What symbols are important in our lives?
• Why do Sikh people wear symbols?
• What is the most important symbol for Sikh people?
• What Sikh sayings are important about what God is like?
• What are my most important sayings in life? Computing: CODING, PROGRAMMING AND COMPUTER GAMES
• Create and edit flow diagrams to break down a sequence (eg traffic lights) into smaller steps
• Create more complex programs using symbols and text to achieve an outcome on screen
• Explore the variables in a range of simulations and relate to real life applications and situations
• Create simple interactive computer games and activities

Identify and de-bug errors in their own/others codeEntitlement and enrichment: Crofton Roman Villa, the British Museum, link Vesuvius and forces by making a model volcano, trip to Veolia recycling plant to look at how magnets work,

Topic writing links: (please teach during Friday’s literacy lesson and work in topic/Science books

• Write a short fact file about one of the Roman leaders
• Write an interview with one of the Roman leaders
• Write a description of a Roman centurion
• Write a letter home from a Roman centurion’s point of view
• Write an eye witness account about Caesar’s invasion.
• Write a rap about Boudicca
• Write a guide to Pompeii
• Write a non-chronological report about the Romans – focus on food, houses, education, religion etc
• Write an eye-witness account of a volcano erupting
• Write a postcard from Naples
• Write a non-chronological report about Naples
• Retell a Roman myth
• Write an explanation of how a volcano erupts
• Create an Italian inspired menu (using food originating in Naples)Literacy books which link to the topic:
• –Roman myths and legends
• -The Roman Beanfeast
• -Romulus and Remus Maths topic Links: (work to be in topic/Science books)
• Order and compare numbers up to 1000 by looking at a timeline
• Place different civilisations on a timeline based on give years.
• Word problems about the Roman army involving fractions.
• Learn about Roman numerals.
• Apply Roman numeral knowledge to solve puzzles and problems.