In topic we have been learning about the polar regions. We have been learning about the geography of the Poles, their natural landscapes and the wildlife that can survive in their unique climates. We have looked as the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic regions of which there are many.
Inspired by our topic we have taken a closer look at the people who courageously explored these regions during the ‘Great period of polar exploration’. This includes Earnest Shackleton and Falcon Scott. We have used the diaries Scott kept during his tragic expedition to the South Pole as inspiration for our own diaries. We have read extracts of Scott’s diaries and will be using all the information we have learnt to create our own non-chronological reports focused on the ‘Terra-Nova’ expedition.
In maths, we have been learning about ratio and algebra. These two units are unique to year 6 and really push us to think outside of the box to solve challenging questions. We have continued to practice SATs style questions and are actively completing past SATs papers under timed conditions.
We will be reading ‘Floodland’ by Marcus Sedgwick. Floodland is set in the near future where most of the United Kingdom is covered by water. A girl named Zoe is left alone by her parents in the ruins of Norwich, which has become an island where food and water are becoming increasingly scarce.
In PE, we have will be developing our basketball and dance skills. In basketball we will be focusing on how to travel with the ball while keeping control. In dance we will be learning the steps to a tricky dance routine!
In science, we have been looking at electrical circuits. We have been looking at the different components of a circuit and conducting investigation into their usage.
In music, we have been working hard to develop our sense of rhythm. We have taken it in turns to create a human pulse which other members of the class then create rhythms over. We look used pitched instruments to create melodies of our own using a set of notes.