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KS3 Stepping stonesThe Circle of Life
Week commencing 01.02.2021Classes in each pathway-Woodhouse: MagpieBoston Spa: Pipit and Wagtail
All about our projects this term:The Circle of Life project will be delving deep into the world of animal life cycles. The ‘Tadpole’s
Promise’ book will be the focus text and you can guide pupils using the Talk for Writing process. During science, we will explore the lives of the human body with the focus of ‘Teeth and Eating’ and ‘Health and Growth’. Immerse the pupils into the topic of teeth and what our mouths can do? By the end of
term, we would aim for our pupils to be able to show an awareness of the different elements that make a healthy body and diet. In Humanities, we will be delving deep into the world of the ‘Great Fire of
London’ and exploring this through the perspective of a baker in Pudding Lane!
Maths (Place Value- Growing 6, 7, 8) English activitiesMaking pairs Have a basket of unsorted socks, clothes or shoes and ask the pupils to help you sort them into pairs. Can they spot which pairs go together? Why do they match? You can use real objects or pictures. *See ‘Sock Pairing Pictures on the school website*Using kitchen items can you pair the forks, knifes, cups and plates? You could extend this to groups of more than 2 when laying the table at mealtimes.
Snap and Memory games:
Play snap using number cards, Numicon cards and different number representations. Can you pair the same cards first? Then can you match the different representation for numbers to 8. *See ‘Number Representations Cards’ on the school website*
Pairing patterns Provide collections of items that can be arranged into pairs. Encourage the pupils to notice which quantities make even pairs and which have an odd one left over. Do you notice a pattern?Look at the Noah’s ark song and create your own animal pairs for Ark. You could draw and paint pairs
Story focus: Tadpoles Promise
Read the ‘Tadpoles Promise’ book via YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfiC8GNuD8gUse the symbol to mat to find the characters. *See ‘Tadpole’s Promise ALD’ on the school website.
Describing bags:
Create your own bags for each descriptive word. For example, a bag of all slimy items, smooth items, colourful items for the tadpole or caterpillar. Use the symbols to describe each item that you find and compare it to the ‘Tadpoles Promise’ characters that have the same features. *See ‘Character Descriptions’ on the school website*
for the Ark. *See ‘Noah’s Ark Cut Outs’ on the school website*
Maths linked stories and songs on YouTube:
Simon’s Sock – Sue Hendra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4zAt05FRVs - 10 Fat Sausages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNNBHQTfb8k - Noah’s Ark Pairs!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mrbhsusOGM Games:
Twinkl pairing colourshttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/go/resource/match-the-colours-pairing-game-tg-ga-135
Adjective banks:
Create a character profile using appropriate adjectives to describe them e.g. slimy, smooth, cold, wet, colourful, fast, bright, beautiful. Use the mind map sheet to collect all your ideas about the character. *See ‘Character Mind Map’ on the school website*
Additional English tasks:
- Guided reading (Oxford Owl eBooks) look for the small colour sticker on the side of each book (Levels range from Lilac onwards and get more difficult through the ages)-Reading Eggs games online -Practise your initial sounds work with the Tadpole’s promise themed sheet*See ‘Initial Sounds Tadpoles Promise’ on the website*-Practise your handwriting and phonics skills using the handwriting sheet below* see CVC CVCC handwriting on school website*
Science Physical activities This week we will continue with our Teeth and Eating work. Practise your food language and vocabulary by watching or reading the Ketchup on your cornflakes book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD_1Sup6Su8
-Can you create a list using the symbols or words and use it to find items in your kitchen. What is on your healthy list and unhealthy list? Can you compare it to last week’s work? *See ‘Food List Writing’ on the school website*
Can you create a healthy recipe using the foods on the healthy list? You could make a healthy smoothie, fruit salad. *See ‘Healthy Foods List’ on the school website*
Cosmic Yoga- Food (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmDjc_3u_UY
Cosmic kids Meditation (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBnPlqQFPKs
Finger Aerobics- (YouTube)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VpARNgbb8c
Joe Wicks 5-minute workouts:
See the 5-minute workout cards and time yourself. See if you can do one a day for the week! *See ‘Joe Wicks 5-minute Workouts’ on the school website*
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This week, we will be teaching the pupils to begin to recognise a symbol linked to Judaism e.g. the Star of David. Can you name a Star of David by writing or labelling the pictures on the table?Can you print or paint the Star of David and recognise that symbol as a ‘star’ or ‘Star of David’. *See ‘Star of David Worksheets’ on the school website* Challenge: Discuss the meaning behind the Star of David and the links to other parts of Judaism e.g. jewellery, flags, artefacts. Research these and see examples of the symbol in the Synagogue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5-aKSrLXM4
PSHE:
This week in PSHE, we will be learning about caring for ourselves and others. Can you collect pictures or write a list of all of things your family needs to give you to be safe and healthy e.g. beds, heaters for warmth, food and water, shower and baths for cleaning, toys and games for fun.
Can you create a mind map of all of the things that you need as a child or teenager that your families provide? Or create your own caring hands pictures using paint and hand printing. *See ‘Giving Care Worksheet’ on school website*
Enrichment activities:In Humanities, we will continue to look at the Great Fire of London.Watch the Puddling Lane video on BBC bitesize: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er3GKw8Z3R4 Listen and sing along to the ‘London’s Burning’ song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Atpbo3wOts
Following the lessons from last week, can you create your own junk modelling house for the fire? Use boxes, cartons and paper to create your Great fire of London houses. You could paint or colour them in with the style of a 17th century house.
In Art, continue to look at Hockney and his artwork. This week we will focus on making our own picture or artwork. This week will involve us making choices so that our work feels like our own. Use the planning sheet, to choose a tool, colour,
techniques and pattern that you would like to use for your final artwork. *See ‘Artwork Planning Sheet’ on the school website*
In Music, we work on making something that makes a sound. Start off with the song from last week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92gf8dAlhUwCan you focus on the scrunch sound? Collect materials to make your own scrunching percussion instrument e.g. toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, tin foil, paper, tissue paper, crisps and food packets. Can you play these along to the percussion song above?
Extra information- We would recommend a short work session for each area listed above for up to 30 minutes per
day or as much as each individual pupil would manage at home.
- Feel free to share photos and achievements via class Dojo and the school Twitter page.
- Email me directly with any home learning or curriculum issues or questions:
