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SPACE
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Year 6 Transition Work for English
Based on this poster and title, what do you think this short animation might be about?
‘Lunar’ comes from the Latin word luna, meaning moon. The Roman goddess of the moon
is called Luna (Selene in Greek mythology). There are lunar eclipses,
a lunar calendar, lunar tides, and lunar orbits.
"La Luna" is the timeless fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar
circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In
an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A
big surprise awaits the little boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should
he follow the example of his Papa or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way amidst
their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?
There are three characters in "La Luna": a boy, his father, and his grandfather. At first glance,
they are cut from the same mould. They wear overalls and hats; they carry brooms. But the
contrast between them reveals their characters. Covered by the signs of age, the two adult
men’s eyes cannot be seen. Nor can they see as clearly and widely as the boy, whose large
eyes are unobstructed and clear. The grandfather moves his traditional broom with precision;
the father wields a push-broom for increased efficiency. Both argue in front of the timid boy,
whose curiosity and sense of wonder eventually lead him to discover joy.
READ the summary: pick out the main
points
WATCH
the animation here:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbuq7w3ZDUQOr search for ‘Pixar animation La Luna’ in You Tube
Year 6 Transition Work for English
5Use this space to come up with ten adjectives to describe the
moon:
Use this space to come up with two similes to describe the moon
rising into the sky:
Use this space to come up with two
sentences that use verbs to
describe how the moon was
positioned above them:
Your task is to write a story, from the boys’ perspective, describing the night he discovered what his family do. In your writing you need to describe:
How he felt rowing out into the middle of the ocean at night.
What he thought when he was given a hat the same as his father and grandfather’s.
What the moon looked like as it rose in front of them.
How he felt about climbing the ladder to the moon.
His experience of sweeping the stars on the moon.
How one of his friends might have reacted when he tried to convince them that this all
really happened.
6
Aiming to impress?
Why not try to:
Include the following words: luminous incandescent
Vibrantmesmerising enchanting awe
Use personification to describe the moon
Vary your sentence starts
Write in paragraphs
Year 6 Transition Work for English
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Year 6 Transition Work for Maths
DESIGN AL O G O
Design a logo for your space suit
The design can be any size or colour. A quarter of your design should be white.
Here are a few ideas:
Year 6 Transition Work for Maths
DESIGN AL O G O
Use the grid space below to design a logo for your space suit
Year 6 Transition Work for Science
SPACE
TRAVELBelow is a list of 12 things astronauts might take on their mission to space. As there isn’t much
room on the spaceship, you are only allowed to take 9 things with you. Which would you take?
Write the most important item in the top box, the next most important things in the boxes below
until you have filled up the grid.
a) Tanks of oxygen b) Water c) Dehydrated food
d) First aid kit e)Map f) Space suit repair kit
g) Rope h) Space blanket i) Solar powered batteries
j) Inflatable boat k) Box of matches l) Magnetic compass
Make sure you can explain your reasons for choosing that order.
Put your most
important item
here.
Put your least
important item of
the 9 that you’ve
chosen here.
The two items
that you put
here will be
equally as
important as
each other.
Year 6 Transition Work for Science
IDEAS ABOUTS PA C E
Idea Agree DisagreeI'm not
sure Because…
We have ‘Summer’ when the
Earth gets closer to the Sun.
The Earth orbits around the
Sun and the Moon orbits
around the Earth.
We can see the Sun, stars and
the Moon because they all
give out light.
The Earth is one of nine
planets that orbit around the
Sun. This is called the Solar
System.
The Sun is not a star because
it’s much bigger than a star.
The tides of the sea are
caused because the moon’s
gravity pulls the water.
The Earth takes 365 ¼ days to
go around the Sun once.
Some ideas about space…What do you think?
TASK Read the “idea” and tick the appropriate box.
You should also write a short sentence in the “Because”
column to justify your answer.
Year 6 Transition Work for Science
PLANETR E S E A R C H
TASK Choose a planet you would like to find out more about then complete the table
below using books or the internet to help you.
My planet is miles from the sun.
A day for my planet is hours long.
A year for my planet is days long.
The planet’s diameter is meters.
My planet is rocky / gaseous. (Circle the correct answer)
My planet does / does not have an atmosphere. (Circle the correct answer)
My planet does / does not have rings . (Circle the correct answer)
My planet has moons.
Their names are
2 more facts about my planet are
1.
2.
Draw a diagram of your planet and colour it in.
Year 6 Transition Work for Science
You will need:
• Plastic bottle or film canister
• 3 pencils
• Tape
• Cork that fits the bottle
• Card for rocket fins and cone
• Vinegar
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Toilet roll
• Blu tack
VINEGAR ROCKETS – DESIGN AND MAKE
SESSION
Instructions on how to make the Vinegar RocketMethod 1: Small Bottle 1. Empty the bottle and turn it upside down. Attach three pencils
or sticks with steps to make a tripod stand for your rocket – see
picture to the right:
2. Make sure that your cork fits snuggly into the bottle. It should be relatively tight but still able to
come off with a little bit of force.
3. Design rocket fins and a cone attach to the bottle with tape – remember not to make the bottle
too heavy.
4. Add vinegar into the bottle about 5-6 cm in the bottom of the bottle
5. On one piece of toilet roll add a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate and wrap it up in the toilet roll
tissue. Stick it with Blu tack to the bottom of the cork (this gives you a little extra time to escape
from the rocket before the explosion).
6. Hold the bottle upright and fit the cork in. It needs to be tight but not too tight otherwise it will not
fly out (you may need a few practices to perfect this).
7. Turn the rocket round, stand it on its pencil stand and stand back! Hopefully you should see the
sodium bicarbonate and the vinegar react, produce bubbles and then carbon dioxide will start to
build up in the bottle. The rocket will then explode upwards as the cork is forced out!
8. Time how long it takes before it launches.
Method 2: Film Canister or Plastic Spice pot (with a lid that just pushes on)
1. Pour 2cm of vinegar in the bottom of the film canister
or plastic spice pot.
2. On one piece of toilet roll add a teaspoon of sodium
bicarbonate and wrap it up in the toilet roll tissue. Stick
it with Blu tack to the lid (this gives you a little extra
time to escape from the rocket before the explosion).
3. Put the lid on the canister and turn it upside down.
Place it on the floor lid down.
4. Time how long it takes before it launches.
Please send pictures of your designs or photos and
videos of your rockets. We would all love to see them!
Email address: [email protected]
Year 6 Transition Work for Art and Design
READ ANDC O L O U R
Year 6 Transition Work for Art and Design
SPACEQ U I Z
Year 6 Transition Work for Art and Design
ABSTRACT ART
Abstract art is art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality
but instead use shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect. Using inspiration
from the Peter Thorpe’s art work above, create your own Abstract Space Art below using bright,
vibrate colours.
PETER THORPE – ABSTRACT SPACE ART
Year 6 Transition Work for Art and Design
Materials for Making Straw Rockets
• Straws
• Tape or glue
• Plastic pipettes (or straws with a larger diameter than the other set of straws)
• Felt tips, crayons, or coloured pencils
• Scissors
• Racket template
STRAW ROCKET – DESIGN AND MAKE SESSION
Instructions on how to make
the Straw Rocket1. Cut out the template on the following page
and colour the rockets in.
2. Cut the bottom off a Plastic pipettes and attach
it to the back of a rocket using tape or glue.
If you don’t have any plastic pipettes handy, you
can use a straw instead. (Just make sure this
straw is wider than the other straw you’ll be using
for launching.) Cut the straw to fit the length of
the rocket and tape one end shut so it’s
completely sealed. Attach it to your rocket with
glue dots or tape.
3. Slip a straw into your pipette, and you’re ready to launch! Give your straw a
big puff of air, and watch it take off!
Extension Activities •How does the angle you launch your rocket affect the distance it travels? Try out different angles and record the results.•Can you design your own rockets to attach to the pipette or straw? Which designs work better?•Try adding another fin to your rocket with tape. How does it affect the flight of your rocket?
Year 6 Transition Work for Art and Design
STRAW ROCKET – DESIGN AND MAKE SESSION
In reference to step 1. on the previous page, cut out the template and colour
the rockets in.
