Extreme Environments

Over the last few weeks, we have been learning about the Polar Regions. In particular we have learnt about the differences between the Arctic and Antarctic, how animals are adapted to live there and how climate change is affecting these regions.

This week, your task is to choose an animal that lives in the Polar Regions and write a paragraph explaining how they are adapted to live in these extreme environments. Think carefully about the colour of their fur, where they live, what they eat and how they survive the cold.

Natural History Museum

Well done, everyone! You were so sensible and well behaved on our trip to the Natural History Museum. I was incredibly proud of all of you.

I would also like to say another massive thank you to the parents that helped us throughout the day. You were so helpful, kind and patient. 

Homework

Your homework task is to write about your favourite part of the day and tell us why you liked that part the most. Try to give more than one reason!

I would also like you to think of any questions you might have about the workshop we took part in and we will try to explore some of the ideas further in our Science lessons next term.

What makes you happy?

This week we have been thinking about what makes us happy.

Your task is to write a paragraph telling us what makes you happy and all the reasons why.

Poetry

Over the next few weeks we will be learning and performing different types of poems, particularly sound poetry.

Your task is to write us a poem. It can be about anything you like and it doesn't have to rhyme. Think carefully about how you will perform it to class.

We're looking forward to hearing them!

Tudors - rich or poor?

This week we have been learning about the differences between the lives of rich and poor people during the Tudor period. Write two paragraphs about whether you would like to live as a rich or a poor person during the Tudor period and why. Try to give at least three reasons and explain them in detail.

Biographies

This week we have been learning about biographies, in particular, the life of Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman to go to space.

Your task this week is to find some facts about a famous person of your choice. We will be writing about them in class next week. Write your information onto the planning sheet given to you by your teacher and remember to just write in note form.

If you're struggling to think of someone, try finding out about;

• your favourite author
• a musician or singer that you like
• your favourite actor
• your favourite person from history
• someone you admire

Here are a few examples;

Roald Dahl

David Beckham

Queen Elizabeth II

The Tudors

After Easter, we will be learning about the Tudors, in particular, their daily lives, buildings, religion and kings and queens.

 

To prepare for our topic, you must find ten interesting facts about the Tudors. Write them in the comments below. Make sure you read everyone else's facts, you might learn something new!

Here are some websites that will help you;

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/homework/tudors.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/henry_viii/

http://www.hrp.org.uk/PalaceKids/discover/allabouttudors

http://www.henryviiiandthetudors.co.uk/