Term 2 - Egypt: What made the Ancient Egyptian civilization so successful?
Our learning this term is all about Ancient Egypt – specifically understanding the importance of the River Nile and the role the river played in the success of the ancient civilisation.
In History, we will be learning about some of the elements which led to the successful development of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. We will develop on from our Year 4, Term 1 Rivers learning, identifying the vital role the River Nile held for the Ancient Egyptians.
In RE, our topic this term is Branch 2: Prophecy and promise. We will develop on from Year 2 learning of John the Baptist in Luke’s Gospel. We will focus on how the gospels according to Matthew and Mark make links between John the Baptist and the prophets of the Old Testament, beginning with Elijah. Links are made hinting that John is the next Elijah, proclaiming the coming of the Messiah, Jesus. We will consider how John’s and Isaiah’s words resonate with Christians in the Season of Advent.
In Maths, our learning this term focuses on Area, then Multiplication and Division. We will be focusing on learning that area is the amount of space taken up by a two-dimensional shape or surface as well as exploring different methods for measuring area. Multiplication and division, we will revisit previous learning from year 3 of the 3 times table before developing on our knowledge to further understand number patters in the 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12 times tables.
In Science, we are continuing to learn about states of matter – reversible and irreversible changes. We will be comparing and classifying materials, measuring temperature and learning what happens when materials are heated and cooled.
In DT, we shall continue to learn about the stages of the design process. We will focus on working to a brief to create a seasonal product. We will focus on textiles, practising joining fabrics in a range of ways, revisiting running stitch and learning the technique of blanket stitching.
In English, we begin the term by exploring personification through poetry. We will develop on our learning from Year 3, writing a portal story utilising knowledge and information from our Ancient Egyptian learning. We will finish the term by writing a persuasive letter based on the John Lewis advert, Excitable Edgar.
Differentiated spelling sheets will be handed out each Wednesday and quizzed a week later on the Friday. Sheets should be completed and then used for repeated practise at home please.