Curriculum For Excellence Planned Activities Overview –Term 1 Class

curriculum for excellence planned activities overview –term 1_ class – p6/7 teacher(s): mrs brown, mrs ingram & mrs edwards numer

Curriculum For Excellence Planned Activities Overview –Term 1_
Class – P6/7 Teacher(s): Mrs Brown, Mrs Ingram & Mrs Edwards
Numeracy
Experiences & Outcomes
Having determined which calculations are needed, I can solve problems
involving whole numbers using a range of methods, sharing my
approaches and solutions with others.
MNU 2-03a
I have extended the range of whole numbers I can work with and can
explain the link between a digit, its place and its value.
MNU 2-02a
I can use my knowledge of rounding to routinely estimate the answer to
a problem, then after calculating, decide if my answer is reasonable,
sharing my solution with others.
MNU 2-01a
I can explain how different methods can be used to find the perimeter
and area of a simple 2D shape or volume of a simple 3D object.
MNU 2-11c
Literacy
Experiences & Outcomes
I regularly select and read, listen to or watch texts which I enjoy
and find interesting, and I can explain why I prefer certain texts and
authors.
LIT 1-11a / LIT 2-11a
In both short and extended texts, I can use appropriate punctuation,
vary my sentence structures and divide my work into paragraphs in a
way that makes sense to my reader.
LIT 2-22a
I can spell most of the words I need to communicate, using spelling
rules, specialist vocabulary, self-correction techniques and a range
of resources.
LIT 2-21a
Through developing my knowledge of context clues, punctuation, grammar
and layout, I can read unfamiliar texts with increasing fluency,
understanding and expression.
ENG 2-12a / ENG 3-12a
Health & Wellbeing
Experiences & Outcomes
I am aware of and able to express my feelings and am developing the
ability to talk about them.
HWB 2-01a
I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love
are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and
value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others.
HWB 2-05a
I have investigated the role of sport and the opportunities it may
offer me. I am able to access opportunities for participation in sport
and the development of my performance in my place of learning and
beyond.
HWB 2-26a
Social Studies
Experiences & Outcomes
I can investigate a Scottish historical theme to discover how past
events or the actions of individuals or groups have shaped Scottish
society.
SOC 2-03a
Contexts for Learning
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Calculations involving the four operations: add, subtract,
multiply & divide.
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Place Value
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Rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand etc.
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Mental maths booklets
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Measuring areas and perimeters both inside and outside school
Contexts for Learning
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Daily reading tasks in class/class novel.
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Weekly spelling, grammar & punctuation lessons.
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Comprehension tasks related to Topic work.
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Novel study: ‘Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes
Contexts for Learning
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Weekly PE lessons (Basketball/Netball)
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Class Charter (links with Rights Respecting Schools)
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Bikeability training
Contexts for Learning
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Medieval Scotland
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Battle of Hastings
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Scottish Wars of Independence
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Castles
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William Wallace and Robert the Bruce
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Visit to Drum Castle
Home links
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Continue to practise times tables (nrich maths.org)
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Weekly homework tasks will be issued related to the work going on
in class.
Home links
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Reading Journal activities
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Encourage your child to read a wide variety of texts/watch films
which are thought provoking & encourage discussion.
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Weekly spelling homework tasks.
Home links
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Encourage your child to join after-school clubs.
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Ensure that your child practises cycling safely around the
village/surrounding countryside and always wears a helmet.
Home links
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Visit local castles to look at specific defence features such as
ramparts, moats and arrow slits etc.
(Dunnottar Castle and Crathes Castle would be very relevant)
Expressive Arts
Experiences & Outcomes
I can create and present work that shows developing skill in using the
visual elements and concepts. EXA 2-03a
I have listened to a range of music and can respond by discussing my
thoughts and feelings. I can give and accept constructive comment on
my own and others’ work. EXA 2-19a
RME
Experiences & Outcomes
Through investigating and reflecting upon stories of world religions,
I can show my understanding of these stories. RME 2-04a
Through exploring the lives and teachings of significant figures from
world religions, I am increasing my knowledge and understanding of
their key beliefs. RME 2-04b
I can show understanding of the beliefs of world religions and explore
the similarities and differences between these and my developing
beliefs. RME 2-04c
I am increasing my knowledge and understanding of different forms of
worship and artefacts within world religions and can explain their
importance for followers of world religions. RME 2-06a
Through investigating and reflecting upon the ways in which followers
of world religions mark major life events and times of year, I can
explain key features of such festivals and celebrations. RME 2-06b
I can describe and reflect upon practices and traditions of world
religions. RME 2-06c
Science
Experiences and Outcomes
By observing and researching features of our solar system, I can use
simple models to communicate my understanding of size, scale, time and
relative motion within it. SCN 2-06a
Develop skills for learning, life and work.
Develop the skills of scientific inquiry and investigation using
practical techniques.
Technology/Digital Literacy
Experiences & Outcomes
As I extend and enhance my knowledge of features of various types of
software, including those which help find, organise, manage and access
information, I can apply what I learn in different situations.
TCH 2-03a
Throughout all my learning, I can use search facilities of electronic
sources to access and retrieve information, recognising the importance
this has in my place of learning, at home and in the workplace.
TCH 2-03b
I explore and experiment with the features and functions of computer
technology and I can use what I learn to support and enhance my
learning in different contexts.
TCH 2-04a
Contexts for Learning
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Bayeux Tapestry pictures
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Annotated drawings of castles, catapults etc.
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Giant Iron man model
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Black pen drawings
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Music lessons to learn about the different instruments of the
orchestra
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Music appreciation of different musical genres
Contexts for Learning
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Hinduism (festivals, Creation story, clothing, practises, gods and
goddesses)
Contexts for Learning
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The Solar System/planets
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Tech Fest: Dentistry workshop, Body Visions (hands on exhibits) &
H2O Show
Contexts for Learning
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Pupils will be using computers, laptops and I-pads for various
research tasks throughout the term.
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Pupils will be encouraged to use Read & Write Gold as a useful
writing aid.
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Tech Fest visit
Home links
Home links
Home links
Look at the sky at night and star constellations
Home links
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Please allow your child access to computers a home for Homework
tasks etc.
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Use of mobile phones for texts, photographs etc.