Ferney Lee Primary School

Welcome to Year 5!

Our Learning for Autumn 1

In Geography, our enquiry question is "Why are trees and forests important?" We will be learning about native trees in our area, the significance of woodlands and forests in the UK and globally, and using a range of resources such as Digimaps, atlases and satellite imagery to map changes over time.

In English, we will complete a Place Value of Punctuation and Grammar unit concentrating on different nouns, verbs and clauses to build a strong foundation for our writing moving forwards. We will also be introduced to morphology and how words are consctructed, as part of our spelling.

In Maths, we will begin learning about the place value of numbers up to 1,000,000. Reading, writing and representing numbers in different ways. As always we will use a range of concrete and pictorial models before moving onto more abstract representations (numerals). 

In Science, our enquiry question is How does Earth fit into our solar system? We will explore our solar system, learning about the different planets, what an orbit is and how this is affected by gravity, why we have night and day, and the relationship between or planet and the moon.

In Art, we will be looking closely at different styles of monochromatic art. We will investigate different artists, such as Mr Doodle; experiment with different techniques and media, and begin to develop our own styles of drawing in monochrome.

In Music, we will be immersing ourselves in the blues. We will look at its long history and impact on other genres, such as jazz, country and rock 'n' roll; We will learn to play the 12 bar blues and perform songs in a blues style.

In PSHE/RHE, we will be learning all about how we can keep our minds and bodies healthy. We will also reintroduce ourselves to the zones of regulation.

In RE, we will begin the unit called, ‘Why are some places and journeys special?' . .  It includes pilgrimages and spiritual journeys as well as metaphorical journeys through faith. 

In PE,  we will be developing our ball skills, accuracy, and team work in football, and also working on fundamental skills including speed, quickness and agility.

In French, we will be practising our communication skills, learning to ask and respond to questions around emotions and feelings, our bodies, and beginning to learn conversations about travel.

In Computing, we are learning about safe and effective searching to stay safe online. How to find relevant information and avoid misinformation.