Welcome to Year 2
Spring Term 2
In History our key question will be 'How have explorers changed our world?'. We will be learning about how and why people explore. To do this we will focus on the adventures of Ibn Battuta, Ernest Shackleton and also Neil Armstrong.
In our Maths lessons we will continue to use our calculating and problem solving skills. We will focus on statistics. This unit is important because it will be the first time the children will have been introduced to statistics. They will learn how data can be collected effectively and then
represented in a number of different ways.
In English, our core text will be Traction Man! By Mini Grey. Please follow this link to see the story.
We will complete 3 written tasks:
A setting description
A recount
A story
In Science we will continue the unit Animals Including Humans. The children will learn about the basic needs for all humans to survive. They will study the importance of exercise, a healthy diet and good hygiene as ways to keep us healthy. They will also look at the offspring of different animals and how they develop and change into adults as they grow.
In DT the children will be introduced to the fundamentals of mechanical design by exploring, designing and then creating a variety of levers and linkages.
Computing has links to our history topic, through data handling the children will be learning how astronauts survive on the ISS, including identifying necessary items, designing sensor displays and exploring habitable planets.
During our Music lessons the children will be taking inspiration from composer Gustav Holst as they develop their knowledge and understanding of dynamics using instruments; learning to compose and play rhythms to represent planets.
As last half term, in RE we will continue to learn about how and why people pray. This half term we will focus on Islam, Sikhi, Christianity and also non-religious views.
In PE we will be focusing on target games.
Our PSHE topic explores the importance and diversity of families, and the characteristics of healthy, positive family relationships. It enables children to recognise when they may feel unsafe and how to ask for help if they need it.
Previous Learning
Spring Term 1
In Geography our key enquiry question is: How would life be different if I lived in Africa? We will consider what are the differences between Kenya and England including how Nairobi and London compare.
In Maths, We will look at a number of important multiplication and division methods and skills and will gain a more solid understanding of equal groups.
In PSHE, We will learn about special people within our communities and the responsibilities they have.
In English, We will use what we learnt last half term to help us build singe clause sentences.
In Science, our unit is Animals including humans and our key enquiry question is: Why do we need to keep healthy?
In Art the children will develop their knowledge of colour theory and create paintings using complementary and contrasting colours. The key enquiry question is How can artists use colour?
In Computing, we will learn how to use a word processor (Microsoft Word).
Online safety, we will be learning steps for keeping information safe online.
In Music, we will learn West African call and response songs
In RE our key question is: How and why do some people pray?
In PE we will be learning a dance routine focusing on repetition, moving together in unison and concentrating on timing.
Autumn Term 2
In History our key enquiry question is: What changed after the Great Fire of London? We will be exploring the causes and consequences of the 1666 fire.
In Maths, We will progress to addition and subtraction involving two 2-digit numbers, like last half term, we will learn to represent the steps within these calculations visually with different resources.
In English, We will use what we learnt last half term to help us build singe clause sentences.
In Science, our unit is Animals and their Habitats and our key enquiry question is: Why do animals live in different places?
In DT we will be designing and creating a small chair for baby bear.
In computing we will be learning about algorithms and debugging.
In Music the children will continue learning about music inspired by different areas of the British Isles before moving on to leaning about orchestral instruments.
In RE our key question is: How do Hindu stories help believers live their lives?
In PE we will be completing a unit of work on multi-skills.
Autumn Term 1
In Geography our key enquiry question is: What are the similarities and differences between living in Todmorden and London? We will be learning about and then comparing the main human and physical features of two settlements.
In English, we will begin learning about verbs and nouns and how these are used when writing sentences.
In Maths, we will focus on our ability to read and use numbers to 100 in a variety of contexts.
In Science, our unit is Uses of Everyday Materials and our key enquiry question is: How can everyday materials be used? .
In Art we will learn about monochromatic patterns, shapes and styles which will help us design a mehndi pattern.
In computing we will be learning about computing systems and networks.
In Music we will be learning about the music of the British Isles and creating music of our own. We will compose a piece of music as part of a group and evaluate and improve a group composition.
In RE our key question is: How do we make good choices?
In PE we will be learning about team games.
In PSHE we will be exploring our understanding of what makes a happy friendship. Recognising personal boundaries and safe/unsafe situations.
Meet the staff...
Year 2's Bookshelf
These are some of the texts that we will be learning about and learning from this year.
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