Year 6 - Antelopes
In Science we have been exploring reflection, angle of incidence and angle of reflection. We have also been investigating the hypothesis 'Can light travel around corners?'
In PE we have been exploring group balances
In Literacy we have been learning about persuasive speeches and finding out how much like Winston Churchill we can be.
This week we have been studying famous speeches by Martin Luther King and Ghandi.
In Science we have been investigating how bright we can make a bulb in our circuits.
In History we have been creating a fact file about the Mayan civilization.
In PE this week we have been exploring gymnastics and counter balancing using the aparatus.
In Literacy, we have been looking at our new book 'Private Peaceful'. We have been predicting what the story might be about based on the front cover, exploring literary devices used by Michael Morpurgo, and exploring the meaning of the title.
In Science we have been investigating the effect of changing voltage in a circuit. How bright will the bulb be?
Spring 1
Our novel this half term is, 'Private Peaceful' by Michael Morpurgo.
This week we had a visit from City Mission who taught us all about Prophercy. We also made gift boxes for a modern day gift for Jesus.
In Computing we have been making an advert for a future computer
In PE we have been working on strength and conditioning excercises
Year 6 have been very active this week! They have been working on their football dribbling skills
In Science we have been carrying out a healthy eating investigation
In Computing this week we have been solving coded messages linking to the history of computers
Autumn 2
This half term in Year 6 we are studying the novel, 'The Other Side Of Truth' by Beverley Naidoo
This week we have been working on creating artwork with a narrative - a picture that tells a story personal to the artist
This week we have been looking at paintings by different artists
This week we have been learning about Ramadan in RE
This week...
Here are some photos of our beautiful artwork from this week.
In Geography we have been learning about the features of the landscape.
This week in Literacy we have been looking at the characters in our book 'Journey to the River Sea'. We have been planning our diary entry and focusing on using our modal verbs.
Our class book this half term is:
