The Spring Term has started with lots of new topics from Mountains in Geography, to Electricity in Science and a new book – Edward Tulane – in English.
In our English lessons, we started by writing from Edward’s perspective as he (a china toy rabbit) learns about what it truly means to be loved and to feel a part of something greater than oneself. After that, we have been researching and writing fact files based upon some of our favourite animals.
We have incorporated some skills learned in our history lessons in science this term: ordering key events in chronological order! We have also been making electrical circuits and experimenting with how the length of wire affects the brightness of a bulb.
Our topic in Geography this term is Mountains. We have been learning about the features of a mountain as well as the different types of mountains. We discovered the different ways in which a mountain could be formed: fold, dome, fault-block or volcanoes. We then carried out research about life on a mountain focusing on climate, jobs and uses of mountains. We have also taken part in a virtual tour up to Everest Base Camp and have learnt more about what it takes to make a trek to the highest point on Earth.
