Year 5 – Fiennes - Year 5
Welcome to Year 5 – Fiennes Class
Hello and welcome to Fiennes class.
I am Mrs Lattughi and the Teaching Assistant is Mrs Franco.
In Spring 1, our History topic is the Tudors – we will be learning about some of the Tudor monarchs, the reformation and the attempted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada. Children will consolidate their understanding of historical sources, their use and how our understanding of history can change due to archaeology and interpretation of historical texts. In this term, the children will experience life in Tudor times through engaging activities during our Tudor day. In DT, we will be learning about how triangles can be used to strengthen structures and making our own truss bridges such as those built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Children will learn to sing an African song in Music, building on their understanding of the Xhosa culture. We will investigate the properties of materials in Science and visit the STEM centre in Stevenage to develop their understanding of Space. Our focus in RE, will be to investigate and debate the creation of the world. In Art, we will be exploring the colourful work of Wassily Kandinsky and creating landscape paintings for the Art Bytes UK art competition.
In Spring 2, our Geography topic is – Why do oceans matter? The children will explore the importance of oceans of an ecosystem, describe the impact of human actions, and consider the consequences for future generations. Our Science topic will continue to investigate materials with a focus on irreversible changes. In DT this half term, we will be research healthier choices and create a healthy version of Spaghetti Bolognese. In Music, we will be learning about the origin and structure of the Blues. Our focus in R.E. will be inspirational people and how their religion supported their choices in life. In Art, we will be experimenting with Op Art, exploring the work of British artist Bridget Riley; Dutch artist Maurits Escher; and indigenous painters, such as Doreen Reid Nakamarra and Tommy Watson.
Facts about Year 5 – Fiennes
Ranulph Fiennes is a British explorer, writer and poet, who holds several endurance records.
Fiennes served in the British Army for eight years. He undertook numerous expeditions and was the first person to visit both the North Pole and South Pole by surface means and the first to completely cross Antarctica on foot. In May 2009, at the age of 65, he climbed to the summit of Mount Everest.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records in 1984, he was the world’s greatest living explorer.
Long Term Plans
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Year 5 – Fiennes Staff
Mrs Lattughi
Teacher
Mrs Franco
Learning Support Assistant