Maths: Next term in Year 5 Maths, we'll delve deeper into our study of decimals, focusing on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing them to enhance our skills and confidence.
Following this, we'll explore the intriguing world of negative numbers, learning how to work with values below zero through practical examples that make the concept relatable. Our journey will then lead us to converting units of measurement. We'll practice converting between different units for length, mass, and capacity, ensuring we understand how to make accurate conversions. Additionally, we'll explore the concept of volume, learning how to measure and calculate the space that objects occupy.
Year 5 – Summer 2
English: For the next half term, we will be exploring different types of poetry. We will be identifying language and structural features and learning the appropriate skills needed to write and recite a successful poem. We will continue this genre within our whole class reading lessons, enjoying a range of various poems written in many different styles.
Geography : In our unit entitled, ‘What is Life Like in the Alps’ we will learn the following: Locate the Alps on a world map and identify and label the eight countries they spread through. Locate three physical and three human characteristics in the Alps. Research and describe the physical and human features of Innsbruck. Use a variety of data collection methods including completing a questionnaire, mapping their route and recording their findings in sketches or photographs. Compare the human and physical geography of their local area and Innsbruck. Describe at least four of the key aspects of the human and physical geography of the Alps to answer the enquiry question, ‘What is life like in the Alps?’