Northbrook Primary Academy - Homework Class: Year 2 Half-term: Spring 1 (9th January – 6th February) Theme: Explorers Instructions: • • • • • •
Choose and complete at least 6 activities over the course of the half-term. Hand in through Seesaw or bring into school. Each piece will be worth 1-10 house points. We expect you to complete each homework task with care. We expect you to complete each homework to the best of your ability. Good luck! We can’t wait to see your work.
Make a model of a place to explore.
Invent your own mythical creature, draw and write about it. It could have different body parts of different animals. E.g. Lion head, zebra legs, ostrich body and tiger tail.
Write a description You’re in a submarine and you start exploring. What do you see, hear, taste, touch and smell?
Make a model of an animal you would find when you were exploring.
Write a biography about Christopher Columbus
Make a model of a ship, Extra points if you can make it float!
Can you create a song about how we can look after the planet?
Research and learn about the Hindu festival of light – Diwali - Can you create a piece of art to go along with your facts? Children’s choice Have your own homework idea linked to our topic or what we have been learning about. Extra points for creativity.
Make a list of the things you would need to take with you on a trip to the moon and why you would take them.
Research and learn about the solar system. Choose a planet and write about it.
Answer the QuestionWhy is it important that we wash our hands regularly?