Northbrook Primary Academy - Homework Class: Year 1 Half-term: Summer 2 (7th June – 21st July) Theme: Robots 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.
Counting Coins
Recount Write a recount of an adventure or activity. Don’t forget to write using ‘I’ and retell your day in order from first to last.
Answer the Question Who is Nick Park and what is he famous for?
We’re going to the zoo! Write a list of things you would like to see at the zoo and things you would like to do.
Tick Tock Clock
Queens 70th Jubilee To remember the Queens Jubilee, draw a picture of the Queens 70th Jubilee and what you did to celebrate it.
UK Explorer Have a look at a map of the UK. Which places have you visited in the UK? Do you have any photos from your time there? Mark the places you have been to on your map.
Summer Walk Go for a walk with your family and find evidence of Summer. You can either collect artefacts or take pictures of what you find!
Water Scientist
Robot Builder Make a robot! You could use whatever materials you like – lego, paint, pencils, junk model materials.
Film Critics
Children’s choice Have your own homework idea linked to our topic or what we have been learning about. Extra points for creativity.
Open a shop with items around your house and practise paying for them with the correct coins. We are looking at 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2. Bonus: When you go to a shop, have a look at the price tags on your favourite items. How much is your favourite chocolate bar?
Make a clock to help you learn how to tell the time! Don’t forget to include the numbers around the outside and get people to ask you to show a time on your clock!
Watch an episode of ‘Little Robots’ on Youtube. Can you write a film review of the episode you watch, saying what you like, didn’t like and your favourite character? Don’t forget to give it a star rating!
Design and carry out an experiment to decide which materials are water proof and which aren’t. Choose 8 materials and test them by pouring water over them. Make sure you check which materials you use with an adult.