Welcome to Classes 4, 5 & 6 (Year 1)

Half Term Topics 4 November - 19 December

Science:  Light and Dark

• Looking at light sources, lights at night, the sun and shadows
• Investigating 'dark boxes' using different torches

• Celebrations in Christian churches
• Features inside churches
• The story of the Shepherds

Design Technology:

• Light and dark wheel
• Felt decorations

Art:

• Drawing new and old toys
• Clay toys
• painting shepherds and sheep
• Collage od a Christmas tree

History:

• Looking at old toys and comparing them with new ones

Information Technology:

• Using 'Young Explorer' to research 'old toys' and 'Light and dark'
• Maiking a pictogram of favourite toys using 'Counters'
• Using 'Dazzle' to make a firework picture
• Using a digital camera
• Using 'Textease' for writing

Music:

• Songs about toys and light and dark
• Christmas concert songs