class information
- Reading Records are checked every Wednesday. It is expected that the children read at least three times a week they need to date and sign to show they have read.
- Reading out loud is a skill so please try and encourage your child to read to you.
- Your child is expected to bring in their reading book and journal every day.
- P.E. The children will be doing PE on Friday and on a Tuesday(when there is no swimming).
- Children will go swimming on a Tuesday afternoon.
Please ensure all belongings are clearly labelled.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organise Ourselves
Central Idea: Economic activity relies on systems of production, exchange and consumption of goods and services.
Lines of Inquiry
- Supply and production of resources in countries in South America.
- Distance good travel to get to the U.K. goods.
- Benefits and disadvantages of trade
- Key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts.
- Why are regions of South America changing so quickly?
Previous Units
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Two communities can have differing systems of democracy.
Lines of Inquiry
- Influence of Ancient Greece on the modern world.
- Timeline key world events.
- Democracy in Ancient Greece.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Individuals can have a great impact upon the way a society behaves.
Lines of Inquiry
- Henry VIII, hero and villain. Why Henry had so many wives.
- The difference one individual makes on the world.
- The impact of the reformation.
- The difference between monarchy and democracy.
- Countries that have Prime Ministers or Monarchies.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Who We Are
Central Idea: Understanding diversity within communities may help people live harmoniously.
Lines of Inquiry
- How we are different and unique.
- How people can be treated unfairly.
- Causes of lack of understanding towards others.
- Ways this can be improved.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Central Idea: Humans have chosen to tell stories in different ways to reflect culture and beliefs.
Lines of Inquiry
- Form of literature invites different interpretations.
- How beliefs and values are taught through stories.
- How has storytelling changed over time?
- Different methods of storytelling.
unit of inquiry
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: Communities can work together in order to support environmental issues.
Lines of Inquiry
- Main effects of deforestation on local communities, the environment and the world
- Organisations who promote global environmental responsibility
- Artists encourage reflection through environmental art
- Individual’s response
unit of inquiry
Theme: Where we are in place and time
Central Idea: The effects of migration can have an impact upon society.
We will inquire into:
- Main causes of the Industrial Revolution
- Migration as a result of the Industrial Revolution and its impact on the wider society
- Migration in the modern world

unit of inquiry
Theme: Who we are
Central Idea: Understanding diversity within different communities may help people live harmoniously.
We will inquire into:
- How are we unique
- What is discrimination
- Causes of lack of understanding towards others
- Ways this can be improved
