History - Shang Dynasty 

PSHE

Over the half term, the pupils will explore a variety of topics designed to enhance their understanding of personal well-being and safety. In the "Good to be Me" SEAL program, they will focus on self-awareness, building confidence, and understanding the importance of positive relationships. We will then focus on Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Education, we will learn about the different influences that can impact decisions around substances and how to make healthy choices. We will also delve into road safety, gaining awareness of how to stay safe while walking, cycling, and using roads. Additionally, we will explore online safety, discussing the risks associated with social networking, understanding privacy settings, and how to maintain a positive self-esteem in the digital world. Alongside this, we will continue to take part in Theratime sessions weekly. 

English

To start with, we will focus on SPAG. We will look at the different sentence types and the punctuation and grammar involved and then apply this to our writing throughout the half term. We will then move onto nonsense poetry. We will study the features and then write our own based on our interests. After this, we will write a non-chronological report based on what we have learnt about our History topic, The Shang Dynasty. Next, we will write a non-linear story based on our shared text, ‘Tales from China, Cyril Birch’. 

Maths

At the beginning of the half term, we will focus on volume, understanding and working with volume and capacity. We will then move onto the four operations and solve problems involving these. 

Science

In Science this half term we will be learning about evolution and inheritance. We will learn about the process of evolution and how living things have changed over time. We will explore the concept of inherited traits and how characteristics are passed down from parents to offspring. The unit will also cover how species adapt to their environments through natural selection and the role of fossils in understanding evolution. Pupils will investigate different examples of inherited traits in plants and animals and develop an understanding of how evolution shapes biodiversity.

History 

During History this half term, we will be focusing on the Shang Dynasty. We will explore ne of China’s earliest and most influential civilizations. We will learn about the key features of Shang society, including its government, religion, and daily life. The unit will cover the role of the Shang kings, the development of writing and the use of oracle bones, as well as advancements in technology, such as bronze casting. Pupils will also investigate the cultural achievements of the Shang people and the significance of their contributions to Chinese history.

RE

This half term we will be focusing on the concept of pilgrimage and why it is an important practice for many religious people. We will learn about different pilgrimage destinations, such as Mecca for Muslims, Jerusalem for Christians and Jews, and the River Ganges for Hindus. The unit will help pupils understand the personal and spiritual significance of pilgrimage, the rituals involved, and how it strengthens faith. Through exploring the experiences of pilgrims, students will gain insights into the role of pilgrimage in fostering religious devotion and community.

Alongside all of this brilliant learning we will also be developing our skills through art, DT, PE, food technology, music and computing. For more information please see the long-term plan (LTP) and twitter for daily updates.