Around the World in 35 Days
This term, we are going to learn about a different continent each week. To help you with your home learning we will provide you with a weekly planner.
Each week we will update this page with the new learning activities for you to complete at home. The weekly planner will have a focus on a different continent and will direct you to the resources and links we have provided to guide your learning.
This is our final week for 'Around the World in 35 Days'.
We hope you have enjoyed learning about all 7 continents.
Week 7: North America
Download your final planner for this term and have fun learning.
Weekly Planner 7: North America
Click on the image to download your own map of North America
Below you will find links to different areas of learning about this incredible continent. Click on each link to view or download your own copy of the activity.
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10 Must See Landmarks in North America.docx | Download |
Climates of the region.docx | Download |
Geography - Map of North America 2 - Identify surrounding seas and oceans.pdf | Download |
Geography Worksheet - Map of North America 1 - Naming countries and states.pdf | Download |
Introduction-to-North-America-.ppt | Download |
Map of North America 2.docx | Download |
Map of the Caribbean Islands.docx | Download |
Map of the states of America.docx | Download |
NORTH-AMERICAN-COUNTRIES-WORD-SEARCH.xls | Download |
All about the different countries in North America
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All-about-mexico.pptx | Download |
Bermuda Fact File.docx | Download |
Canada Fact File.docx | Download |
Greenland Fact File.docx | Download |
Mexico Fact File.docx | Download |
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Fatc File.docx | Download |
United States Fact File.docx | Download |
us2-g-11-differentiated-map-of-mexico-differentiated-labeling-activity-sheets_ver_1.pdf | Download |
us2-g-7-all-about-mexico-research-activity-_ver_4.pdf | Download |
us2-g-8-all-about-mexico-fact-cards_ver_6.pdf | Download |
Be creative and try to create some North American art
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Day of the dead mask examples and blank templates.docx | Download |
Dreamcatcher images.pdf | Download |
Dreamcatcher instructions.pdf | Download |
Dreamcatcher-how to make -activity-cards.pdf | Download |
Dreamcatchers information.pdf | Download |
Haida Art symbols.pptx | Download |
Mexican-Day-of-the-Dead-Powerpoint.ppt | Download |
Mexico food.pptx | Download |
Native Americans - Types of home.docx | Download |
Ready for a Maths challenge!
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Maya Multiplication challenge.pdf | Download |
Maya Number System Worksheets Answers.pdf | Download |
Maya Number System Worksheets.pdf | Download |
Mayan Number system.ppt | Download |
Musical Instruments - images and information.docx | Download |
North-American-animals-powerpoint-.pptx | Download |
RE - Mexican Christmas traditions.docx | Download |
Learn about North America through comprehension and reading tasks
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Comprehension - Canada-day- Differentiated sheets.pdf | Download |
Comprehension - Day of the Dead - Differentiated sheets.pdf | Download |
Comprehension - Mexican Recipe - Differentiated sheets.pdf | Download |
Literacy - landscapes-of-mexico.pdf | Download |
Literacy - The Rainbow Bird.docx | Download |
Newspaper Report Features.pdf | Download |
Newspaper template.doc | Download |
Reading activities - The-Incredible-Caribbean.pdf | Download |
Reading activities - The-North-American-Continent.pdf | Download |
Which language would you like to speak?
Voulez-vous apprendre le français?
Te gustaria aprender español?
Look below for some ideas to help you learn either French or Spanish.
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First-Conversations-in-Spanish-Comic-Strips.pdf | Download |
Spanish Food Fill in and Crossword Activity Sheet - Answers.pdf | Download |
Spanish Food Fill in and Crossword Activity Sheet.pdf | Download |
T-T-5952-Rainbow-Colours-in-Spanish-Colouring-Sheet_ver_2.pdf | Download |
T-T-6024-Spanish-Common-Phrases-Table-Worksheet_ver_3.pdf | Download |
T-T-6068-Spanish-Colouring-Activity-Worksheet.pdf | Download |
T-T-6155-French-Greetings-Puzzle_ver_3.pdf | Download |
t2-l-056-french-colours-activity-sheet-_ver_3.pdf | Download |
T2-L-096-French-Activity-Sheet-As-Tu-Un-Animal.pdf | Download |
T2-L-099-Numbers-to-20-in-Spanish.pdf | Download |
Here are some links to sites to help you with your learning.
Web Links
RE
Mexican Traditions at Christmas - https://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1945-feliz-navidad-making-merry-in-mexico Click on links to the side of the webpage to find about other traditions in May and at Easter
GEOGRAPHY
Country fact files - https://www.ducksters.com/geography/northamerica.php
Major Landmarks - https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/top-10-landmarks/
Major landmarks and places to visit - https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/north-america-facts.html
Greenland 10 facts - https://visitgreenland.com/articles/10-facts-nellie-huang/
North America Destination World Nat Geo - - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOUK3Oit86o
HISTORY
Native Americans - https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/native-americans
Native Americans - https://www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans.php
Native Canadians - https://kids.kiddle.co/First_Nations
Explorers of North America - https://www.landofthebrave.info/american-history-of-early-explorers.htm
SCIENCE
North America: A land of pioneering animals - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zntnt39
12 Important animals of North America - https://www.thoughtco.com/important-animals-of-north-america-4066792
LANGUAGES
Spanish for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yuiUvi568I
French for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyHIcOX4FaE
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Week 6: South America
Bem-vindo a America do sul, um continente de extremos.
Welcome to South America, a continent of extremes.
Download this week's planner and have fun discovering more about this part of the world.
Weekly Planner 6 - South America
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Flags of the world.pdf | Download |
Flags quiz.docx | Download |
South American Countries Word Search.docx | Download |
South American Landmarks - Activity Match up cards.pdf | Download |
t2-e-5150-lks2-south-american-differentiated-reading-comprehension-activity-_ver_4.pdf | Download |
t2-g-568-ks2-south-america-facts-activity-sheet_ver_2.pdf | Download |
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Week 5: Africa
This week we are travelling to the warmer climate of Africa; a land of varied landscapes. Click to download the planner to guide your learning.
Weekly Planner 5 - Africa document
Click to download a map of Africa
Below you will find lots of links to a variety of activities to inspire your learning about this amazing continent.
Have fun exploring!
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Africa - All about Africa ppt.pptx | Download |
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Africa - Adinkra cloth.pptx | Download |
Africa - African patterns ppt.pptx | Download |
Africa - Art -african-style-patterns colouring pages.pdf | Download |
Africa - Art -african-style-patterns.pdf | Download |
Africa - ndebele-art-.ppt | Download |
Africa- African Masks.notebook | Download |
Africs - Art - Silhouette Cut-Outs.pdf | Download |
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Africa - Questions and Answers Jane Goodall.pdf | Download |
Africa - Reading Comprehension Jane Goodall.pdf | Download |
Africa Comprehension - A-Smiling-Face.pdf | Download |
Africa Comprehension - African-Emergency.pdf | Download |
Africa Comprehension - Life-in-Africa.pdf | Download |
Africa Comprehension - Rubbish.pdf | Download |
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Week 4: Antarctica
Weekly planner 4 - Antarctica.docx
Use these resources by clicking the links below...
Antarctic math challenge - fractions.docx
northern-lights-whiteboard-version.pdf
Antarctica Ice Swim Daily News Story
arctic-food-chains-web - pic cards
Robert Falcon Scott PowerPoint
WEBSITE LINKS:
Soundscape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOKn3VB8xog
Article on music in Antarctica: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20161103-the-worlds-smallest-music-scene-is-in-antarctica?referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
BBC iPlayer – https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b00mfl7n/frozen-planet
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p07dzjwl/seven-worlds-one-planet
Antarctica people - https://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/science/can_you_live_in_antarctica.php
Research station- https://oceanwide-expeditions.com/blog/a-look-into-the-international-research-stations-of-antarctica
Week 3: Australasia/Oceania
Use the weekly planner as a guide to the different activities you can do this week.
Week 3 weekly planner for Australasia/Oceania document
The links below will provide you with different activities linked to Literacy, Art/DT, History, Geography and Science. Have fun down under!
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Map of Australasia and Oceania.pdf | Download |
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A-Maori-Creation-Myth-PowerPoint_.ppt | Download |
Australia - great-barrier-reef-powerpoint-images.ppt | Download |
Australia - How Kangaroo got his Tail.doc | Download |
Australia - indigenous-illustrations-activity-sheet.pdf | Download |
Australia - Maori-Gods-Colouring-Sheets.pdf | Download |
Australia-Information-Powerpoint_ver_5.ppt | Download |
Australian animals - 55-parts-cut-and-paste-activity-sheet.pdf | Download |
Oceania-map-with-and-without-names-activity-sheets-.pdf | Download |
Week 2 : Asia
Use this week's planner to help guide your learning. Have fun finding all about this amazing continent!
Week 2 weekly planner for Asia document
Please click on the links below to learn about different countries within Asia, finding out about their geography, history, languages, sports, art and religion. As well as trying some fun Maths activities.
WARNING - It's going to be a hard decision - there are so many activities to choose from!
Introduction to Asia links first, then Japan, India and Russia. But you can also do your own research into other countries in Asia. There are lots to choose from.
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Asia - Key Facts and Information.docx | Download |
Asia Facts Research.pdf | Download |
Asia Flags - Country and Capital (Ext) Research.pdf | Download |
Facts about Asia.pdf | Download |
Links to information about countries in Asia .docx | Download |
LKS2 Comprehension with Questions - Asian Elephant.docx | Download |
Make your own Volcano Science Activity.pdf | Download |
Map of Asia.pdf | Download |
Simple Asia Fact Sheet - Research.pdf | Download |
UKS2 Comprehension with questions - Asian Elephants.docx | Download |
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All about japanese manga - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
Fubuki Puzzle - easy.pdf | Download |
Fubuki Puzzle - medium.pdf | Download |
Haiku Planning Sheet.pdf | Download |
Haiku Rules Poster.pdf | Download |
Haiku Teaching Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
How to draw a Manga character.pdf | Download |
Japan - All about Japan - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
Japan - All about Tokyo - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
Japan - History of sport - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
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Hindu - Gods and Goddesses - Powerpoint (1).pps | Download |
Hindu Wedding Activity Sheet.pdf | Download |
Hindu wedding ceremony.ppt | Download |
Hinduism - main values powerpoint.pptx | Download |
India - All about India - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
India - Diwali - all about rangoli - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
India - Diwali Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
India - Hindi greetings on youtube.docx | Download |
India - Mehndi Design Template (or chn draw around own hand).pdf | Download |
India - PE Dance links on youtube.docx | Download |
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KS2 Russia information - Powerpoint.pptx | Download |
LKS2 Russia Comprehension.pdf | Download |
Map of Russia Activity Sheet.pdf | Download |
Russia - Human Geography PowerPoint.ppt | Download |
Russia - Physical Geography PowerPoint.ppt | Download |
Russia Biomes Activity Sheet.pdf | Download |
Russia Fact sheet.pdf | Download |
Russia Word Search.pdf | Download |
Russian language links.docx | Download |
Russian scientists.docx | Download |
To kick start our Topic, we would like you to first explore the world as a whole and how it is divided into 7 continents. Use the links below to begin your journey in learning the names, location and the oceans between each.
Continents-of-the-world-powerpoint
Week 1: Europe
Welcome to the first week of our new topic - Europe!
Find different learning activities and links below as we travel around Europe together. Learn some new languages, recipes and so much more! Bon voyage!
Use this week planner to guide your learning:
Week 1 weekly planner for Europe.docx
Please also click on the links below for access to resources for France, Italy and Spain, as well as resources for Geography, Science, Art and Dance
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Literacy - europe-landmarks-reading-comprehension-activity_ver_1.pdf | Download |